Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I have a diverse professional background, having built expertise in the areas of Interior Design, operations and business management, financial services, contract negotiation, web design, communications, and customer service. I spend time outside of work playing hockey, backpacking across foreign lands, and enjoying my collection of vinyl records.
Management of all business functions (HR, insurance, legal, operations, systems management, finance and accounting). Project management for all design projects including people management of all designers. Working with our team of designers to plan workflows and optimize project schedules, in addition to designing and managing projects assigned to myself. Act as right hand to principal designer to execute special projects, provide middle management for the firm, and support strategic initiatives.
Management of the financial books (AR, AP, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Government Tax remittances and installments, internal financial reports, etc). Product ordering and invoicing, as well as tracking and order management. Human Resources management, hiring, onboarding and off boarding. Web design and and optimization across all platforms. Insurance, risk management, contract review, client onboarding. Developing new systems to help Sam Sacks Design run smoother and facilitate growth. Junior designer on local and international projects ranging in scope, including sourcing, design presentation preparation, 3D modeling, client and trade correspondence, and project management.
Develop a cutting-edge, custom web design to display projects with sophistication and clarity. Consult with stakeholders to ensure their objectives and expectations are met. Curate news items, photos, and other media for publication. Orchestrate an impactful launch of the site across several platforms.
Launch initial product offerings on several e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Best Buy Marketplace, and direct sales website. Write copy, manage relationships with platforms, and assist with strategic planning Setup and manage fulfilment of orders, including warehousing, picking, and packing operations Create and execute a digital marketing strategy including web and social media account development, SEO optimization, and provide customer relationship management
Provide support to the research community at St. Joe’s in the fast moving environment of healthcare research. Act as the key contact for all finance items as well as updating and enforcing financial research policies hospital wide. Review, draft, and negotiate of legally binding (clinical) research contracts and agreements with industry, non-profit, academic, hospital and other partners and service provider contracts. Manage risk exposure in relation to regulatory and legal obligations. Provide education and training to clinical researchers and research staff in the areas of Finance and Contracts.