Mark Simmons - Strategic Planning Consultant

Experience

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  MARK of Excellence Ltd

  Mar 1985 - Jan 1995

  Owner/Operator

  Catering Company and wholesale food division supplying local coffee stores with unique baked products.

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  Compass Group

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  Manager

  Director of Catering at Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus, Food Service Manager at Langara University College, Director of food service for 4 locations of Kwantlen University College

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  ABC Recycling

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2012

  Manager, Marketing and Communications

  Various roles including Business Development, Marketing and Communication. Brand consistency Development and implementation.

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  MESH for Business

  Sept 2012 - now

  MAKE EPIC SHIT HAPPEN - IN BUSINESS AND LIFE

  “During the process of building or sustaining a business we sometimes move too quickly over the importance of building a solid foundation. Without this foundation the business will crumble”With over 30 years of work experience in a variety of business models, Mark has seen it all and been through it all. It is this deep understanding that enables him to quickly connect with his clients, whether they’re entrepreneurs, middle managers, or CEOs. He’s passionate about connecting companies, and the people in the companies, to their “reason for doing what they do” – also known as their “why”.Mark works with individuals, teams, business leaders, thinkers and those that are stuck to build foundation, set direction and reshape their personal and business vision.Industry ExpertiseReal Estate Agent TrainingFinancial Advisor TrainingMortgage Broker TrainingRestaurant and food serviceHospitality managementFamily businessesBusiness partnersRecycling industryCorporate change managementFinancial planningSales and MarketingEntrepreneur/solopreneurNot for profit/Corporate Social ResponsibilityWorkplace SolutionsTeam integration, reorganization and building New to leadership/leadership developmentBusiness growth and developmentCareer developmentWorkshop facilitation and development Business partner relationship mediation/facilitation Meeting facilitation Change ManagementEmployee engagement/disengagement/re-engagement Mark is a Certified Professional Co-Active© Coach (CPCC), an active member of the International Coach Federation and holds an ACC credential. He is the Past President of Vancouver BNI Urban Professionals chapter. He is also a Director Consultant for BNIBC Lower Mainland involved in chapter development, member training and program facilitation.The right time is RIGHT NOW! Come see what’s possible for your business. Show less

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  BNI Urban Professionals

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2018

  Chapter Member and Past Chapter President

  Come for breakfast and see how referral networking can work for you. We meet every Wednesday morning at 7:00 am at the Chambar Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver BC. Register as a guest at http://www.bniup.com

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  United Nations (UN) Coaching Programme

  Jan 2014 - May 2018

  Global Coach

  I am proud to be part of the United Nations PBCP. The work I do transforms lives from the safety of an office or a coffee bar. It takes on a whole new purpose being able to work with amazing, selfless people who are on the front lines of transforming the world in places that sometimes are not as safe.

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  Pure Ambition Consulting

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  Coaching Team Member (contract coach)

  Ask yourself: Are you missing targets and can’t seem to find a way to mobilize your teams?Are your teams silo’d and lacking in accountability?Are you in the midst of – or preparing for – a major organizational change (merger, acquisition, consolidation, new location)?Are you a start up and want to set the tone from the get go?Are you ready for a culture transformation?Consider this:70% of workers are disengaged, costing US businesses an estimated $450 – $550 billion dollars annually. – Gallup, 201358% of students (undergrad and MBA) state they are willing to accept 15% less pay to work for a company with shared values. - Net Impact, 2012Our brains are consumed by 60,000-80,000 messages and thoughts per day. - Chopra CenterThe fast paced global economy begs for more connection.Not only is it good for your people, it’s good for your business.http://www.pureambitionconsulting.com Show less

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  HEALTHY-ANGER ACADEMY

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Co-founder, Co-leader and Co-facilitator.

  Eliminating the reactive behaviour around anger. This 3 part course is designed to take participants through a journey of realizing their response to anger, stepping in to the vulnerability of that response and reducing the negative and limiting behaviour. The result is reconnecting with ones self, with their friends, family and co-workers and reducing the guilt, fear, anxiety and shame that comes with the explosiveness of the pattered behaviour. For more information please visit http://beernecessities.org/healthy-anger-academy/ Show less

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  BNI® Canada

  Apr 2015 - now

  BNI is a professional marketing organization specializing in word-of-mouth referrals. BNI’s proprietary business networking strategy, allows one person per business specialty in each chapter. In it’s simplest form, your fellow BNI members carry your business cards. When they meet someone who could use your product or service they pass along your card and share testimonial information about you. It’s like having a team of sales people working to promote your business.Successful business depends on word-of- mouth referrals. BNI’s unique approach offers a cost effective form of referral generation. BNI’s structured system of giving and receiving referrals creates a supportive and trusting environment for developing serious business relationships. The relationships you develop will convert network contacts into referred business. Show less

  • Franchise Manager

    Oct 2017 - now

  • DIRECTOR CONSULTANT

    Apr 2015 - Jan 2019
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  SOAPBOX SPEAKERS

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Coaches, trainers, and Storytelling Experts Category Speaker

  Are You Looking for A Keynote, Workshop, or Lunch & Learn?Our speakers are here to co-create impactful results with you.MARK SIMMONS - RELATIONSHIPS...SELF-IMPROVEMENT....LEADERSHIP.http://soapboxspeakers.com/speakers/

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  REMAX Select

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Director Of Business Development

  Recruiting, Retention, Coaching, Mentoring and Training - that's what i do for these 3 amazing Brokerages. We work with our agents to create successful leaders in the real estate industry.Make 2017 EPIC and consider joining our team = the right time is RIGHT NOWIf you are challenged or struggling as a Realtor® in Vancouver OR if you are interested in exploring a career change send me a message. Let's look at what the opportunities are for you. It's just coffee - let's meet. mark@selectwescoast.com Show less

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  RE/MAX Select Properties Inc

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  REALTOR®

  Sold By Simmons YVR - I was born and raised in Vancouver BC and I am a 3rd generation Realtor®. I serve the areas that I grew up in - Vancouver West and East, False Creek, Yaletown, Kits, Kerrisdale, Burnaby, Downtown Vancouver, West End, North and West Vancouver, UBC - the Lower Mainland. It's a wide area. Wanting to buy or sell? It all starts with a conversation. I bring many years of negotiation skills and, most importantly, relationship building skills to make the experience of working with me stress free and easy.YES...It Is The Right Time To Call! Show less

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  Century 21 In Town Realty

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  Realtor