Henry’s Tempeh – National Sales Manager (1-Year Contract)
• Secured 300+ new key account listings with major retailers, including Sobeys, Foodland, Longo’s, IGA, Nature’s Fare, Pomme Market, Community Natural Foods, Blush Lane, Kootenay Co-op, and SPUD.
• Expanded into the foodservice sector in Western Canada, securing listings with Gordon Food Service.
LeBeau Excel – Sales & Marketing Broker (9 Years, 2 Months)
• Represented 70+ national brands across Alberta, B.C. Interior, and Vancouver.
• Managed 100+ independent and chain retailers, driving regional strategies for major accounts like Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore, Safeway, Save-On Foods, and Federated Co-op affiliates.
British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture – Business Advisor (10 Years)
• Provided business consulting and brand management support to 50+ natural food manufacturers through the Growing Forward 2 grant program.
• Developed comprehensive business and marketing plans, enabling brands to expand market reach and revenue.
• Awarded a contract by the BC Ministry to deliver eight instructional modules on business management and growth strategies for industry professionals.
Tilsonberry Farms – VP Sales & Marketing (3 Years, 8 Months)
• Led business planning and go-to-market strategy for 18 new confectionery products, securing placement in 500+ U.S. retail stores, including Safeway, Vons, Save Mart, and Associated Grocers.
SJS Group – National Sales Manager (3 Years, 3 Months)
• Increased sales from $26M to $40M within the first year, driving record-breaking growth.
Common Ground Publishing – Sales Manager, Western Canada (3 Years)
• Achieved record-breaking advertising sales, pre-selling all cover and premium pages 12 months in advance—a first in company history.
Noah’s Natural Foods – Store Manager (4 Years, 5 Months)
• Managed $5M+ in annual revenue, achieving 10-15% YoY growth.
• Played a key role in opening the company’s second store, launching Canada’s first commercial hydraulically pressed juice bar, which became a major revenue driver.