Engaged as a Consultant working with clients in the Creative Industries and Tech sector, with a specialized focus in the area of Advanced Manufacture (3D Scan-Print), to support Business Strategy, Finance, Sales & Development, Marketing and Operations. Clients Include: NSCAD University, Thinking Robot Studios, Legacy Centre for Performing Arts, 1588 Barrington Society, NovaCAD Systems, Gander International Airport, Habitat for Humanity NS, Immersive Cinema Inc., and North 45 Orchards.

Phoenix is a non-profit, community based organization located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At Phoenix we believe people matter – all people. Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth between the ages of 11 and 24, families, and communities across multiple locations in Halifax. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has unique needs and personal strengths. We believe that people are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

What makes the BoomersPlus.com platform unique is the overall makeup of our members who are not only typically more qualified than you would find through a search firm, (on average our pool of semi-retired/retired professionals carry 15+ years of executive level-experience), but are also less active in searching out opportunities and therefor much more flexible as it relates to compensation, terms, location etc.

NOVACAD is an Additive Manufacturing Solutions company focusing on clients in aerospace, marine engineering, design, architectural, and medical fields. Our service-based approach includes the ability to support in-house production, imaging/design, simulation modelling, and custom solutions: from large-scale full-colour/concept models, to prototypes and one-of-a-kind products.

• Member of Executive Management Team for a BioTech start-up focused on rapid design and production of patient-specific orthopedic solutions.• Developed business plan and initiated channel development to monetize excess production capacity in ancillary markets.• Initiated program to standardize employee recruitment and training, which included international candidates supported via Provincial and Federal government incentive programs.• Oversaw all research projects and collaborations. This included accessing Federal Research funding (NSERC) and providing the due diligence required to access the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED)

• Provided vision and strategic leadership to launch and grow the Institute as a NSCAD University-based Developed business plan for a collaborative, design-based innovation centre.• Raised $1M in funding and managed defined projects involving major IT infrastructure upgrades, research, and curriculum development.• Built strategic alliances between faculty and internal research groups with external business, academic, and non-profit groups. • Launched the inaugural Seaport Makers Symposium.

• Led the Executive Management Team and provided vision and strategic leadership that established the Atlantic Film Festival as a major international brand, increasing event roster to three major Festivals and two international business markets (Atlantic Film Festival, Strategic Partners, Music & Image, ViewFinders International Film Festival for Youth, and the alFresco filmFesto).   • Reporting to the Board of Directors, oversaw the development and execution of annual business plan and long-term strategic plan, taking responsibility for both fiscal and operational performance.• Grew revenues by 300 per cent and increased operational/HR capacity from three to 22 full-time employees. • As the face of the Association gained extensive experience in public speaking, marketing, and communicating through traditional media while developing a growing expertise in social media.• Acquired skills, established networks and displayed a natural ability to find creative solutions, all of which led to consultation roles on a variety of regional planning, policy and development agencies, boards, and committees.

This included a number of responsibilities over the years from managing Sales, Volunteers, Hospitality and Operations.

Denon Records was formed by Lloyd Nishimura who went on to found Outside Records. I covered the four Atlantic Provinces, representing labels such as Rounder Records, Bullseye Blues, Flying Fish, Tommy Boy and Ryko Disk.

One of the best jobs I ever had, Entitlement in it's heyday was the best independent bookseller around doing over 50% of its business in special orders. Great place to feed a voracious appetite for reading.

Cinnamon Toast Records was a record label, inspired by the American label Simple Machines, from Halifax, Nova Scotia run by Walter Forsyth, Lee Ann Gillan, Shawn Duggan, Colin MacKenzie, Robert Jeans and Miroslav Wiesner. They released a number of limited release 7" singles, each in a different colour. Also released was a compilation CD and LP: Trim Crusts if Desired. They went on to release a Rebecca West CD and LP as well as a number of full length Plumtree CDs. Their first release was the soon to be signed to Sub Pop's all female band; Jale's first recording — a red 7" single called "Aunt Betty"