Paul Slipp Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Promoting free enterprise and giving independent business owners a stronger voice in the laws and regulations that affect them. Keeping a close watch on legislators and fostering an environment that engenders conditions for the success of independent businesses, fighting against unfair taxes and reducing unnecessary and burdensome regulations .

Halifax, Canada Area (& 150 Km Radius)

Automobile Exterior Enhancement- Making a big difference to the appeal of the exterior of your vehicle. Quickly gaining notoriety as a quality service provider to car dealers and individuals- taking time to do detailed restorative work.Hand's-on customer service: Paint-chip repair, scratch & scuff removal, quick and permanent clear-coat treatment, high-speed 3-stage buffing, plastic rejuvenation, headlight lens restoration, minor rust removal.Not intended to be a perfect fix, but results are very long lasting- essentially permanent- a strong alternative to body work for a much, much lower price, and it's a mobile service; have your vehicle's exterior enhanced within hours- you'll be proud once again to show your vehicle off. Significantly increases value, road-side appeal and ability to sell much sooner.

Although this is a serious business venture (currently mothballed), I managed this project at a (heightened) hobby level evenings and weekends. It enriched my life through the relationships I developed and it exposed my kids to various disciplines of fine art.The Studio Rally Guide is an annual publication showcasing a cross-section of some of the most notable and accomplished artists in Nova Scotia, art galleries and other supporting businesses. The initiative is an effort to encourage art lovers and the public at large to travel the province, visit the various studios, galleries and other businesses that would appeal to art enthusiasts and enrich the traveller's experience by meeting some of the best artists anywhere, ultimately taking home a meaningful souvenir of Nova Scotia- a piece of authentic Nova Scotia art, hence bolstering our province's art community.This guide includes a map of these artists studios (as well as supporting galleries), a description of their work, and directions to the various participants and their hours of operation. It's a prestigious publication available at Nova Scotia's Tourist Information Centres, all participating artists studios, galleries, supporting businesses and many restaurants, inns, bed & breakfasts and other tourism related businesses. The publication supported a website, Facebook page and a signature annual weekend event- the Studio Rally Weekend held at the cusp of September and October each year. Visit our website for more information: www.StudioRally.ca

Hrm, Annapolis Valley & South Shore, Nova Scotia

Halifax, Ns

Print Project Management Services- Work with clients requiring printing services, solicit various printers capable of producing a given print project, manage work flow on behalf of my clients in all disciplines of printing, but specializing in high-quality books including Art Catalogues.

Halifax, Ns

Recruited by K2 Impressions to rekindle past relationships and develop new business in Atlantic Canada. Focusing on marketing agencies, publishers, art galleries, graphic design boutiques, governments, institutions, and large and small businesses; tripled sales in 18 months while establishing K2 as a high quality, responsive and customer service oriented print provider. Personally managed production and geographic logistical (supply line) challenges and determined project specific solutions to ensure smooth processing and adherence to deadlines, identified opportunities to increase value, taking ownership of each project ensuring satisfaction for my clients and production team, and forwarding my personal goals.

Print Brokering items from stationery to books, large format printing and specialty items (utilized extensive knowledge in all disciplines of printing).Conducted market research to identify new target audiences .Built sales from $0 to $40,000/month in first 2 months .Implemented sales strategies such as researching clients needs and areas for growth and illustrating need for services.Gained trust through strategic counsel and loyalty through consistent delivery of successfully produced projects and managing problems and complaints promptly, and effectively. Solicited multiple suppliers to match product, service and price to meet clients' needs and requirements.Managed all aspects of each job including direct mail and fulfillment services, where required.

Built sales to $2,000,000 per year from $720,000 per year in 4 years.Consistently identified as a leader in the organization for high profit to cost ratio.Closed an $80,000/year account by overcoming a shipping cost/timing issue by creatively reallocating resources (ie: when it appeared there were no further solutions to find an affordable, efficient and expedient means of delivering a perishable publication—a real estate magazine with a short life span—I found a trucking company making a weekly fish shipment run, adjusted the client's schedule, packaged my skids accordingly and piggy-backed on it).Trusted with privileged and confidential financial and production information regarding business transactions, sales pricing, and employee contract details.Demonstrated flexibility and ability to manage change - thrived through five mergers.

Consultant to the regional graphic design and business community procuring marketing print. Company bought out by Transcontinental Printing (see above).

Consultant to the regional graphic design and business community procuring marketing print. Company bought out by Print Atlantic (who was bought out by Transcontinental Printing- see above)

Inkweaver Screen printing, sign manufacturing and graphic design business in Wolfville, N.S, servicing businesses in the Annapolis Valley and the graphic design community in Metro Halifax. General Manager and main operator of all aspects; Creative Director; Production Manager; Comptroller, and managed all marketing and staff (compliment of 9 in peak season). Grew sales to $250,000 per year.

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Activities and Societies: Organized Monthly Coffee Houses

Horticulture

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