Perry McGeough
Windsor,ON
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing over 40 years of experience as accomplished business owner and manager. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in business development, importation/exports and the golf industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
President Owner
Cookin it Mobile Corp -Cart to Go Inc.
Calgary, AB
03.2019 - Current
- Developed and managed import products for mobile catering initiatives throughout Canada from China.
- Supervised all aspects of the ordering and development process overseas, as well as shipping logistics to and through Canada.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish retail distribution throughout Canada.
- Integrated new media and web advertising initiatives into client's marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
President Owner Partner
Showtime Fabrication Inc. Tao Events Inc
Calgary, AB
04.2004 - 06.2018
- Developed and built over 200 Food Trucks and mobile concession trailers.
- Created all aspects of the sale and distribution of mobile Food Trucks and trailers.
- Built and supported a team of over 20 team members in the manufacturing and catering aspects of both companies.
- Managed and provided logistics with management team to provide over 200 events per year within our Catering division.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
President Owner
SWAT Communications
Calgary, AB
03.1997 - 09.2003
- Operated (Dealer principle) 4 retail Rogers AT&T locations in the downtown core of Calgary Alberta's Oil and Gas hub.
- Managed all Inventory procurement and inventory controls of cellular equipment.
- Developed a sales team of over 14 people to manage and provide outside/inside sales team.
- Provided the logistics and marketing to sell all retail locations and customer base to new owners.
President of Sales and Marketing
Perry McGeough
Calgary, AB
02.1989 - 11.1996
- Sales and Marketing for the Edmonton Oilers NHL Hockey team and the Edmonton Trappers.
- Created a corporate environment with innovative fundraising activities with Golf Tournaments for;
- Special Olympics- Law Enforcement Tourch Run
- Federation of Indian Nations for Native Illiteracy with CBC host, Peter Gzowski.
- Developed, designed, measured yardage for Golf Pocket Manuals with actual photographs, designed for 3 golf courses in Saskatchewan.
- Sold corporate sponsorships for all areas in the golf industry, tee boxes, golf tournaments and magazine's.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
Education
Walter Murray Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK06.1977
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
- Sales and Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership and People Development
- Charitable Donations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Thrive Under Pressure
- Mission and Vision
Providing food and value to homeless and the less fortunate.
Through an initiative we began in 2004, Walk a Mile in her shoes with CFL Legend, Henry Burris. A program to give back to the community and Big Brothers was taken to a new level in both awareness and funding.
Sports legends, players, coaches and media all worked together to walk in High Heel shoes to raise money and program enhancement for Big Brothers and Sisters.
Food Fight was developed around the same time with our sister company Tao Events Inc top give back for every meal we served, a portion was then given back to the community. Corporate sponsorship and media partnerships provided in excess of 25,000 meals over a 3 year period.
Youth For Christ ministries-Operation Backpack.
Sherif King YWCA Shelter.
Calgary Drop Inn
The Mustard Seed.
Calgary Dream Center.
Timeline
President Owner
Cookin it Mobile Corp -Cart to Go Inc.
03.2019 - Current
President Owner Partner
Showtime Fabrication Inc. Tao Events Inc
04.2004 - 06.2018
President Owner
SWAT Communications
03.1997 - 09.2003
President of Sales and Marketing
Perry McGeough
02.1989 - 11.1996
Walter Murray Collegiate