Production
North American Stainless
Tooling, Packaging, Material handling, Maintenance, Quality control.
Douglas McPherson
Elora
Summary
Accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, notably achieving over 10% annual growth at Cayman Taffy Company. Expert in restaurant design and menu development, skilled in staffing and public relations. Successfully doubled sales at Almond Tree Restaurant, demonstrating exceptional leadership and financial acumen.
Work History
Owner/Manager
Cayman Taffy Company
Established a confectionery manufacturing and retail business.
Accomplished annual sales growth in excess of 10% per year for 6 consecutive years.
Managing Director
La Bodega Restaurant
Conceived, designed, and built a successful 135 seat Nuevo Latino restaurant and bar. $2.4 million annual sales.
Secured all relevant licenses and trained management/staff.
Managing Partner
Treehouse Restaurant
Established, built and operated a 200 seat waterfront bar and grill.
Responsible for all staffing, training, licensing, accounting, advertising, and community relations for this business with $3.6 million/yr sales.
Managing Partner
Almond Tree Restaurant
Took over failing landmark restaurant and doubled annual sales over 2 years through extensive retraining of staff, menu overhaul, renovations, and public relations campaigns.
Leveraged the improved financial performance into development of Tree House Restaurant on same property.
Dive Instructor/Videographer/Boat Captain
Red Sail Sports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Consumer Studies
University of Guelph
Guelph, ONSkills
Staffing
Payroll
Accounting
Public Relations
Compliance
Inventory Management
Restaurant Design
Menu Development
Additional Information
Current Board Member (President) of K.I.P.P. Elora (kitchen in the park project) a not for profit outdoor community kitchen.
Volunteer at Lion's Dog Guide program.
Timeline
Production
North American Stainless
Owner/Manager
Cayman Taffy Company
Managing Director
La Bodega Restaurant
Managing Partner
Treehouse Restaurant
Managing Partner
Almond Tree Restaurant
Dive Instructor/Videographer/Boat Captain
Red Sail Sports
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Consumer Studies
University of Guelph
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