Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

Jan 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

• Working Gear was established for the following purpose:
• To relieve poverty by providing interview clothing and/or industry appropriate clothing to low income or unemployed men in search of employment.
• Many work-ready men have difficulty in accessing paid employment because they lack appropriate attire. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate this barrier. We provide low-income men with industry appropriate clothing at no cost, which greatly assists them in returning to full-time employment. Working closely with employment service providers ensures recipients are work ready and have the support available to keep a job.
• Working Gear Clothing Society is managed and run by volunteers without government funding. We have an incredibly diverse volunteer Board of Directors and Operations Coordinator, all dedicated to ensuring the organization is a success.

Jan 2016 – Nov 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 – 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
• Make the Specialized Recruitment Group your 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 CHOICE for Professional, Managerial, and Executive-Level Positions.
• Hiring for key roles is challenging, time-consuming, and risky, but having the right people in the right positions is critical to your company’s success. At The Specialized Recruitment Group, we simplify the complexities of professional search with 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 who aren’t reachable through traditional methods.
• 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁. Whether due to turnover or business growth, vacant leadership roles can lead to significant disruptions, uncertainty and instability among employees, reduced morale and productivity, slower decision-making and strategic setbacks and a competitive disadvantage in the market.
• Addressing these gaps is crucial to maintaining staying ahead.
• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽?
• We understand that hiring for professional and executive positions requires precision. Our team leverages a consultative approach and a proven track record to:
• 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 for leadership and niche roles.
• 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 with access to passive talent and targeted outreach.
• 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 with your company’s long-term goals.
• With extensive experience and a dedication to excellence, we ensure your organization secures the best talent to drive growth and innovation.
• 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?
• Mention this page, and we’ll book you in for a complimentary 1-hour Search Optimization Strategy session valued at over $1,000.

Jan 2016 – Nov 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · Vancouver, Canada Area

• Our vision is to grow an inspiring community of change-makers to #dogood and #bebetter, every day. Whisky Wisemen Society is a registered and international non-profit organization, founded in Vancouver, BC and was created to revolutionize the way a community can support itself through a new movement called #socialphilanthropy. Our organization integrates social purpose into your everyday life through our chapter cities hosting monthly gatherings on the #thirdThursday of each month, enabling people to give back in ways they are already doing.
• As the YVR Chapter President, my objectives are:
• To further our movement promoting a lasting effort to be a better person.
• Fundraise for charity through our #socialwhisky event every #thirdthursday, while gaining greater exposure for our cocktail for a cause, our special events, and Club Wise Membership.
• Educate our whisky community about the YVR chapter, our movement, featured brands, and our charity-partner.
• To accomplish the above objectives, my responsibilities include:
• Ensuring all objectives and responsibilities of local executives are being executed
• Host and facilitate regular monthly committee meetings
• Provide monthly reports to the board
• Ensure successful execution of Events, Business Development, Social Media, Communications, Finance and Creative.
• Hosting of monthly #ThirdThursday event
• Promoting the Chivalry Challenge, WW apparel, and the Wiseman cocktail
• Continue to grow our network of strong relationships with whiskey and cocktail bars, hospitality groups, fine spirit brands, and YVR charity groups

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Vancouver, Canada Area

• I’m currently implementing and executing our overall business plan including sales and recruiting strategy by developing and building our client base while simultaneously hiring, leading, mentoring, and developing new staff members.
• Responsibilities include:
• Provide leadership, motivation and direction to Titan employees.
• Hire, train, coach, mentor and develop all new staff members.
• Lead negotiations and overcome objections for deal closure.
• Establish and manage all sales and recruiting metrics.
• Deliver incremental revenue growth consistent with business plan including gross profit attainment and bottom line contribution.
• Lead sales, operational and team meetings.
• Respond to client requests and RPF’s.
• Create and maintain a culture of performance and accountability.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr · Vancouver, Canada Area

• Titan Recruitment is a management search firm with strengths in sales, marketing, finance, manufacturing and operations. We go out proactively on behalf of our clients companies to find them the best people, using targeted and strategic search methodology. Our strengths lie in the flexible nature of our search process, specializing in direct and discreet recruitment. We take executive search strategies and apply them to searches in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Industrial and technical positions.
• As an Account Manager, I work directly with our professional and tenured recruiting team to provide qualified, professional, direct sourced personnel ensuring ideal fit. In this role, my primary responsibilities are to meet with client's to understand their staffing needs. When partnering on a search, we take the time to learn about our client’s culture and uncover the challenges they have been faced with. We work together to develop a Corporate, Candidate and Position Profile to ensure we find a candidate with the right culture fit, years of relevant experience, who will exceed expectations.
• Responsibilities include:
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key decision makers and influencers to obtain new clients.
• Expand current opportunities, building my portfolio and developing new accounts.
• Prospecting, proposal development/RFP submissions, account planning, marketing calls, and coordinating business development efforts.
• Represent the company at marketing events, business forums, and other related events.
• Cultivating and manage partnership arrangements with current and prospective clients to help facilitate the fulfillment of their staffing requirements.
• Coordinate with hiring managers, recruiters and applicants to schedule and conduct both phone and in-person interviews.

Feb 2011 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

• Responsible for all steps associated with the identification, placement and management of several types of candidates and/or contractors.
• Utilize internal database to identify potential candidates
• Post job requirements to increase available candidate pool
• Develop creative recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals interested in direct placement employment
• Responsible for screening candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions
• Conduct skills testing, office interviews, reference checks and background investigations
• Present job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiate contract terms
• Maintain excellent documentation with the company’s contact management system
• Prepare resumes for presentation to clients
• Lead candidates through the client interview process
• Build relationships with candidates and clients

Sep 2009 – May 2016 · 6 yrs 8 mos · North Vancouver

• Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the assigned Hockey
• Team,
• Establish seasonal goals and objectives for the Team
• Be a role model for your players in reference to appropriate behavior towards officials, other coaches and other players.
• Develop leadership abilities in young athletes (e.g.: encourage athletes to lead drills in practice, mentoring.)
• Meet with parents of athletes and hold preseason meetings, outline philosophies, ice time, playing time and other important aspects of your plan.
• Demonstrate a sincere effort in helping each athlete to maximize his or her potential
• Develop a seasonal plan
• Teach more than just hockey skills.
• Plan effective practices
• Select support staff that meets the Association standard and approval and will provide maximum benefit to you and players.
• Seek the assistance of the parents of the players in running the activities of your program (eg: team or parent liaison)
• Head Coach Midget A2 2015-2016
• Head Coach Midget A2 2014-2015
• Head Coach Bantam A2 2013-2014
• Head Coach Bantam A2 2012-2013
• Head Coach Bantam A3 2011-2012
• Head Coach Bantam A2 2010-2011
• Assistant Coach Midget A1 2009-2010

Jun 2006 – Feb 2011 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

• Maximized the net profit of my location by effective management of all functions in the store.
• Excelled at delivering the Sport Mart complete customer experience, maximizing sales, expense and cost management, store presentation and protection of company assets.
• Drives continual growth of business and development of people, leveraging best practices and leads through stewardship of FGL's leadership brand.
• Maintained minimum staffing levels of salaried, full time, part time and seasonal employees through continuous sourcing and screening of new candidates,
• Responsible for personal sales targets in addition to daily, weekly and annual sales budgets.
• Achieved audit and cash compliance targets while keeping payroll and expenses bellow budget.
• Achieved a shrink result of .08% in 2010 and .15% in 2011, well below the company standard of 1%.

Sep 2002 – Jun 2006 · 3 yrs 9 mos · North Vancouver

• Received the coveted Go Platinum Award for being in the top sales consultant in BC for productivity per hour.
• Consistently exceed sales targets. Obtained consistent status on the Top Performance Report in my region.
• Involved in various off-site sales to generate sales and bring business to my store. Met with various potential clients by means of fax outs, cold calls and walking into businesses promoting our corporate plans and selling Bell’s services.
• Designated Store Prime with responsibilities including: sales coaching, payroll, merchandising, inventory management and resolving customer service escalations.
• Awarded Star Of The Month in the Western Region for outstanding sales and customer service.