Michael Zivot
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic leader specializing in partnership, loyalty and strategic visioning. Spearheaded innovative partnerships, and business development, generating significant sales and social impact. Focus on building community; however, someone defines community. Significant knowledge and experience in hyperlocal business, loyalty, and nonprofit partnerships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Co-Founder
Hope Factory Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
10.2020 - Current
- Created an MVP in the transaction-based marketing space.
- Launched three tests in the hyperlocal Toronto area of Leaside.
- Successfully created over $70,000 in local Merchant sales and over $30,000 of social impact for three different nonprofits
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
President and Founder
Hinge Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
08.2007 - Current
- Successfully created value through partnership marketing in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
- Provided partnership and loyalty services for several major Canadian companies, including TD Bank, Tim Hortons, Canadian Springs, Nestlé, P&G, Air Miles, Petro-Canada, and the Canadian International AutoShow, as well as many other businesses and nonprofits.
- Working with a group of over 15 community-minded merchants and service providers, I created, developed, and tested a new local business coalition model, which we converted into a sophisticated transaction-based platform in 2021.
VP Retail Development
Pareto Corporation
09.2002 - 08.2007
- A founding member of the Pareto management team.
- Led the creation and development of the retail business arm, and was responsible for the acquisition and growth of the key client base, including Shoppers Drug Mart, The Home Depot, and Quiznos.
- Played a major role in Pareto's entry into the major business segments of point-of-purchase fulfillment and direct mail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Western Ontario
London, ON05-1987
Skills
- Strategic Partner Visioning
- Effective Partnership Engagement
- Business and Marketing Writing Skills
- Strong message adaptation ability
- Innovation Focus
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Business Development
- Approachable, empowering leader
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
Social Impact
- Yorktown Family Services - Board of Directors - 2018 to present
- Leaside Toy Drive - 2014 to present
Timeline
CEO & Co-Founder
Hope Factory Inc.
10.2020 - Current
President and Founder
Hinge Inc.
08.2007 - Current
VP Retail Development
Pareto Corporation
09.2002 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Western Ontario
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