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Hamilton, On, Ca

The Weather Network. Oakville On

- Oversaw and managed all facilities and building service vendor relationships for 100,000square foot television broadcast center.- Maintained uptime of site critical systems and equipment which included power, UPS, back-up generators, fuel supply, HVAC (Heating Ventilation, air conditioning), BMS, plumbing/ water supply, fire, life safety systems and equipment.- Ensured that all emergency systems are tested regularly, inspected and in compliance withlocal and provincial laws.- Scheduled and oversaw facility preventative maintenance, testing, and operations programs.- Responsible for reporting on operating metrics and status updates with management toidentify trends and/or operating issues, as well as efficiency opportunities.- Managed the implementation and usage of ticketing system for all reported issues andprovide data insights to management team.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Contributed to organizational capacity through values-based leadership, inclusive and engaged teams, and partnerships.-Coordinated with vendors/contractors to arrange services/repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.-Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security.-Interviewed, hired, and trained qualified maintenance employees and supervised staff of 10 in day-to-day activities.-Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.-Wrote successful proposals for grant funding to support infrastructure and environmental sustainability projects.-Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security, and fire suppression systems.-Managed multiple Passive House buildings.-Collaborated with architects, engineers, and construction on new building projects from design through to launch and deficiencies.-Led cross-functional teams to complete complex facility projects on time and within budget constraints.-Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.-Developed and implemented safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee satisfaction.-Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt procurement and distribution of supplies and inventory.-Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.-Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facilities clean and presentable for occupants.-Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.-Collaborated with executive leadership to develop capital improvement plans that aligned with organizational goals.-Developed and oversaw annual operation and capital budget of $7,000,000, and worked within cost restraints.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Owner and operator of home renovation company.-Functioned as Designer and Project Manager for residence remodelling,-Managed and executed strategic planning, scheduling, and budgeting of construction.-Negotiated contracts, coordinated outsourcing and oversaw all contract labour work.

Ancaster, Ontario

Faculty member and Department Head charged with operational oversight of ART & DESIGN program.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Developed strategic plans to support and articulate the Department’s goals.• Managed the Department in a manner that promoted positive and productive relationships between colleagues, students, parents and community.• Taught a wide variety of lecture, studio and seminar-based courses.• Made recommendations for hiring, tenure, promotion and retention of faculty and departmental support staff.• Established Departmental budget priorities and allocations.• Mentored and evaluated faculty and staff within the Department.• Managed specialized studio facilities.• Provided liaison, information and evaluations to administrative offices, faculty committees, accrediting organizations and other groups.• Supervised new student recruitment and retention of majors.• Provided academic advice and personal mentorship to students in the program.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Spearheaded a new program in ART & DESIGN that embraced traditional artistic areas as well as newly emerging computer-based design practices.• Introduced employable skill outcomes to program.• Developed 20 new courses that served the ART & DESIGN program and the undergraduate core.• Developed and implemented institutional quality assurance processes (IQAPs) for the cyclical reviews of the Department in 2005 and 2015.• Developed undergraduate degree-level expectations (UDLEs) for all programs and courses in the Department.• Taught 90 courses from introductory to senior level in Art History, Art and Fine Arts Appreciation, Philosophy, Communications, Design, Theology and Interdisciplinary Seminars.• Commended for consistently achieving positive evaluations in yearly reviews.• Recipient of 3 SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Grants (2004, 2007, 2008).• Consistently remained fiscally responsible within budget parameters.

Ancaster, On

Programmed and curated all exhibitions in the University Art Gallery.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Programmed and curated all exhibitions in the University Art Gallery.• Expanded and catalogued the permanent University collection.• Developed marketing initiatives to publicize gallery exhibitions and events.• Collaborated with donors, patrons and grant organizations to secure and increase funding.• Conducted background research and wrote catalogues.• Delivered speeches at exhibition openings.• Offered educational talks and community tours of gallery.• Trained and supervised student curatorial staff.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Increased permanent university art collection from 50 works to over 500.• Developed and organized 4 touring exhibitions of student work. • Curated 85 art exhibitions by Canadian and International artists.• Experience exhibiting traditional media, installation and digital work. • Exhibition highlights include:• First Canadian showing of an international touring exhibition, Cross-Purpose, including works from the 6th century to modern masters Jacques Callot, Marc Chagall, Georges Rouault, and Otto Dix.• First major exhibition of original drawings by acclaimed Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak.• First North American exhibition of Dutch artist Otto de Bruijne’s outdoor installation, The Canvas Chapel.

Toronto, Canada Area

Graphic Designer and Event Planner responsible for the creation of promotional materials, brand identity oversight and academic conference organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Graphic Designer and Event Planner responsible for the creation of promotional materials, brand identity oversight and academic conference organization.• Created and implemented strategic communication plan to market university activities and programs in traditional and digital media.• Designed written and visual content to assist with university marketing strategies and in support of internal communications initiatives.• Coordinated and managed all internal events and off-campus conferences.• Designed, edited and wrote content for quarterly magazine, academic calendar and annual report. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Modified institutional logo and established consistent branding protocol. • Increased social media exposure through redesign of website.• Developed a successful marketing campaign that raised the profile of university and increased student enrolment by 25%.• Organized 6 major conferences.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Art & Aesthetics

Holocaust Studies

M.A., Philosophy

Bachelor'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General