A well-rounded and results-oriented business executive/leader with extensive experience in communications, SEO, social media marketing, brand development and strategy. Strong organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills. Recognized as a proactive manager with a proven ability for designing and implementing unique, innovative solutions that balance risk/costs with business goals. Successful track record managing strategic alliances, developing strategic plans, and implementing project plans.
Upscle is an exciting new innovative product/service that is set out to disrupt the nightlife VIP industry. He is currently in the process of pre-launch and testing.
A company founded in the USA to explore new products and services in the smoking industry. Don negotiated terms with large scale distribution companies to rollout these products into well over 5,000 stores nationwide. What started out with the launch of three different brands in the east coast of the US market and distribution across all channels, later evolved into the creation of a successful commerce website geared to carry multiple product categories within the industry. The site is still in operation and thriving.
Secured the exclusive rights to sell and Distribute the V Syndicate product line up in the Canadian market. Directly responsible for the rollout of new products across the country and was able to secure shelf space in over 500 Smoke Shops throughout the nation. Worked in tandem with the corporate head office in the USA to launch the V Syndicate website and marketing initiatives.
In this position, I spearheaded two major special needs programs into the daily curriculum of the Universal educational institutions that revitalized the growth and expanded the student body to include children that we not being served prior. He worked directly under the leadership of the President, Dean, and principals and served as an advisor for many regular-Ed programs within the schools. During my time with the Universal Education Institute I attended numerous seminars and leadership training programs in Israel which led him to become the Director of Special Education.