TORONTO / NIagara (remote/Hybrid/Local)
Current Objective:
Occupying roles where reliability, adaptability, and a passion for serving the community contribute to a safe and enriching experience for as many people as possible.
Notable:
Executive and Board Experience. Author. Digital master. Savvy marketer. Entrepreneur.
Travel OK. Relocation possible.
Career Highlights
Successful career as Entrepreneur and Manager.
Communications, Marketing, and
Development expert.
Entry Level
Front-line C/S
IT Help Desk
Continuing Education Coordinator
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Management
Pop Up Retail Manager
Business Development Manager
General Business Manager
Marketing Director
Executive
President, Thorold Theatre
Theatrical Actor, Producer, Director.
Employment hIGHLIGHTS
Marketing and Communications Studio Owner - Manager
PUBLiCiTA Online Marketing 2013 - Current
Social Media, Pay-Per-Click and Content Marketing; Conversion Optimization; Viral and Email Marketing; Analytics; Lead Generation; Search Engine Optimization
Pop-Up Store Manager
Kaboom Fireworks 2014 - Current
Store Operations Management, Staff Recruitment and Supervision, Inventory and Merchandising Control, Marketing and Promotions Implementation, Customer Service Excellence, Financial Oversight and Reporting, Compliance and Safety Protocols, Seasonal Setup and Cleanup.
Business Development and Marketing Manager
TRANSCOM WORLDWiDE iNC. 2009 - 2012
Sales, Marketing and Communications. Publishing B2B documentation, for 20,000+ readers.
Marketing Manager
NUCOMM iNTERNATIONAL 2004 - 2009
Responding to award and proposal requests. Authoring and editing. Event Management for Business Development and Human Resources.
Customer Service Advisor – SaaS Domains | Internet | Cellular
TUCOWS Inc. 2018 – 2022
Webhosting support, Website Development, Billing, Security
Education
Carleton University - Film and Communications
B.A. (HONS) School of Studies in Arts and Communication
Concurrently earned 20 credits with the resident theatre company as a Director, Producer, Writer and Performer.
"Today film and video are concretely used as a reflection
of business, its culture and communication
as a primary medium"
Niagara College - Interactive Multimedia
Post-Graduate Certificate Interactive Multimedia
Selected one of ten top graduate students HIRED to collaborate and create state-of-the-art interactive software to attract tourism investors to the Niagara Region.Tasked as the Storyboard Manager and contributed my skills in copy writing, videography, animation and graphic design.
"As an Interactive Multimedia graduate my skills are highly sought-after. Today, everyone is focused on new media theories and practices in a changing digital and media consumption landscape and I help"
Community Leadership & Volunteer Work
President
Thorold Theatre Inc.
Spearheading organizational growth through innovative programming and community engagement.
(Past) Artistic Director
Sock 'n' Buskin Theatre
Directed, produced, and performed in numerous stage productions.
(Past) Executive Member
St. Catharines and Thorold
Chamber of Commerce
Advocated for local businesses and economic development.
(Past) Council Member
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Actively supported local business through education, networking and marketing
