Patrick Donovan

District Manager/Operations Manager/Sales Manager

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

I have repeated success guiding business strategy utilizing established, optimized and result-driven KPIs to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Proven history of achievement working with globally recognized brands including Coca-Cola, Vachon Bakery, Liberte Natural Foods, and PepsiCo. Highly skilled in identifying, mitigating and managing risks, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Driver of robust organizational strategic plans and employee engagement strategy. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. My contact information is [email protected] Specialties: banners, budgeting, closing, coaching, contract management, customer satisfaction, dec, delivery, director, documentation, drivers, driving, innovative, leadership, macromedia director, management, marketing, meeting facilitation, merchandising, microsoft windows 2000, natural, negotiation, pricing, procurement, retail, safety, sales, sales management, strategic, supervisory skills, transportation, warehousing,

Experience

  • District Manager/ Ontario East at Acosta Group
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • District Manager at Alsco Uniforms
    Sep 2025 - May 2026 · 9 mos

    -Oversee operational procedures and sales accumulating to six or more drivers -Provide logistical support at Alsco facility to assist with navigational SOPs - Meet with customers in a designated territory to assist with the increase of sales using upselling strategies and secure long term partnerships for the company - Participate in weekly meetings to review and assess operational strategies following a review of potential risks and how to mitigate their arrival

  • Territory Manager at Dandurand Group
    Dec 2024 - Sep 2025 · 10 mos

    -Travel to each account as scheduled according to the current sequence and call frequency -Create, develop, and maintain a professional working relationship with every grocery account -Communicate any rotation/dating concerns with store managers -Place orders for new inventory based on historical inventory patterns -Secure off-shelf displays to obtain incremental sales

  • Operations Manager at Infrastructure Logistics
    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 · 9 mos

    • Oversee and manage all aspects of logistics operations within the construction company ensuring efficient and timely delivery of materials, equipment and resources to project sites. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies and industry standards in all logistics operations, promoting a culture of safety among staff and subcontractors. • Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and contractors to schedule deliveries, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks according to project timelines and requirements

  • Powell Contracting (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Operations Manager
      Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 · 10 mos

      • Oversee operations of the Warehouse, Yard, Fleet/Welding dept. • Ensure warehouse inventory is accurate and location status of products are accurate • Manage yard workflow and oversee productivity/task assignments • Manage various projects for the VP of Powell and provide weekly updates on progress • Provide insight with JHSC • Align/support with various depts to provide aid with their respective objectives

    • Shop Manager
      Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Provide hands on support for sales and operation teams to establish install priorities for new customers - Co-ordinate with production team on new garments schedule to ensure on time delivery - Align with new customers on timing of new install items and provide communication updates to sales team - Keep operational team updated with service requirements outlined by the new customers