Kevin Townsend Email & Phone Number

St. Catharines, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

- Cultivate positive relationships with local residents and facilitate meetings to develop a strong understanding of community values and advocate for the interests of the community during governmental decision-making processes.- Advance motions related to community interests, such as $70K for a streetscape master plan in a neglected area within assigned ward, $500K investment for the installation of a pathway to connect the neighborhood to a waterfront trail, and clearing a contaminated site in preparation for development.- Maintain responsibility for facilitating and guiding municipal operations, policies, and programs, such as the strategic plan, budget, and development strategies, in alignment with resident/stakeholder priorities.- Enable informed decision-making and drive the achievement of policy goals by building and maintaining a robust network of government officials, policymakers, and external stakeholders.- Facilitate the end-to-end policy implementation process for COVID-19 regulations, affordable housing, and other initiatives, including overseeing the draft and approval process.- Generate budgetary cost savings by analyzing, identifying, and proposing cost-efficient solutions; relocated $13.1 million to the Regional Government, thus removing it off our budget.- Play an integral role in the development of a diverse and inclusive work environment by creating and promoting participation in the Equity and Inclusivity Committee, including recruiting new members.- Adapt to quickly changing priorities and execute sound decisions in complex environments.- Engage with community members via social media and other channels.- Draft and prepare detailed documentation and reports for leadership and compliance purposes, including summary reports and presentations.

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

- Deliver future planning support for key initiatives while advocating for the integration and expression of performing arts within the community; provide insights and key resources to support goals.- Hold accountability for overseeing the development of the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability.- Executed full-cycle recruitment and selection for the Executive Director.- Supported the longevity and success of the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic by identifying and developing alternative revenue streams, including working with the Fund Development Committee to create a virtual event series for members; outperformed revenue goal of $250K by achieving $360K+.- Handled all aspects of planning and delivery logistics for the Annual Youth Forum, including securing donations and developing a lineup of well-known performers.

Ontario, Canada

- Define and oversee the strategic direction, operating policies, and annual operating budget of $2.3 million for the airport; appointed the CEO and handled full-cycle recruitment and final selection for the CAO. - Spearhead the planning and execution of high-impact airport expansion projects to drive revenue, including increasing flight networks and building strategic partnerships with air carriers.- Boosted airport movements by 48% and annual revenue by 26% by increasing travel routes and engagements with air carriers.- Strengthen the economic health and performance of the local community by overseeing the provision of both leisure and business flight services.- Establish and maintain policies to ensure optimal operating revenue without the need for general tax support or levying taxes.

St. Catharines

As Chair of St. Catharines Youth Task Force, our team planned, organized, and fundraised for WE DAY, taking place in the City of St. Catharines.

British Columbia, Canada

I built upon 6+ years of working as a secondary school teacher across multiple locations (Abbotsford School District, Mission School District, Cayman International School, and Collegio San Pedro). I worked collaboratively with staff members, administrators, students, and parents to ensure students’ academic needs and goals were addressed, while providing a strong culture of student achievement and success. Notable action items:• Organized parent-teacher conferences to maximize student learning opportunities and develop forward thinking plans to correct ongoing behavior and participation issues• Utilized collaborative learning and critical reading strategies, assessment tools, and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods • Inspired student engagement by practicing continuous improvement as an educator and researching alternative instructional methods and medias

Master'S Degree, Science In Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Geography

Bachelor'S Degree, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General