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Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

WE PUT FAMILIES FIRST & PROTECT OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSETS BY DOING WHAT'S RIGHT.Primerica is a Main Street Company for Main Street North America. Our mission is to help families earn more income and become properly protected, debt free and financially independent.Today's families face major financial challenges. They're being forced to downsize their goals and dreams — to settle for less. Primerica shows them how they can change their life. We are the one company focused on the middle market and helping Main Street families get the financial help they need.We help families get the protection they need at a price they can afford, invest for the future and get out of debt. We teach families fundamental financial principles that aren't taught in school and we give them an opportunity to build a business and transform their life.

Toronto, Canada Area

Surefire Media Inc. is a digital media marketing company specializing in digital consulting, web design & development, website and online management, e-commerce, social media management & Strategy and video production. Further, we have a unique event experience division that provides laser etching services & interactive mirror photo booths for events.Surefire has a proven track record of over-delivering on promises and expectations. Our specialty is providing a range of services for businesses that cannot hire or manage entire marketing departments. We provide high-end delivery & services without the expense of an agency. We become your in-house marketing director. We become your in-house project manager. We become your in-house agency. Our success comes from understanding that communication and relationship building is key. We know our clients, we listen to our clients, and we get it right the first time. Some of Surefire's clients & projects have been with: Microsoft, IBM, Scotia Bank, Sleeman|Sapporo, Sircorp|Jackastors, Zenan Glass, Diageo, Beam Suntory, Corby, Molson, ReverseTap Canada, Natural Platters, Liebherr Canada, Fab Concepts, Craft Beer Market, Moosehead, Labatt, City of Toronto, Humber College, Seneca College, Rodney's Oyster house, Jim Caruk's Build it Yourself Learning Centers and many more.We have also worked with several well-known marketing agencies providing various services for their clients directly such as McDonalds, Telus, Nutella, Loblaw, Jagermeister, Bosch and many more! SERVICES:- Creative, digital & website consulting- Marketing management & creative direction- Website - design, planning, development, management, tracking, analytics- Graphic & print design - Web video production - corporate, social, online marketing, event & educational- Email marketing - campaign design, execution, management, tracking & analytics- Social media – content creation, strategy, tracking & analytics- website, e-commerce & social analytics

Toronto, Canada Area

Surefire Laser Etching is the original innovator & ground breaker in laser etching services and events. We provide unique and custom laser etching services and experiences to corporate, B2B and individual clients. Our laser etching machines are portable and can transfer words, graphics and images to a variety of surfaces including glass, leather, plastic, metal and aluminum with amazing results! We currently etch on anything from glassware, ipads, laptops and cell phones to water bottles and promotional items. Many of our clients hire us for professional custom branding services, trade-shows, special events and specialized corporate marketing campaigns.We have worked with: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Microsoft, LCBO, Macallan, Beam Suntory, Diageo, Boston Pizza, Guinness, Juicy Couture, and 100’s of other clients.

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Responsible for all internal and external marketing, business development and website management for the largest glassware decorating company in Canada and top 5 in North America. The portfolio of responsibility included 7 related independent companies under the Zenan umbrella in Toronto, Quebec and in the U.S. - Creatively and strategically directed and managed the re-branding and re-building of all existing company brands, websites and materials. The result was new revenue streams for all companies through website leads and online marketing, which increased sales and the company’s overall market value.- Ongoing management, updates and content creation for all websites including lead tracking and analytics reporting. - Built, managed & evolved a custom client private ordering portal now used by many of the largest liquor, beer and wine companies in Canada. The portal significantly increased sales, generated unique opportunities with new and existing clients, and established a stronger position in the Canadian market. - Cultivated and grew large databases which were used to strategically execute targeted marketing programs, email campaigns & digital ads resulting in increased website traffic and sales leads. - Re-established & grew all social media and social platform accounts, including the creation of all digital content. Introduced new strategy which focused on featuring clients, which lead to strengthened client relationships and a significant increase in following.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Project management and creative direction on various branding, partnership and web development projects for a unique variety of clients including: SampleSource, African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC) and the Canadian Military. - Procured new business and lead the creative and development team while successfully completing branding and web development projects. - Organized and executed several events for charity which raised significant funds, while simultaneously utilizing our in-house services.- Conceptualized and pitched a specialized fundraising program for the Canadian Military which would triple their current fundraising efforts.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contracted to take over the project management of several large-scale digital projects requiring dedicated client and web development services. - Managed the development, scope and budget of a large-scale, long-term website project for the largest speed dating company in Canada. Project was completed on time, on scope, and on budget despite many pre-existing challenges. Client’s satisfaction led to future long-term work and maintenance.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Helped facilitate the building of a new DIY construction school from the ground up for home renovation HGTV star Jim Caruk. - Project managed the branding, design and implementation of marketing materials, banners, interior & exterior signage and office layout, which allowed the school to open on time and attract students, media and sponsors. - Filmed and produced all online and offline video content which was used to attract and book new clients to the school, follow through with sponsor agreements and attract new sponsors. - Acquired the single largest sponsor of the new school, Bosch Tools, which was essential in paying for the initial operating costs and supplying students and teachers with professional tools.

Contracted to share creative services, bring in new business and manage digital projects for a unique and growing Toronto creative digital agency. - Collaborated on simple to complex and cutting-edge digital projects with top in-house developers and animators. - Merged video production skills with on-site developer flash skills to deliver exceptional visual experiences.

Responsible for planning and executing all company marketing initiatives and projects for a boutique and progressive printing company with large corporate clients. - Creatively directed and delivered complete new corporate branding, marketing materials & corporate website including photoshoots, vehicle wraps and videos- Instrumental in elevating the current brand and marketing materials to match the growth of the company. Leveraged the new branding to land larger targeted clients and markets.

Business Administration And Management, General

Webmaster 1 Content And Site Design

Fund Raising & Volunteer Management