Composer Songwriter Producer Arranger with experience in soundtracks for short film, podcasts and videos. Recent release: "Bytes of Bartok" composer Bela Bartok's solo piano works re-imagined with electronic music synthesizers now available on Spotify, Google Play.Actively seeking collaborations on Indie film projects and video games.

As a volunteer I support early stage start ups and entrepreneurs in Peel Region, Ontario in their new business ventures. I offer digital marketing expertise and guidance with on-line lead generation and conversion strategies.

We assist B2B software companies and professional services organizations in increasing on-line lead generation through SEO, Website Conversion Optimization and Marketing Automation.

Responsible for Digital Marketing and Lead Generation for innovative Mixed Reality software developer. Focus is on industry applications that combine HoloLens technology with GIS (geographic information systems) to deliver next-generation utility location services for municipalities, public utilities and utility location companies.

SalesChoice is a Predictive and Prescriptive Sales Analytics company that specializes in Making Sales a Science.We help companies accelerate revenue attainment through improved forecasting, sales opportunity predictions and sales resource utilization.Our patented Insight Engine technology fits seamlessly into your Salesforce CRM implementation. Companies realizing the benefits of using SalesChoice include: BlueCat Networks, Macadamian Technologies.Our Vision is to be the… Show more SalesChoice is a Predictive and Prescriptive Sales Analytics company that specializes in Making Sales a Science.We help companies accelerate revenue attainment through improved forecasting, sales opportunity predictions and sales resource utilization.Our patented Insight Engine technology fits seamlessly into your Salesforce CRM implementation. Companies realizing the benefits of using SalesChoice include: BlueCat Networks, Macadamian Technologies.Our Vision is to be the #1 Predictive and Prescriptive Cloud Company that delivers superior performance improvements to Sales Professionals globally.Join us for a demo or join our community at : www.saleschoice.com Show less

B2B business development through In-bound marketing and channel partnerships. Expertise includes: SEO, SEM, SaaS-based CRM, social media and e-commerce. Services include:- Consultation for optimizing website design, site navigation and content to increase visitor conversion- Link building and social media strategies to elevate Internet Presence for increased traffic capture.- On-line campaigns- Channel infrastructure and process implementation.- Partner… Show more B2B business development through In-bound marketing and channel partnerships. Expertise includes: SEO, SEM, SaaS-based CRM, social media and e-commerce. Services include:- Consultation for optimizing website design, site navigation and content to increase visitor conversion- Link building and social media strategies to elevate Internet Presence for increased traffic capture.- On-line campaigns- Channel infrastructure and process implementation.- Partner RecruitmentMethodology is keyed to:- Connect: employ out-bound and in-bound strategies to deliver prospects- Convince: ensure brand, content and on-line processes communicate the value proposition- Convert: Turn prospects into leads, customers, partners Show less

Responsible for setting up and managing TeraGo's Partner Program. Activities include: National recruitment of IT consultants, VARs and System Integrators; deliver value-add through sales & technical support, webinars, white papers, sales collateral and compensation.Also lead company-wide strategic initiatives - most recently project managed the re-alignment of Central Region Sales into geographic territories, coordinating Sales, Marketing, Operations and IT to deliver a more effective… Show more Responsible for setting up and managing TeraGo's Partner Program. Activities include: National recruitment of IT consultants, VARs and System Integrators; deliver value-add through sales & technical support, webinars, white papers, sales collateral and compensation.Also lead company-wide strategic initiatives - most recently project managed the re-alignment of Central Region Sales into geographic territories, coordinating Sales, Marketing, Operations and IT to deliver a more effective targeted approach to business development and client retention. Show less

Executive coach and business development consultant with 30 years of corporate experience spanning multiple business sectors.Business acumen includes leading sales, marketing, product management and technical services organizations, with companies ranging from entrepreneurial startups to international enterprises, across industry sectors such as information technology, manufacturing, consulting and engineering services.Known for his ability to identify and clarify the key issues… Show more Executive coach and business development consultant with 30 years of corporate experience spanning multiple business sectors.Business acumen includes leading sales, marketing, product management and technical services organizations, with companies ranging from entrepreneurial startups to international enterprises, across industry sectors such as information technology, manufacturing, consulting and engineering services.Known for his ability to identify and clarify the key issues in situations faced by his clients, and draws on his extensive management and coaching experience to provide a strong leadership performance context to his coaching engagements.Possesses a Mechanical Engineering Degree and carries the RCC (Registered Corporate Coach) designation. His professional affiliations include the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches, and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Show less

Multiple Roles across Puretracks (majority ownership by Bell), Bell Sympatico and Bell Small-Medium Business divisionInitiated and coordinated a national marketing campaign partnering Samsung, Bell Sympatico, Puretracks and Future Shop’s on-line music store to roll out the Z5 MP3 Music Player.Facilitated new customer acquisition strategies for Bell Sympatico’s DSL Marketing team through computer retailers Created a new vendor management team to deliver hosted… Show more Multiple Roles across Puretracks (majority ownership by Bell), Bell Sympatico and Bell Small-Medium Business divisionInitiated and coordinated a national marketing campaign partnering Samsung, Bell Sympatico, Puretracks and Future Shop’s on-line music store to roll out the Z5 MP3 Music Player.Facilitated new customer acquisition strategies for Bell Sympatico’s DSL Marketing team through computer retailers Created a new vendor management team to deliver hosted applications and ISP services to Canada’s small- and medium-business segment. Show less

Partner in Internet-based business continuity / disaster recovery company. Accountable for web site development, marketing, and providing consultancy services to small- and medium-sized enterprises.

President – Bernie Schmidt Consulting – 1998 to 2001. Self-employed consultant engaged in market surveys, business case development, product management and contract management assignments. Projects included: Sizing the Canadian market for broadband closed circuit (CCTV) monitoring systems; Developed a computer reseller channel to sell Internet to small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Developed and implemented computer technology market strategies for products covering Networking, Internet, RISC-UNIX, CPUs, Computer Telephony, Mass Storage, Multimedia, Software and Supplies.

National Director, VAR Division. Led country-wide organization supporting Canada’s value-added resellers and systems integrators – annual sales $450MM Director, Central Region Sales. Led the company’s largest sales division of 100+ associates and annual sales $400MMProducts Director, Advanced Products. Developed and led a team of purchasers and product managers for computers, networking and internet products totaling $250MMSales Director, Advanced Products. Developed… Show more National Director, VAR Division. Led country-wide organization supporting Canada’s value-added resellers and systems integrators – annual sales $450MM Director, Central Region Sales. Led the company’s largest sales division of 100+ associates and annual sales $400MMProducts Director, Advanced Products. Developed and led a team of purchasers and product managers for computers, networking and internet products totaling $250MMSales Director, Advanced Products. Developed and managed four sales departments and a training organization for networking and internet products and operating systems Show less

- Lead Sales and Marketing Teams on all business initiatives.- Migrated a retail-oriented computer store to respected regional systems integrator- Grew business from $1MM to $6MM in sales