David William Emerson Lowe
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 20 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting operations and sales growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Southpaw Technology Inc.
05.2012 - Current
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
VP of Operations
KB Media
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
Director of Business Development
Sun Media Inc.
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
Consultant
House Of Blues Entertainment
08.2004 - 02.2007
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.
Director of Business Development
L90 Inc.
04.1999 - 03.2005
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONMBA -
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA05.1986
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Business Administration
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Growth Projections
Running, biking, gardening, travel
Passionate outdoor enthusiast.
Timeline
CEO
Southpaw Technology Inc.
05.2012 - Current
VP of Operations
KB Media
02.2010 - 06.2012
Director of Business Development
Sun Media Inc.
09.2007 - 06.2010
Consultant
House Of Blues Entertainment
08.2004 - 02.2007
Director of Business Development
L90 Inc.
04.1999 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Toronto
MBA -
UCLA
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