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SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Progressive • Strategic • Decisive Leadership
An astute management professional, with highly effective communication skills to lead multi-functional and cross cultural
teams. Additionally, a keen sense for creating compelling sales, business and operating strategies which lead to tangible
revenue and profitable growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective at cultivating and maintaining key internal and external relationships
Financial knowledge and P & L management for multi-million dollar manufacturing enterprises
Experienced mentoring high-performance in Safety, Service, Sales, Quality and Customer Care
18 year track record of leading strategic initiatives for sustained growth and profitability
Strong Communication and Leadership skills, at all organizational levels
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
General Manager, Prairies: Enhanced customer value and appreciation with engagement in quality, safety and service
excellence, to lead the market in share growth and customer satisfaction. Contributed seven years of record revenue
(220%) and profitability (400%)
General Manager, Western Region: Empowered a diverse team to deliver five consecutive years of record revenue and
profits (40% and 200% increases, respectively). Out-performed group matrices in sales, unit production, efficiencies,
safety, quality and cost
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
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Director - Corporate Development, EQUIPSYS LLC, Houston Present
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A successful start-up, specialized in the development of engineering design software solutions for the oil & gas industry
Executed the launch of a new software solution in North America; through international development
Leading marketing and sales initiatives with Engineering Firms and Energy Producers
Managing all contract and pricing negotiations for license agreements/distributors
Establishing the framework for a global distribution agreement with multiple vendors
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Operations Manager, BRUNEL COMMERCIAL INTERIORS, Calgary September 2012-
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2013
A premier custom commercial millwork manufacturer and installer, established 1964
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Progressive strategy development and operational planning
Collaborated with the owner to establish new sales and marketing initiatives
Implemented an operations structure to champion change : developed KPIs for all departments to align the
Operations team for increased profitability and culture accountability
General Manager, CANADIAN LINEN, Edmonton May-September
2012
Largest commercial linen operating division in North America serving Northern Alberta, established 1891
Led the Management Team for Edmonton, two depots (Grand Prairie & Fort McMurray) with 200 employees
servicing a customer base of 8,600 (revenue of $30 million)
Developed justification for expenditures to resolve operating issues, rapidly improving the bottom-line
Established performance objectives and engaged employees to focus on safety, quality and service excellence
DAVID A. EVELYN
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CAREER CHRONOLOGY
Consultant, STRATEGIC SERVICES, Toronto 2008-2012
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Business Development/Marketing/Sales Consulting
Facilitated the Strategic Plan and development of the business structure for expansion into new market sectors
Implemented an improved order fulfillment process to simplify product design, costing, pricing and ultimately
improved customer service. Researched potential new market sectors for future growth (Textile Manufacturer,
Saskatoon)
Performed market research and analysis to assess the feasibility of entry into the Canadian market. Introduced the
strategic and tactical options for quick access and certification (US EMR Health Software provider)
General Manager, Western Region, SIMMONS CANADA INC. (SCI), Calgary 2003-2007
Premium Brand mattress manufacturer and distributor, established 1891
Corporate responsibility for two western manufacturing operations (Calgary & Vancouver); reporting to the CEO
Served as a member of the Canadian Leadership Team with responsibility for Profit & Loss, Sales and operating
strategy for the Western Region (Manitoba to British Columbia), revenue in excess of $ 40 million
Restructured the Vancouver division and restored it to profitability (x10 over 3 years)
Tailored the order fulfillment process from distribution, through manufacturing and production scheduling, to
reduce work in process (WIP), reduce freight and achieve 100% customer commitments
Innovated the integration strategy for unifying the Western Region under one management team completed the
integration project in six months (revenues grew 40% over 3 years and profits by 200%)
Provided leadership and direction (10 Direct Reports/180 employees): focused primarily on service excellence, a
positive and productive environment, safety, quality and recognition of positive results
Re-established the “Beautyrest” Brand as the premium product; achieved unprecedented market share
growth and unit sales increases with every major retailer; guaranteed Just In Time (JIT) delivery
Achieved COR Safety Certification for the Calgary Division and WCB credits of $250k
Awarded the President’s Shield and the Operations Challenge Cup, five consecutive years
for the most successful and progressive region
General Manager, Prairies, SIMMONS CANADA INC., Calgary 2001
Recruited to manage critical and time sensitive organizational restructuring and expansion
Restored customer confidence in 6 months, achieving 98% on time delivery across the Prairies
Lowest cost operation in Canada with LEAN manufacturing work cells
National Sales Manager, NOSE CREEK FOREST PRODUCTS, Calgary
Custom wood window/door component manufacturer
General Manager, Prairies, INDALEX ALUMINUM, Calgary
Manufacturer of custom extruded aluminum profiles: fabrication, finishing and anodizing
Awarded “The Award of Excellence”, six consecutive years for superior results (revenue of $23 million)
E D U C AT I O N & P R O F E S S I O N A L DEVELOPMENT
RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Ont. - Electrical Power Technology
UNIVERSITY of CALGARY, AB - Professional Management Certificate
SIMMONS U.S./UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN - Lean Manufacturing & 5 S’s of Kaizen
MHSA – COR Health & Safety
ISO9002 quality systems
Forest Stewardship Counsel