Shane Fleming Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Canada Area

- Responsible for a portfolio of clients within a cradle to grave concept including the evaluation of proposal, monitoring and contract performance, authorizing payments and preparing amendments when necessary and working with the client throughout the life of the file to ensure the success of the project.- Provides a variety of information to clients regarding economic development programs offered by others and information relating to market development, trade, innovation, quality, research and development, tourism strategies, business and financial management.- Conducts research and prepares briefing notes and Q’s and A’s; participates on committees pertaining to policies and work processes improvements; and represents the Agency when attending seminars, conferences, trade shows and economic missions.- Supports and/or mentors community economic development organizations in the preparation of projects or initiatives.

• Developed and implemented trade, investment and growth strategies, agreements, programs, initiatives and activities, based on analysis of issues, trends, and best practices, to strengthen international business performance of the Atlantic region • Provided sound analysis and advice to senior management, including the Minister, on economic development, business development, trade and investment issues and options • Provided advice and functional direction to program delivery staff on policy interpretation, strategic business issues and issues resolution • Monitored team activities, analyzed trends, developed program delivery options for senior management, and provide coordination and guidance on issues resolution• Led and participated in regional, pan-Atlantic, inter-departmental, and/or federal-provincial committees to develop, coordinate and/or support innovative programs, policies, or projects, and advocate for the region • Managed a team of professionals who develop, analyze and evaluate complex commercial and non-commercial proposals for trade, investment and growth activities • Planed and ensured strategic alignment of the work of a team of professionals, while analyzing, forecasting and managing resource requirements and constraints• Provided oversight and coordination of strategic HR initiatives in support of staff recruitment, onboarding and development, as well as program operations.

Halifax, Canada Area

Western & Northern Newfoundland

- Developed, evaluated and monitored commercial and non-commercial regional economic development opportunities, projects and initiatives for the region and district.- Assessed programs, analyzed and evaluated proposals for development projects and initiatives for compliance with ACOA guidelines and criteria as well as for project viability. - Drafted recommendations for acceptance, alteration or rejection.- Monitored contracts, performance, authorized payments and further investigated if required.- Promoted and established alliances between the private sector, federal, provincial and municipal governments to develop and implement joint economic development projects and initiatives.- Represented ACOA at industry meetings, on association boards, with sector-based government departments and private sector clients and promotes the programs and activities of ACOA to the public and the business community.- Acted as the official representative of ACOA at various public events.- Identified, across sectoral lines, areas in small and medium-sized businesses requiring economic development and promotion and made appropriate recommendations to address those needs (e.g., suggests areas of new program activity and/or changes to existing programs; reviews and changes to policy and guideline requirements).- Provided direction and counselling to clients with regards to other economic development programs offered by federal and provincial departments in the areas of trade and investment, innovation, quality, research and development, tourism strategies, business management, financial management, sector intelligence and economic development.- Assessed regional opportunities for economic development and provides strategic analysis and recommendations to senior management on selected industrial sectors.

Rocky Harbour

- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows to market products and services.-Advised business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting tourism.-Acted as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals andrepresentatives of government, business and industry concerning economicdevelopment-Identified community training and development requirements to take advantage ofeconomic development opportunities-Prepared business and marketing plans and funding applications-Responsible for long range planning and funding submissions-Organized regular meetings with staff and follow up on tasks

Rocky Harbour

- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows to market products and services.-Advised business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting tourism.-Acted as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals andrepresentatives of government, business and industry concerning economicdevelopment-Identified community training and development requirements to take advantage ofeconomic development opportunities-Prepared business and marketing plans-Responsible for long range planning and funding submissions-Organized regular meetings with staff and follow up on tasks

Rocky Harbour

- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows to market products and services.-Advised business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting tourism.-Acted as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals andrepresentatives of government, business and industry concerning economicdevelopment-Prepared and implemented business and marketing plans-Responsible for long range planning and funding submissions- Facilitated the implementation of a voluntary tourism marketing levy on accommodations in Gros Morne-Organized regular meetings with staff and follow up on tasks

Parson'S Pond

-Advised business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting economic development.-Acted as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals andrepresentatives of government, business and industry concerning economicdevelopment-Identified community training and development requirements to take advantage ofeconomic development opportunities- Developed sectoral strategies to promote various opportunities (i.e. tourism, forestry, IT, etc.)- Maintained stakeholder relations within community, region and province-Prepared proposals for funding to support community economic development-Assisted local organizations, businesses and individuals to take advantage of economicdevelopment opportunities and major projects-

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Minor In Economics

Passed The Level I Cfa Exam