A seasoned sales management strategist, customer service and marketing/branding specialist, as well as an entrepreneurial adviser and practitioner based in Montreal. A graduate of McGill, Cornell University and the University of Sherbrooke.
I have lived and conducted business in three countries, as well as founded several companies including a successful yacht brokerage firm in the Mediterranean region...despite obstacles in a challenging social environment. Have also been involved in the health food & beverage production business, as well as in diverse industries including financial services, leisure maritime, hospitality, CE, CPG, and the luxury domain.
Among my achievements: brought an international mindset and creative marketing skills to the yachting industry, implemented Best Practices to financial services sales teams and successfully established health food and beverage products from the ground-up with limited resources and in a timely manner. Many aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs have turned to me for guidance to launch businesses, enter new markets, defend against competitors, and optimize revenues.
Recognized as an effective and timely creative problem solver, a mentor, coach, lecturer, as well as a speaker. The author of "Entrepreneurial Essentials: Unconventional Business Wisdom and Bold Tactics."
A formidable person who pursues customer objectives with laser-like focus, passion and skill regardless of whatever obstacles are in the way to accomplish "value-add" for my clients.