John Fox
VP, Business Operations
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Adaptable Business Executive who is adept at maintaining referral pipelines and creating strong prospecting strategies. Highly knowledgeable about leveraging Government grants and other funding opportunities to grow and scale businesses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
VP, Business Operations
Teser Technologies
03.2020 - Current
- Launched a sanitization product utilizing UVC technology in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
- Successfully identified and pursued lucrative government grant and funding opportunities at both federal and provincial levels, resulting in multiple grant acquisitions, totalling over $1.2 million in financial support for company operations.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with renowned institutions including University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and Alberta Innotech, facilitating collaborative efforts to develop pioneering sanitization technology products from inception to fruition.
- Leveraged adept negotiation skills and industry expertise to navigate complex contractual arrangements and secure mutually beneficial agreements with key partners, driving revenue growth and market penetration for Teser's innovative sanitization products in the face of evolving market dynamics which were fueled by the COVID-19 crisis.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Business Development Manager
Reggin Industries
10.2019 - Current
- Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving customer retention rates by proactively addressing concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
- Leveraged industry events to network with potential clients, generating significant brand exposure and driving new business acquisition efforts.
- Optimized sales funnels by leveraging data-driven insights to refine targeting strategies and maximize conversion rates.
Sales/Marketing
John Fox Guitars (JFG)
- JFG specializes in imported guitar parts and ukulele’s, servicing the Calgary area
- Negotiated sales and import terms with overseas suppliers while maintaining positive relationships
- Created JFG business plan, worked with Alberta innovates in order to secure start-up funding
- Created sales and marketing content on social media platforms and met with customers directly.
Market Research Associate
Korite International
- Korite mines and exports Ammolite and manufactures Ammolite jewellery
- Analyzed trends in the Ammolite industry to identify revenue streams and forecast sales
- Made recommendations directly to the V.P of sales and marketing regarding continued expansion into the U.S market
- Analyzed 2015 cruise ship sales of Ammolite jewellery in 2015 to help determine which sales tactics should be utilized in 2016.
Sales Associate/Market Research
Kiwi Media
- Alberta start-up specializing in TV/Movie streaming services for B2C market
- Created Facebook campaigns to create awareness for Kiwi Media’s television streaming products and services
- Monitor engagement (#followers %growth)
- Sold online, door-to-door using multiple customer acquisition tactics and platforms.
Grader Operator/Lead Hand/Labourer
Metro Paving & Roadbuilding
- Metro provides roadbuilding and asphalt paving services in Calgary and the surrounding area
- Promoted from Labourer to Lead Hand in 2013, promoted from Lead Hand to Grader Operator in 2015
- Reviewed plans with Superintendent and ensured all tasks were completed on time to budget
- Supervised a 6-person crew and summer hires, delegated responsibilities and daily goals.
Education
BBA - Marketing
SAIT
Calgary, AB 05.2001 - 05.2019
(BA) Business Administration Diploma, Marketing Major - Marketing
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB2017
High School Diploma - undefined
George McDougall High School
Skills
Team Collaboration
undefinedAwards
Soccer scholarship awarded by the University of Calgary Dinos in 2011.
Timeline
VP, Business Operations
Teser Technologies
03.2020 - Current
Business Development Manager
Reggin Industries
10.2019 - Current
BBA - Marketing
SAIT
05.2001 - 05.2019
Sales/Marketing
John Fox Guitars (JFG)
Market Research Associate
Korite International
Sales Associate/Market Research
Kiwi Media
Grader Operator/Lead Hand/Labourer
Metro Paving & Roadbuilding
(BA) Business Administration Diploma, Marketing Major - Marketing
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
George McDougall High School
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