Sofina Foods Inc.
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DescriptionFounded: 1931 Subsidiaries: Santa Maria Foods ULC, Lilydale Inc.,
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Sofina Foods Inc. Employees
Nestle S.A. August 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
ConAgra Foods September 2012 - September 2013
Nestlé August 2011 - September 2012
Nestlé June 2010 - July 2011
Nestlé May 2009 - August 2009
Nestlé May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Food, Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Grocery, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Food Service, Brand Management, Account Management, Retail, Customer Service, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Consumer Products, FMCG
Education
Queen's University 2006 — 2010
BAH, Health Studies
Sun Rich Fresh Foods September 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2010 - September 2013
Weyerhaeuser 2006 - 2009
BC Hot House Foods Inc. 2001 - 2006
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, GMP, Employee Training, Meat Processing, Laboratory Skills, Training, Electronics, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Quality Control, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Food, Food Manufacturing, Quality System
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2013 — 2013
Developing a HACCP Plan
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2010
HACCP: Prerequisite Programs
Western Metropolitan College of TAFE, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. 1990 — 1992
Advanced Certificate of Engineering (Manufacturing), Metrology & NC Machines
Footscray College of TAFE, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Further Certificate of Technology (Quality Control)
Kwantlen University College
Basic Electricity/ Electronics Certificate
Western Metropolitan College of TAFE, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Associate Diploma of Engineering (Manufacturing) - Quality Technology
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2013 - Present
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) 2012 - 2013
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation 2011 - 2012
SAP 2008 - 2011
North York General Hospital May 2007 - November 2007
Bell Canada 2000 - 2007
Skills
SAP, Onboarding, HRIS, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, HR Policies, Talent Acquisition, PeopleSoft, Labor Relations, Strategy, Leadership, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking...
Education
Ryerson University 2005 — 2007
B.Comm, Business Management Human Resources
Centennial College 2002 — 2005
Honours Diploma, International Business
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2013 - Present
LCBO April 2012 - July 2013
University Health Network October 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Labor Relations, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Research, Human Resources, Collective Bargaining, Negotiation, Employee Engagement, Union, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, HRIS, Labour Relations, Safety, Drafting Proposals, Collective Agreements, Training, Leadership
Education
McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education 2010 — 2011
Post Grad Diploma, Human Resources Management
McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education 2010 — 2011
Post Grad Diploma, Management Studies
McMaster University 2007 — 2011
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Labour Studies
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2013 - Present
Cardinal Meat Specialists Limited September 2010 - January 2013
Sysco Food Services February 2008 - September 2010
Sysco Food Services July 2005 - January 2008
Van Houtte February 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Food Service, Food, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Sales, Negotiation, Account Management, Key Account Development, Food & Beverage, Grocery, Business Development, Forecasting, FMCG, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Management, Food Industry, Income Statement, Pricing, National Accounts, Trade Marketing, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Distributors
Education
Ryerson University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business Marketing
St. John's College
St. John's College
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2014 - Present
ILC Micro-Chem November 2013 - September 2014
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences October 2012 - 2013
Razak pharmaceutical company 2005 - 2006
iran avandfar company 2002 - 2004
Skills
•Experienced in..., strong understanding of..., Operational knowledge..., HPLC, Chromatography, Raw Materials, Product Development, Assay Development, Quality Assurance, UV/Vis, Pharmaceutics, Analytical Chemistry, Quality Control, Chemistry, FTIR, Laboratory, Validation, CAPA, Stability Testing, Validation Reports, Technical Writing, GLP, Sop, Dissolution, GMP, TLC, Wet Chemistry, V&V, USP, Regulatory Affairs, Dissolution Testing, Karl Fisher, Gas Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Organic Chemistry, pH meter, GxP, IR, Microbiology, HACCP, GC-FID, GC-TCD, SOP, Teamwork
Education
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013 — 2013
HACCP Certificate, Food Science
AAPS 2012 — 2013
post graduate degree, Pharmaceutical quality Control/Assurance
Islamic Azad University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemistry
CBRE January 2012 - Present
CB Richard Ellis June 2011 - December 2011
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2010 - December 2010
Cara Operations January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Real Estate Advisory..., Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Marketing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Real Estate Transactions, Public Relations, Human Resources
Education
Dalhousie University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Commerce
Vaughan Road Academy
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2012 - Present
Prosperous Dreamz Production September 2007 - Present
Zedd Customer Solutions LP Inc. March 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Music Production, Sales, People Skills, Innovation, Photoshop, Customer Service, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Fruity Loops, Merchandising, Event Planning, Social Networking
Education
Trebas Institute 2012 — 2013
Entertainment Management, Music Management
Nipissing University
"BBA", Human Resources Management and Services
Fresh Creative Foods, a Division of Reser's Fine Foods May 2013 - Present
Bumble Bee Foods March 2013 - May 2013
Pinty's Delicious Foods August 2011 - September 2012
Redpath Sugar Ltd. January 2010 - August 2011
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2009 - January 2010
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs December 2006 - March 2009
Maple Leaf Foods Inc March 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Sales, Quality Assurance, GMP, SQF, Quality System, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, BRC, Food Safety, Sanitation, Microbiology, Sop, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, HACCP, SOP
Education
McMaster University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Honours, Biology, minor in Biochemistry
McMaster University 1996 — 2000
B.Sc (Honours), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2009 - 2013
STAPLES Canada 2007 - 2009
Canadian Springs Water Company 1999 - 2007
Skills
Logistics, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Food Safety, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, HACCP, Food, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Inventory Management, Distribution Center..., Food Processing, Information Technology, Technical Support, Shipping, Export-Import, DRP, SAP ERP, Visual Management, Lean Management, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Continuous Flow, 8 Wastes, 5S
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology / BCIT
APICS (Association of Operations Management), CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Compu College - Canada 1999 — 2000
Network Administrator, Microsoft System Engineer (MCSE)
Adamson University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2007 - Present
Staples Advantage Canada April 2002 - November 2006
Skills
Account Management
Education
University of Santo Tomas 1980 — 1984
A.B. Sociology
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2004 - Present
Quality Meat Packers May 1994 - May 2004
Skills
Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Quality System, Operations Management, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Production Planning, Food Science, Kaizen, Purchasing, Food Technology, Quality Management, Project Management, Building Maintenance, Construction Management, Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Process Engineering, TPM, Engineering, MS Project, Manufacturing...
Education
Sheridan College 1990 — 1993
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Architectural Engineering Technology
Sofina Foods Inc. December 2014 - Present
Canada Bread Company, Ltd. August 2010 - December 2014
Canada Bread Company, Ltd. August 2008 - August 2010
Maple Leaf Foods May 2007 - August 2008
Maple Leaf Foods Inc December 2001 - May 2007
Skills
Food Science, Food Technology, HACCP, Ingredients, Food Processing, Team Leadership, Food Industry, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food, TPM, Quality System, BRC, Bakery, Frozen Food, Food Microbiology, Meat, Sensory Evaluation, SQF, Flavors, ISO 22000, FMCG, Consumer Products, GMP, Food Quality, Product Innovation, Grocery, Project Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Six Sigma, Experimental Design, B2B2C, Product Launch, Process Improvement, Concept Development, Negotiation, Commodity Markets, Procurement, Raw Materials, R&D, Food Service, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Technical Support
Education
Mohawk College 1999 — 2002
Chemical Engineering Technology
Sofina Foods Inc. February 1990 - December 2013
Skills
Ability to prioritize,..., Organized, diligent..., Strong analytical mind..., Professional and ..., Excellent team player..., Inquisitive and..., Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Accruals, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management
Education
Far Eastern University
Sta Isabel College
Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Education
Sofina Foods Inc. 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. 2010 - 2013
Sofina Foods Inc. 2007 - 2008
Sofina Foods Inc. 2006 - 2007
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., AC Nielsen Workstation..., SharePoint, Loblaw TopShelf, Retail Link, EccNet, Cognos, Detail Orientated, Strong Analytical Skills, Organization, Priority Management, Adaptability, Proactive self-starter, Independent Learner, Quality Focused, Excellent Communication, Ad Dynamics, Leadership, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Quality Management, Retail, Food, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Sales
Education
Humber College 2008 — 2010
Business Management Diploma Program
Salmon's Rentals and Apex Tents November 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2009 - November 2013
Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli 2004 - 2009
Skills
Key Account Management, FMCG, Food Industry
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Sunrise Poultry Processors Ltd November 2014 - Present
Pacific Salmon Industries December 2013 - November 2014
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2013 - October 2013
JD Sweid Foods 2011 - 2013
Food Protection Services (BCCDC) 2010 - 2011
Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology AND Punjab Agricultural University 2006 - 2008
Skills
GMP, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Processing, Microbiology, Food Science, HACCP, Sop, Quality Control, Food Microbiology, HPLC, Food Industry, ISO 22000, Food Technology, Quality System, Laboratory, Food, BRC, Quality Auditing, Food Manufacturing, SQF, Quality Management, Food Chemistry, Sanitation, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, Manufacturing, Hygiene, Meat, Food Quality, Ingredients, Food Service, SSOP, Bakery, Food Safety Management..., GFSI, Flavors, Food Labelling, GLP, Frozen Food, GHP, Dairy Products, Thermal Processing, Meat Processing, ISO 17025, FSMS, Confectionery, SOP
Education
The University of British Columbia 2009 — 2010
Masters
Punjab Agricultural University 2003 — 2006
Masters
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC)
Certified for Implementing SQF Systems
Safe Quality Food Institute
Certified SQF Practitioner
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Certified for HACCP Implementation and a certified Trainer
Vancouver Coastal Health
Certified FOODSAFE Level 1 Instructor
SAI Global
Certified BRC - Internal Auditor
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2015 - Present
Black & McDonald Limited May 2015 - June 2015
Force Rentals November 2014 - March 2015
SAIT Polytechnic July 2014 - August 2014
Mapta Company November 2011 - June 2013
Molding Construction Company June 2007 - November 2011
Lar Consulting Engineers Company July 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Civil Engineering, Highways, AutoCAD, Concrete, Road, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Project Estimation, Inspection, Procurement, Construction, Contractors, Project Management, Project Control, MS Project, Reinforced Concrete, Engineering, Construction Drawings, Cost Management, Project Coordination, Contract Management, Microsoft Project, Project Planning
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
4th class power engineer
Tehran Azad University (IAU) 2003 — 2007
bachelor of science, Civil Engineering
Georgian College January 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2013 - Present
Housing Help Centre and ID Clinic November 2010 - December 2013
SPICE Technology Group, Inc. May 2012 - March 2013
Sit At The Table™ (SATT) August 2011 - February 2013
Katz Group Canada (Rexall family of pharmacies) November 2008 - May 2011
Katz Group Canada March 2006 - November 2008
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan 2005 - 2006
West Park Healthcare Centre 2003 - 2004
HDS Retail North America July 2001 - November 2003
Education
WorldatWork
GRP
WorldatWork
CCP
California Coast University 1999 — 2001
Masters
Moscow Polygraphic Institute (State University of Printing) 1987 — 1992
BSc in Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2010 - June 2013
Aliya's Foods 2008 - 2010
Maple Leaf Foods Inc 2005 - 2008
Maple Leaf Foods Inc 2004 - 2005
Skills
Food Science, HACCP, Food Safety, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Food Processing, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Food Technology, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Food Service, Manufacturing, Bakery, Team Building, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Process Improvement
Education
Concordia University College of Alberta 2002 — 2004
BSc, Science
University of Alberta 1999 — 2001
Bsc, Science
Clark Builders March 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2012 - March 2014
AcrodexEdmonton, AB December 2008 - April 2012
Kelly Services Edmonton, AB April 2006 - December 2008
Manpower Temporary ServicesEdmonton, AB May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Hardware, Printers, Laptops, Blackberry, Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, Inventory Management, BMC Remedy, Windows 7, VMware ESX, SCCM, XP, DNS, DHCP, Cisco Technologies, Citrix, Windows XP
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT 2002 — 2003
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Computer Systems Technology
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2014 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Cost Reduction, Bakery, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, GMP, Logistics, Food, 5S, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Kaizen, Food Industry, Operations Management, Food Manufacturing, Quality Management, Food Processing, Strategic Planning, SOP, Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, ISO 22000, Meat, Quality Systems, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Internal Controls, corpo, inventor, Market Analysis, Budgets, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Quality System, SQF, Supply Chain, BRC, Food Microbiology, TPM, Operational Excellence, Food Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Team Leadership
Education
Wilfrid Laurier University 2013 — 2014
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Accounting and Finance
University of Guelph 2008 — 2011
E-MBA
University of Reading 2004 — 2005
M.Sc, Food Science
Panjab University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Engineering; of, Food Technology; Engineering and Technology
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2015 - Present
Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. October 2013 - March 2015
HJ Heinz June 2012 - August 2013
The Nielsen Company March 2009 - April 2012
The Nielsen Company May 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Customer Insight, Market Research, Categorization, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Segmentation, Consumer Insights, Workstation Plus, Answers Desktop, Competitive Analysis, Shopper Insights, Space Planning &..., Marketing Research, Nielsen, Consumer Products, Market Analysis, Analytics, Marketing Strategy
Education
Ryerson University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Landscape Design, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Manual Drafting, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Ontario Building Code, Research, Analysis, Model Making, 3D Modeling, SharePoint, Project Management, Revit, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Time Management
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2013 — 2015
Honours Architectural Technician Diploma, with option in Co-operative Education, 3.93/4.0 Cumulative G.P.A.
McGill University 2009 — 2013
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Geography: Urban Systems, Art History, 3.74/4.0 Cumulative G.P.A.
Kraus Flooring January 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2013 - January 2014
Janes Family Foods June 2007 - March 2013
Grosfillex August 2004 - June 2007
Flanagan Foodservice Inc March 1995 - August 2004
Skills
Food Service, Sales Management, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Forecasting, Product Development, Budgets, Food, Business Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Account Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Key Account Development, Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Conestoga College 1991 — 1993
Marketing
Grand River Collegiate
Maxxam Analytics March 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc October 2011 - March 2014
Ball Packaging Products January 2005 - September 2011
NCO Group 2004 - 2005
W. Kreykenbohm Corporation 1996 - 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Succession Planning, Management, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Manufacturing, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Employee Relations, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Safety, Training, Process Improvement
Education
The University of British Columbia
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Conflict Resolution
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Human Resources
Vancouver Community College
Provincial Instructors Program
Cargill October 2014 - February 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2012 - October 2014
Pinty's Delicious Foods January 2009 - April 2012
Labatt March 2006 - December 2008
Bell Mobility December 2005 - February 2006
Canlan Ice Sports April 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, New Business Development, Management, Sales, CRM, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Supplier Negotiation, Customer Relations, Contract Management, Leadership, Food, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Negotiation, Pricing, Account Management, Grocery, Retail, Product Development, Business Development, Customer Value, Key Account Management, Budget Management, Customer Value..., Trade Marketing, Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Sponsorship Sales, Sponsorship Relations
Education
York University 2003 — 2005
Honours, Business Management
Acadia University 2000 — 2003
Honurs, Sports Management
Sofina Foods Inc. November 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2013 - November 2014
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2013 - September 2013
Mars January 2013 - April 2013
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment August 2008 - September 2012
Canada's Wonderland April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Social Media, Coordination, Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Marketing, Teamwork, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook, GS1, WordPress, Photoshop, Financial Analysis, Finance, Personal Finance, Budgets, Event Management, CPG Industry, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry
Education
Ryerson University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Business Management, Marketing
ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development September 2009 - March 2015
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority May 2014 - August 2014
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Santa Maria Foods July 2008 - September 2009
Education
Queen's University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Urban and Regional Planning
University of Toronto 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physical Geography Major and Biology Major
Sofina Foods Inc February 2015 - Present
Janes Family Foods February 2012 - February 2015
Cargill Foods January 2000 - October 2011
Cargill Foods January 1994 - January 2000
Trillium Meats November 1988 - December 1993
Skills
Fluent in English,..., Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Accounting, Account Management, Costing, Continuous Improvement, Excel, Shipping, Purchasing, Standard costs, Account Reconciliation, Training, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting
Education
University of Sherbrooke
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
ISAAEG
P Eng, Agriculture
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2015 - Present
Maple Leaf Foods October 2007 - December 2014
Schneider Foods April 2002 - October 2007
Maple Leaf Foods Inc March 2001 - April 2002
Springhill Farm 1999 - September 2000
Education
University of Manitoba
BSc, Food Science
University of Manitoba
BSc, Microbiology
Sofina Foods Inc. November 2013 - Present
Goldenmount Capital International Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 2004 - August 2009
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Due Diligence, Valuation, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Financial Accounting, Taxations, Cost Accounting, Cost Planning, Transfer Pricing..., Financial Statements, Tax, Management
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance, Class of 2013
Fudan University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Law, Major in Law / Minor in Economics
CPA Canada
Accounting
Hallehluya Food Company June 2015 - Present
Hallehluya Food Company September 2014 - June 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. November 2011 - July 2014
Premium Foods June 2010 - October 2011
Cericola Farms Inc. December 2001 - May 2010
Summersweet Fine Foods September 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Inventory Control, Production Planning, Procurement, Scheduling, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Profitability Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Project Planning, Forecasting, Strategy, Leadership, Manufacturing, Food, ERP, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1994 — 1996
Marketing, Business Administration
Sofina Foods Inc. 2014 - Present
Livingston International 2012 - 2014
Molson Coors Canada 2009 - 2011
Molson Coors Canada 2004 - 2008
Molson Coors Canada 2002 - 2004
Molson Coors Canada 2001 - 2002
Molson Coors Canada 1998 - 2000
Independent Consultant 1997 - 1998
Ernst & Young 1994 - 1996
Ernst & Young 1991 - 1994
Skills
Organizational..., Talent Management, Thought Leadership, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Systems, Income Statement, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Budgets, Finance, Team Leadership, Strategy, Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Financial Accounting
Education
The University of British Columbia 1986 — 1990
B.Comm Honours, Finance
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
CPA, CA, Accounting
Center for Creative Leadership - Colorado
Leadership Development Program
Harvard Law School - Executive Program
Negotiation for Senior Executives
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2009 - Present
Maple Leaf Foods 2009 - 2010
Wolfgang Puck January 2008 - January 2009
Great Wolf Lodge April 2006 - February 2008
Great Wolf Lodge 2006 - 2008
Casino Niagara 2004 - 2008
Skills
Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills
Education
Niagara College 1990 — 1991
Culinary
Georgian College 1988 — 1989
Westbrook
Morgan Tech Solutions September 2012 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2012 - Present
Rogers Communications March 2011 - February 2012
Walmart February 2005 - June 2011
Skills
Active Directory, Technical Support, Crystal Reports, Windows Server, Customer Service, Blackberry Enterprise..., Smartphones, SQL, VMware, Hyper-V, XP, Windows XP, Symantec Backup, Citrix, System Administration
Education
George Brown College 2006 — 2010
Ontario Advance Diploma, Computer Programming Analyst
Kingston College - Kingston, Jamaica 1994 — 2000
CXC
Sofina Foods Inc. February 2014 - Present
Black Fly Beverage Company Inc December 2012 - January 2014
Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. September 2011 - June 2012
Ford Motor Company April 2001 - September 2011
Skills
Automotive, Organizational..., Six Sigma, Problem Solving, TS16949, Automobile, Conflict Resolution, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Performance Management, Ergonomics, Vehicles, PPAP, APQP, 5S, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, Workplace Safety, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, Manufacturing...
Education
The University of Western Ontario 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, History/Political Science
McMaster University
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2011 - March 2013
McCain Foods August 2010 - July 2011
McCain Foods April 2008 - January 2011
McCain Foods September 2007 - March 2008
Pepsi-QTG Canada July 2006 - August 2007
Pepsi-QTG Canada January 2004 - June 2006
Pepsi-QTG Canada February 2002 - December 2003
Playtex Products December 2000 - January 2002
Quaker Oats January 1999 - November 2000
Education
Certified General Accountants of Ontario 1997 — 2001
CGA Designation, Accounting
Fleming College 1994 — 1996
Business Diploma, 3 yr, Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1988 — 1991
Aviation & Flight Technology, 3 yr Diploma, Commercial Pilot
FFSS
Flocor November 2014 - Present
TopLift Enterprises August 2013 - August 2014
Acuren June 2013 - July 2013
Iovate Health Sciences April 2012 - September 2012
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Administrative..., Sales Operations, Human Resources, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Data Entry, Employee Benefits, WHMIS, First Aid with CPR..., Screening Resumes, Food Industry, Food, Accounts Receivable, MAS500, AS400 system, Machinery, PFW, Sales Process, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Time Management, Management, Purchasing, Sales, Team Building
Education
Sheridan College 2010 — 2012
Occupational Health & Safety & HR Admin
Notre Dame Secondary School 1994 — 1999
O.S.S.D
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2013 - Present
Siemens Canada Limited, Building Technologies Division July 2007 - April 2013
SAP October 2004 - July 2007
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group July 2004 - September 2004
McGregor Executive Assistance Services Inc 2003 - 2004
Bayer Inc. 2002 - 2003
Nu-Life Nutrition Inc. July 2000 - December 2001
Sunbeam Inc. 1998 - 2000
Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. (now Pfizer) 1993 - 1998
Coles Book Stores 1991 - 1993
Skills
Communication, Computer, Interpersonal, Computers, Interpersonal Skill, SAP, Visio, Project Planning, Event Planning and..., Team Player, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Development, Training, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, CRM, Leadership, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, Change Management, Procurement, Event Planning
Education
University of Toronto 2014 — 2019
Working towards Certificate of Business Fundamentals, Business Administration and Management, General
Humber College 1980 — 1982
Executive Assistant Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2015 - May 2015
Starbucks November 2013 - February 2015
Starbucks October 2011 - November 2013
Starbucks October 2008 - October 2011
Starbucks March 2007 - September 2008
Starbucks Coffee Company August 2004 - February 2007
Campbell Soup Company March 2003 - August 2004
Campbell Soup Company June 2001 - February 2003
Campbell Soup Company March 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Key Account Management, Coffee, Distribution, New Business Development, Food Service, Leadership, Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Coaching, Sales, Management, Customer Retention, Budgets, Business Development, Profit, Retail, Inventory Management, P, P&L Management, Catering
Education
University of Calgary 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Marketing, Finance
Lord Beaverbrook High School 1985 — 1988
High School, Honour Role
Newly Weds Foods July 2013 - Present
The TDL Group Corp. (Managing US and Canada Tim Hortons) August 2009 - July 2013
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2005 - July 2009
Skills
HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, Food Safety Auditing, Product analysis, Complaint Management, Complaint Investigations, Process Review, Statistical Process..., SPC, Meat, Quality Management, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, BRC, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Sanitation, Product Analysis, Food, ISO, Quality Control, Food Science, Dairy, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, FDA, Lean Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Education
Guelph Food Technology Centre
Risk Assesment and Food Safety
AIB International
Certified Food Defense Coordinator
QMI SAI Global
Trained BRC Third Party Auditor
American Society for Quality
Certified HACCP Auditor
Guru Nanak Dev University 1992 — 1994
Master, Microbiology
Guru Nanak Dev University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor, Life Sciences
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Santa Maria Foods September 2008 - April 2013
Skills
Change Management, Sales Operations, Promotional Analysis, Retail, Food Science, Category Insights, Key Account Management, Private Label, Planogram Development, Nielsen Data, Planograms, CPG Industry
Education
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2014 - January 2015
West Coast Beauty Ltd October 2009 - May 2013
TransLink February 2008 - August 2008
Machine Marketing Inc February 2007 - December 2007
Adera Development Corp. February 2000 - October 2006
Mark Anthony Group September 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Beauty Industry, Cosmetics, Marketing, Spa, Salons, Cosmetology, Skin Care, Hair Care, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Merchandising, Administrative..., Office Administration, Executive..., Direct Sales, Receptionist Duties, Business Development, Retail
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2002
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2012 - Present
Janes Family Foods January 1996 - March 2012
Skills
Food Industry, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Consumer Care, APICS, Business Process...
Education
Academia de Studii Economice din București 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Commerce
Morgan Stanley June 2015 - Present
Ivey Business School February 2015 - April 2015
Ivey Sales and Trading Club April 2014 - April 2015
Flamboro Downs September 2014 - January 2015
Western Fair Association September 2011 - January 2015
Morgan Stanley June 2014 - August 2014
Ivey Sales and Trading Club September 2013 - April 2014
Winlot Farms September 2008 - April 2014
Morgan Stanley April 2013 - August 2013
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Farming, Fixed Income, Trading, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Bloomberg, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Finance
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 2013 — 2015
Honours Business Administration
Wilfrid Laurier University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2009 - January 2013
Santa Maria Foods August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Grocery, Forecasting, Food, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Key Account Management, ERP, Sales Management, Food Service, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Account Management, Management
Education
Ryerson University
Marketing
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2013 - Present
WSI Digital Marketing November 2010 - Present
PepsiCo August 2008 - August 2010
Pepsico July 2006 - August 2008
Pepsi-QTG Canada 2006 - 2008
Skills
Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Coaching, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, SEM, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, SMO, PPC, Lead Generation, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Management, Strategy, Analytics, Leadership
Education
Society of Management Accountants 1999 — 2001
CMA, Strategy
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1989 — 1994
Commerce, Finance and Accounting
Maple Lodge Farms May 2013 - Present
IMI Cornelius January 2012 - May 2013
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2010 - January 2012
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company January 2009 - January 2010
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company January 2008 - January 2009
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company May 2006 - December 2008
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company March 2004 - April 2006
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company March 2002 - March 2004
Target Distribution February 1997 - March 2002
Just New Reeleases July 1991 - January 1997
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales, Pricing, Management, Leadership, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Distributors, Food Service, Key Account Management, Food, Retail, Account Management
Education
Centennial College 1989 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. December 2014 - Present
Heart and Stroke Foundation March 2011 - December 2014
Saputo January 2009 - March 2011
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society August 2006 - April 2009
Delta Hotels March 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Recruiting, HR Policies, Performance Management, HRIS, Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Leadership, Compensation & Benefit, Personnel Management, Training, Interviews, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Employment Law, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Organizational...
Education
York University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management (MHRM)
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2010
Post Secondary, Occupational Health and Safety
BCHRMA 2009 — 2009
Certified Human Resources Professional, Human Resources Management and Services
Humber College 2005 — 2006
Post Graduate, Human Resources Management
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada May 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2012 - May 2014
Kruger Inc. May 2012 - September 2012
Kruger Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Royal Gulf LLC May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Project Management, Manufacturing, MS Project, Continuous Improvement, Project Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD, CAD, Microsoft Excel, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, Toyota Production System, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Automotive, 5S, Management, Process Engineering, Microsoft Project, Engineering
Education
McMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
unionville high school
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2014 - Present
Quality Meats, Toronto January 1998 - September 2013
Skills
Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Contract Management, Customer Relations, PowerPoint
Education
Sheridan College 1996 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2014 - Present
Horizon Milling January 2013 - November 2013
Benevito Foods Inc 2011 - 2011
Benevito Foods Inc April 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, GMP, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, HACCP, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Food, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Analysis, Team Building, Event Planning, Event Management, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Quality Auditing, Security Audit, Internal Audit, Sanitation Standard of..., Management, Microsoft Word, Engineering, Matlab, Manufacturing, Time Management
Education
Ryerson University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Ryerson University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical Engineering
Sanofi Pasteur September 2015 - Present
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology January 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2013 - August 2015
Stantec March 2011 - August 2013
Air Canada August 2008 - September 2010
Purolator Courier 2002 - 2008
Spar Aerospace Ltd. 2000 - 2002
Risk & Environmental Management 1997 - 2000
Eli Lilly 1994 - 1997
Sheridan College May 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Occupational Health, Disability Management, Sustainability, Policy, Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment, Safety Management..., Change Management, Environmental Awareness, Coaching, Environmental..., Project Management, Organizational..., Leadership, Training, Human Resources
Education
Penn State University 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Emerging Infectious Diseases
University of Arizona 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Emergency Management
Humber College 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Environmental Education
University of Arizona 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Public Health Preparedness
University of Ottawa 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Epidemiology
St. Francis Xavier University 2005 — 2009
Adult Education and Community Development
York University - Schulich School of Business 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Strategic Planning
Queen's University 1999 — 1999
Certificate, Business - Operations Leadership
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1999 — 1999
Certificate, Financial Planning for Professionals
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2015 - Present
Cascades July 2012 - March 2015
Agropur Division Natrel September 2010 - July 2012
Agropur Division Natrel September 2009 - September 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment June 2009 - September 2009
Apotex Inc. September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Wastewater Treatment, Project Engineering, Process Safety, Process Optimization, Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Process Design, Commissioning, GMP, Engineering, Process Control, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Instrumentation, Process Simulation, Energy, Manufacturing, P&ID, HAZOP, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Six Sigma, ISO, Maintenance Management, Root Cause Analysis, Capital Projects, MS Project, Design of Experiments, Factory, Kaizen, Polymers, Quality Control, AutoCAD, PLC, R&D, Matlab, Quality System, Environmental..., Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Petrochemical, ISO 14001, Engineering Management, Project Management, Microsoft Project
Education
Ryerson University
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2015 - Present
Tim Hortons Markham August 2013 - March 2015
Tim Hortons September 2012 - June 2013
JabrMedia February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Research, Content Writing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Facebook, Newsletters, Communication
Education
Humber College 2010 — 2012
Media Communications
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2007 — 2008
Music
Jeollanmando Language Program August 2014 - August 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. May 2013 - July 2014
Moxie's Classic Grill September 2012 - April 2013
Catalyst Centre May 2012 - September 2012
Food Science Department, Univeristy of Guelph April 2010 - August 2010
Delta Hotels April 2009 - September 2009
Huntsville Centennial Centre September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
languages, art, music, soccer, basketball, computer games, Research, Facebook, Writing, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Public Relations, Fundraising, Photoshop, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Illustrator, Team Leadership, Sports, English, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Food Safety, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Service Sanitation, Food Science, Food, Quality Assurance, Laboratory
Education
University of Guelph 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
University of Guelph 2007 — 2011
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, Science
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2013 - August 2015
Future Shop November 2012 - January 2013
University of Guelph May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Product Development, Food Processing, Product Innovation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Food, Food Industry, Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Getting to Yes, Team Leadership, HACCP, Teamwork, Leadership
Education
University of Guelph 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Microbiology, Minor Business Administration
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2013 - April 2015
Santa Maria Foods/ Sofina Foods August 2008 - February 2013
Irving Tissue January 2004 - July 2008
WorkSafeNB 2006 - 2008
Municipal Group 2000 - 2004
USG 1995 - 2000
Education
Queen's University 1994 — 1995
Master's of Industrial Relations
Dalhousie University 1990 — 1994
Commerce
Strategic Sourcing Solutions June 2014 - Present
Avestan 2015 - 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2012 - June 2013
Tim Hortons May 2009 - November 2011
Maple Leaf Foods Inc November 2003 - May 2009
Partly Poultry Inc. July 2002 - August 2003
Belpak Foods (a Div. of Janes) February 2002 - June 2002
Belpak Foods (a Div. of Janes) January 2000 - February 2002
Janes Family Foods November 1996 - January 2000
Janes Family Foods September 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Strategy, Vendor Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Product Development, Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Team Building, Coaching, Operations Management, Strategy Development, Strategic Partnerships, Problem Solving, Organizational..., Risk Management, Six Sigma, Creative Problem Solving, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Spend Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Budgeting, Operational Streamlining, Organizational..., Visionary Thinking, Driving Results, Workplace Learning, Operations Experience, Manufacturing Experience, Occupational Health, Supply Management, Manufacturing
Education
Canadian Association for Production and Inventory Control (APICS) 1995 — 1996
Operations Management Certificate, Courses were Principles of Inventory Control, Manufacturing Control, Planning and Operations Man
Industrial Accident Prevention Association (I.A.P.A.) 1995 — 1996
Certified Health & Safety Representative, Safety, Health & the Law #1, Workplace Inspections, Hazard Identification & Accident Investigations
Centre for Research in Applied Creativity (McMaster University) 1992 — 1996
Simplex Creative Problem Solving Trainer, Creative Problem Solving
The Dale Carnegie Course - Effective Communications and Human Relations 1992 — 1993
Graduate, Effective Communications and Human Relations
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1988 — 1989
Ontario Management Development Program (O.M.D.P.) – Certificate in Business Management Studies, Business Management
University of Toronto 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Huron Heights Secondary School
Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. September 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2011 - June 2014
HJ Heinz May 2010 - October 2011
H.J. Heinz July 2002 - April 2010
H.J. Heinz May 2001 - June 2002
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 1992 — 1994
Business
Jonathan Preskow Catering Inc. July 2006 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2009 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. 2009 - 2015
Mimosa Caffe and Grill 2005 - 2006
Umbra 2000 - 2005
Skills
Product Design, Industrial Design, Catering, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Illustrator, Food, Design Strategy, Concept Design, Concept Development, Cooking, Corporate Branding, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Design Thinking, Food Service, Graphic Design, User Experience, Event Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Art Direction, Marketing, Packaging, Rendering, Sketching, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Education
George Brown College 2004 — 2005
Chef Training, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
OCAD University 2000 — 2004
Industrial Design
Thornlea Secondary School 1996 — 2000
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2010 - March 2013
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2004 - March 2010
Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics May 2001 - October 2004
Mahindra & Mahindra 2000 - 2001
Skills
Human Resources, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Employer Branding, Executive Search, Change Management, Coaching, Succession Planning, Employment Law, Talent Management, Organizational..., Incentive Programs, Management, Benefits Negotiation, Talent Acquisition, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisal, Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Training, Onboarding, FMCG, Organizational..., HR Policies, HR Consulting, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, Leadership, Team Building, Strategy, Exit Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Sourcing, Employee Training, Performance Management, Hiring, Strategic Human..., Payroll, Cross-functional Team..., Workforce Planning
Education
Griffith University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business
Griffith University
Bachelor's Degree, Business and Hotel Management
Human Resources Professional Association
CHRP
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2015 - Present
Bunzl Canada Inc. September 2012 - August 2015
OLG (Ontario Lottery & Gaming) September 2007 - August 2012
The Home Depot - Kingston 2006 - 2007
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care 2004 - 2006
Hummingbird (now known as OpenText) 2002 - 2004
Lifestyle Retirement Communities 2000 - 2002
Molson Coors Canada 1998 - 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Labor Relations, Organizational..., Human Resources, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Change Management, Labor Contract..., Workplace Investigation, Employee Relations..., Coaching, Talent Acquisition, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Process Improvement, Employment Law, Employee Benefits, Management, Onboarding
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
York University
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2015 - Present
Jacobs Engineering February 2012 - July 2015
SEC Sawmill Equipment Company December 2011 - February 2012
Whitewater West Industries Ltd. June 2009 - December 2011
RWL Consulting July 2008 - June 2009
COE Newnes/McGehee November 1980 - June 2008
Newnes/McGehee January 1985 - January 2008
Newnes/McGehee November 1980 - January 1985
Skills
Project Management, Project Planning, Management, PMP, Change Management, Leadership, Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Scheduler, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Coaching, Team Leadership, Engineering, MS Project, Strategy, Team Building, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Budgets, Business Process..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Quality Management, Project Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Control, Construction, Commissioning, Software Documentation, Energy, Engineering Management, AutoCAD, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Risk Management, Automation, Piping, CAD, EPC, Design for Manufacturing
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 1976 — 1977
Certificate, Mechanical Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2012 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2010 - June 2012
Trenchless Utility Equipment August 2008 - February 2010
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC. August 2006 - March 2008
Education
Laurentian University 1988 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
MTY Food Group January 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2013 - Present
Summer Fresh Salads July 2011 - August 2013
Shoppers Drug Mart February 2010 - July 2011
McDonald's March 2007 - September 2009
Procter & Gamble June 2005 - February 2007
Young & Rubicam October 2003 - October 2004
Gee, Jeffery & Partners 2002 - 2003
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Planning
Education
Durham College 2000 — 2002
Advertising, Marketing
Brookfield Cold Storage June 2013 - Present
Millard Refrigerated Services September 2012 - June 2013
Vincor Canada October 2010 - January 2012
Vincor Canada September 2006 - October 2010
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2005 - August 2006
Pepsi Bottling Group 1999 - 2005
Pepsi Bottling Group 1994 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Change Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Planning, Alcoholic Beverages, Budgets, Performance Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Warehousing, P&L Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Warehouse Management, Coaching, Purchasing, Food, Pricing, Management, Sales Management, Demand Planning, FMCG, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., P&L, Six Sigma, Food Safety, Transportation, Operational Excellence
Education
University of Toronto 1979 — 1983
B.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering
Niagara College 2009 — 2010
Sofina Foods Inc. February 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2006 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc September 2007 - January 2014
Sofina Foods Inc February 2006 - June 2006
Premium Brands Inc August 2002 - February 2006
The Ohio State University July 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Food, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Service, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Science, Product Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management
Education
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology 1995 — 2002
MSci, Food Science and Technology/ Marine microbiology
University of Victoria 1999 — 2000
Universtity exchange program, BIochemistry & Microbiology
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2014 - Present
Fruitrade International June 2013 - November 2013
Willard Meats International Ltd. March 2012 - May 2013
beyon logistics ltd August 2010 - March 2012
Primo SA de CV March 2002 - December 2008
Confecciones El Pedregal (Hanesbrands Inc) September 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Logistics, Operations, Planning, Shipping, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Freight Forwarding, Invoicing, Import/Export, Production Planning, International Logistics, International Trade, Air Freight, Supply Chain
Education
CIFFA 2011 — 2012
FREIGHT FORWARDER, Freight forwarder
Logistics Intern, ELT with Bridge-to-Work Program, DBNC Mississauga 2010 — 2010
Universidad Albert Einstein
Industrial Engineer, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Sofina Foods Fresh Pork February 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. March 2013 - February 2015
Fearmans Pork Inc January 2011 - March 2013
Bassett & Walker International Inc November 2007 - January 2011
Maple Leaf Foods Inc 2000 - 2007
Skills
Sales, International Trade, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Pricing, Logistics, Negotiation, Market Research, Supply Chain, Product Development, Supply Chain Management
Education
York University - Joseph E. Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies 2000 — 2010
Business Administrative Studies, Marketing
Humber College 1997 — 2000
Business Administration, Business/Marketing
Precission Processing/7Seas January 2011 - Present
Ocean Fisheries Ltd. June 2009 - January 2011
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2007 - September 2008
Harbour Marine Products Inc. October 2004 - September 2007
Grand Hale Marine Products Co. Ltd. March 2003 - September 2004
Ocean Fisheries Ltd. June 2001 - February 2003
Grand Hale Marine Products Co. Ltd. January 2001 - May 2001
Seafood Products Company Ltd. January 1995 - December 2000
Seafood Products Company Ltd. January 1989 - December 1994
Seafood Products Company Ltd. June 1976 - December 1988
Skills
Six Sigma, HACCP, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Lean Six Sigma
ASQ 2013 — 2013
Six Sigma Green Belt
British Columbia Institute of Technology 1995 — 2007
Industrial Engineering
Cott Beverages April 2015 - Present
Cott Beverages January 2014 - April 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2010 - December 2013
Lilydale Inc. September 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, HR Policies, Organizational..., Training, Performance Management, Labor Relations, Onboarding, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Recruiting
Education
The University of Calgary 2008 — 2010
Human Resources, Human Resources Management
St. Mary's University, Halifax Nova Scotia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2013 - April 2015
Sofina Foods Inc. July 1999 - June 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Food Industry, Inventory Management, Forecasting
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Business Administration and Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2010 - Present
Skills
Product Development, Business Analysis, Negotiation, Business Planning, Time Management, Project Delivery, Program Management, MS Project, Visio, SDLC, Project Planning, SharePoint, Project Management, Vendor Management, Risk Management, PMP, Product Management, Strategy, Business Process..., Management, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Greenwich
Master's Degree
University of Ibadan
Bachelor's Degree
Olymel S.E.C./L.P. May 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. November 2007 - April 2015
Skills
Food, Food Safety, Food Service, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Processing, Key Account Management, HACCP, Consumer Products, Food Science, Trade Marketing, Retail, Menu Development, Grocery, Meat, FMCG, Bakery, Food Manufacturing, Key Account Development, Catering
Education
Fanshawe College
sales, Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution
Western University
Business Administration and Management, General
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2013 - Present
Santa Maria Foods ULC (A Sofina Foods Company) December 2009 - August 2012
Santa Maria Foods ULC January 2007 - December 2009
Santa Maria Foods Corporation March 1997 - January 2007
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Communication, Presentations, Commodity Markets, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Vendor Management Skills, Vendor Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, International Trade, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Problem Solving, RFP, RFQ, Cycle Time Reduction, Inventory Control, Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food Industry, Procurement, Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) 2009 — 2011
CSCMP, Supply Chain Management, Grade A
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Accounting, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2013 - Present
Santa Maria Foods November 2010 - April 2013
Santa Maria Foods October 2009 - November 2010
SynFine Research Inc. June 2006 - June 2009
Anapharm June 2006 - December 2008
Morrison Lamothe Inc. 2005 - 2006
Food Specialties 2005 - 2005
Estee Lauder 2005 - 2005
Wrigley October 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Project Coordination, Systemic Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and..., GLPs, GMPs, BRC, Food Production..., GMP, Sanitation, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Microbiology, Sop, Food Microbiology, Food Industry, Food, Manufacturing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology
Education
Durham College
Food and Drug Technology Diploma, Microbiology, General
Sofina Foods Inc October 2009 - Present
Pinty's Delicious Foods February 2007 - August 2009
Pintys 2007 - 2009
Kraft Foods June 2003 - February 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Sales Plans, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Marketing
Education
University of Guelph 1999 — 2003
BCOMM, Marketing
Sofina Foods Inc. June 2014 - Present
Dynalife July 2013 - June 2014
Dynalife May 2010 - July 2013
Alberta Health Services May 2007 - May 2010
GE Money March 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Human Resources, Policy, Training, Labor Relations, Interviews, Employment Law, HR Policies, Coaching, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Grievances, Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, HRIS
Education
Athabasca University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of HR/LR, Human Resources
Klaipedos Universitetas 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Education, Education
Meadowfresh Dairy Corporation 2013 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. 2010 - 2013
Nestlé Waters North America 2008 - 2010
Nestle Philippines Inc. 1996 - 2007
San Miguel Corporation 1987 - 1996
Skills
Food Safety, Quality Management, Food Processing, GMP, HACCP, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Meat, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Food Science, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Manufacturing, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Food, Food Technology, Product Development, Supply Chain, Ingredients
Education
Adamson University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Our Lady of Sorrows Academy
Manulife August 2015 - Present
CIBC June 2014 - June 2015
Cogeco Cable 2012 - June 2014
Rogers Communications September 2009 - June 2012
Canada Bread (a division of Maple Leaf Foods) June 2008 - September 2009
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2006 - December 2007
Stelco Inc. September 2002 - May 2006
Wescam Inc. January 2002 - April 2002
Heckett Multiserv May 2001 - September 2001
Petro Canada Lubricants Refinery September 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Customer Experience, Process Improvement, Telecommunications, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Call Center, Change Management, Business Process Mapping, Project Management, Workforce Management, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Customer Satisfaction, Contact Centers, Analysis, Program Management, PMP, Business Intelligence, Call Centers, Visio
Education
Enterprise Risk Management, Rogers 2012 — 2012
Project Risk Management
Rogers Communications 2011 — 2011
Six Sigma Certification
SAS Institute 2005 — 2005
SAS Programming I: Essentials
Working World Inc. 2003 — 2003
Crystal Reports Advanced Certification
Mohawk College 2000 — 2003
Associates Degree, Industrial Engineering Technology and Management
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2012 - Present
Santa Maria Foods August 2010 - April 2012
Santa Maria Foods May 2007 - July 2010
Cara Operations - Airport Services Division Toronto June 2004 - May 2007
Intercorp Excelle Foods Inc December 2001 - May 2004
Port Services Containers Company June 1996 - September 2001
Skills
Financial Accounting, IFRS, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Accounting, Forecasting, Project Planning, Cash Flow, Accounts Receivable, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ERP, Managerial Finance, US GAAP
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance
CGA of Ontario 2001 — 2003
CGA, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, Management, Strategy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 1992 — 1995
CA, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, Management, Strategy
K. C. College 1987 — 1992
B.com, Accounting and Finance
Skjodt-Barrett 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. 2002 - 2013
Schukra of North America Ltd. (A Division of Leggett & Platt) February 2000 - September 2001
McArthur Vereschagin 1997 - 2000
Columbian Chemicals Canada Ltd. (A Subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group) 1982 - 1994
Skills
Business Turn-arounds, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition Integration, Strategic Negotiations, Labour Relations, Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining, Labour Law, Employment Law, Strategic Thinking, Strong Leadership, Team Building, Talent Management, Recruiting, Change Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Organizational..., Performance Management, Succession Planning
Education
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School 1994 — 1997
LLB, Law
Law Society of Upper Canada 1998 — 1999
Bar Admission Program
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Cordwainers Technical College, London U.K.
Industrial Engineering (IWSP)
Mohawk College
Business, Business Administration
Taste of Nature Foods Inc October 2013 - Present
Arla Foods amba November 2012 - October 2013
Arla Foods October 2011 - November 2012
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
HACCP, Food Industry, SQF, Internal Audit, Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, GFSI, MOP, Project Coordination, CAPA, Continuous Improvement, Food, Business Process..., Food Technology, BRC, Food Science, Internal Controls, Microsoft Office
Education
York University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Biology
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2006 — 2008
Advanced Diploma, Biotechnology
Sofina Foods Inc. December 2013 - Present
Janes Family Foods December 2010 - December 2013
Pelmen Foods Ltd May 2010 - December 2010
SKILCOR May 2009 - May 2010
Fulton Food Safety Inc. 2007 - 2009
Janes Family Foods 2004 - 2007
Janes Family Foods 2003 - 2004
BRITA Water Filters November 2000 - February 2002
Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. 1997 - 1999
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Food, Meat, BRC, ISO 22000, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, Food Quality, Ingredients
Education
Самарский Государственный Университет 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2015 - Present
Cargill January 2013 - Present
AB SCIEX January 2012 - January 2013
Taro Pharmaceuticals May 2005 - January 2012
Schiffenhaus Canada Inc. June 1995 - April 2005
Skills
Environmental..., Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Change Management, Program Management, Occupational Health, Environmental Awareness, Cross-functional Team..., Training, EHS, Leadership, Quality System, Microsoft Office, Football, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, GMP
Education
Niagara College 1994 — 1995
Environmental Management Post Diploma, Environmental Heath & Safety
Brock University 1990 — 1994
BA, Geography & Environmental Studies
Sofina Foods Inc. February 2015 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. July 2014 - February 2015
Labatt Breweries of Canada September 2011 - July 2014
Labatt Breweries of Canada April 2010 - August 2011
Labatt Breweries of Canada October 2006 - April 2010
Labatt Breweries of Canada April 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Trade Marketing, Beer, Beverage Industry, Shopper Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, FMCG, Distributed Team..., Sales Operations, Customer Insight, Sales Analysis, Sales Plan, Team Leadership, Sales Management...
Education
Brock University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2013 - Present
Binner Marketing February 2007 - August 2013
Alberta Beef Producers January 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Food, Food Service, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Recipes, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Catering, Cuisine, Sanitation, Seafood
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology / SAIT 1987 — 1989
diploma, Culinary Arts
Sofina Foods Inc December 2011 - Present
McKay-Cocker Construction Ltd. January 2008 - January 2011
Meridian Lightweight Technologies September 2002 - March 2008
Skills
CCNA, VMware, CompTIA, Sec+, EH, Active Directory, Network Security, Windows Server, Firewalls, Security, System Administration, Cisco Technologies, IT Management, VMware ESX, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, Blackberry Enterprise..., Sonicwall
Education
Queen's University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology/Business
The University of Western Ontario 2006 — 2016
PMP
Trios 2001 — 2002
Network Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. January 2011 - May 2015
Lilydale Inc. March 2009 - January 2011
Sanimax 2007 - 2009
Schneider Foods 1996 - 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Food, HACCP, FMCG, Food Safety, Food Service, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Science, Grocery, Consumer Products, Meat, Trade Marketing, Bakery, Key Account Development
Education
Georgian College 1995 — 1997
Culinary Management, Culinary
Carleton University 1989 — 1993
BA, Sociology/Anthropology
At My Accounting Department May 2009 - November 2010
Stoneleigh Management January 2008 - December 2008
Adair Morse LLP October 2007 - November 2007
Sofina Foods Inc. April 2007 - October 2007
Harris + harris LLP June 2002 - June 2006
Education
The University of British Columbia 1980 — 1982
M.B.A., Business Administration
Concordia University 1967 — 1971
B.Sc., Mathematics
Sofina Foods Inc. September 2014 - Present
Sofina Foods Inc. August 2008 - August 2014
Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. 2002 - 2008
New York Pork & Food Exchange Ltd. 2001 - 2002
Shandong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau 1995 - 2000
Skills
Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Industry
Education
Ocean University of China 1988 — 1995
M. Sc, Food Science
Sofina Foods Inc. November 2014 - Present
AECOM Inc February 2000 - November 2014
Stanfos Inc. 1998 - 2000
Dairyworld Foods 1989 - 1998
Molson Brewery 1987 - 1989
Skills
Engineering, Construction Management, Factory, Budgets, Project Engineering, Construction, Management, Civil Engineering, Procurement, Contract Management, Manufacturing, AutoCAD
Education
University of Alberta
BSC, Mechanical Engineering
Sofina Foods Inc. October 2011 - Present
PNP Pharmaceuticals Ltd. November 2010 - October 2011
SYDENHAM Laboratories, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Skills
GMP, Food Microbiology, Employee Training, Food Industry, Laboratory Skills, Pharmaceutical Industry, HACCP, GLP, HPLC, Quality Control, Food Safety, Sop, Iso 9000, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, CAPA, SOP, Food Science, ISO 9000
Education
Mariano Marcos State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Mariano Marcos State University
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Prerequisite HACCP Programs