Jeff

Young

Earned recognition for successfully completing a detailed working paper analysis on capital investment activities, expense fluctuations, cash balances and other material balances Guaranteed strict compliance with Canadian and US GAAP in preparing annual consolidated financial statements

Wrote and implemented the corporate standard operating and procedures manual Masterfully led all initiatives to increase contract margins by 60% Leveraged skills in serving as guest lecturer for Construct Canada, Canada’s largest construction trade show on “Use of Technology in the Construction Industry” Functioned as the team leader for the seamless implementation of new software

Assessed market’s latest trends and developed innovative strategy, focusing on six key vertical markets. Collaboratively worked with IT consultants to develop one of the first “virtual plans room” in the local market. Exhibited superior talents in the successful implementation of state-of-the-art project scheduling, estimating and bid solicitation systems. Created an aggressive marketing and revenue generation plan to turnaround Richard & B.A. Ryan Ltd Streamlined the entire operations and enhanced interdepartmental communications by revamping the corporate structure Obtained recognition by increasing the future project backlog from $30M to $72M Accelerated sales proposals production time by 75% through the application of significant improvements in sales cycle Took full management accountability in establishing performance appraisal and reward system

Meticulously analyzed and prepared monthly financial reports and annual financial statements for a group of 17 companies, while managing all major acquisitions. Spearheaded employees, organized work schedules as well as delegated specific duties and responsibilities. Facilitated training to team members to develop competencies and achieve the highest level of performance. Amplified revenues by 100% by leveraging assets, thereby generating more than $50M in financing Elevated profit margins through a more stringent preventative and detective controls in the A/P cycle Drastically decreased general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue through implementation of Accounting, Estimating, Sales, Customer Service and Marketing systems Initiated the development of a sophisticated cash flow model to measure weekly and monthly cash flows, thus improving cash management and reducing interest costs by 50%

Solidified productive relationships with clients, producers, financiers and government officials to expand the company’s profile in the market place. Set strategic direction in arranging a multimillion financing deal with major schedule a bank. Accomplished multiple partnership deals, while performing legal review of all major deals. Notable Achievements:  Utilized strong negotiation skills to obtain $23M grant under the Ontario government’s Next Generations of Jobs Fund  Prepared and implemented a five-year business plan all through board approval  Created information circular distributed to potential acquirers, handled on due diligence requests

Direct and coordinate day-to-day aspects of the business, focusing on operations, finance and business development initiatives. Establish and maintain long-term quality relationships new key accounts such as Sony, Microsoft and Walt Disney. Notable Achievements:  Expertly project managed feature film animation and diversified the company’s effort to TV, and Live Action Visual Effects  Managed all legal and business aspects including intellectual property acquisitions, Co-Productions and Co-Treaty agreements  Played a vital role in rebranding the company and subsequently earning the distinction as the market leader

Worked closely with CEO and Board to establish a long term business plan for a uniquely patented interactive second screen experience that that uses mobile devices to interact with others in the Cinema and other live settings.  Completed offering memorandum to secure two rounds of Senior Convertible debt  Secured two equity private placements  Played integral role in negotiating National expansion of the TimePlay technology with Cinelpex in Canada  Worked with Production Management and Technology team to implement Agile project management philosophy and tracking software

Oversee day-to-day aspects operational and financial aspects of a diversified Real Estate Holding Company. Current assets under management in excess of $200M with a future pipeline that will exceed a value in excess of $1B.  Responsible for analyzing all acquisitions and due diligence on 10 acquisitions  Managed all legal aspects of acquisitions, financing and joint venture structures  Completed over $250M in debt financing in 12 month period, including Senior, Mezzanine and Bond Debt  Implemented Sage ERP System allowing for standardized company operating workflows and procedures improving margins on sales by 33%  Executed structured IRR analysis to improve feasibility analysis  Demonstrated substantial tax and legislative knowledge resulting in a s$4.7M HST appeal with Revenue Canada

Managed the daily operational and financial functions for one of Canada’s largest Sewer and Watermain Rehabilitation Companies that included four separate business entities.  Merger and Acquisition of a vertically integrated competitor  Recruited and developed a team that allowed companies revenues to increase 50% year over year  Implementation of Jonas Construction Software and standardized Job Cost Reporting  Negotiated significant increases in the companies working capital facility with major financial institution  Researched and implemented GPS tracking system which resulted in 10% decrease in labour costs  Improved cash flow by reducing average days outstanding on A/R from 60+ days to 35 days

• Lead role in completing Merger with leading Australian Cannabis Company, Cannim. • Implemented efficient and lean structure to generate positive EBITDA for 2020 & 2021, achieving 50% revenue growth in 2021. • Implemented Lean Six Sigma Program to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. • Negotiated key supply agreements with major licensed producers. • Finalized multiple rounds of complex private placement financing. • Developed in house software for operations enhancement and seamless workflow • Created in-house analytics team that utilized machine learning and neural networks to develop proprietary yield and THC forecasting tools

• Implemented lean methodologies resulting in significant product margin improvement. • Established an analytics department utilizing to elevate the quality and expediency of monthly operational and financial reporting metrics • Closed multiple rounds of financing. • Achieved year/year revenue growth of just under 75%.