Jason Clarke Email & Phone Number

London, Ontario, Canada

As a Senior Sales and Marketing Specialist, my role is focused on driving business growth and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include acquiring new clients, implementing retention strategies for existing clients, developing and executing client-specific marketing strategies, and deploying various marketing tactics internally and externally. With a strong background in sales and marketing, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and drive organizational success.

London, Ontario, Canada

As a Project Manager, I excel in coordinating and optimizing resource allocation for projects. My responsibilities include communicating resource needs to the VP of Operations, allocating daily resources for project deliverables, breaking down project budgets, establishing production timelines, and executing comprehensive project documentation. I collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the production team has necessary resources, guaranteeing successful project execution. I am dedicated to timely project completion, tracking changes, and providing weekly status reports to the Leadership Team. Additionally, I conduct project retrospectives for continuous improvement.

St Marys, Ontario, Canada

As the General Manager, I am entrusted with overseeing all facets of the organization's yearly operations. My responsibilities encompass general facility maintenance, including building upgrades, cleaning, security, and safety measures. I take the lead in purchasing and merchandising for the bar and retail store, collaborating with diverse suppliers and vendors to ensure optimal product offerings. I manage weekly financial aspects, handling cash, invoicing, and expenses. Additionally, I serve as the primary organizer for all events and rentals, efficiently managing volunteer teams. A key role involves daily ice maintenance and continuous monitoring and improvement of the ice plant. I am instrumental in the seasonal start-up and shutdown of all operations, contributing to the overall success and smooth functioning of the organization.

Leading a team of 120 staff, including 11 managers, I fostered a culture of high performance and continuous improvement through supportive and collaborative approaches. My responsibilities also included overseeing staff performance and development goals, establishing priorities, and conducting annual performance reviews. I diligently adhered to, implemented, and enforced regulatory compliance policies and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment and reinforcing policies within the reporting structure.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

As a seasoned Business Operations Manager, I successfully administered all facets of business operations, including budgeting, staffing, contractual obligations, and legal compliance. I played a pivotal role in rapidly expanding the organization from one to four retail locations within 12 months, overseeing the entire process from location scouting to store design, construction, and staff hiring and training. Under the Crossroads banner, I managed operations for four retail locations, achieving over $10 million in sales and serving more than 167,000 customers in under two years. Leading a team of 45 staff, including 5 managers, I fostered a culture of high performance and continuous improvement through supportive and collaborative approaches. My responsibilities also included overseeing staff performance and development goals, establishing priorities, and conducting annual performance reviews. I diligently adhered to, implemented, and enforced regulatory compliance policies and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment and reinforcing policies within the reporting structure.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

As a Digital Content Producer, I spearheaded the development of an annual digital content plan in collaboration with the senior directors' office and marketing director. Through close collaboration with various departments, I ensured that digital content seamlessly aligned with the festival's brand. Responsibilities included identifying productions for filming, successful content creation across various mediums (videography, photography, web design, podcasts, etc.), and the development of new initiatives. I played a key role in negotiating amendments to contracts with Equity, IASTE, and ACTRA in coordination with the senior directors' office, enhancing the quality of content. Additionally, I represented the Stratford Festival as a digital media specialist at conferences, hosted events, and engaged with the community and press.