Rick Duchesne

Business Development Professional Streamlining processes and optimizing operations to deliver smart organizational solutions and leverage growth opportunities for small to large scale businesses Highly motivated, detail-oriented industry professional and former small business owner with a diverse background that includes expert sports/team development at the highest competitive levels and franchise development experience that includes directing successful launches of popular chain stores including Subway and White Spot restaurants and Circle K stores—adept at enhancing business metrics utilizing data analytics, all-phase planning, and establishment/implementation of policies and procedures that create dynamic organizational impact, leverage market penetration and create attainable mission goals. Presents a cognitively flexible, positive approach while liaising and partnering cooperatively with clients to build trust into ongoing professional relationships and address specific needs and market expectations through creative innovation that drives sustainable revenue growth while building compelling models of business success Facilities Management | Franchise Compliance | Team Dynamics Risk Assessment | Data Analytics | Strategic Planning Quality Assurance | Brand Development | Training-Based Mentoring Qualification Highlights: Prepares proposals and purchasing agreements, strategically negotiates terms and tracks compliance and inventory, and develops actionable plans and departmental goals to maximize workflow and mesh compatibility on all operational levels and organizational mission designs and objectives Implements proven business practices and sports management strategies, striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance in full compliance of local, national and international laws and regulations, internal company policies and accepted industry ethical standards Leadership Abilities: Displays effective communications, information-sharing and initiative while working within organizational structures to liaise with middle and upper managers, team members, customers, clients and outside contacts—and builds professional trust through clear, organized presentation of ideas Meets project goals and target deadlines through decisive thinking and taking situational leadership to resolve issues while also maintaining a personable demeanor with natural social ability for finding accord while recommending and implementing strategic shifts in planning or activity Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Insightful [Job Title] with experience devising and implementing marketing campaigns. Built deep understanding of target audience and competitors to develop effective marketing messaging. Early adopter of latest industry trends and strategies, resulting in consistently fresh and creative ideas.