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Chris Brown

Vancouver

Summary

Seasoned professional with proven leadership skills and track record of driving organizational growth. Experienced in strategic planning, business development, operational management, and team leadership. Notable success in capitalizing on new business opportunities, increasing profitability, and managing business relationships. Instrumental in achieving corporate goals through hands-on involvement in all aspects of business operations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO/Founder

ZeroBlast @getzeroblast
North America, BC
03.2024 - Current
  • Directed company-wide sales activities
  • Built relationships with some of the largest brands, teams, and universities. Invited to attend exclusive equipment manager's conferences.
  • Oversaw the treatment of over a million square feet of tens of millions of square feet of office, hotel, athletic facilities, ski hills, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, sports teams, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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CEO/Founder

Purlife
Canada, BC
03.2009 - 08.2014
  • Introduced revolutionary anti-microbial coatings to the Canadian market.
    The company’s purpose was to reduce the germs, infectious disease, mold spores, mildew, viruses, VOCs and pet odor that all contribute to the overall air quality affecting workplaces, homes and facilities on a daily basis.
    Purlife’s product line included DrivePur and Purtec which we introduced to the Canadian market which focused on germ elimination in fleet vehicles and hotels. Purlife was the inspiration for ZeroBlast which is a solution that meets the needs of virtually every market, from institutional to residential and overcame the barriers technologies like DrivePur and Purtec had in the market.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Managing Partner

Advanced Geothermal Systems
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2009 - 11.2011
  • Developed and implemented strategies to identify new business opportunities.
  • Worked with industry and municipal stakeholders to gain approval for geothermal systems.
  • Responsible for the marketing and sales of Geoexchange systems to the construction industry and residential homeowners..

Member

Entrepreneurs Organization
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Also Sat on the Board for a year.

Founder

RWB & Associates
Province Wide, BC
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
  • Owned and operated 7 private colleges in British Columbia.
  • Identified opportunities and developed curriculum to meet the needs of industry.
  • Managed a staff of 65 and 6 directors.
  • Grew the schools into some of the most successful private colleges in Canada.

Board Member

ALS Society of BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Victoria
Victoria

Timeline

CEO/Founder

ZeroBlast @getzeroblast
03.2024 - Current

Managing Partner

Advanced Geothermal Systems
09.2009 - 11.2011

CEO/Founder

Purlife
03.2009 - 08.2014

Board Member

ALS Society of BC
02.2004 - 01.2006

Member

Entrepreneurs Organization
01.2004 - 01.2007

Founder

RWB & Associates
01.1996 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Victoria
Chris Brown