Leonard D. Aylward
1490 Jackson Drive, Comox, BC V9M 4E5
admin@whitegoosedowncomforters.com
EXPERIENCE
2006-Present 380214 British Columbia Ltd.(dba) WhiteGooseDownComforters.com)
An internet home based business.
Owner/Director/General Manager Sales & Administration
Searches and Selects, Quality Manufacturers, with quality products that are reliable and will produce and deliver
on time for our clients. Develops and monitors an effective marketing strategy to provide consistent growth for our
business.
1987-Present J.G.K.A. HOLDINGS CORPORATION* A Holding Company
(100 owner of)
Teco Taxi Ltd.
Fort St.JohnCabs Ltd.
367865 British Columbia Ltd.(dba)Rampart Automotive Services and Triangle Towing)
Transportation operations in the heart of the Oil patch in Northern British Columbia, Canada
Owner/President/General Manager Administration
Effectively manages, plans, controls the operations with strong Leadership through effective Administration of
all Operating Companies. Maintains accurate records, controls Receivables and Payables to ensure profitability.
Established and maintain effective banking relationships which have ensured financing as required. Prepared
budgets and used them to control the business.
1986 - 1987 LAING PROPERTY CORPORATION
A Major Developer in B.C. General Manager
Co-ordinated the successful launch of Westminster Quay Public Market. Established specific Leasing targets
and strategies for obtaining Permanent as well as Transient or(Day) Tenants. Established specific targets and
strategies for obtaining permanent tenants. Developed effective relationships with tenants. Formulated the
strategy for annual marketing programs. Negotiated with temporary tenants to consistently outperform
established revenue projections. Analysed sales and reviewed performance with tenants. Prepared,
implemented, monitored and controlled both start-up and annual budgets. Negotiated and approved all
operational contracts.
1984 -1986 SURREY PUBLIC MARKET
A Farmers Market General Manager
Controlled accounts payable and receivable. Prepared, implemented and controlle dbudgets. Negotiated
and approved all outside contracts. Developed and implemented effective marketing programs with tenants.
1982 -1984 BUSY BEE SERVICE CENTRE
Complete Service Centre
Owner Operator General Manager
Developed the marketing strategies and plans. Hired all staff. Maintained accurate books.Consistently increased sales.
Provided top quality services to the public in a professional and profitable manner.
1978 -1982 CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE (CANADA) LTD.
Largest real estate network in North America
Director of Sales and Management Development
Developed, organized, planned, and implemented various training programs to maximize economic growth of over
2,000 individuals as well as 200 franchisees. Selected, hired, and trained field staff. Prepared annual departmental
budgets. Instrumental in the planning process with other department heads and top management.
1970 -1978 PIZZA HUT CANADA LTD.
Largest pizza restaurant operators in the world
Area General Manager
Started as part time cook and quickly advanced to top ranks in Canada. Consistently,increased the profitability of unit restaurants.
Selected, hired, and trained unit managers. Prepared field trail balance ledgers. Analysed weekly sales and costs to ensure profitability.
Reduced staff turnover in all units through example and effective human relationship leadership and training.
Provided expertise and assistance to franchisees in all aspects of the day-to-day operations as well as long term planning and controlling.
PERSONAL Married, four children Interests: Family, Community, Business/Finance, Chess, Sailing, Reading.
COMMENTS I enjoy providing solutions for our clients. I have an entrepreneurial viewpoint and use common sense to identify and solve problems I have the ability to inspire others to be success oriented.
