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Philip Moorcroft

Toronto,Canada

Summary

EXECUTIVE BRIEF A strong financial, marketing, and operational familiarity with diverse projects with an extensive range of clients. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

MGPS
01.2004 - Current
  • Developed an online Program: Created an online tool to assess the overall health of a business
  • Provides a scorecard, graphs, charts and solutions to identified issues
  • Program is called: Epsilon Your Business Evaluator (Epsilon YBE) www.epsilonyourbusinessevaluator.com Excellent reviews from small business owners
  • Interviewed by media including Fox, ABC, Newsweek, Bloomberg and Forbes
  • Performance Management: developed, implemented, and trained clients on performance management strategies primarily through the implementation of social capital development
  • Programs include understanding social capital; developing strategic networking; goal setting; collaboration and innovation; implementing group networking programs across the organization
  • Small Business Advice: Workshops and seminars geared towards Small Business
  • Owners that provide strategies on how to reach goals, leverage networks and increase revenue
  • Strategy Consulting: Work with businesses, primarily small business, to identify issues/concerns that negatively impact growth and profitability
  • Develop solutions via research and collaboration and implement structure, processes and effective business plans
  • Cost Management: Review primarily non-core costs and processes, eliminate or reduce waste, inefficiencies, duplications and errors
  • Re-negotiate contracts, develop financial models to track cost savings and monitor vendor compliance
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Averaged 35% cost savings for clients across the board in a variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Technology
  • Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

Realcafes.com
01.1998 - Current
  • Online Dating Sites: Featured in Profit Hot 50 in 2002 Featured in Profit 100 in 2007 Featured in media numerous times, including print, internet, radio and television Over 1 million people have used the site Thousands of marriages
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Senior Financial & Procurement Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2000 - 10.2001
  • Financial Modelling: Created financial models for all Procurement Projects
  • Projects ranged in scope from $1Million USD to $250 Million USD
  • Airline: Financial Modelling for Nortel Global Air Travel
  • 16 major Airline deals were negotiated
  • Car Rental: Financial Modelling for Nortel North American Car Rental
  • Corporate and Purchase Card: Financial Modelling for AMEX Corporate and Purchase Card
  • Pagers: Developed Financial Model and provided necessary documentation to validate previous savings claims of several Million USD
  • Office Supplies and Packaging: Worked with supplier and Contract Manager to meet data and documentation requirements
  • External Validation Process: set up a validation process with Nortel Networks’ Internal Auditor and significantly improved strained relations between BPO Solutions 2000 and Nortel Networks
  • Work involved reviewing old and new contracts, collecting raw data from the suppliers, gathering pertinent support documentation and developing financial models that calculate the savings between old and new contracts
  • Database Training: Trained BPO Staff on the use of a Procurement Analysis
  • Workbench database, which was developed to assist Commodity Managers with supplier-specific research
  • Strategic Outsourcing: Provided detailed supplier research and developed an RFP document for Audio Video suppliers (commodity value: $7 million USD)
  • Advertising Outsourcing: Worked with the Director of Procurement to develop a process to select an advertising agency for a $250 million USD campaign,
  • Virtually all Revenue for the Procurement division was secured due to Nortel Networks’ acceptance and validation of financial models
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Communicated clearly with co-workers, suppliers and stakeholders working toward established business goals.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Financial Analyst

Federal Express Canada Ltd
08.1998 - 09.2000
  • Financial Modelling: Created and improved financial models for Marketing, Cross- functional Product teams and Sales
  • Work involved collecting relevant data, meeting with Operations, Customs Brokers, Sales and Marketing representatives and building financial models based upon targeted discounts and Marketing and Engineering objectives
  • International Economy Service: Developed a financial model to determine the profitability of the IES product
  • Worked in conjunction with US and International counterparts to determine Global IES profitability
  • The IES model was then used as a framework to develop a Product-Specific Profitability Model
  • New Product Development: Created financial models to forecast revenue, expense and cash flows of new and proposed products
  • Customer Segment Study: gathered nationwide in-depth customer segment data and designed a sophisticated financial model to determine the profitability of specific customer segments
  • Target Pricing Model: Substantially revised and improved the accuracy and scope of the existing Target Pricing Model
  • Global Customer Analysis: Developed customer-specific financial models to enable Sales to offer profitable discounts to global customers
  • Trans-Border Proposal: Created a business case and financial model to propose an in-bound shipping solution to the existing border crossing problems
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction by delivering timely, accurate financial information tailored to their specific needs.
  • Identified new investment opportunities through thorough due diligence and evaluation of growth potential.
  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of organization.
  • Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.
  • Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks.
  • Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
  • E-commerce study: Developed financial models to determine the cost-effectiveness of several e-commerce solutions
  • Training: Responsible for training new Financial Analysts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.

Project Manager

Mobile Computing Corporation
06.1997 - 01.1998
  • Successfully managed the implementation of the pilot stage of a wireless data communications project from concept to “Going Live”
  • Pilot success helped secure the largest contract ($15 million CDN) in the company’s history
  • Developed a cost-plus pricing model used to determine the profit margin of the contract
  • Responsible for ordering, tracking and costing all the necessary components for the project
  • Coordinated the shipping of parts with suppliers and on-road technicians
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Conducted site assessments to determine the location of trucks for optimum wireless data reception and explained project details to client’s front-line staff, including drivers, customer service representatives and station managers
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Richard Ivey School of Business
London, ON
1997

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
1992

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Key Partnership Cultivation
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Program Creation and Implementation
  • Results Orientation
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Supplier Relations
  • Executive Leadership
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Reducing Costs

Accomplishments

  • Citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom
  • Member of the Dan Management Advisory Board, of the Dan Management and Organizational Studies, Social Science Faculty, University of Western Ontario
  • Attended French Immersion (Ottawa, ON)
  • Competent in French
  • Earned Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, 1995 (London, Ontario)
  • Engage in regular Weight-Training and Martial Arts

Timeline

Owner

MGPS
01.2004 - Current

Senior Financial & Procurement Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2000 - 10.2001

Financial Analyst

Federal Express Canada Ltd
08.1998 - 09.2000

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

Realcafes.com
01.1998 - Current

Project Manager

Mobile Computing Corporation
06.1997 - 01.1998

Master of Business Administration -

Richard Ivey School of Business

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Western Ontario

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