TORONTO / NIagara (remote/Hybrid/Local)
Career Objective:
Seeking a role where reliability, adaptability, and a passion for serving the community can contribute to a safe and enriching experience for as many people as possible.
Notable:
Management experience. Prolific author. Digital master. Savvy marketer. Entrepreneurial.
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
Retail Store Manager
Marketing Manager
General Manager
Business Development Manager
Extra Curricular
Theatrical Actor, Producer, Director. Chess Proctor.
Platforms
Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Content Management Software: HTML authoring; Multimedia Authoring Software (Audio/Visual); Adobe Photoshop/Premier; ZOHO Creator.
Online Marketing: Adwords; Facebook and Google remarketing, Google Analytics and Webmaster tools HubSpot; Hootsuite.
Email Marketing: Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce Enterprise Administrator.
Project Management: Agile with Atlassian JIRA
ZenDesk Support/Sell: Domains Administrator, Internet Administrator.
AI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, Studio D-ID
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 Coordinator
NUCOMM iNTERNATIONAL 2007 - 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
ebhosting 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"
Agile By Atlassian Jira
Certificate
Earned as a commitment to lifelong learning with an eye toward career advancement.
BOard Experience
Board of Directors
St. Catharines and Thorold
Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer duration 2 yrs
Cause: Economic Development
Elected as a local entrepreneur for the premier board of the newly created St. Catharines – Thorold Chamber of Commerce
Council Member
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Council Member
Volunteer duration 2 yrs 3 mos
Cause: Economic Empowerment
Actively support local business through education, networking and marketing.
Executive Member
Thorold Community Theatre
Volunteer duration 12 yrs
Cause: Performing Arts
Elected as Treasurer and Member at Large. Recruited for acting roles and main stage director.
Artistic Director
Sock 'n' Buskin Theatre
Volunteer duration 5 yrs
Cause: Performing Arts
Elected as Artistic Director. Recruited as Actor, Producer and Director
Employer
Recommendations
Luci Cudmore, VP Business Development Transcom WorldWide Inc.
"I highly recomend Dan. He is extremely creative, detail oriented and knowledgeable in all aspects of social media content.
Dan was instrumental in creating highly sophisticated sales support campaigns including e-mail and nurturing programs, webinars and marketing collateral for NuComm/Transcom. "
John Dickhout, Marketing Director NuComm International
"Dan is a dedicated, passionate and collaborative business professional with a strong work ethic, who never backs down from a challenge!
His creativity and excellent organizational and project management skills serve him well. Dan was a highly valued member of my team during the time we worked together, and I would consider it a privilege to work with Dan again."
Réal Bergevin, CEO NuComm/Transcom WorldWide Inc.
"I enjoyed working with Dan. In a very busy world he was someone that I could always count on.
I found Dan to be hard working, reliable, creative and a man of very high integrity."
Extra-Curricular Highlights
Dedicated professional with a proven history of fostering safe, engaging, and supportive environments for children and families.
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Experienced proctor for DSBN and Chess Nation tournaments, ensuring fair play and positive experiences for young participants.
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Host for international students, creating a welcoming and secure home environment.
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Long-standing Santa Claus performer at community events across Southern Ontario, spreading joy and building connections with children and families.
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These roles reflect a deep commitment to nurturing relationships and supporting the well-being of young individuals.
