4.5 years in the marine transportation industry;

Recent MBA graduate from the Ivey School of Business (UWO) - Canada's leading business school;

Strongest skills include analysis (logistics, financial, marketing, forecasting), negotiation, strategy and business development, and marketing management;

Computer skills include MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; spreadsheet/database development and analysis; presentation development through presentation software.

Master of Business Administration (2000)

Analyzed several hundred-business cases over the length of the MBA program resulting in the development and refinement of thorough analytical skills inclusive of financial, marketing, strategic, and operational analyses.

Advanced in both leadership ability and team support skills through diverse teamwork experiences through the completion of project work and the conducting of several presentations while faced with substantial pressure to meet deadlines.

Bachelor of Business Administration (1993)

Instrumental in securing a $200 million coal-transportation contract through extensive logistics analysis, financial analysis, bid/proposal preparation, and marketing research, analysis, planning and implementation for several long-term, international, multimillion-dollar marine logistics projects.

Secured a US$50 million Indonesian oil-transportation contract resulting in US$3.5 million in revenue through the management of an international team of shipbuilder, financier and two partners.

Designed and implemented extensive Excel spreadsheet models for the purpose of logistics, financial, and market forecasting analyses, and created reporting formats with results of analyses for management reports, business plans, and bids/proposals.

Assembled and fostered a global network of shipbrokers and other industry-related contacts to maintain wide and valuable sources of market information and business leads.

Indirectly managed administrative staff and junior/intermediate management for the completion of data and collection of data.

Sought international buyers for several cargo vessels, negotiated sales contracts, and directed vessels' successful delivery through the management of sale & purchase teams of approximately 6 staff.

Designed and implemented an innovative database for the classification of over 1,000 vessel candidates on the market for sale thereby reducing reliance on outside sources for routine technical, pricing, and availability information.

Financially analyzed vessel purchase candidates through ROI, market, and forecasting analyses.

Achieved annual savings of over US$60,000 by fostering relationships with new and existing international suppliers for the purpose of addressing cost reductions and payment terms.

Increased productivity and achieved greater control over quality, delivery time, requisitions, and inventory by reengineering the purchasing function through the design and implementation of IS technology.

Managed a team of three analysts to strategically analyze a rapidly growing international tour operator positioning the company to better analyze and manage investment strategies and cost control initiatives.

Performed extensive marketing and industry analyses inclusive of competitor analysis, in-depth financial forecasting analyses and valuations of the firm, and internal analysis inclusive of process flow analysis, and extensive management, staff and customer interviews.

Developed a business plan for a provider of computer-aided design (CAD) products and services positioning the company to seek approximately $100,000 in external capital.

Forecasted financial growth through cost/pricing analysis, researched and analyzed existing products and vendors within the CAD industry, and developed a strategic marketing and operations plan to better position the company for rapid entry into the market.

Ivey Operations Club, President & Founder (1998-2000). Initiated the club's resurgence and ensured sustainability through the development of several initiatives inclusive of a network of operations-related business contacts.

Ivey Marketing Club, Member (1998-2000). Developed joint events with the Operations Club.

Attended the "Doing Business in Brazil" program at Fundaçâo Getúlio Vargas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Summer 1999.

Extensively traveled throughout South East Asia and South America for both business and leisure purposes.

Enjoy traveling, playing all forms of racquet sports, intramural soccer, and playing the piano.