Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Industry: Government agency

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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the Government of Canada agency responsible for helping to create opportunities for economic growth in the Atlantic Provinces by working with the people of ... Agency executive: Francis P. McGuire, President Minister responsible: Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Headquarters: Moncton, Canada Founded: 1987 Jurisdiction: Canada

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Seán Riley 瑞利山 Seán Riley 瑞利山 Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Seán Riley 瑞利山's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience April 1989 - September 1989
Job Raghallaigh Sociable Media
Industry Investment Banking
Experience
Raghallaigh Sociable Media   January 2012 - Present
FirstPathway Partners LLC   January 2010 - June 2011
RCI Capital Group Inc.   January 2010 - June 2011
RCI Capital Group Inc.   June 2006 - December 2009
Chia Hwa Holdings (Canada) Inc.   June 1994 - June 2006
Chia Hwa Public Affairs   June 1993 - December 2005
Honour Education Consultants Ltd.   January 2000 - June 2001
House of Commons, Parliament of Canada (Federal Government)   July 1990 - September 1992
Hunter Public Relations  August 1989 - June 1990
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   April 1989 - September 1989

Skills
International Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Investment Banking, China Business..., Social Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Communication, Crisis Management, Marketing Strategy, International Education, Financial Services, Start-up Ventures, Political Communication, Turnkey Projects, International Sales, Creative Writing, Social Media Outreach, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Negotiation, Management, Business Development, Public Speaking

Education
University of New Brunswick   1985 — 1990
B.A. and one year of Graduate Studies toward M.A., Political Science and International Affairs

Université Laval / Laval University   1984 — 1985
French Language Studies, French language studies

Niki Toomey Niki Toomey Halifax, Canada Area Details
Niki Toomey's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience April 2008 - Present
Job Communications Specialist at NSCC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
NSCC  July 2015 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   April 2008 - Present
Government of Canada  April 2008 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   May 2013 - January 2015
AWARE-NS   February 2012 - May 2012
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation   September 2007 - December 2007
Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union   May 2007 - September 2007
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   January 2007 - April 2007
Ontario Power Generation  May 2006 - August 2006
Marine Atlantic Inc.   July 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Event Management, Collaboration Solutions, Photography, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Media Relations, Media Monitoring, Social Media, Writing, Editing, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Web Design, Web Content Management, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Government, Research, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Communications Planning, Policy, Analysis, Newsletters, Community Development, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Publications, Event Planning, Blogging, Journalism, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management, Social Media Measurement

Education
Mount Saint Vincent University   2012 — 2017
Master of Public Relations (MPR), Public Relations

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Certificate in Digital Media, Adobe Illustrator CS5 and CS6

Mount Saint Vincent University   2005 — 2008
BPR, Public Relations

Mount Saint Vincent University   2001 — 2005
BA, Advanced Major in History

Dalhousie University   2011 — 2011
Train the Trainer, Training

CEC Train Canada   2011 — 2011
Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 End User, SharePoint

Podium Media & Communications Coaching   2011 — 2011
Power of Story: Media Pitching Workshop, Media Relations

Nova Scotia Community College   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Digital Photography

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Digital Media, Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign and Dreamweaver CS3 and CS4 Suites

The Centre for Excellence in Communications   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Speechwriting: Beyond the Basics

Cicely Sparks Cicely Sparks Halifax, Canada Area Details
Cicely Sparks's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience July 2009 - June 2011
Job Watch Officer at Canadian Coast Guard
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Canadian Coast Guard  June 2011 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   July 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Government, Public Policy, Project Planning, Strategic Communications, Research, Editing, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Crisis Communications, Training Delivery, Policy, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Community Development

Education
Saint Mary's University   1994 — 2000
Arts, French

Paul Moore, MBA, BPR Paul Moore, MBA, BPR Halifax, Canada Area Details
Paul Moore, MBA, BPR's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Acting Communications Manager at Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   May 2013 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   November 2001 - April 2013
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   November 2010 - March 2011
Service Canada  January 2007 - April 2007
Paul Moore and Associates, Advertising   January 1983 - October 2001
Wyeco Electrical Supply   March 1999 - March 2000
Innovacorp  September 1998 - February 1999
Bell Realty (Cottage Country)   July 1985 - May 1993

Skills
Media Relations, Writing, Mentoring, Issues Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Writing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Education
Dalhousie University   1996 — 1998
MBA, Business

Mount Saint Vincent University   1992 — 1996
BPR, Public Relations

Colonel Gray   1971 — 1974

Lori Selig Lori Selig Halifax, Canada Area Details
Lori Selig's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Acting Senior Communications Officer at Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   June 2015 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   March 2015 - May 2015
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   November 2014 - February 2015
ACOA - APECA  August 2014 - October 2014
ACOA - APECA  May 2014 - July 2014
ACOA - APECA  May 2013 - May 2014
ACOA - APECA  September 2009 - May 2013
ACOA - APECA  July 2010 - October 2012
ACOA - APECA  January 2008 - August 2009
Ocean Nutrition Canada  August 2005 - January 2008

Skills
Organization, Communication Skills, Writing, Customer Service, Project Management, Office Management, Proofreading, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Editing, Marketing, Community Development, Management, Press Releases, Government, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning

Education
Acadia University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

NSCC, Kingstec Campus   1997 — 1999
Office Administration-Information Management Diploma (Honours)

Starr Francis Starr Francis Halifax, Canada Area Details
Starr Francis's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at ACOA NS
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   October 2009 - Present
Public Prosecution Service of Canada  October 2007 - October 2009
Black Business Initiative  2005 - 2007
NS Dept. of Transportation and Public Works   February 2001 - January 2005
Technology and Science Secretariat   February 1998 - February 2001

Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Administrative Support, Outlook, Word, Social Networking, Administration, Administrative..., Management, Budgets, Nonprofits, Administrative..., Government, Marketing, Strategic Planning

Education
Nova Scotia Community College   1991 — 1993
Radio and Television Broadcasting

Digby Regional High School   1987 — 1990

Jean-François Frenette Jean-François Frenette Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Jean-François Frenette's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience May 2006 - September 2006
Job Policy analyst at Agriculture and AgriFood Canada
Industry Research
Experience
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  April 2010 - Present
Statistics Canada  May 2008 - December 2008
Canadian Institute for Research on Public Policy and Public Administration   May 2007 - September 2007
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   May 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Public Administration, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Non-profits, Research, Policy, Government, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Statistics, Community Engagement, Community Development, Rural Development, Economics, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Literature Reviews, International Relations, Politics, Sustainable Development

Education
Université du Québec - Institut national de la recherche scientifique   2007 — 2014
Ph.D., Urban and Regional Economics

Dalhousie University   2005 — 2007
MPA, Policy Analysis and Public Administration

Université de Moncton   2001 — 2005
B.A. Honours, Psychology

Heather Peters Heather Peters Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Heather Peters's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience September 2008 - December 2008
Job ATIP Coordinator at Citizenship and Immigration Canada / Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Citizenship and Immigration Canada / Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada   May 2015 - Present
Citizenship and Immigration Canada / Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada   July 2009 - May 2015
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   September 2008 - December 2008
Fisheries and Oceans Canada  January 2008 - May 2008
Veterans Affairs Canada  April 2007 - August 2007
Canada Border Services Agency  May 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Social Media, Publicity, Media Monitoring, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Media Analysis, Access to Information, Qualitative Research, Qualitative &...

Education
Mount Saint Vincent University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Public Relations, Public Relations

Memorial University of Newfoundland   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature / Russian Language & Literature

Nathan Croxen Nathan Croxen Halifax, Canada Area Details
Nathan Croxen's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience January 2003 - April 2003
Job Software Developer at Unique Solutions Ltd.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Unique Solutions Design   May 2005 - Present
InfoInteractive Corp.   May 2004 - August 2004
InfoInteractive Corp.   September 2003 - December 2003
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   January 2003 - April 2003

Skills
C++, C, C#, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQL, XML, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Linux, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodologies, Web Services, Web Applications, Git, Subversion, .NET, WPF Development, Win32 API, OpenGL, MySQL, Perl

Education
Dalhousie University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Computer Science

Reese Travers, MBA Reese Travers, MBA Toronto, Canada Area Details
Reese Travers, MBA's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience June 2008 - October 2010
Job Senior Client Solutions Analyst at Scotiabank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Scotiabank  June 2013 - March 2015
Aon Risk Solutions  January 2012 - May 2013
Wakeside Consulting Group   September 2011 - May 2013
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   June 2008 - October 2010
University of New Brunswick  August 2008 - April 2010
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada  June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Leadership, Data Analysis, Research, Market Research, Teamwork, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management

Education
Dalhousie University   2011 — 2013
MBA

University of New Brunswick   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science

John LaRusic John LaRusic Vancouver, Canada Area Details
John LaRusic's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience September 2005 - August 2007
Job Analytical Consultant and Database Analyst at AnalysisWorks Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
AnalysisWorks   September 2009 - Present
Simon Fraser University  September 2007 - August 2009
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   September 2005 - August 2007
University of New Brunswick  September 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Operations Research, .NET, Communications Audits, C, Web Development, Data Mining, Data Analysis, LaTeX, Business Analysis, VBA, Simulations, Java, Research, Statistics, Project Management, Programming, Analytics

Education
Simon Fraser University   2007 — 2010
MSc, Mathematics (Operations Research)

University of New Brunswick   2000 — 2005
BCS, Theory and Computation

Don MacNeill Don MacNeill Halifax, Canada Area Details
Don MacNeill's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience April 1988 - May 2001
Job
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   April 1988 - May 2001
Regional Industrial Expansion   February 1984 - March 1988
Atlantic Bridge Ltd   January 1980 - December 1984
Industrial Estates Limited   August 1973 - December 1979
Clarkson Gordon and Co   May 1964 - July 1973

Skills
Microsoft Excel

Education
Ontario Institute of Chartered Accounting   1964 — 1968
CA, Chartered Accounting

Technical University of Nova Scotia   1962 — 1964
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dalhousie University   1958 — 1962
Diploma, Engineering, Engineering

Queen Elizabeth High School   1956 — 1958

Robin Di Tosto Robin Di Tosto Toronto, Canada Area Details
Robin Di Tosto's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience April 2003 - August 2003
Job Senior Business Development Specialist at Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure  March 2015 - Present
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development. Employment and Infrastructure  June 2005 - Present
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure  September 2014 - March 2015
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade  July 2010 - February 2011
Ontario Ministry of the Environment  July 2009 - July 2010
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade  May 2005 - July 2009
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   April 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Government, Economic Development, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, International Trade, CRM, Research, Leadership, Marketing, Program Management, International Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Writing, Client/Stakeholder..., Research and Analysis, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Government Relations, Proposal Preparation..., Key Sectors Knowledge, Established Contacts, Policy

Education
University of King's College   2003 — 2004
Bachelor, Journalism

Macquarie University   2002 — 2002
Masters, International Relations

University of New Brunswick   1998 — 2001
Bachelor, Political Science (Hon.)

Darren MacDonald Darren MacDonald Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Darren MacDonald's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience September 2003 - December 2003
Job Web Application Developer at Mxi Technologies
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Mxi Technologies  March 2014 - Present
Canada Revenue Agency  September 2013 - February 2014
IBM  September 2008 - August 2013
University of Ottawa  September 2005 - September 2007
Institute for Research in Construction   May 2004 - September 2004
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   September 2003 - December 2003
Institute for Information Technology, NRC   January 2003 - May 2003

Skills
Image Processing, Java, Computer Vision, XML, Eclipse, Web Services, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, OOP, Java Enterprise Edition, Object Oriented Design, Visual Studio, Software Development, Design Patterns, Ant, C#, JUnit, SOA, Python, Software Design, SOAP, Tomcat, REST

Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   2008 — 2010
MCS, Computer Science

Dalhousie University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Computer Science

Carly Campbell Carly Campbell Halifax, Canada Area Details
Carly Campbell's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience 2001 - 2011
Job Entrepreneurship Officer at ACOA
Industry Program Development
Experience
ACOA   September 2011 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   2001 - 2011

Skills
Community Economic..., Economic Development, Community Development, Government, Community Engagement, Nonprofits, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Policy, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Fundraising, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Teaching, Community Outreach, Strategy, Research

Education
Dalhousie University   1993 — 2001
MPA

Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor's Degree, History

Dustin Ellsworth Dustin Ellsworth Halifax, Canada Area Details
Dustin Ellsworth's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience July 2008 - September 2008
Job Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Stericycle Communication Solutions
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Stericycle Communication Solutions  February 2014 - Present
TigerTel  May 2012 - Present
ADP  September 2010 - June 2012
TeleTech  July 2009 - August 2010
TEKsystems  September 2008 - December 2008
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   July 2008 - September 2008
Fishermen and Scientists Research Society   May 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Customer Service, Technical Support, Data Analysis/Management, Management, Marketing, ADP Payroll, Payroll Software, Payroll Administration, Apple Macintosh, Web Design, Digital Photography, Music Production, DJ, Business Strategy, SEO, Copywriting, Digital Copywriting, Contact Centers, Call Centers, Mac, Salesforce.com, Sales, CRM, Customer Experience, Telemarketing, Inbound Marketing, Analysis, Networking, Human Resources, B2B, Training, Customer Retention, Social Media, Payroll

Education
Dalhousie University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.39 GPA

Westisle Composite High School

Carolyn Wood Carolyn Wood Halifax, Canada Area Details
Carolyn Wood's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience August 2007 - December 2008
Job Trade Commissioner at Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada  December 2008 - Present
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   August 2007 - December 2008
RBC Royal Bank  2002 - 2007
RBC Royal Bank  1999 - 2002

Skills
International Business, International Trade, Strategy, Export, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Market Research, Business Development, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, International Sales, International Marketing, Management Consulting, Government, International..., Economics, International Business..., Diplomacy, Business Planning, Strategic Communications, Policy, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Foreign Investment, Corporate Social..., Foreign Policy, Analysis

Education
Mount Saint Vincent University
BA, French, English

Jonathan Connelly Jonathan Connelly Halifax, Canada Area Details
Jonathan Connelly's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Manager of Investment Strategy at RJI Investments
Industry Investment Management
Experience
RJI Investments   September 2013 - Present
Summerhill Group  September 2012 - December 2012
I Promise Performance Inc.   May 2011 - September 2011
Pepsi Beverages Company  May 2010 - August 2010
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   September 2009 - December 2009
Dalhousie External Relations   January 2008 - April 2008

Education
Sandler Sales Institute   2010 — 2010
Presidents Club Sales Internship

Dalhousie University   2007 — 2010
B.Comm, Finance

Stéphanie Jaffrès Stéphanie Jaffrès Montreal, Canada Area Details
Stéphanie Jaffrès's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience 1995 - 1996
Job Service Director
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
Air Canada Component of CUPE   2010 - Present
Air Canada  1998 - Present
Cupe Local 4091   March 2013 - October 2013
Cupe Local 4091   August 2009 - September 2013
Cupe Local 4091   November 2010 - February 2013
Air Canada  2002 - 2006
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - www.noaa.gov   May 2003 - May 2003
Dalhousie University  1994 - 1998
Judith Swan - Oceans Institue of Canada/Dalhousie Law School   May 1994 - January 1996
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   1995 - 1996

Skills
Training, Social Skills, Customer Service, Leadership, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Labor Relations, Analysis, Change Management, Coaching, Employee Benefits, Airlines, Budgets, Social Media, Aviation, Business Planning, CRM, Management, Negotiation, Sales, Strategy, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Airports, Teamwork, Commercial Aviation, Policy

Education
CEGEP - John Abbott College   1991 — 1993
DEC, IT Computer & Applied Sciences

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
Advanced Trustee Management Standards Certificate, Pension and Health & Welfare Funds

Mount Saint Vincent University
Education

Saint Mary's University
Economics

Dalhousie University
BSc

Université de Montréal
Graduate Projects in Science, R&D

Katie Hawkins Katie Hawkins Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Katie Hawkins's Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Experience February 2004 - February 2006
Job Senior Program Officer, Commercialization and Environmental Programs
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada   October 2012 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  November 2007 - October 2012
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency   February 2004 - February 2006
Senate of Canada  2000 - 2004
Department of Mines and Energy, NL   1993 - 1993

Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland   1993 — 2000
MA, Philosophy

Holy Heart of Mary

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