Mark Robert, Icd.D Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

The Arts District is a circuit of location-based entertainment hubs that curate and produce pop-cultural exhibitions and immersive digital experiences for a multi-generational audience. Based in Toronto, ON, The Arts District headquarters houses a digital innovation lab that sits at the intersection of digital art, storytelling, industrial design, and game technology. The first Arts Districts locations opened in 2020.

Toronto, Canada Area

Directed all aspects of the creation, development and growth of the company, resulting in it being considered the premiere special event venue and concert hall in its market, producing a wide array of events accommodating the corporate, social and cultural communities.Privately raised the capital to launch the business and renovate the premises, notable for being the only privately restored National Historic Site in Canada. The Carlu was considered the highest profile heritage restoration in Canada the year it opened (2003), opening on time while also being within budget.Managed all day-to-day operations as well as the financial management and legal obligations of the Corporation. Negotiated a significant Heritage Tax Credit, being amongst the first 4 properties in Toronto to secure this benefit. Successfully led the effort in union negotiations, which would have otherwise resulted in a national precedent setting union certification.

Toronto, Canada Area

Eventals Inc. was a premium event rental business, created to fulfill a niche luxury market. A privately owned start-up company which, after two years of successful operations, was purchased by a larger competitor.

Toronto, Canada Area

The Art Vault Limited was a publicly-traded, global e-commerce Internet art site. Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, oversaw all aspects of the business, with a focus on stabilizing operations and growing the business by way of securing partnerships with major Canadian, U.S. and international fine art galleries.

Toronto

As Director Retail Leasing (1996-2000), marketed and negotiated new and renewal leases, resulting in a diversified retail portfolio achieving 98% occupancy (up from 91%), 14% gains on rental rates and 16% year over year gains in sales. In addition, advised strategic direction for the portfolio to executive management team, including the preparation of annual budgets, property marketing strategies/business plans, and the establishment of long-term development/leasing objectives. In the role of Director Office Leasing (1991-1996), formulated marketing strategies and negotiated new and renewal leases for CF’s premiere office development, the Toronto Dominion Centre, as well as creating and implementing the pre-leasing strategy for Simcoe Place - CF's most recent office development - resulting in the project achieving 99.5% occupancy in first 8 months following completion of construction. Notable for completing two of the largest leasing transactions in Toronto for 1996 (380,000 sq.ft. and 186,000 sq.ft. respectively).

Icd.D Designation, Directors Education Program - Dep 61

Directors Education Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity BA

High School Diploma