| Innovative and resourceful entrepreneur with 20 years of senior level responsibility as a business owner in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors. Skilled in increasing efficiency, developing new business and revitalizing sales by unraveling complications, prioritizing issues and streamlining operating systems. Great capacity to respond to emerging needs and new challenges with focused business initiatives and vision. An expert in establishing and leveraging strategic business partnerships with professionalism and integrity.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Provided the vision and leadership required to conceive and successfully built a manufacturing and wholesale business of a very specialized niche product.
Conceived and implemented a successful business plan leading to annual sales of over $1.3 million (annual growth of over 10+%) in a small boutique food industry.
Marketed a unique product line to numerous major national retail accounts with relationships extending to over 15 years.
Researched, developed and implemented GMP and HACCP Food Safety systems into production line and maintained a consistent average score of 93.7% during annual independent audits.
Designed and developed a successful human resources program resulting in an average worker - tenure of 7.4 years.
Developed strategies including strategic marketing, merchandise display footprints, and building brand awareness for specialty items designed specifically for client’s marketplace.
Created and implemented a successful cross-branding program with major foodservice company.
Liaised closely with government regulatory bodies regarding food safety, packaging and labeling regulations and requirements.
Created a successful retail merchandising plan for multiple international franchisors.
Collaborated with independent business owners to write and oversee implementation of business plans for their company.
Marketed and raised capital for an expanding international company.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Vancouver Sushiman Ltd. – Founder/C.E.O.
Freedom Small Business Consultants – Founder/President
Clear Vantage Inc. – Marketing Executive
Blenz Canadian Coffee – Retail Merchandising Consultant and Quality Assurance Partner
Symphony of Fire – Project Coordinator
Molson Indy – Project Coordinator
Pacific National Exhibition – Project Coordinator
World Aids Conference – Project Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
B.C.R.F.A. - Member
Vancouver International Film Festival – Sponsor, Volunteer (13 years)
Loving Spoonful (H.I.V. patient meals) – Sponsor, Supporter (7 years)
B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre – Supporter (12 years)
Children’s and Women’s Hospital – Supporter (13 years)
Food Safety Certificate
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