Confidential Resume of

PATRICK RUTTEN

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Coldstream, BC V1B 1T3

T: 250-***-**** C: 250-***-****

ac7z7j@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful background as an entrepreneur, manager and director. Proven ability to deal with all levels of corporate structure and provide stakeholder satisfaction leading to higher profitability.

Self-starter, skilled in customer relations, contract negotiations and problem solving. Able to negotiate solutions to the satisfaction of all parties.

Creative concept development and implementation. Highly experienced in report preparation, proposal packaging and presentations to any size group.

Thirty years of successful business operations and franchise sales; established in excess of 380 franchisees.

Coordinated design, production and placement of advertising and promotional material resulting in the following awards: MAME (Marketing and Merchandising Excellence) and Washington Home Builders Association.

Strong listening skills, ability to make decisions and evaluate situations.

Developed annual budgets and long-term projections which were presented, discussed and approved by large groups. Managed trust accounts.

Recognized as being able to motivate and direct team efforts in order to complete projects on schedule and within budget.

Strong ability to review and negotiate contracts with suppliers and major corporations.

Developed annual corporate calendar of events, scheduled executive and broker/management meetings.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Executive Vice President

Aladdin Doors

September, 2015 – Present

Location - Illinois Head Office: 2255 Lois Dr, Unit 6 – Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Overall responsibilities include:

* Developed and co-wrote marketing material, Franchise Agreements as well as Policy and Start-up manuals.

* Since 2015 have assisted and brought on 27 franchises throughout the U.S.A and Canada to

help establish Aladdin Doors as the fastest growing garage door franchise throughout North America. Currently working on additional add-on services to existing franchisees.

2012 - Present

President and Founder

Man Cave of Canada TM

Premiere garage concept specializing in garage storage, flooring, cabinets (traditional wood, powder coated, stainless steel).

* Stand-alone brick and mortar ranging from 4500 sq. ft. to 7000 sq. ft.

* This is a one of a kind franchise system bringing all aspects of interior garages to the forefront, from flooring, slat walls, cabinets, car lifts, collectibles and design services.

* Registered trademark holder.

2010 – Present

President and CEO

Gunslinger Investments

Franchise consulting/developing existing business for all Canadian and US companies that are considering entering the franchise marketplace.

* Write and develop/co-develop (according to required standards) all manuals, Franchise Agreements and Operations Manual including Training manuals.

* Assist with Trademark applications.

Summer 2010 to March 2014

Vice President, Franchise

The Garage Door Depot, Port Coquitlam, BC

Oversee day-to-day franchisee operations including:

oBusiness plan and budget preparation review and approval.

oNegotiation, acquisition and approval of leases and leasehold improvements.

oPrepare and implement marketing plan and public relations campaign.

oPrepare, implement and assess projections and proposals.

oDevelop trademark graphic standards and logo.

oMotivator and team builder.

oRecruiting and training.

oHiring of managers/staff.

oOther general operational matters.

Responsible for selling 45 franchises from Victoria, BC to Halifax, NS. in 29 months.

Developed and wrote three manuals: Operations, New Office Start-Up; Franchisee Policies and Procedures.

Prepared initial franchise agreements, addenda, and Disclosure documents.

Prepared and implemented Founders Program.

Speaking with media upon dissemination of press releases and at various functions.

Preparation of roll-out for national as well as international expansion.

Negotiated with approved vendors including proposal writing.

Summer 2008 to Summer 2010

Consultant/Contractor

Provided guidance to start-up companies that were seeking to:

oClarify goals,

oSet budgets,

oStrategically develop their customer base and market segment,

oUndertake a cohesive and extensive marketing campaign, and

oIdentify training and operational needs.

Developed turn-key systems for two companies.

2004 to Summer 2008

Vice President Franchise

Macdonald Realty Group, Vancouver, BC

Oversaw day-to-day franchisee operations including:

oBusiness plan and budget preparation review and approval,

oNegotiation, acquisition and approval of leases and leasehold improvements,

oPrepared and implemented marketing plan and public relations campaign,

oProjections,

oDeveloped trademark graphic standards,

oMotivator and team builder,

oRecruiting and training,

oHiring of managers/staff, and

oOther general operational matters including review of websites and implementing updates.

Speaking with media upon dissemination of press release and at various functions.

Identified franchise development opportunities to increase size of organization by strategic acquisition of 20 offices throughout Western Canada.

Assessed financial and individual affinity for role of franchisee.

Co-developed and wrote four manuals: Operations, New Office Start-Up, Franchisee Policy and Sales Associate Policies and Procedures.

Co-developed franchise agreement and Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC).

Developed and co-wrote training program for new Broker Managers.

Negotiated with approved vendors.

1999 to 2004

Senior Franchise Sales Consultant

RE/MAX Pacific Northwest, Denver, CO

Negotiated mergers and acquisitions and increased the organization by bringing 32 offices into the RE/MAX system.

Facilitated the implementation of an increase of over 25% agent growth over a four-year period.

Was awarded the #1 Franchise Sales Award for the entire RE/MAX system (2002).

Numerous other International Awards.

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