Resourceful professional offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Growth Specialist – Team Lead
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
10.2022 - Current
Team lead in wholesale dealer business for Canada, as well as Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centres
Continue to oversee 23 locations from across Canada and perform Field Specialist duties
Develop annual business plans with dealers and management nationally
Develop advertising/marketing plans in multiple markets nationally
Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
Actively pursue new franchises, develop, and present viable business cases in numerous markets
Work with national team in developing new vision for brands
Provide training and action plans to achieve desired goals
Co-ordinate and/or perform product and procedural training
Perform regular operational audits
Development of various tools to assist with reporting and measurement for use nationally
Develop & initiate proactive business practices
Train and mentor team of consultants nationally.
Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Business Development Manager
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
05.2021 - Current
Manage and direct national brand prospecting
Actively pursue new franchises, develop, and present viable business cases in numerous markets
Work with national team in developing new vision for brand
Development of various tools to assist with reporting and measurement for use nationally
Develop & initiate proactive business practices
Train and mentor team of consultants nationally.
Assistant National Operations Manager
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
04.2016 - 06.2021
Manage and direct national brand prospecting
Continue to oversee 17 locations from across Canada and perform Field Specialist duties
Develop annual business plans with dealers and management nationally
Develop advertising/marketing plans in multiple markets nationally
Actively pursue new franchises, develop, and present viable business cases in numerous markets
Work with national team in developing new vision for brand
Provide training and action plans to achieve desired goals
Co-ordinate and/or perform product and procedural training
Perform regular operational audits
Development of various tools to assist with reporting and measurement for use nationally
Develop & initiate proactive business practices
Train and mentor team of consultants nationally.
Ford Quick Lane Field Specialist
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
04.2011 - 04.2016
Regional Manager for Ford of Canada’s Quick Lane Ontario Stores
15 locations from across Ontario
Develop annual business plans with dealers and management
Develop advertising/marketing plans in multiple markets
Actively pursue new franchises, develop and present viable business cases in numerous markets
Visit Quick Lane Centres to review performance reports and financial composites
Provide training and action plans to achieve desired goals
Co-ordinate and/or perform product and procedural training
Perform regular competitive analysis in multiple markets
Perform regular operational audits
Development of various spreadsheets to assist with reporting and measurement
Sales Trend & Task Analysis
Develop & initiate proactive business practices
Train and mentor team of consultants nationally.
Automotive General Manager
Canadian Tire Store #145
09.2008 - 03.2011
Dept
Budget Control
Manpower Management
Sales Trend & Task Analysis
Customer Relations
Customer Follow-up
Develop & initiate proactive business practices
Integration of Parts and Service Departments
Provide direction and mentor retail floor managers.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Maine University
Bangor, ME
05.1988
GED -
G.E. Perdue HS
Oakville, ON
01.1986
Skills
Customer Relations
Expert Problem Solving
Documentation Management
Quality Assurance
Management collaboration
Advanced Communication
Technical communication
Analytical Thinking
Data Analysis
Project Planning
Process Improvement
Process Analysis
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Family
Recreational Private Pilot- 2006
Head Coach of St. Catharines Seahawks Football, Niagara Generals Football and Niagara Spears Football
Level II USA Football Coaching Certificate
Currently studying French as a second language
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Business Growth Specialist – Team Lead
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
10.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
05.2021 - Current
Assistant National Operations Manager
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
04.2016 - 06.2021
Ford Quick Lane Field Specialist
MSX International (Ford of Canada)
04.2011 - 04.2016
Automotive General Manager
Canadian Tire Store #145
09.2008 - 03.2011
No Degree - Business Administration
Maine University
GED -
G.E. Perdue HS
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