James Neilson Email & Phone Number

British Columbia, Canada

As a government grant consultant my job is to work with emerging companies to document and explain the challenges they face when innovating and creating new products. I draw from an extensive background in high technology, manufacturing and business to work with clients to clearly document a big picture view of their research related activities. I have been working with the SR&ED program since 2001 and have completed over 200 assignments successfully . I have recovered more than $20 million in… Show more As a government grant consultant my job is to work with emerging companies to document and explain the challenges they face when innovating and creating new products. I draw from an extensive background in high technology, manufacturing and business to work with clients to clearly document a big picture view of their research related activities. I have been working with the SR&ED program since 2001 and have completed over 200 assignments successfully . I have recovered more than $20 million in refundable credits predominantly for first time claimants. Show less

Victoria, Bc, Canada

www.Shinekits.com:An online retail site selling Canadian made shoe shine boxes in Douglas Fir and Red Cedar. The kit comes with Brazilian Horsehair brushes and a high quality beeswax polish.

SR&ED claim preparation and consulting for over 100 assignments ranging from Ottawa to Vancouver. I also worked on IRAP proposals and Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credits.

IMC developed and sold custom designed HF RFID sensors, RFID readers, and groundbreaking innovations in printed electronics for UHF RFID antenna production suitable for high billion production quantities. IMC developed affordable, low cost wireless cold chain temperature sensors, and smart label inlays that can monitor patient adherence with prescribed medication dispensed from intelligent pharmaceutical packages. During my position here I was responsible for financial and science audit… Show more IMC developed and sold custom designed HF RFID sensors, RFID readers, and groundbreaking innovations in printed electronics for UHF RFID antenna production suitable for high billion production quantities. IMC developed affordable, low cost wireless cold chain temperature sensors, and smart label inlays that can monitor patient adherence with prescribed medication dispensed from intelligent pharmaceutical packages. During my position here I was responsible for financial and science audit claims preparation for Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credits (SRED), recovering operating costs from the Federal & Provincial Governments valued in excess of $2.0 million over the past four years. Show less

-Recruited on a contract and contingency basis for Information Technology firms.-Specialized in hardware, software and professional services sales professionals and IT Staff-Provided full profiles of an applicant’s value and fit with clear and concise proof of ability and performanceDeveloped and wrote web content for IT Ronin in Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and PhotoShopExperience teaching, training analyzing and implementing ASP-based Recruitment CRM software like E-cruiter, and… Show more -Recruited on a contract and contingency basis for Information Technology firms.-Specialized in hardware, software and professional services sales professionals and IT Staff-Provided full profiles of an applicant’s value and fit with clear and concise proof of ability and performanceDeveloped and wrote web content for IT Ronin in Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and PhotoShopExperience teaching, training analyzing and implementing ASP-based Recruitment CRM software like E-cruiter, and Njoyn. Implemented and trained Recruitment Software at Fidelity Investments and Bradson Technology Professionals on retainer in their offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Seattle and the Virtual “E-branches” in Texas, Delaware, Georgia and Calgary. Show less

IT Recruiting with a Toronto firmSuccessfully placed Information Technology Professionals with Symix CIT, CIBC, Bank of Montreal, Nesbitt Burns Canadian Tire, Wood Gundy, Ezenet, Footprint Software, Hong Kong Bank of Canada, Mobile Computing, E-concepts, KPMG and VMI.Responsible for training and mentoring new employees on recruiting strategies, paperless work methods and Internet searchesPrepared business plans and conducted research on expansion into the Atlanta and Dallas IT… Show more IT Recruiting with a Toronto firmSuccessfully placed Information Technology Professionals with Symix CIT, CIBC, Bank of Montreal, Nesbitt Burns Canadian Tire, Wood Gundy, Ezenet, Footprint Software, Hong Kong Bank of Canada, Mobile Computing, E-concepts, KPMG and VMI.Responsible for training and mentoring new employees on recruiting strategies, paperless work methods and Internet searchesPrepared business plans and conducted research on expansion into the Atlanta and Dallas IT Recruiting markets Show less

Controller for a vendor of silver, costume jewelry, sweaters and collectibles from countries like Ecuador, Thailand and Indonesia.Grew the venture beyond sidewalk and rock concert vending into a permanent retail outlet.Lead the Canadian summer tour schedule for Lollapalooza, Eden Fest and Roadside Attraction, festivals generating $100,000 in sales over an 8 week tour with a staff of 10 road crewManaged financial and operational activities successfully growing to a six-store retail… Show more Controller for a vendor of silver, costume jewelry, sweaters and collectibles from countries like Ecuador, Thailand and Indonesia.Grew the venture beyond sidewalk and rock concert vending into a permanent retail outlet.Lead the Canadian summer tour schedule for Lollapalooza, Eden Fest and Roadside Attraction, festivals generating $100,000 in sales over an 8 week tour with a staff of 10 road crewManaged financial and operational activities successfully growing to a six-store retail chain with 40 direct reports and a wholesale jewelry divisionSales grew from $500,000 to over $1.6 MillionNegotiated for leases and project managed the building, stocking and launch of four stores in major Ontario shopping centers including Ottawa’s Rideau Center, The Eaton Center, Square One and Kingston’s Cataraqui Town Center. Show less

Hons Bba, Marketing, International Business, Advertising, Finance, Economics

Activities and Societies: Laurier Musician's Network Contributing Photographer and Writer for The Cord Weekly One of Canada’s top three.

Business Strategy And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Personal training from www.westpark.com through Peter Fillmore a former associate of the famous author Geoffrey.