Gib WOOD
Sustainability officer
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Results-oriented Sustainability executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Spenergy Certified Solutions
04.2018 - Current
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Led successful merger negotiations, resulting in expanded market share and increased profitability.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
President of Business Development
Eco-Shift Power Inc.
02.2001 - 12.2017
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
- Delivered robust financial performance by overseeing budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring activities.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new distributors, and vertical markets such as Manufacturing, Warehousing and commercial institutions.
Education
Honours - Professional Sales And Management Coaching
Sandler Sales And Management Institute
Toronto, Canada01.2000
High School Diploma -
Waterloo Oxford
Baden, Canada06.1981
Skills
- Self Motivation
- Profitability Optimization
- Program Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
I enjoy mentoring and coaching young people who are anxious to learn and coachable
Hockey, Time spent with children, Travelling
Avid player and coach for hockey baseball, and lacrosse
Family vacations and quality time spent at the family cottage in Northern Ontario
Timeline
President
Spenergy Certified Solutions
04.2018 - Current
President of Business Development
Eco-Shift Power Inc.
02.2001 - 12.2017
Honours - Professional Sales And Management Coaching
Sandler Sales And Management Institute
High School Diploma -
Waterloo Oxford
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