Proficient in MS Office
Mark Gobuty
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Senior operations executive boosts operational efficiency and service levels to drive sustainable growth across sectors. Cross-functional collaborator and proactive executive leader with skills in policy development, tactical planning and operational problem-solving. Knowledgeable about promoting stakeholder engagement and building consensus to drive change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President, Operations
Pearl Homes LLC
Sarasota, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Partnered with my brother to create North America’s first Net Zero community in Cortez, Florida
- 86 Single-family homes that produce 35% more energy than produce
- From sourcing and finding operational solutions during supply challenges during COVID-19, to creating a team and hiring trades to ensure optimal compliance with objectives, while maintaining a commitment to excellence and luxury.
- Negotiated prices and services with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offer real-time performance and motivation input.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- We have introduced advanced technology solutions for data-driven decision-making, enabling more informed strategic planning.
- Oversaw budget development and management, ensuring financial stability through cost control measures.
- Participated in industry conferences as a speaker or panellist, elevating Hunters Point's profile among its peers.
Founder and CEO/The Peace Naturals Project
The Peace Naturals Project Inc
Stayner, Ontario, Canada
06.2009 - 09.2018
- Conceptualized and built a Canada’s FIRST Federally licensed, Medical Cannabis Production and Sales facility that included hiring up to 400 people and becoming the largest employer in Simcoe County
- My responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, managing, and creating an on-going compliance and technology platform to ensure all local and federal regulations were adhered to
- The company was conceived in 2009 and was sold for $30 million in 2016.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives that effectively communicated brand value propositions, resulting in higher customer acquisition rates.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall business performance.
- Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
- Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
President
Stealth Health Foods Inc
Toronto
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Product development and partnering with leading food manufacturers in Canada and the United States to make conventional items, better for you
- Highlights include delivery of the first Gluten Free snack bar, developing a functional food category in Grocery, creating lower costs to consumers for everyday items like Chia, Hemp Hearts, Goji Berries and more
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Cott Beverages Corp
Toronto
06.1999 - 01.2006
- Responsible for all partner production and a portfolio of over $300 million across North America’s leading retailers including Wal Mart, Safeway, Loblaws, HEB and more
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior Studies
05.1988
Organizational behaviour/Finance ICP/ University of Michigan (ann arbor)/University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Skills
- A high level of intuition, drive, and life experience enables one to “help” others grow in their roles and achieve greater satisfaction in work/life balance
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Revenue Generation
- Assignment Delegation
- Strategy Development
- Recruitment
- Business Marketing
- Operations Oversight
- Product Development
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved Canada's first Federal Cannabis Act License by introducing an algorithm to Health Canada as part of a proposal that ended up being the format for future applicants to submit for licensing in Canada.
- Collaborated with team of 240 in the development of the first International shipment of Cannabis to Germany that was not irradiated. We won the Canadian Agri Innovation award for our efforts.
- Achieved level 4 security clearance through effectively helping the regulator establish balanced rules and regulations, collaboratively.
Volunteer Experience
Ongoing participation in GTHS (Georgian Triangle Humane Society) where I have participated in organizing volunteer events and fund-raising efforts to ensure the longevity and purpose of this great organization that does not receive Municipal of Federal funding.
Software
Comfortable in ERP Software
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Cott Beverages - 2000
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Operations - Pearl Homes LLC
07.2020 - Current
Founder and CEO/The Peace Naturals Project - The Peace Naturals Project Inc
06.2009 - 09.2018
President - Stealth Health Foods Inc
05.2006 - 05.2009
Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Cott Beverages Corp
06.1999 - 01.2006
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Behavior Studies