With more than 30 years of experience in business and sales, I have developed extensive expertise in vitamins, nutrition, and nutritional products. My involvement in the natural health industry spans over two decades, providing a solid foundation of industry knowledge. I am highly proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. I possess proven business leadership experience, having successfully owned two fast-paced franchises; I managed teams and operations to achieve organizational goals. My expertise encompasses comprehensive bookkeeping and financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial records. Additionally, I am highly skilled in business administration, with a strong track record of streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive business growth. I value collaboration and teamwork within organizational settings and strive to contribute positively to group efforts. I lead a healthy and active lifestyle through sports, hiking, and other activities. I currently volunteer with Wild Arc wildlife rehabilitation and have previously served on the Board of Directors for Dog Bless Rescue Group, and helped at the local food bank. I am committed to continuous learning, evidenced by certificates from Haverhill Home Staging and Gaia College for Organic Master Gardener training.

Shannon Thacyk

With more than 30 years of experience in business and sales, I have developed extensive expertise in vitamins, nutrition, and nutritional products. My involvement in the natural health industry spans over two decades, providing a solid foundation of industry knowledge. I am highly proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. I possess proven business leadership experience, having successfully owned two fast-paced franchises; I managed teams and operations to achieve organizational goals. My expertise encompasses comprehensive bookkeeping and financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial records. Additionally, I am highly skilled in business administration, with a strong track record of streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive business growth. I value collaboration and teamwork within organizational settings and strive to contribute positively to group efforts. I lead a healthy and active lifestyle through sports, hiking, and other activities. I currently volunteer with Wild Arc wildlife rehabilitation and have previously served on the Board of Directors for Dog Bless Rescue Group, and helped at the local food bank. I am committed to continuous learning, evidenced by certificates from Haverhill Home Staging and Gaia College for Organic Master Gardener training.

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With more than 30 years of experience in business and sales, I have developed extensive expertise in vitamins, nutrition, and nutritional products. My involvement in the natural health industry spans over two decades, providing a solid foundation of industry knowledge. I am highly proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. I possess proven business leadership experience, having successfully owned two fast-paced franchises; I managed teams and operations to achieve organizational goals. My expertise encompasses comprehensive bookkeeping and financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial records. Additionally, I am highly skilled in business administration, with a strong track record of streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive business growth.

I value collaboration and teamwork within organizational settings and strive to contribute positively to group efforts. I lead a healthy and active lifestyle through sports, hiking, and other activities. I currently volunteer with Wild Arc wildlife rehabilitation and have previously served on the Board of Directors for Dog Bless Rescue Group, and helped at the local food bank. I am committed to continuous learning, evidenced by certificates from Haverhill Home Staging and Gaia College for Organic Master Gardener training.

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Work Experience

Franchise Owner/Operator at Booster Juice (1149045 BC LTD)
March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025
During my tenure as Franchise Owner and Operator, I successfully increased annual revenue by 20 to 30 percent during the Covid pandemic. I opened and operated two new locations between 2021 and 2023, overseeing staff training for promotional changes, new recipes, and revised procedures. In addition to processing payroll and maintaining accurate records, I handled bookkeeping duties and managed a team of 15 to 30 employees at a time. I implemented a new scheduling and pay tracking system that resulted in increased productivity across the team.
Account Manager, Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast at Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR)
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
As Account Manager, I was responsible for generating sales across a portfolio of accounts and consistently achieving company sales targets. I organized trainings and events for retailers, consumers, doctors, and pharmacists, while maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships as the lead contact for all matters. My role included ensuring the timely and successful delivery of information and solutions to meet customer needs and objectives, identifying new sales opportunities within my territory, and managing yearly advertising budgets for accounts. I proactively assessed, clarified, and validated customer requirements on an ongoing basis. I demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, a results-driven approach, and the ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail. My responsibilities also included planning creative radio and print advertising campaigns for accounts.
Merchandising Account Representative, Vancouver Island at Genuine Health
October 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012
In this role, I managed mass market accounts on Vancouver Island, tracking, assessing, and reporting the outcomes of the demo program. I implemented monthly marketing initiatives to maximize sales across all accounts and enhanced in-store presence through block merchandising and creative display opportunities. I delivered ongoing product knowledge to retailers through educational sessions and conference calls, managed in-store stock rotation to minimize expiries and returns, and set up booths and tables for tours, shows, and events. I also managed expense budgets and ensured effective use of promotional products, prioritized call cycles, and compiled weekly call and demo reports as well as competitive intelligence.
Store Supervisor at GNC – General Nutrition Center
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
As Store Supervisor, I assisted clients in selecting suitable products, managed cash reconciliation, merchandising, and inventory. With a strong knowledge of products ranging from vitamins to sports nutrition, I placed orders for one of the busiest stores in Canada and trained new employees on products and store policies. I acted as Manager during a six-week absence of the store manager.
Project Manager at Gobee Industries Inc.
August 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007
I coordinated service field marketing for clients such as Sony, Telus, LG, and Samsung. My responsibilities included recruiting and training new employees, negotiating salaries, and overseeing the logistics for equipment and promotional materials for events. I organized setup and teardown of marketing displays and scheduled, trained, and supervised over 20 staff members for each event execution, in addition to handling administrative duties.

Education

Nutritionist at Edison Institute of Nutrition
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Business Administration Diploma & Office Administration Certificate at Academy of Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Organic Master Gardener training
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Home Staging Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization