Dave Penny Email & Phone Number

Oakville, On, Ca

Responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of GFD’s systems and data. Ensures GFD’s IT and physical security environments are monitored, evaluated, tested and updated as required. Leads all efforts relating to GFD’s Cyber Security Program including development and review of policies, standards, procedures and guidelines. As a member of the leadership team is engaged in strategy and execution for GFD’s digital infrastructure and technology implementation initiatives.Mentors and evaluates performance of the IT department staff, sets and monitors the IT operational budget.Collaborates with finance, business development and operations teams on all technical implementations and represents the department as a subject matter expert to GFD’s Board of Directors.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

The VP of Operations (VPO) assists the President with day to day operations as they relate to ensuring GFD’s electronic business processes are effective and efficient in order to exceed service level benchmarks. This involved the analysis, improvement and safeguarding of GFD’s IT infrastructure and systems. In addition, was responsible for GFD’s internal and external marketing and communication requirements across all channels. The VPO mentors and monitors performance of the IT, Processing, Member Care and Marketing departments and represents Operations and Marketing as a subject matter expert and stakeholder in dealings with GFD’s finance, business development teams and Board of Directors.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for GFD’s internal and external communication requirements across all channels. In addition, the role involves ensuring that GFD's electronic business processes are effective and efficient in order to achieve service level benchmarks. Monitor operational performance and supervise the work of seven associates in their efforts to deliver excellent service to over 500 members with funds managed by GFD. Represent Marketing Communications & Operations as a subject matter expert and stakeholder in dealings with GFD’s finance, business development teams and Board of Directors.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Plan, develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans• Advertising and promotional campaign development and execution• Lead all efforts involved in company’s tradeshow and AGM presence• Ensure alignment and integration of key communication elements, including social media, web and print in all communication campaigns • Produce and or coordinate all marketing communication tools (brochures, promotional materials, web, videos, etc.)• Provide editorial direction and content for member newsletter in additional to managing written messaging and graphics• Strategic planning and fiscal budgeting.

Toronto, Canada Area

Marketing strategy and execution, advertising concept development, copywriting, art direction and social media strategy for corporate clients and advertising agencies.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for strategy and execution of online marketing and traditional advertising initiatives for Sony's Professional Solutions Group.

Toronto, Canada Area

Advertising copywriting and web design for consumer marketing and corporate intranet projects.

Certificate In Advanced Cyber Security

Security Assessment & Testing, Communication & Network Security, Security Architecture & Engineering, Software Development Security.

Certificate In Cyber Security Fundamentals

Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Identity and Access Management.

Post Graduate Certificate, Advertising Copywriting, Communications And Media Studies

Advertising/Business/Marketing Diploma