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Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

Responsible for managing the day-to-day business operations of the Club, with a strong focus on business growth and revenue generation, expense management, delivering a world class game night experience, community engagement, as well as oversight and management of each department within the business operations. Duties include:• Develop and manage the yearly business operations budget.• Create, develop and implement the yearly business plan to maximize revenues.• Set yearly sales goals for each revenue generating department and work with each department head to develop the plan to achieve the stated goals.• Responsible for providing weekly financial reports, as well as monthly and quarterly reporting.• Responsible for overseeing and managing each business operations department, with an emphasis on developing highly productive and focused sales teams that achieve yearly targets and with a high level of oversight and accountability.• Oversee all aspects of the game day experience. • Oversee all aspects of the Club’s community initiatives including but not limited to community relations, donations, player and Club appearances.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Primarily responsible for generating new business revenue with local, regional, and national brands through the sale of integrated sponsorship packages of Montreal Alouettes assets.- Prospect and close new corporate partnerships for all Montreal Alouettes properties.- Meet and exceed personal and team revenue targets, working closely across internal teams to achieve property goals.- Generate qualified leads and maintain a continuous pipeline of prospects through a strong network of contacts, and by maximizing outreach, in-person meetings, event/game entertainment, and additional networking opportunities.- Create and deliver custom presentations to prospects, working with the marketing team to assemble best-in-class ideation, strategy, and solutions. - Establish strong working relationships with local, regional, and national brands to understand individual marketing and business goals and initiatives.- Oversee the development of complex rights packages and lead the negotiation agreements.

Moncton, Nb, Ca

Responsible for driving revenue through attracting new partnership opportunities for the Moncton Wildcats Hockey Club. Responsible for developing partnership proposals and generating meetings with prospects. Responsible for renewing current clients and reviewing asset alignment with partners. Responsible for identifying and executing business opportunities and improving the Team's market position and achieving financial growth. Working with the guidance of the Director of Operations, he assists with defining long-term organizational strategic goals, building key customer relationships, and negotiating and guiding the implementation and execution of major business deals.

Ottawa, Ont., Ca

The Director, Strategic Development has the challenging task of identifying and executing business opportunities for Senators Sports & Entertainment, in addition to managing key third party relationships. The Director is a key executive team member who is skilled in sales, negotiations, strategy and finance. The Director is responsible for improving the organization's market position and achieving financial growth. Working with the guidance of the Vice-President, Strategic Development, he assists with defining long-term organizational strategic goals, building key customer relationships, and negotiating and guiding the implementation and execution of major business deals. He is responsible for directing primary activities for new revenue generation including new major event bids, enhancement of ancillary revenue programs (restaurants, F&B, parking), real estate development program and new venue technologies, renovations and properties.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Promoted into a diverse role coordinating football administration including salary cap management, contract negotiations and roster management, with additional contributions in professional/college scouting, finance and budgeting. Work directly with the GM, VP Football Operations, VP Finance and Accounting department.• Oversaw all administrative requirements for the team and players, dealt directly with agents, and served as point person for all office, facility and locker room requirements in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium • Completed the financial projections required for salary cap management, balancing considerations for earnings, bonuses, injuries, etc.• As a Scout, evaluated professional and college prospects across the NFL, AFL, NCAA and CIS – attended NFL training camps for New England Patriots, New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Contributed to all football operations for the team, with a focus on budget management, salary cap/contract negotiations, league affairs, travel and team services, and other operations requirements.• Prepared scouting reports, maintained the team prospect board and scouted player prospects across the NCAA, CIS and CFL

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

London, Gb

Leadership role directing global audit engagements for Tier-1 corporate clients, with a focus on leading and turning around profitability on the $25 million TD Bank portfolio.Directed 100+-person international teams accountable for all audit proceedings for TD Bank and its subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Member of EY’s Global Corporate Team, a national Audit Quality Reviewer, and recognized as a Knowledge Champion for advanced expertise.Twice nominated for corporate Silver Award based on outstanding contributions.

London, Gb

Directed large-scale audit and IPO engagements for the top financial services, government, and high-tech clients in the greater Ottawa and Toronto areas. Led all program planning, fieldwork execution, team leadership, and file review. Full P&L accountability on all accounts.Won Silver Award in 2006 for project leadership, contributions to internal audit methodology, and for overall performance excellence.Earned FSI Canada People Leader Award for one of the highest annual chargeable hours.

Montréal, Québéc, Ca

Senior Auditor and Project Lead in the provision of high-end corporate auditing services for credit unions, high-tech corporations, public and private companies (English and French engagements). Full P&L accountability on all accounts. Reported directly to the Partner.

Contributed to major audit, financial modeling, and corporate taxation projects for corporate clients across the construction, health insurance, retail, and forestry industries. Full P&L accountability on all accounts.

Executive Mba

Bachelor, Commerce

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