- Managed high growth and turnaround companies, broad multi-functional skills
- Part of Founding group of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada
- Part of Founding Group of Keg Restaurants
- Seventeen years with McDonald's - strong growth as Vice President of Operations
and Vice President of Marketing/Corporate Services
- Member of McDonald's Board of Directors - traveled extensively with McDonald's
worldwide, assisted in opening in Russia (travel to Moscow/Leningrad)
- VP and General Manager of White Spot Limited, a multi-concept foodservice
company (KFC franchises, group of legendary family restaurants - commissary/catering/fine
dining/other businesses)
- VP Marketing of Mohawk Oil, Western Canada's largest independent oil company,
responsible for strategic planning and development, marketing and retail
operations including 300 Stop and Shop convenience stores
- Extensive consulting in Strategic Planning and Strategic and General Marketing
- Retail/Franchise/Multi-Unit/Systems Development expertise
- General Management Consulting for broad base of firms since 1991
- Extensive consulting for foodservice and beverage industries
- Experienced in Corporate Positioning and Branding, Organization and Cultural Analysis, Customer Service Development
- Executive Search, Business Plans
- Commercial Business and Franchise Mediation (Harvard Law School Training)
- Keynote Speaker, Seminar Presenter, Registered with National Speakers Bureau
Mr. Parker works hands-on with Senior Management and Presidents/Owners/Managers of organizations. Strong customer focus. Current on trends and consumer behaviour. Adds value. Protects confidential information.
Besides administrative staff, Parker & Associates have built a network of associates who are experts in their respective fields of endeavour. All have many years of experience and are current with the marketplace. Our preferred associates include:
- commercial and franchise lawyers
- advertising agencies and graphic designers
- distribution logistics experts
- real estate strategists and brokers
- retail and foodservice designers
- financial and banking advisors
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