Experience
Victory Vintage & Collectibles   2013 - Present
IGT Canada   2008 - Present
Threshold Financial Technologies  2008 - 2008
OLG  2006 - 2008
Casino Nova Scotia   1995 - 2006

Skills
Casino, Gaming Industry, Gambling, Poker, Online Gambling, Team Building, Casino Gaming, Interactive Gaming, Succession Planning, Human Resource..., Strategic Planning, Globalization, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Relationships, Technology Integration, Logistics Management, Warehousing, Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Coaching, Mentoring, Strategic Policy..., Capital Budgeting, Operating Budgets, Project Management, Multi Tasking, Operational Efficiency, Collaborative Problem..., Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Retention Strategies, Highly motivated..., Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Online Gaming, Employee Relations, Gaming, Operations Management, Training, Employee Training, Loyalty Programs, Hiring, Resorts, Hospitality, Process Scheduler, Team Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Game Development, Budgets, Affiliate Marketing

Education
Saint Mary's University   1987 — 1991
BComm, Management, Personnel & Industrial Relations

AWEC

Experience
Casino Nova Scotia   May 2005 - Present
Power Security   2002 - 2005

Skills
Digital Surveillance, Low voltage wiring, Management, Low Voltage, Access Control, Surveillance, Casino, Gaming Industry, Physical Security, Casino Gaming, Customer Service, VIP, Security Management, Security, CCTV

Education
Nova Scotia Community College   2000 — 2002
Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronic circuits and board level repair

J.L. Ilsley   1997 — 1999

Experience
Fleetway Inc. & Oceanic Consulting Corporation   January 2009 - Present
Convergys  May 2004 - December 2008
N.S. Dept. of Finance   January 2004 - April 2004
Casino Nova Scotia   July 2003 - October 2003
Watts Communications (Resolve Corp.)   March 2002 - June 2003
Core Networks  July 2000 - October 2001
Eagle Professional Resources  1998 - 2000
Accountemps  1997 - 1998

Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Leadership, Change Management, Management, Social Media, New Hire Orientations, Strategic HR, Strategy, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Job Coaching, HR Transformation, Compensation & Benefit, Interviews, HR Strategy, Blogging, Recruitment/Retention, Employer Branding, Onboarding, Career Development, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Job Evaluation, HR Policies, HRIS, HR Consulting, Workforce Planning, Engagement, Executive Coaching, Compliance Management, Technical Recruiting, M&A due diligence, M&A experience, Compensation, Organizational..., Career Management, Sourcing

Education
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Human Resource Management

Experience
OTC Insurance Brokers Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd.   May 2012 - September 2014
Best Western PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel   2008 - May 2012
Casino Nova Scotia   2005 - 2008
Scotia Prince Cruises   2002 - 2005
EastLink  1997 - 2002

Skills
Marketing, Sales, Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Relationship Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Umbrella Insurance, Risk Management

Education
Mount Saint Vincent University

Experience
Self Employed - Writer  January 2002 - Present
EastLink  January 2009 - May 2015
Casino Nova Scotia   July 2003 - September 2007

Skills
HTML, Word, Excel, Editing, Troubleshooting, Research, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Windows, Access, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Databases, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Analysis, SQL

Education
Dalhousie University   2003 — 2004

University of King's College   1994 — 1996

Experience
B2B systems an Solutions   January 2014 - Present
Red Bull  March 2013 - Present
LoudAggas Music Production   December 2011 - Present
Sound Systems plus   September 2004 - Present
Self Employed  September 2002 - Present
Casino Nova Scotia   November 2009 - March 2013
The Stanfields   August 2010 - August 2012
Hey Rosetta!   February 2009 - May 2009
Alert the Medic   2007 - 2009

Skills
Tour Management, Music, Audio, Festivals, Band, Sound, Live Events, Music Production, Recording, Concerts, Stage, Professional Audio, Rock, Live Sound, Sound Reinforcement, Lighting, FOH, Audio Engineering, Bands, Music Industry, Rock Music

Education
Nova Scotia Community College   2015 — 2017
Electronics Engineering Technician

College of the North Atlantic   2002 — 2004
Recording Arts, Diploma

Nova Scotia Community CollegeTruro   2000 — 2002

Cobequid Educational CenterTruro   1997 — 2000
12

Experience
Trade Centre Limited (Ticket Atlantic)   September 1998 - Present
Prudential Property Specialists  1995 - 1998
Casino Nova Scotia   1993 - 1994

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Social Media, Hospitality, Sales, Leadership, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Time Management, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Sales Management, Coaching, Account Management, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Small Business, Marketing, Strategy, Nonprofits, New Business Development

Education
Saint Mary's University   1991 — 1994
Commerce

Experience
Transport A. Laberge et fils inc.   September 2013 - Present
Hewitt Equipment Ltd  May 2011 - June 2013
Randstad  September 2006 - February 2011
A&A Tinting   April 1999 - October 2004
Casino Nova Scotia   July 1997 - October 2004
Foresters  May 1994 - June 1997

Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Time Management, Personnel Management, Business Development, Performance Management, Customer Service, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Management, Negotiation, Interviews, Technical Recruiting, Recrutement, Acquisition de talents, Ressources humaines

Education
Concordia University   1993 — 1994
Not Completed, Marketing

Dawson College   1990 — 1993
DEC, Marketing

Experience
The Chronicle Herald  March 2015 - Present
Metro Guide Publishing  July 2008 - March 2015
Metro Guide Publishing  January 2014 - July 2014
Metro Guide Publishing  July 2008 - January 2014
Casino Nova Scotia   January 1999 - June 2008

Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Event Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Customer Service, Copywriting, Budgets, Social Networking, Media Planning, Press Releases, Team Leadership, Tourism, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Brand Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Time Management

Education
Nova Scotia Community College   1996 — 1997
Business Administration Marketing Diploma, Marketing

Nova Scotia Community College   1995 — 1996
Business Information & Technology certificate

Experience
St Joseph Healthcare  August 2014 - Present
University Credit Union  April 2013 - July 2014
University Credit Union  December 2012 - April 2013
OTT Communications  February 2009 - December 2012
Penn National Gaming  2005 - 2009
Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway   August 2005 - December 2007
Casino Nova Scotia Halifax   October 2003 - August 2005
Casino Nova Scotia   2001 - 2005
Quincept Productions   1994 - 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Account Management, Newsletters, Media Buying, Public Relations, Advertising, Public Speaking, Customer Service, B2B, Team Leadership, Event Management, Strategy, Sales, Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Business Development, Budgets, Sponsorship, Project Management, Market Planning, Product Development, Program Management, Online Marketing, Networking, Project Planning, Marketing

Education
Outside Classes!   2006 — 2010
Philosophy; Email Marketing

Dalhousie University   1987 — 1991
BA, Philosophy

Cobequid Educational Centre   1985 — 1987
High School, High School Degree

Experience
TMG The Mortgage Group  September 2014 - Present
Nutrition Zone  October 2009 - Present
Dominion Lending Centres  September 2013 - September 2014
Self  June 2010 - August 2013
CarsonExports   August 2004 - June 2008
Casino Nova Scotia   September 2000 - August 2003
ICT Group  August 1998 - August 2000
Niagara Casinos  September 1996 - August 1998

Skills
Marketing, Personal Development, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Public Speaking, Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness, Fitness Training, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Lifestyle, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Advertising, Small Business, Sports Nutrition, Management, Entrepreneurship, Motivational Speaking, Corporations, Network Marketing, Supplements, Exercise Physiology, Athletics, Employee Wellness, Stress Management, Leadership Development, Health Education, Business Networking, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Online Marketing, Writing, Athletic Training, Fundraising, Sales Presentations, Building Relationships, Lead Generation, Cpr Certified, Business Coaching, Published Author, Workshop Facilitation, Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgages, Commercial Mortgages, Mortgage Industry, Financial Advisory, Home Equity Lines of...

Education
Respite Training, Autism NS
Respite Training, Health/Health Care Administration/Management Autism Spectrum Disorders

Cape Breton University   1991 — 1995
BA, Psychology

CAAMP
Mortgage Broker course, Mortgage Fundamentals

CanFitPro
Certification, Personal Training Specialist

CanFitPro
Certification, Nutrition & Wellness

Experience
Swift Worldwide Resources  September 2015 - Present
Swift Worldwide Resources  January 2015 - September 2015
Arbonne International Canada  June 2013 - June 2015
East Coast School of Languages  September 2012 - April 2014
Casino Nova Scotia   December 2011 - April 2014
East Coast School of Languages  September 2010 - January 2013
East Coast School of Languages  December 2010 - August 2012
Canadian Connection   September 2009 - September 2010
Canadian Cancer Society  June 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching English as a..., Teaching, ESL, Event Management, Recruitment, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, English, Language Teaching, Adult Education, Easily Adaptable, Research, Multicultural, Advertising, Facebook, Student Engagement, International Education, Multitasking Skills, Editing, Higher Education, Website Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Blogging, Newsletter Production, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, iMovie, Microsoft Publisher, Policy, Recruiting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Project Planning, Social Media

Education
Saint Francis Xavier University   2005 — 2009
BSc Advanced Major, Psychology and Biology

International Language Institute   2011 — 2011
CELTA, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Griffith University   2008 — 2008
Exchange Program, Psychology and Biology

Experience
Innovative Performance Solutions, Inc.   2010 - Present
Terrain Group Inc.   2006 - 2008
Casino Nova Scotia   2002 - 2005
Convergys  1998 - 2002
Department of National Defence  1985 - 1996

Skills
Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits

Education
Saint Mary's University   1997 — 1998
HR Certificate

Carleton University   1984 — 1988
BA

Experience
Casino Nova Scotia   Training ManagerGreat Canadian Casinos2000 - Present
Sheraton Halifax Hotel   November 1994 - February 2000

Education
Saint Mary's University   1983 — 1986

Experience
NBCC (New Brunswick Community College)   January 2014 - Present
Casino Nova Scotia   December 2011 - June 2013
Self-Employed  February 2009 - December 2011
Casino Nova Scotia   January 2007 - February 2009
Casino Nova Scotia   May 2005 - January 2007
Jayne Barnstead & Associates   January 1993 - April 2005

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Media Relations, Market Analysis and..., Strategic Business..., Go-to-market Strategy, Budget Development and..., Self Directed, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management

Education
University of New Brunswick   1983 — 1988
Business, Marketing

Experience
Durty Nellys irish Pub and Stubborn Goat Gastropub   September 2008 - Present
Platinum Hospitality Inc   September 2008 - Present
Casino Nova Scotia   August 1995 - June 2005
Starwood Hotels and Resorts  1983 - 1995

Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Catering, Culinary Skills, Team Building, Budget, Strategic Planning, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Sales, Menu Development, Pre-opening, Food, Wine, Wine Tasting, Hotel Management, Banquets, Marketing, Event Planning, Front Office, Resorts, Tourism, Food Service, Leisure, Corporate Events

Education
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology   1982 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management

Experience
Canadian Forces  March 2010 - Present
Cobham  2005 - February 2010
Casino Nova Scotia   2004 - 2005
Atlantic Lottery Corporation  1999 - 2004

Skills
Testing, Defence, Systems Engineering, Security Clearance, DoD, Military, Engineering Management, Electronics, Maintenance & Repair, Electronic Warfare, Security, NATO, Military Experience, Team Leadership, Defense

Education
DeVry Institute of Technology   1994 — 1996

Experience
Cars R Us   February 2014 - Present
Steele Ford Lincoln   April 2008 - February 2014
Casino Nova Scotia   May 1995 - December 2006
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation  2005 - 2006

Skills
Casino, Customer Service, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Automotive, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Direct Sales, Customer Retention, Negotiation, Account Management, Team Building, Vehicles, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Building Relationships, Training, Automobile, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs

Education
University of Calgary   1977 — 1981
BA, Economics

Experience
Casino Nova Scotia   2009 - Present
SEAMARK Asset Management   2007 - 2009
Casino Nova Scotia   2003 - 2007

Education
Certified General Accountants Association of Nova Scotia   2003 — 2010
CGA, FINANCE

Dalhousie University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting

Experience
Casino Nova Scotia   August 2006 - February 2012
Casino Nova Scotia   2001 - 2006
Casino Nova Scotia   1999 - 2001

Skills
Labour Relations, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Hiring Practices, Collaboration, Staff Development, Budget Process, Labor Relations, Casino, Employee Relations, Operations Management

Education
Nova Scotia Community College/Financial Planning Standards Council
Financial Planning

Saint Mary's University
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Nova Scotia Community College
Diploma in Business Administration

Experience
Safety P.A.T.H. OHS Education and Consulting Inc.   2008 - Present
NS Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal   December 2012 - Present
Government of Nova Scotia  1999 - 2012
Casino Nova Scotia   1995 - 1999
Department of National Defence - Canadian Forces   July 1981 - May 1995

Skills
Law Enforcement..., Investigations, Forensic Investigations, OHS Public Policy..., Regulatory Enforcement..., Public Speaking, Strategic Consulting, Consultation, Occupational Health and..., International Labour..., Caribbean OHS Consulting, South America Consulting, Government Regulatory..., Occupational Health, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Policy, Performance Management, Coaching, Compliance, Risk Management, Non-profits, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Negotiation, Investigation, Organizational..., Change Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Mentoring, Program Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Customer Relations, Risk Assessment, Planning, Entrepreneur, Customer Service, Administration, Government Liaison, Team Leadership, Health, Construction, Analysis, Auditing, Business Management, Emergency Management

Education
Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School of Government   2012 — 2012
Harvard University, Strategic Management for Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies

NEBOSH   2013 — 2013
IGC 1, IGC 2, IGC 3, Certified with Credit

Dalhousie University   2005 — 2007
Masters in Public Administration, (Major in Management)

Mount Royal College   1985 — 1987
Justice Administration, Law Enforcement