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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Prince Edward Island, Canada

• Spearheaded a community engagement project with a First Nation in Atlantic Canada, focused on ocean alkalinity enhancement and shellfish enhancement.
• Established an Indigenous internship program for the ocean sector in Atlantic Canada.
• Developed oceans education programming to inspire and engage Indigenous youth in the Blue Economy.
• Advised 10 First Nations in coastal British Columbia on aquaculture development, including third-party certification, market access, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Served as an innovation advisor for client development.
• Managed technical and fiscal aspects of 10 aquaculture, fisheries and business development projects (2016‐2020).

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

• Developed and implemented a capacity building program stream, managing a portfolio of 10 projects with a combined value of $36.7M in Fund 1 expanded the program stream in Fund 2.
• Created and executed an economic reconciliation plan and approach for the organization and members.
• Led project execution as a Steering Committee member, ensuring consortia members met the terms of Master Project Agreements.
• Managed and evaluated ongoing projects by tracking milestones and progress.
• Created and meticulously tracked change orders, foreign cost requests, and project reports.
• Facilitated reporting to the Federal government on project progress and supported the marketing team in developing articles and materials.

Prince Edward Island, Canada

• Communicated CAT services that are specific to the needs of individual clients.
• Developed and implemented client focused sales strategies to achieve annual revenue targets and grew sales of CAT products, technologies, and services.
• Assisted in the development and management of account plans for high‐level clients worldwide.
• Monitored Industry trends.
• Collaborated with business unit leadership to develop and deliver service offerings that address client needs.
• Met established budget goals and broader departmental and corporate strategic initiatives.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Found collaboration opportunities for students/professors by connecting university researchers and others with OSC members on joint industry academic collaboration projects.
• Lead the opportunity identification and project/grant application process.
• Introduced OSC companies to collaborations with academia for advanced research.
• Ensured that OSC members and staff are kept appraised of Mitacs programs and relevant research expertise in Canada.
• Reviewed and advised on innovation projects and proposals.
• Created and maintained a network of partners in the private and public sectors.

St. Andrews, New Brunswick

• Provided leadership to develop business across all operational areas of Huntsman
• Analyzed organization operations to identify needs for sustainability and opportunities for growth
• Assessed market opportunities that aligned with Huntsman operations to identify short, medium, and long-term priorities
• Identified and secured funding for programs and projects
• Submitted proposals, including cost estimates, and prepared contracts
• Developed sustainable business plans for all Huntsman departments

Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick

• Ensured compliance and maintained up to date certification status for GAA BAP, BRC, kosher and organic certification schemes for hatcheries, sea sites, and processing facilities
• Maintained operational compliance with government agencies for operations
• Developed and provided training to company employees
• Worked with contract growers to guide them in acquiring third-party certification
• Managed recent company acquisitions in acquiring and maintaining relevant certifications
• Liaised with certification bodies and standard development organizations

Campbell River, British Columbia

• I was involved with the development of networks supportive of Aboriginal economic development in the aquaculture sector.
• Worked with Aboriginal communities to aid and advise in the areas of business planning, project management, regulatory requirements, and economic development as it relates to shellfish aquaculture
• My team acquired 73% of a $400,000 national fund to successfully fund First Nations clients in 2014-2015
• Completed business plans including recommendations for third‐party certification, for 3 Aboriginal organizations in fiscal 2015‐2016
• Provided technical & fiscal management of 7 aquaculture/fisheries and business development projects in fiscal 2014‐2015

Environmental testing and consulting in mostly marine settings. Regulatory sampling for the aquaculture industry and government, as well as a multitude of other areas.

• Liased with government.
• Maintained tenure and operational licenses and requirements.
• Developed an intensive impact assessment monitoring and management plan.
• Managed contractor performance.

Certificate In Business Strategy, Complete

Certificate, Business Essentials

M.Sc., Geography, Aquaculture

Thesis-based Master's Degree: "Mechanical Shellfish Harvesting in Coastal British Columbia: Environmental Implications"

Advanced Diploma In Aquaculture, Sustainable Aquaculture

Graduate program designed to provide the education, training and management level skills required to participate in aquaculture.

B.Sc., Biology

Activities and Societies: Executive of BIOS (Biology Society)