Hand-selected to oversee the strategic integration of two companies. Reported to the Board, created and led the 12 member management team to establish strategic goals and drive further expansion of the company into the property and retail markets. Embraced the brand, created a new company culture and established myself as an inspirational leader.

?	Crafted Executable Business Plan:
o	Provided front office operational and business support functions, resulting in strengthened relationships with internal and external clients that delivered consistent business initiative success.
o	Effectively evaluated new business costs, revenues, benefits and risk reduction strategies.
o	Created a head-office, and established new finance, marketing, and training departments. 
o	Directed, planned, and implement policies, objectives, and activities to ensure retail excellence.
o	Work cross functionally to provide strategic direction including; managing of stores, aligning with marketing, human resources and the finance team.
?	Fiscal and Regulatory Compliance: 
o	Upgraded policies and procedures across business units to be compliant with local regulatory authorities.
o	Managed due diligence processes.
o	Designed a complete set of business specific management accounts with associated controls and reports.
?	Margin and Revenue Growth: 
o	Increased margins by 8% and revenues by 27% with pricing and up-selling initiatives.
o	Key responsibilities include running the business by the numbers to ensure all targets are achieved. 
o	Held a pivotal role in organizational consolidation, utilizing previous business infrastructure and revenue expansion expertise.
?	Project Management: 
o	Project managed the complete knock-down and rebuild of an existing retail business, including all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting.
o	Trained all staff and set up all relevant systems (from retail to control to staff management) for the re-opening of the new business.
o	Returned it to profitability within three months after re-opening; and achieved 18% Year-Over-Year growth.
?	Drove Technology Expansion:
o	 Invested capital in new technologies.
o	Facilitating payment stations, remote sales, and on-line orders with deliveries in the food retail sector.
o	 Improved efficiencies and systems related to the customers’ retail experience. 
o	This increased sales by 14% Year-Over-Year and reduced costs by 12%.
?	Efficient Labour & Resource Utilization:
o	 Designed and implemented a Human Resources management system.
o	This included pre-employment processing, time management through facial recognition, leave management, payment systems, and a disciplinary code and process.
o	Directed 13 member management team and oversaw 122 member staff component.
