Working with the talented team at Lark Productions to produce great local television and facilitate corporate growth. Branding, planning, organizing & having a ball along the way.
SYNOPSIS Gastown Gamble is a new docu-series following Vancouver entrepreneurs Mark and Nicole Brand as they take on their riskiest challenge yet: resurrecting the historic Save-On-Meats building in Vancouver's notorious Downtown Eastside. In bringing the 54-year-old diner and butcher shop back to life, they hope to also achieve the ultimate goal of revitalizing the Downtown Eastside, Canada's most challenged neighbourhood. These days, it's hard enough for a restaurant or any new business to succeed, even in ideal conditions. And the conditions that Save-On-Meats faces are certainly far from ideal. Situated in the heart of Canada's poorest urban postal code with a population affected by mental health illness and addiction, Save-On-Meats is hardly desirable. Mark and his wife Nico understand the restaurant business and are known for some of the top eateries in the city. But with Save-On-Meats, they're going deep into unchartered territory. Not only do they want to do justice to the landmark business, but they're also learning the ropes of running a butcher shop and opening a commissary, deli, incubator, laundry and apiary. That's a steep learning curve. For Mark and Nico to realize their dream of resurrecting all four floors of Save-On-Meats and improving the lives of those in the community, each element of the business needs to thrive; one floor at a time. Their plan is a unique combination of business and social values -- and one cannot succeed in this neighbourhood without the other. Six different businesses under one roof in the poorest urban neighbourhood in Canada may prove to be too altruistic for their own good and with Mark's reputation on the line as one of the top restaurateurs in Vancouver, the biggest question remains: can you ultimately do well by doing good?
Overseeing the operations of facilities, support staff and services at Aritzia's Support Office. Including corporate travel program, administration of space planning, renovations, service providers and administrative staff. summary: - created job description for this new role reporting to C.O.O - audited operations and systems - oversaw an annual budget of 3 million - recruited and managed a team of 6 employees "Aritzia was born out of Vancouver's upscale department store, Hill's of Kerrisdale. Established in 1984, our boutiques are now featured in select cities across the US and Canada. We're inspired by the energy of culture and connecting you to it, bringing everything we love together in one place. Our favourite books and magazines, music you have to hear and, of course, the fashion. Every store design is unique, from the artwork and graphics, to our friends who DJ in-store. The Aritzia experience is one of a kind, so come check us out."
Weavers of dreams. http://www.sharksandhammers.com
One of Vancouver's favorite fine dining restaurants. www.boneta.ca
Specialized in bringing the underpants to the people! Oversaw all aspects of market growth and brand identity in all 27 countries where Ginch Gonch was sold. Product design, marketing & advertising strategy, client relationships, manufacturing and general good times were my main focus.
Responsible for all media and press relating to Lumiere Restaurant, Feenies, and associated products such as cookbook line and Food Network Canada Series "New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie". Highlights included: Hosting Canada Day dinner at James Beard House in NYC and successfully coordinating Chef Feenie's participation in "Iron Chef America".
MB Inc co-owns and operates the following businesses in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood: Boneta Restaurant The Diamond Restaurant Sea Monstr Sushi Save On Meats Catalog Gallery Sharks + Hammers
BHE
Concentration: Consumer Sciences - Specialty in Clothing & Textiles
Brand building, thoughtful marketing, pie in the sky ideas done right, everyday adventures, hail Mary cooking, equal opportunity eating, local food made by local people, backyard farming, running, the magic bits of life, playing the harmonica badly, fashion for the fun of it, live music anytime.
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