1. DAVE ERREY
1090 Sprucedale Lane, Milton, Ontario L9T 5P7 (519) 896-4446 dave@lavaimports.com
ENTREPRENEUR & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Technology Consulting Strategic Planning, Vision & Direction Project Oversight
Accomplished, high-powered senior-level executive and
entrepreneur offering a 20+ yearconsistent track record in
directing corporate growth and business development
strategies while leading high-dollar value insurance
projects, including the CAA project; and spearheading IT
operations of insurance companies. High-caliber
management qualifications, keen business acumen,
experience-backed judgment, cross-cultural understanding,
and excellent timing complemented by proven leadership
capabilities.
about me
Successfully founded and built two (2) highly-profitable organizations
(technology consulting & manufactured product importing). Possessing
a collaborative, motivational and consultative management approach
coupled with a high degree of competencyin business development,
negotiating, import & logistical planning, software programming,
product development and network administration.
Change agent; credited with leading organizations through a myriad of
developmental stages; start-up, crisis, and growth. Capable of
implementing “winning”technologies and processes to effectively
improve efficiency, increase productivity, and eliminate wasteful
expenditures.
Business in Shenzhen China, United States
Resides in Canada
international experience
Technology Proficiency
Analytics
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere
MySQL
OSWindows
OS Linux CloverETL
DataMining
JavaScript
Arduino
VPS
Education Background
& Training
Computer Programmer/ Analyst
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
Profile & Value
Professional Highlights
Application Programming
Systems/ Enterprise
Architecture
Knowledge of software development life cycle's phases (SDLC),
software designing/development, testing, implementation and
maintenance. Successfully wrote, designed and produced 3
commercially sold software products. Advanced expertise in
establishing operational specifications and formulating and
analyzing technical requirements in developing software
infrastructure.
Highly-developed understanding of the principles,
techniques, and methods of system architecture and design,
including system migration (legacy insurance system to
windows based system) and implementation. Adept at
designing/repurposing high availability architecture for
mission critical systems and successfully deploying systems
with zero impact to existing users.
Logistics Management
Critically-adept at logistical dispatch processes, including
warehouse and distribution procedures necessary to create
practical policies for logistical activities. Possess extensive
experience in integrating logistics support programs that exceed
productivity benchmarks, as well as executing logistical
operational initiatives.
Entrepreneurial Skills
Strong entrepreneurial savviness forged by launching a
technology consulting and import company within a
highly-competitive marketplace, maintaining profitability
and projected growth margins throughout market
fluctuations, increasing competition and regulation over
the course of 27 years.

2. Export/Import Coordination
In-depth experience covering scheduling and arranging
shipments, negotiating prices with carriers, and processing
export/import shipping documentation.
DAVE ERREY
(519) 896-4446 dave@lavaimports.com
IT Manager-
Cowan Dalton Inc., Kitchener, ON
Jan 1994 – Sept 2001
Vice President-
NetCompass Inc., Kitchener, ON
Mar 1997 – Dec 2000
PRIOR WORK HISTORY
Professional Summary
President
LAVA Imports Inc., Milton, ON
2003 – Present
Wholly accountable for leadership and strategic direction, tactical
planning and daily supervision of sales, marketing, business/product
development & redesign, product sourcing, global promotion, custom
product manufacturing and personnel administration.
Conceptualizing and co-launching business, as well as directing all
operations. product designing & prototyping, import/export
coordination, product manufacturing, product promotion and
marketing development.
Leveraging field intelligence, market insight, and effective
communications strategies to lead teams towards achieving
predetermined goals and results in full alignment with business
objectives.
Structuring internal procedures and controls, managing and
motivating staff, and implementing best practices and performance
monitoring systems.
Developing and executing marketing programs and strategic sales
activities with added accountabilities for handling all marketing,
engagement and promotions.
Understanding the competitive landscape as well as effective
positioning while cultivating new alliances and strengthening existing
client relationships.
Strategies include:
Founder & Managing Director
e-Tech Solutions, Waterloo/ Milton, ON
1988 – Present
Overseeing and managing all operations, including data analysis
conversion, contract negotiations, requirements analysis, computer
systems review and project administration. Developing strategic
business solutions for sustaining profitability and overcoming market
challenges.
Analyzing, reviewing and rewriting programs in order to increase
operating efficiency and adapt program to new requirements.
Successfully writing, designing and producing 3 commercially-sold
software products to retail chain stores.
Developing a broad scope of strategies designed to sustain and
accelerate growth during periods of aggressive competition and
economic turmoil.
Expanding business from zero revenue to multiple-digit dollar
revenues through comprehensive business planning, sales
& marketing, employee relations, vendor/supplier relationship
strategies.
Strategies include:
Project Manager
CAA South Central Ontario, Toronto, ON
2004 – 2009
Managed project plans, technical resources/budget, change
management, milestone schedules, financials and deliverables for the
CAA Insurance system project. Assembled project team, assigned
individual responsibilities, identified appropriate project resources and
provided direction to technical teams
Played a strategic role in project planning, budgeting, and
identification of resources needed.
Governed migration from legacy insurance system to windows
based system.
Closely monitored overall progress of projects, resolved issues and
initiated corrective actions when and where necessary.
Provided strategic guidance and direction to team members and
communicated requirements and project specifications to ensure
timely delivery and service standards were consistently met.
Strategies include:
IT Director
Zenith Insurance (a Lombard Insurance Company), Toronto, ON
2001 – 2003
Defined and executed IT strategies and objectives to maximize short
term impact, utilized existing systems and position system for scalability;
automated data conversion from Lombard Canada’s AS400 Mainframe to
an automated dialer server using Data Junction.
Spearheaded implementation of reporting systems that resulted in
improved reliability, enhanced efficiency and established scalability
for future growth.
Cultivated a talent pipeline through on-going recruitment strategies
aimed at building a performance-driven, world-class IT team to
consistently meet and exceed corporate goals.
Oversaw all relationships with major suppliers such as Sprint and
AVAYA.
Successfully implemented and standardized the technology
components for each of the 3 Call Centers across Canada (Ontario,
Montreal, and Alberta).
Successfully designed, expanded and relocated the Barrie center to
Toronto; expanding it from a 40 seat center to over 100.
Reconstructed enterprise architecture to include third party service
providers, such as Claims and third party agents/brokers.
Strategies include: