Kobo Inc.
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DescriptionRakuten Kobo Inc., or simply Kobo, is a Canadian company which sells e-books, audiobooks, e-readers and tablet computers. It is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and is a subsidiary of the Japanese e-commerce conglomerate Rakuten. The name Kobo is an anagram of book. Customer service: 1 (855) 732-3662 Parent organization: Rakuten Founder: Michael Serbinis Founded: December 2009, Toronto, Canada Headquarters: Toronto, Canada CEO: Michael Tamblyn (Jan 1, 2016–)Popular productsKobo Aura ONE (1k+)Kobo Aura H2O (1k+)Kobo Aura Edition 2 (685)Kobo Arc (110)Kobo Aura (617)Kobo Touch (296)Kobo Glo (187)Kobo Aura HD (11)Kobo Mini (40) (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Cossette March 2015 - Present
Proximity Canada January 2015 - February 2015
TAXI 2 February 2014 - December 2014
Kobo Inc. June 2012 - February 2014
TAXI May 2011 - August 2011
TAXI May 2010 - August 2010
Aldo Group May 2008 - June 2010
Aldo Group May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Concept Development, Marketing, Video, Brochures, Strategy, Television, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Design, Advertising
Dunbarton High School
Dunbarton High School
IPG Mediabrands 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2012 - 2013
Cossette 2008 - 2012
Cossette 2008 - 2008
Cossette 2002 - 2008
Skills
Budgeting, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Development, Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, HR Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Budgets, Personnel Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Employee Training, Leadership, Strategy, Training, Interviews, HR Policies, Management, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Coaching
Education
Humber College
Diploma, Human Resources Management
McMaster University
Hons. BA, Sociology
Samsung Electronics October 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - August 2013
Afilias May 2009 - August 2012
Afilias May 2007 - May 2009
Torres AES February 2006 - February 2007
TKC Communications December 2003 - February 2006
Skills
System Administration, Linux, Red Hat Linux, Puppet, Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Nagios, High Availability, Tomcat, Data Warehousing, DNS, Mail Server, Big Data, Bind, PostgreSQL, Servers, Networking, Network Administration, Databases, SMTP, RedHat, Unix, Shell Scripting, Data Center, Bash, Linux System..., Debian, Python, Ubuntu, Apache, MySQL, CentOS, Open Source, Security
Education
Reductive Labs 2010 — 2010
Learning Puppet for configuration management and automation
Red Hat Training Center 2009 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), RHCE Rapid Course
Linux Plus / Redhat training center 2006 — 2006
RHCE, Red Hat Certified Engineer
Al-Jami'at Al-Technologia 2001 — 2005
BA, Electronics & Telecommunications
ِalmutamizeen high school basrah
VarageSale December 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. June 2011 - December 2014
Postmedia Network Inc. June 2010 - April 2011
Postmedia Network Inc. 2010 - 2011
Cloud AdAgents June 2010 - June 2010
The St. John Group January 2010 - April 2010
Euro RSCG Life 2010 - 2010
Draft FCB January 2008 - April 2009
Direct Antidote 2009 - 2009
Partners and Edell 2009 - 2009
Skills
Art Direction, Web Design, User Experience, User Interface, Typography, Microsites, Mobile Design, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Mentoring, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, User Experience Design, Video, Brochures, Experience Design, Corporate Identity, Graphics, HTML 5, Information Architecture, QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Dreamweaver, Flash, Logo Design, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, ActionScript, Newsletters, Corporate Branding, WordPress, Layout, Illustration, Photography, Visual Communication, Motion Design, OmniGraffle, InDesign, Creative Strategy, Posters, Wireframes, Front-end, Interactive Advertising, Mac, Storyboarding, After Effects, User-centered Design
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology
Visual Communication, School Of Art and Design
Kobo Inc. May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. November 2012 - May 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2012 - November 2012
Kobo Inc. February 2010 - February 2012
Rypple November 2008 - February 2010
Platform Computing August 2006 - November 2008
Blast Radius March 2005 - August 2006
Namzak Labs February 2004 - March 2005
Software Technology Lab January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Software Development, Architectural Design, User Experience, Agile Methodologies, Information Architecture, Management, Concept Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Computer..., User Interface Design, Product Development, Product Design, Product Management, Innovation, Industrial Design, Ergonomics, E-commerce, Mobile Devices, User-centered Design, User Interface, CSS, User Experience Design, Usability Engineering, Mobile Applications, User Research, Contextual Inquiry, OmniGraffle, Heuristic Evaluation, Task Analysis
Education
Queen's University 2000 — 2004
Ph.D., Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction
McGill University 1997 — 1999
M.Sc., Computer Science
Queen's University 1992 — 1997
BSc.H., Computing and Information Science
SHOP.CA August 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. December 2013 - April 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2012 - December 2013
Kobo Inc. February 2011 - February 2012
Indigo April 2005 - February 2011
Indigo December 2000 - April 2005
Indigo October 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Promotions, Advertising, Event Management, Product Development, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing, Press Releases, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Facebook, B2B, Marketing Research, Sponsorship, Leadership, Management, Sales, Retail, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Copywriting, Brand Awareness, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, E-commerce, CRM, Digital Media, Relationship Marketing, Merchandising, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Budgets, Customer Service, Social Networking, Product Marketing, Marketing Management
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 2008 — 2008
Masters Certificate in Marketing Communications, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
York University - Schulich School of Business 2007 — 2007
Marketing Management, Marketing
York University - Schulich School of Business 2007 — 2007
Effective Marketing Strategies on a Limited Budget, Marketing
University of Ottawa 1998 — 2000
Communications, Communications/Marketing
Cambrian College 1992 — 1994
Journalism Diploma, Journalism
Scotiabank May 2015 - Present
InteraXon Inc September 2014 - May 2015
Kobo Inc. January 2014 - April 2014
Kobo Inc. June 2013 - December 2013
Yellow House Events Inc. April 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Sponsorship, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Events, Film, Entertainment, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Media Relations, Relationship Marketing
Education
Centennial College 2008 — 2009
Post-Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications and Public Relations
York University 2004 — 2008
BA, Honours, Professional Writing
Eargo Inc. April 2014 - Present
Lagniappe LLC April 2009 - April 2014
College for Creative Studies 2011 - 2014
Kobo Inc. November 2011 - January 2013
Doner January 2001 - April 2009
BBDO 1996 - 2001
Doig Elliot Schur 1994 - 1997
Ammirati Puris Lintas 1992 - 1994
Earle Palmer Brown 1990 - 1992
Skills
Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Branding, Art Direction, Typography, Brochures, Advertising, Strategy, Marketing, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Layout, Illustrator, Graphics, Web Design, Outdoor Advertising, Copywriting, Posters, Mac, Packaging, Direct Mail, Digital Media, Photoshop, Brand Architecture, Vector Illustration, Online Advertising, Image Manipulation, Film, Collateral, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Visual Communication, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Interactive Advertising, Interaction Design, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Adobe Muse, Video, Art, User Experience
Education
Portfolio Center 1989 — 1991
Advertising, Art Direction
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1978 — 1986
BA General, Arts & Humanities
University of Toronto August 2013 - Present
Raymond Cheah Graphic Design 1998 - Present
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - August 2013
Kobo Inc. June 2012 - April 2013
CTR Inc. March 2012 - April 2013
DUO Strategy and Design Inc. January 2007 - February 2012
DUO Strategy and Design Inc. April 1997 - January 2007
Penguin Books Canada Ltd April 1993 - September 1993
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Corporate Branding, Storytelling, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Magazines, Illustration, Layout, Creative Strategy, Branding, Annual Reports, Packaging, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, HTML, Logo Design, Graphics, Creative Direction, Brochures, Photography, Concept Development, Copywriting, Advertising, Typography, Newsletters
Education
Humber College 2011 — 2011
Digital Video Production (Media Arts and Communication)
Sheridan College 1995 — 1997
Graphic Design
CIMDI
Multiple Technology Ventures 2010 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2012 - 2013
Hewlett-Packard 2010 - 2011
Motorola 2002 - 2009
Motorola 1999 - 2002
AT&T 1986 - 1989
Skills
Mobile Devices, Wireless, Telecommunications, Mobile Technology, LTE, GSM, Cross-functional Team..., Electrical Engineering, Product Development, Change Management, Cellular Communications, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Engineering Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Integration, 4G, CDMA, Product Management, Management, RF, Product Lifecycle..., Testing, Six Sigma, Embedded Software, System Architecture, Software Project..., PMP, Smartphones, Embedded Systems, Mobile Communications, UMTS, Vendor Management, 3G, Tablets, E-readers, Software Development, Systems Engineering, Program Management
Education
Northwestern University
Masters
Utah State University
M.S.E.E.
NED University of Engineering and Technology
B.S.E.E.
K2 Digital 2013 - Present
FPConsulting Group 2004 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2010 - 2013
Syncapse Corp. 2008 - 2010
Cineplex Entertainment 2006 - 2008
CBC, Astral Media, Rogers Media 2004 - 2006
Alliance Atlantis 2001 - 2004
Sony Music 1998 - 2001
IBM 1995 - 1998
Sony Music 1993 - 1995
Skills
Strategy, Team Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Content Strategy, Start-ups, User Experience, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Product Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Management, Project Management, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Business Development, Marketing Management, Marketing, New Media, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, SEM
Education
The University of Western Ontario 1988 — 1992
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biology, Graduated with Honours
McMaster University 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Graduated with Honours
Humber College 2004 — 2007
Interior Architecture and Design, Commercial and Residential Design, Graduated with Honours at top of class
Kobo Inc. October 2011 - Present
Stark Consulting September 2011 - Present
Writer, Author, Storyteller June 1986 - Present
Titles Bookstore McMaster University August 2006 - September 2011
Indigo Books & Music, Inc May 2004 - July 2006
Chapters, Inc. November 1999 - May 2004
Chapters, Inc. August 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Publishing, Writing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Print On Demand, Books, Self Publishing, Self-publishing, eBooks, Public Speaking, Published Author, Ebooks, Proofreading, Social Media, Online Publishing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Non-fiction, Magazines, SAP R/3, Copywriting, Content Management, Fiction, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Poetry, Ghostwriting, Web Content, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Fiction Writing, Content Development, Line Editing, Publications, Academic Publishing, Fact-checking, Magazine Articles, Short Stories, Press Releases, Publicity, Journalism, Newsletters, WordPress, Freelance Writing, Digital Media, User Experience, Technical Writing, Web Content Management, Media Relations
Education
Carleton University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in English
Kobo Inc. July 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. September 2014 - June 2015
The Zharmae Publishing Press, L.L.C July 2013 - July 2014
The Lexicon April 2013 - January 2014
Quattro Books September 2013 - December 2013
Incendies September 2011 - April 2013
The Zharmae Publishing Press, L.L.C June 2012 - December 2012
Excalibur Publications March 2011 - September 2012
YU Free Press January 2012 - April 2012
Excalibur Publications October 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Copy Editing, Image Editing, Video Editing, Photography, HTML 5, CSS3, InDesign, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Web Design, Blogging, Proofreading, MLA style, Chicago Style, Canadian Press Style, Time Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skill, Leadership, Networking, Evernote, Online Articles, Oral & Written..., Social Media..., Bookkeeping, Book Design, Volunteering, QuickBooks, Mac OS, Books, Publishing, Line Editing, Structural Editing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, author development, Fact-checking, Fiction, Creative Writing, Journalism, Editing
Education
Humber College 2014 — 2014
Professional Certificate, Creative Book Publishing
York University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts BA Honours, Professional Writing (Book Publishing)
York University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS.Honours), Accounting
Munich Re (Group) March 2015 - Present
The Herjavec Group October 2014 - March 2015
Sentry Metrics August 2014 - October 2014
Sentry Metrics December 2013 - August 2014
Sentry Metrics February 2013 - December 2013
Sentry Metrics August 2012 - January 2013
Kobo Inc. February 2012 - August 2012
Apple January 2010 - January 2012
Apple August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Penetration Testing, Linux, TippingPoint IPS, Windows Server, SIEM, Checkpoint, ArcSight, RSA enVision, QRadar, Bluecoat, Virtualization, Bash, Apple Certified, Unix, iOS, VMware ESX, Nessus, Critical Thinking, Network Security, Scripting, NeXpose, Metasploit, Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Firewalls, Computer Security, IDS, Encryption, Antivirus, IPS, VPN, Vulnerability Management, CISSP, Information Security, Information Security..., Computer Forensics, Intrusion Detection, Security Audits
Education
McMaster University
Ryerson University 2012 — 2012
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Offensive Security 2012 — 2013
Penetration Testing with Backtrack
Carlson Wagonlit Travel March 2012 - March 2012
Kobo Inc. December 2011 - January 2012
Julia Stavreff Chartered Accountants March 1999 - 2011
Dress for Success Toronto 2010 - 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company September 2006 - March 2009
Toronto Wildlife Centre April 2008 - September 2008
Education
Wedding Planners Institute of Canada 2010 — 2010
Certified Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Coordination, Planning & Design
University of Guelph-Humber 2004 — 2010
University of Guelph - Honours BAA Media Studies, Humber College - Public Relations Diploma
Humber College 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Media Studies
CIBC May 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. December 2014 - April 2015
Rogers August 2014 - December 2014
W.C.C Solutions Pvt. Ltd. August 2010 - December 2012
Skills
C, C++, Windows, Wireless Networking, Linux, Core Java, Network Security, Unix, HTML, Market Research, CCNA, Programming, Troubleshooting, Switches, Routers, Equipment Deployment, Basics of Unix, Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Networking, Telecommunications, Testing, Technical Support, VoIP, Cisco IP Telephony..., Call Control, Software Installation, Network Administration, Cisco Technologies, Hardware, Routing, SQL, Data Analysis, .NET, JavaScript
Education
George Brown College 2013 — 2013
Post Graduate Diploma, Wireless Networking, 3.17/4.0
Kurukshetra University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and Instrumentation, 2.40/4.0
Rogers Communications August 2015 - Present
JWT June 2014 - July 2015
Kobo Inc. July 2012 - June 2014
Nurun December 2011 - July 2012
The Marketing Store August 2011 - November 2011
Wunderman July 2010 - April 2011
OSL Marketing April 2008 - June 2010
ILAC August 2006 - March 2008
Cossette April 2005 - June 2006
TelComp - Associacao Brasileira das Prestadoras de Servicos de Telecomunicacoes Competitivas June 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing, CRM, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Email Marketing, Project Management, Digital Strategy, Search Engine Ranking, Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Creative Strategy, Leadership, Online Marketing, Budgets, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Timeline Development, Team Building
Education
George Brown College 2004 — 2005
Post-grad
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie 1995 — 1999
Bachelor
Colégio Santo Estevam 1980 — 1994
Symphony Commerce July 2015 - Present
Avangate January 2015 - July 2015
Kobo April 2013 - December 2014
Kobo Inc. April 2012 - June 2013
Telus Mobility January 2011 - April 2012
Vortex Mobile January 2010 - January 2011
SocialDeck March 2009 - December 2009
Simply Good Technologies May 2009 - October 2009
Softchoice Corporation August 2007 - August 2008
Softchoice Corporation January 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Devices, CRM, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Mobile, SEO, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Business Development, Start-ups, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Applications, Direct Marketing, Marketing, B2B, Go-to-market Strategy, Management, Product Launch, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Account Management
Education
University of Toronto - Management of Innovation 2008 — 2009
Master of Management of Innovation, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Project Management
University of Waterloo 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Engineering
Marianopolis College 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pure and Applied Sciences
imason inc. October 2014 - Present
imason inc. January 2013 - October 2014
Kobo Inc. June 2012 - December 2012
imason August 2005 - June 2012
Vistek February 2004 - August 2005
Klick Communications October 1999 - February 2001
Skills
CSS, User Experience, SharePoint, Information Architecture, Usability Testing, ASP.NET, Intranet, Web Development, Business Analysis, jQuery, JavaScript, Web Design, HTML, Graphic Design, Front-end, XML, Teamwork, Consulting, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, HTML 5, Agile Methodologies, User Interface Design, CMS, User Interface, Wireframes, Web Applications
Education
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Kobo Inc. 2014 - Present
CCH, a part of Wolters Kluwer 2010 - 2012
S.i. Systems 2009 - 2010
Rogers Publishing 2007 - 2008
Brunico Communications 2005 - 2007
Canadian Film Centre 2003 - 2004
Skills
SaaS, Solution Selling, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Business Strategy, Sales Process, Territory Management, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Consultative Sales..., Software Solution Sales, Integrated Media Sales, Client Development, Lead Generation, account planning, direct sales, Awesomeness
Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology minor Criminology (graduated 4 year degree)
Kobo Inc. May 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. April 2011 - Present
Bridgecom August 2010 - February 2011
DataVimenca July 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Operations Management, Property & Casualty..., Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Social Media, Social Skills, Microsoft SQL Server, Cross-platform Testing, Cross-platform..., Vendor Management, Leadership, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Call Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Management, Negotiation, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications, Sales
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra 2005 — 2010
BA, Hotel Administration, Marketing
Walmart Canada August 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. March 2013 - August 2014
Spin Master Ltd. June 2012 - March 2013
GfK March 2011 - December 2011
Colours, Promotion and Marketing Services July 2008 - December 2008
T-Systems January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Marketing Research, Analytical Abilities, Excel, Attention To Detail, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Accuracy, Data Analysis, Project Coordination, Creative Problem Solving, Report Writing, Time Management, SPSS, Market Research, Content Creation, SAP, Management, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Project Management, Business Strategy, Sales
Education
2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, A.C. 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, International Business Administration
CEL
CEL
CEL
Hachette Book Group August 2011 - Present
Kobo Inc. July 2011 - August 2011
HarperCollins Canada April 2011 - June 2011
Education
Ryerson University 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Publishing
Queen's University 2009 — 2010
M.A., English
Queen's University 2004 — 2008
B.A.H., English
Kobo Inc. October 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. January 2013 - October 2014
Research In Motion November 2010 - January 2013
Harris Corporation March 2009 - November 2010
AMD November 2006 - February 2009
Celestica 2005 - 2006
Celestica 2001 - 2005
Celestica 1997 - 2001
EPSI Computers (Pvt) Ltd 1991 - 1994
Skills
Data Mining, Integration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, ERP, Oracle, MRP, Systems Analysis, Management, Six Sigma, SAP R/3, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Analysis, Demand Planning, SDLC, Business Process, Process Engineering, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Business Process..., Kanban, Manufacturing, Vendor Management, Product Development, Pricing, Engineering, Purchasing, Project Planning, Operational Excellence, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, 5S, Operations Management, Supply Chain..., Production Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Logistics
Education
Centennial College 2007 — 2008
Supply Chain Management
DeVry institute of Technology 1996 — 1998
Diploma in Computer Programming for Business
CIBC December 2014 - Present
GoSportNet October 2010 - Present
Arroware Industries Inc. June 2014 - November 2014
Kobo Inc. November 2011 - May 2014
OSL Marketing January 2011 - November 2011
CWD Limited May 2008 - September 2010
Skills
CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Web Design, HTML, Photoshop, CMS, jQuery, Mobile Applications, XML, XHTML, Web Development, MySQL, Emerging Technologies, Web 2.0, LAMP, Web Applications, Flash, ActionScript, ASP.NET, HTML 5, Website Development, Multimedia, Graphics, User Experience
Education
Niagara College 2008 — 2009
CE, Marketing
Sheridan College 2007 — 2008
Interactive Web and Multimedia
Humber College 2005 — 2007
Multimedia Design and Technology
Legal Aid Ontario February 2015 - Present
Legal Aid Ontario October 2014 - February 2015
National Bank Financial June 2014 - October 2014
Independent Contract March 2014 - May 2014
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - January 2014
Koodo Mobile April 2012 - February 2013
Koodo Mobile August 2010 - April 2012
Scotiabank June 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Facebook, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Management, Bilingual, Email Marketing, Web Content, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Banking, YouTube, Editing, SEO, Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Content Management, Content Strategy, Content Writing, Writing, Translation, Web Design, Project Management, Copy Editing
Education
Centennial College 2015 — 2016
Professional Writing Program, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
University of Toronto 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Studies
Sheridan College January 2015 - Present
Centennial College 2014 - April 2015
Kobo Inc. 2013 - 2014
Cheil Canada 2011 - 2013
MacLaren McCann 2011 - 2011
Bensimon Byrne 2005 - 2011
Grip Limited 2005 - 2005
MacLaren McCann 2003 - 2005
Bensimon Byrne 2000 - 2003
TBWA\Chiat\Day Toronto 1997 - 2000
Skills
Creative Direction, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Creative Problem Solving, Interactive Marketing, Public Relations, Art Direction, Teaching, Direct Marketing, Problem Solving
Education
OCAD University
Master of Design, Advertising
The University of Western Ontario - King's University College
BA (Honours), French and Political Science
Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
Integrated Digital Marketing course
Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
Mobile Marketing Course
Hyper Island Master Class - Seoul
Executive Course - Transformative Technology
University of Toronto
School of Continuing Studies, The Semiotics of Advertising
Humber College
Postgraduate Media Copywriting
CIBC September 2013 - Present
TJX - Marshalls May 2013 - September 2013
Kobo Inc. March 2013 - April 2013
Rogers Communications August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Credit Risk, Credit Rating, Credit Analysis, Financial Statement..., Customer Retention, Management, Sales Operations, Business Development, Marketing Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Long-term Customer..., Project Management, Time Management, Team Leadership, Customer Support, MS Excel Pivot Tables, MS Project, C++, SQL Server Management..., Supervisory Skills, Investment Banking, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Confidentiality, Financial Services
Education
Humber College 2011 — 2012
Post Graduate, Global Business Management
Mahatma Gandhi University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Business/Management
Amazon 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2014 - 2015
Kobo Inc. 2013 - 2014
BlackBerry 2011 - 2013
BlackBerry 2006 - 2011
BlackBerry 2004 - 2006
BlackBerry 2002 - 2004
Nortel Networks 1998 - 2002
Skills
Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Software Design, Blackberry, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, C++, Perforce, Agile Project Management, Technical Leadership, Mobile Applications, Scrum, Software Engineering, C#, Visual Studio, Requirements Analysis, Mobile Technology, Software Project..., SDLC, Design Patterns, Team Leadership, Smartphones, Testing, .NET, Object Oriented Design
Education
McMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering & Management, Computer Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
TD November 2014 - Present
Creativedge Advertising 2002 - Present
Sciencescape April 2014 - October 2014
Kobo Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - January 2013
Kobo Inc. November 2011 - May 2012
Kobo Inc. March 2010 - November 2011
Various Locations November 2007 - March 2010
Armstrong Partnership November 2007 - March 2008
The Brand Factory Advertising May 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Online Traffic, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Creative Direction, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface, User Interface Design, User Experience Testing, Software Prototyping, Mobile Applications, Brochures, Logo Design, Graphics, Advertising, Interaction Design, Photography, Typography, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Layout, CSS, Dreamweaver, Flash
Education
George Brown College 1999 — 2002
Diploma, Graphic Design / Advertising
HOTT - Hands On Technology Transfer
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Humber College
Graphic Design
Critical Mass March 2015 - Present
Freelance 2008 - Present
Harbourfront Centre November 2013 - October 2014
Toronto Atmospheric Fund May 2013 - October 2013
Kobo Inc. January 2012 - May 2013
Dundurn Press September 2009 - November 2011
Profit Magazine April 2009 - May 2009
On the Danforth Magazine September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Proofreading, Digital Copywriting, Blogging, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Substantive editing, SEO copywriting, Editorial Consulting, Brand Development, Campaigns, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Storytelling
Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
WSET Level 3 - Advanced, Passed with Merit
Centennial College 2008 — 2009
Book and Magazine Publishing
Goldsmiths, University of London 2005 — 2006
MA, 20th Century Literature and its Contexts
University of Toronto - University College 2000 — 2005
Honours BA, English and Sociology
itravel2000 February 2014 - Present
itravel2000 January 2013 - February 2014
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - January 2013
Hudson's Bay Company March 2010 - March 2012
Hudson's Bay Company January 2006 - February 2010
Hudson's Bay Company October 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Written & Verbal..., Project Management, Leadership through..., Organization, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Integrated Campaign..., SEM, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Leadership, E-commerce, Multi-channel Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, CRM, PPC, Market Planning, Social Media
Education
Yorkville University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Mohawk College 2002 — 2004
Diploma, Business Marketing
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - Present
anna buechin product design 2008 - Present
Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario (ACIDO) August 2012 - June 2015
Umbra 2002 - 2007
Design3 Produktdesign, Hamburg Germany) 1999 - 2002
IBM (Research Triangle Park, N.C. (U.S.A.) 1997 - 1998
Nimbus Group Stuttgart, Germany) 1996 - 1996
Skills
Industrial Design, Consumer Electronics, Housewares, Product Design, Product Development, Design Project..., Concept Development, Concept Design, Ideation, Idea Generation, Rapid Prototyping, Design Management, Design Thinking, User-centered Design, Experience Design, Concept Generation, Project Management
Education
University of Toronto 2010 — 2011
Certificate
Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart 1992 — 1997
masters
Central St. Martins College of Art and Design London (UK) 1995 — 1995
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - Present
Canadian Tire 2008 - August 2009
The Silhouette May 2007 - May 2008
Canadian Tire May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Research, Blogging, SQL, Tableau, Business Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Sustainability
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Sustainability
McMaster University 2003 — 2007
BA (Hons), Political Science, Philosophy
Investors Group May 2015 - Present
Groupe Investors May 2015 - Present
TD March 2013 - May 2015
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - March 2013
Ally Canada (ResMor Trust) January 2011 - May 2012
Canadian Tire Financial Services May 2003 - February 2011
Elan Vitale Salon & Day Spa August 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Direct Marketing, SEM, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Online Marketing, Content Management, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, SEO, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Web Analytics, Product Management, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Call Center, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Management, Lead Generation, Management, Brand Management
Education
Canadian Marketing Association 2008 — 2010
E-Marketing, Advertising & Media, Integrated Branding
Queen's University 1998 — 2002
H. B.Comm, Marketing
Queen's University 1998 — 2002
B.A, Italian Language & Literature
Complete Innovations Inc. May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. June 2013 - April 2014
McAfee September 2012 - April 2013
Avaya September 2011 - May 2012
Avaya October 2007 - August 2011
IBM India 2005 - 2007
SPAN Systems November 2004 - February 2006
Caritor July 2002 - November 2004
Education
Bangalore University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Engineering, Telecommunications
Anandalaya 1988 — 1997
Science
Megaphone TV July 2014 - Present
Kabuk October 2013 - July 2014
Kobo Inc. 2009 - October 2013
Indigo Books & Music March 2007 - December 2009
Indigo Book & Music Inc March 2007 - December 2009
MenuPalace.com September 2005 - March 2007
Staples Business Depot 2002 - 2005
Bank of Montreal October 2001 - January 2002
GeniSoft Publishing 1999 - 2001
Electric Bean 1996 - 1999
Skills
AngularJS, User Experience, User Interface Design, User Interface, CSS, JavaScript, Information Architecture, Web Development, Web Design, Agile Methodologies, HTML 5, AJAX, Usability, jQuery, Software Design, HTML, Interaction Design, E-commerce, Dreamweaver, XHTML, Git, Illustrator, Photoshop, SASS, SCSS, API, HTML5, SproutCore, Prototype, HAML
Education
Western University 1994 — 1995
Fanshawe College
Kobo Inc. May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. November 2010 - Present
JIDC, The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2008 - Present
Evoke Solutions November 2010 - April 2012
Spindle Design September 2009 - November 2010
vimflip 2003 - November 2010
rehabstudio 2007 - 2008
Bluecube Interactive 2007 - 2007
FRONT 2003 - 2006
Toronto General Hospital 2002 - 2003
Skills
Art Direction, User Experience, User Interface Design, User Interface, User Experience Design, Wire Framing, Illustration, Vector Illustration, Logo Design, Brand Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Interaction Design, Creative Direction, Mobile Applications, Posters, Native Applications, Web Applications, Mobile Design
Education
Fanshawe College 1998 — 2002
Diploma (s), Graphic Design, Multi Media Design and Production
The Sizwe Collective January 2012 - Present
Postmedia Network Inc. July 2015 - September 2015
Hardboot Communications Inc. January 2014 - February 2015
Innohub Inc March 2014 - October 2014
CanadaOne.com November 2012 - November 2013
Kobo Inc. April 2012 - May 2012
Shiny Ads December 2010 - January 2012
AIDS Committee of Toronto October 2010 - January 2011
Canoe April 2010 - December 2010
Canoe October 2008 - December 2010
Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, Digital Marketing, Google Adwords, Search, Ad Serving, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Mobile Advertising, Advertising Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Social Networking, E-commerce, Behavioral Targeting, Online Sales, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Strategy, Product Management, Entrepreneur, Advertising, Ad Networks, Search Advertising, Online Lead Generation, Content Strategy, Mobile Strategy, Client Services, comScore, Advertising Operations, Ad Exchanges, Display Advertising, Content Management, SaaS, Start-ups, Sales Management, RTB, Demand Side Platform, SSP, Programmatic, Audience Development, Sales, CRM, User Experience
Education
Carleton University 1989 — 1990
Electrical Engineering
AW Technical Center USA Inc. August 2014 - Present
Advance Software Tech Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
Kobo Inc. August 2011 - March 2012
ON Semiconductor May 2010 - August 2011
Philips Lighting BU SSL May 2007 - April 2009
3M China Ltd. June 2004 - April 2007
TVS Electronics Limited Shanghai Representative Office August 2003 - March 2004
Beijing Network Security Global Inc January 2002 - July 2003
HNC Software May 2001 - October 2001
Configuration Management, Inc. December 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Vendor, Outsourcing, Contract Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Lead Time Reduction, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, J2EE, x86 Assembly, MySQL, Oracle SQL, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Matlab/Simulink/Stateflo..., dSPACE, Supply Chain, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management
Education
Ohio University 1998 — 2000
Master, Data Communication
Nanjing University of Science and Technology 1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Automatic Control
Quintessentially Lifestyle May 2014 - Present
Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation June 2013 - Present
Al Jazeera America December 2013 - January 2014
Time Out New York September 2013 - December 2013
Bonnier Corporation January 2013 - May 2013
Kobo Inc. June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Writing, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Multimedia, Web Content, Press Releases, Hospitality, Leisure Travel, Editorial, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Research
Education
Independent Wine Education Guild 2014 — 2015
WSET Level 3 Candidate
New York University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
University of Toronto 2008 — 2012
BA, Art History, English Literature, Music
Kobo Inc. October 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2014 - October 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2012 - August 2014
The Infinity Network October 2011 - April 2012
Questrade December 2010 - September 2011
Freedom 55 Financial April 2009 - December 2010
Marketing Extensions January 2006 - March 2009
Adventure Attic September 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Management, Affiliate Networks, Affiliate Relations, Google Affiliate Network, Blogging, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Display Advertising, Customer Acquisition, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Measurement, Social Media, SEM, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Media Buying, Mobile Advertising, Omniture, A/B testing, SEO, Ad Networks, Relationship Marketing, Landing Page..., Social Networking, Mobile Marketing, PPC, Public Relations, Analytics, Market Research, Google Adwords, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Facebook, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Lead Generation, E-commerce, Campaign Management
Education
McMaster University 2000 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Olive Software January 2015 - Present
Flat World Education February 2014 - September 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2011 - February 2014
LibreDigital January 2010 - February 2011
F+W Publications July 2008 - January 2010
Nielsen BookScan August 2007 - July 2008
Oxford University Press April 2006 - August 2007
Oxford University Press April 2005 - April 2007
Tribune Media Services 1999 - 2000
Skills
Publisher Relations, Ebooks, Licensing, Data Analysis, Content Management, Digital Asset Management, Social Commerce, New Business Development, Digital Media, Business Development, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Content Acquisitions, Publishing, Books, E-commerce, Analytics, Magazines, Social Media, B2B, Content Development, Creative Direction, Editorial, Management, Publications, New Media
Education
New York University 2002 — 2003
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 2001
B.S.
Amazon 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2010 - 2012
Indigo Books & Music Inc 2004 - 2009
Accenture 2003 - 2004
IBM 1999 - 2002
Skills
E-commerce, Product Management, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Team Building, Online Marketing, Customer Experience, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Content Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Insight, Business Analysis, Omniture, Customer Acquisition, Customer Retention, Retail, Research, Customer Insight, Strategy, P&L Management, Ecommerce, Online Business..., P&L Responsibilities, Operating Plans, Loyalty Marketing, Multichannel Behaviour, Digital, Merchandising, Pricing Strategy
Education
McGill University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Science
The College of William and Mary 1997 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Business
The University of British Columbia 2002 — 2003
MBA, Strategy
GE July 2012 - Present
Kelly Services September 2008 - July 2013
Kobo Inc. November 2011 - March 2012
Space Saver August 2011 - November 2011
OLG February 2011 - August 2011
RBC February 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Editing, Research, Photography, Web Design, Video Editing, Image Editing, Social Networking, Organization, Journalism, Management, Blogging, Creative Writing, Facebook, Social Media, Press Releases, Customer Service, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing
Education
Humber College 2004 — 2008
Diploma, Media- Journalism
University of Guelph 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Media- Journalism
Shaw Communications May 2015 - Present
Jesse Skelton Design April 2010 - Present
Sinking Ship Entertainment July 2014 - November 2014
St. Joseph Communications November 2013 - June 2014
Schawk! January 2014 - February 2014
Kobo Inc. September 2013 - November 2013
Cineplex Entertainment March 2013 - May 2013
Light Year Media October 2012 - January 2013
Major Design April 2010 - April 2012
Zink March 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Motion Graphics, InDesign, Logo Design, Cinema 4d, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Illustration, Typography, idvd, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Editorial Design, Graphics, iDVD, Cinema 4D, Video, Video Production, Brand Development, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation
Education
George Brown College 2007 — 2010
Advanced Diploma, Advertising
OCAD 2000 — 2003
FHCI 1995 — 2000
FHCI 1995 — 2000
Booktrack March 2015 - Present
Thane Direct February 2013 - August 2014
Kobo Inc. November 2009 - January 2013
Bell Canada January 2007 - November 2008
Signature Vacations August 2004 - December 2006
Grand & Toy September 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Online Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Strategy, Web Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, B2B, Start-ups, Advertising, Brand Development, Product Management, Management, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Marketing
Education
Parsons School of Design 1996 — 1998
Web Design & Interactive Marketing
Cornell University 1994 — 1996
Engineering
Acadia University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Kobo Inc. July 2013 - Present
AppCentrica Inc. October 2012 - July 2013
Navantis October 2010 - October 2012
Microsoft Canada (Navantis) October 2010 - October 2012
Systemgroup Inc July 2008 - October 2010
Fast Enterprises August 2006 - July 2008
Automation Alternatives June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX, SharePoint, Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, Silverlight, jQuery, Umbraco, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, WCF, Active Directory, HTML5, Windows Azure, Visual Studio Team..., Software Consulting, Agile Methodologies, Wordpress, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.js, NoSQL, JavaScript, Business Analysis, TFS, Architecture, C#, Visual Studio, SOA, Microsoft Office..., LINQ, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, Enterprise Software, Web Applications, Web Services, IIS, Entity Framework, XSLT, T-SQL, ADO.NET, WPF, XML, Requirements Gathering, BizTalk, Software Development, Microsoft Technologies, Architectures
Education
Queen's University 2001 — 2005
B.Sc, Computer Engineering
Rakuten Kobo Inc. April 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. September 2012 - April 2015
Ticketmaster Canada December 2009 - September 2012
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2008 - January 2010
Shoppers Drug Mart September 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Teamwork
Education
George Brown College 2008 — 2012
Finacial Services Degree- Accounting Specialist, Accounting, 3.9
InteraXon Inc August 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - August 2014
Postmedia Network Inc. May 2011 - August 2012
Bell Canada October 2007 - May 2012
Rogers Communications Inc. October 2006 - October 2007
Rogers Communications Inc. May 2004 - October 2006
Rogers Communications Inc. October 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Management, CRM, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, User Experience, Sales, Mobile Devices
Education
Canadian Marketing Association 2010 — 2010
Certificate in Advanced Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Certificate
Humber College 1999 — 2001
Creative Photography Diploma, Photography
Kobo Inc. August 2013 - Present
Reason Partners Inc. June 2011 - May 2013
Huxley Quayle von Bismark February 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Typography, Advertising, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Book Design, Digital Illustration, Motion Graphics, Flyers, Visual Communication, Brochures, Posters, Logo Design, Illustration, Layout, Business Cards, Vector Illustration, Image Manipulation, Online Advertising, Packaging, Interaction Design, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Information Design, User Interface Design, Creative Strategy, Graphics
Education
George Brown College 2005 — 2008
Graphic design
Kinetic Café May 2014 - Present
Kinetic Cafe May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. January 2014 - June 2014
Kobo Inc. August 2011 - June 2014
Meeto Technologies July 2010 - December 2011
Meeto Technologies January 2010 - December 2011
Kobo Inc. March 2011 - August 2011
7Synthesis Inc. May 2010 - July 2010
HSBC Bank Canada January 2008 - September 2008
Republic of China Army July 2004 - January 2006
Skills
iOS development, iOS, Objective-C, iPhone development, Object Oriented Design, Facebook API, Android Development, Java, Test Automation, Innovation Management, Project Planning, Scrum, User Interface Design, JavaScript, Python, MySQL, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, REST, iOS Development, Mobile Applications
Education
University of Waterloo 2009 — 2010
Master, Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology
Simon Fraser University 2006 — 2008
Diploma, Computing Science
National Chengchi University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Charles Schwab (via Infusion) April 2015 - September 2015
MetLife (via Infusion) November 2013 - March 2015
Kobo Inc. November 2010 - October 2013
Simcoe Parts Service October 2008 - November 2010
University of Guelph September 2007 - April 2008
CIBC May 2007 - September 2007
CIBC January 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Technical Leadership, Systems Design, Teamwork, Business Analysis, Continuous Integration, Scrum, Requirements Analysis, C#, Java, Refactoring, MongoDB, Web Services, Unit Testing, Git, Thought Leadership, SQL, .NET, Visual Studio, Solr, Leading Meetings, Subversion, Oracle, Java Enterprise Edition, Problem Solving, AJAX, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET, SOAP, WCF, ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, XSLT, Design Patterns, Maven, Jenkins, NHibernate, R, Linux, Testing, Windows Azure, Team Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2015 — 2015
Data Science Specialization, Data Science
Georgian College 2009 — 2009
IT Project Management
University of Toronto 2009 — 2009
Foundations of Business Analysis
University of Guelph 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Majored in Systems Engineering, Minor in Business Administration
Zepp Labs, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. July 2013 - November 2013
Magellan / MiTAC Digital Corporation February 2010 - July 2013
TomTom November 2006 - January 2009
Magellan GPS July 2005 - November 2006
Teleflex Marine July 2002 - June 2005
Teleflex Marine / Humminbird May 1999 - July 2002
Teleflex Marine July 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Product Management, Consumer Electronics, Sales Management, Product Development, Product Marketing, Program Management, Strategy, Retail, Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Pricing, Go-to-market Strategy, E-commerce, Channel Account..., Distribution Strategies, Account Management, Direct Sales, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, B2B, Start-ups, International Sales, Multi-channel Marketing, Channel Partners, Product Launch, Solution Selling, Marketing Management, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Market Analysis, P&L, Merchandising, International Business, Selling, Key Account Management, Market Planning, CRM
Education
Elizabethtown College 1982 — 1986
MSLGROUP October 2014 - Present
Fresh as F*ck April 2015 - August 2015
APEX Public Relations April 2013 - October 2014
Kobo Inc. September 2012 - April 2013
Porter Novelli April 2010 - September 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Blogging, Media Relations, Public Relations, Communications Planning, Editing, Event Management, Internal Communications, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Content Development, Social Networking, Reputation Management, Customer Service, Publicity, Copywriting, Message Development, Speech Writing, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Management, Program Management, Social Media Measurement, Copy Editing, Budget Monitoring, Helping Clients Succeed, Media Planning, Social Media..., Writing, Interviews, Newsletters, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Influencer Management, Creative Content..., Online Content Creation
Education
McMaster University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Centennial College 2009 — 2010
Post Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Toronto School of Art 2013 — 2013
Drawing
Sir Oliver Mowat C.I 2002 — 2006
Jessica Zackheim Inc. March 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - February 2014
ScotiaMcLeod April 2011 - March 2013
RBC Dominion Securities April 1998 - April 2011
Skills
Social Media, Events, Corporate Events, Fundraisers, Wealth Management, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Trading, Strategic Planning, event manager, Alternative Investments, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Client-oriented, Branding & Identity..., Executive..., Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Organization, Multi-tasked, Securities License, Conferences
Education
York University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Dalhousie University 1995 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Branksome Hall
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - November 2013
Kobo Inc. October 2011 - May 2012
Kobo Inc. January 2011 - December 2011
Kobo Inc. January 2011 - July 2011
Kobo Inc. August 2010 - January 2011
Kobo Inc. September 2009 - December 2009
Impact Entrepreneurship Group May 2007 - April 2009
Research In Motion May 2008 - September 2008
Research In Motion September 2007 - December 2007
Research In Motion January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Mobile Devices, User Experience, Product Management, Google Analytics, Mobile Applications, Start-ups, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Web Design, Usability, Android, Wireframes, User Interface, Interaction Design, iPhone, Usability Testing
Education
University of Waterloo 2005 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineer
National University of Singapore 2009 — 2009
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Freelance May 2009 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - May 2013
Ontario Public Service May 2011 - July 2012
Ontario Heritage Trust July 2010 - September 2010
The Eyeopener February 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Photography, Video, Video Editing, Marketing, Image Editing, Videography, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Portrait Photography, WordPress, Editing, Public Relations, New Media, Gallery Administration, Journalism, OS X, Photo Editing, Content Management, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro
Education
Ryerson University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Image Arts - Photography
University of Guelph-Humber 2006 — 2007
Mediastudies
Dunbarton High School 2002 — 2006
Herjavec Group September 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - August 2014
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Geek Squad February 2011 - May 2012
Mosaic Sales Solutions August 2010 - February 2011
The Source by Circuit City November 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Computer Hardware, Windows 7, System Administration, OS X, Customer Service, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Technical Support, Windows, Linux, iOS, Blackberry, DNS, Customer Satisfaction, Android, Computer Repair, Networking, Leadership, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Rapid7 Nexpose, QualysGuard, Metasploit, OSCP, CCNA, DHCP, Mac OS X, Atlassian JIRA, Cisco IOS, vCentre, SCCM, Inventory Management, Scripting, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Network Security, Troubleshooting, VMware
Education
George Brown College 2007 — 2010
Diploma, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Kobo Inc. November 2012 - Present
Ariad Communications October 2011 - November 2012
Atos Origin December 2009 - July 2011
Atos Origin January 2007 - December 2009
Atos Origin August 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, ASP.NET, WCF, jQuery, XML, IIS, C#, .NET, Visual Basic, SDLC, TFS, PL/SQL, ASP, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, ASP.NET MVC, Testing, Scrum, Software Engineering, AJAX, MVC, Requirements Gathering, LINQ, VSS, Microsoft Office..., SQL, Visual Studio, SSRS, T-SQL, VB.NET, SOA, Design Patterns
Education
College of Engineering Pune 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
KHS
Dell May 2014 - Present
uptime software April 2012 - March 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2011 - February 2012
Wolters Kluwer CCH Canada March 2010 - February 2011
Dye & Durham January 2009 - February 2010
SVAT Electronics January 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, CRM, Online Marketing, Eloqua, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Salesforce.com, B2B Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Management, Google Analytics, Database Marketing, HTML + CSS, CMS, Coremetrics, Photoshop, Illustrator, SharePoint, Google Docs, Basecamp, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Marketing, Event Planning, CheetahMail, SalesForce, Thindata, Webinars, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Hootsuite, Joomla, eCRM, Brainshark, Wordpress, Demand Generation, Visio, Marketing Strategy
Education
Brock University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Drake Hotel Properties June 2014 - Present
Little Speak Design May 2007 - Present
Kobo Inc. October 2013 - May 2014
GenesisXD Inc. January 2011 - September 2013
BC Provincial Government September 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, Corporate Identity, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Illustration, InDesign, Graphics, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Branding, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, Illustrator, Packaging, Visual Identity, Stationery, Business Cards, Collateral, Image Manipulation, Pre-press, Book Design, Flash Animation, Vector Illustration, Digital Photography, Brochures, Posters, Catalogs, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity
Education
OCAD University 2003 — 2007
BDES, Graphic Design
University of Waterloo 2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Economics
Futurpreneur Canada December 2014 - Present
Shaw Media December 2011 - December 2014
HarperCollins Publishers June 2010 - December 2011
Kobo Inc. November 2009 - June 2010
Random House of Canada Limited September 2009 - November 2009
Robert Half International 2006 - 2008
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Publicity, Event Planning, Event Management, Media & Entertainment, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing
Education
Humber College 2009 — 2009
Graduate Diploma in Creative Book Publishing, Book Publishing
University of Toronto 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature/ Psychology
Rogers Communications December 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - April 2014
Sony Mobile Communications July 2010 - April 2013
Sony Ericsson February 2009 - July 2010
Bell Aliant July 2006 - January 2009
Bell Canada January 2005 - June 2006
Cossette Communication-Marketing September 2002 - May 2004
Telus Mobility September 1999 - September 2002
BBDO May 1996 - September 1999
Ogilvy & Mather November 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, E-commerce, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Management, Leadership, Product Development, User Experience, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Telecommunications, Media Planning, Training, Retail, Sponsorship, Budgets, Brand Architecture, International Marketing, Brand Awareness, Global Marketing, Brand Management, B2B Marketing, P&L Management, Creative Direction, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Sponsorship Activation, Marketing Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Development, Customer Acquisition, Competitive Analysis, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Management, Mobile Marketing, Program Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Market Planning, Segmentation, Product Launch, B2B, Online Marketing
Education
Bishop's University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Bishop's University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sciencescape February 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. February 2012 - February 2015
Thoora Inc. 2008 - December 2011
ask.com September 2007 - July 2008
IT Interactive Services, Inc. September 2004 - July 2007
Skills
C++, Machine Learning, Linux, Information Retrieval, Distributed Systems, Web Mining, Indexing, RPC, Data Cleaning, Python, Perl, Java, Software Development, STL, MapReduce, Hadoop, Scalability, Algorithms, Multithreading, Data Mining, Big Data, Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, System Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Ruby, REST
Education
Dalhousie University 2002 — 2004
M.Sc., Computer Science
Dalian University of Technology 1993 — 1997
BEng, Management Information System
Shaw Communications August 2014 - Present
Freelance February 2011 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - May 2014
TakingITGlobal June 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Time Management, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Cinematography, Avid Media Composer, Premiere, HTML + CSS, Mobile Applications, Flash, Objective-C, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, HTML, Video Editing, Video
Education
Humber College 2009 — 2011
with honors in Multimedia Design and Production Technician
Mohawk College 2004 — 2007
TV Broadcasting
Project Management Institute February 2015 - Present
Project Management Institute November 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. September 2014 - January 2015
City of Peterborough May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Project, Management, Software Project...
Education
Fleming College 2014 — 2014
Post Graduate, Project Management
University of Calicut 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Assent Compliance Inc April 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - April 2015
Intertek May 2007 - March 2012
Ageus Solutions January 2005 - June 2007
Nortel Networks June 2000 - September 2004
Skills
RoHS, WEEE, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, Chemicals, Environmental, Microsoft Office, Compliance, Environmental Management, Program Management, Research, New Business Development, EMC compliance, R&TTE, Proposition 65, Process Quality..., Internal Audit, ISO9001 Auditor, Environmental Awareness
Education
Carleton University 2001 — 2005
Physics and History
Earl of March SS
AXA May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. September 2009 - Present
Project Protector LLC. November 2009 - Present
Google May 2014 - July 2014
DOOR3 Business Applications, Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
Razorfish January 2012 - January 2013
WebMD October 2012 - December 2012
White & Case LLP January 2009 - October 2012
VCP April 2007 - May 2010
TeleTech April 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, MS Project, High-impact Sales..., Multimillion-dollar..., B2B services, Product Development, Budget Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Selling, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Account Management, Strategic Planning, B2B, Customer Relations, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Consultative Selling, Team Building, Budgeting, Salesforce.com, Team Management, PowerPoint, Customer Retention, Lead Generation, Strategy Development, Online Marketing, Promotions, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Solution Selling, Contract Negotiation, International Sales, Direct Sales, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, CRM, E-commerce, Product Management, Business Development
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2009 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
Columbia University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Art, Marketing
Columbia University (2008) 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Art, Marketing
High School for law and public service 2000 — 2004
Advance Regents Diploma, Law
Entangled Publishing, LLC August 2014 - Present
Freelance Writing & Editing February 2003 - Present
Kobo Inc. December 2009 - January 2012
Shortcovers November 2008 - December 2009
Chart Magazine June 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Books, Copywriting, Writing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Email Marketing, Merchandising, Editing, Blogging, Online Publishing, Superior written &..., Content Strategy, Stylistic Editing, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Written Expression, Book Writing, Social Media, Facebook, Creative Direction
Education
Centennial College 1998 — 2000
Post-graduate Diploma, Journalism
York University 1993 — 1998
BA, English
Career Cruising April 2015 - Present
Perla Lopez-Plazas May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. July 2013 - April 2014
ACCU Translation Services February 2006 - June 2012
ACCU Translation Services September 2004 - February 2006
Perla Plazas January 2002 - September 2004
Latinoamericana de Software January 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Training, Project Management, Process Improvement, Localization, Change Management, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Web Development, E-Learning, Strategic Planning, Web Design, Team Building, Multilingual, Organizational..., Computer Science, Translation, Analysis, Integration, Marketing Strategy, Organizational Learning, Microsoft Technologies, Quality Management, Internationalization, Business Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Globalization, Performance Measurement, International Project..., Terminology, Business Process, CRM, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Athabasca University 2012 — 2015
Executive MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Sheridan College 2002 — 2003
Interactive Multimedia Post-graduate Program, Multimedia
University of Toronto 2000 — 2003
Certificate in Continuing Studies in E-Learning, E-learning
Universidad ICESI 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computers, Management, Processes., Cum Laude Honors
TD September 2015 - Present
Jibestream March 2015 - July 2015
Travelers February 2014 - February 2015
Timbercreek Asset Management October 2013 - January 2014
Kobo Inc. February 2013 - October 2013
Kovasys IT Recruitment Inc. July 2012 - January 2013
Techs To Suit April 2011 - May 2012
Vertis Consulting October 2010 - March 2011
ManpowerGroup June 2010 - July 2010
J. Walter Thompson May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
SAP HR, Succession Planning, Competency Management, Benefits Negotiation, Talent Management, Human Resources, HR Consulting, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Performance Management, HRIS, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting
Education
Amity University Delhi 2007 — 2011
Integrated MBA (BBA+MBA), Human Resources
University of Toronto 2012 — 2015
Certificate in Human Resource Management, Human Resources
University of Toronto 2013 — 2014
Certificate in Human Resource Management Essentials, Human Resources
Kobo Inc. November 2009 - Present
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. January 2008 - November 2009
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. August 2006 - January 2008
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. March 2005 - August 2006
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. September 2003 - March 2005
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. September 1997 - August 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Publishing, Retail, Books, Management, Ebooks, Start-ups, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Content Management, Pricing, Integrated Marketing, Retail Buying, Product Marketing, Magazines, Brand Development, Copywriting, E-commerce, Virtual Teams, Media Relations, Online Merchandising, Category Management, Presentations, Voice Over, Remote Team Management, Asana
Education
Queen's University 2002 — 2003
MA, English
University of Toronto - University College 1998 — 2002
Hon.BA, English & Philosophy
University of Toronto 1998 — 2001
School of Continuing Studies, Certificate in Business Management Fundamentals
Join The Tribe Inc. October 2014 - Present
International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) September 2013 - Present
International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) August 2012 - September 2013
Kobo Inc. June 2011 - December 2011
Canada's Next Top Ad Exec January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Business Development, Business Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Display Advertising, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Market Research, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Account Management, Online Marketing, Leadership, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Strategy, CRM, B2B, Sales Presentations, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process, Product Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Acadia University 2007 — 2011
BBA, Business Administration, Economics
Milq Inc. June 2015 - Present
Lyte January 2007 - Present
RedTag Vacations March 2014 - June 2015
itravel2000 October 2013 - March 2014
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - May 2013
Kobo Inc. January 2012 - March 2012
Partners and Edell April 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Branding, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Typography, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Web Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Graphics, Brochures, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Layout, Posters, Vector Illustration, Collateral, Packaging, Concept Design, Illustration, Corporate Branding, QuarkXPress, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Art, User Experience, Flash
Education
OCAD University 2005 — 2010
BDes, Graphic Design
Kobo Inc. April 2015 - Present
Vidéotron October 2013 - June 2014
Electronic Box Inc October 2012 - September 2013
TUI Airlines Belgium trading as Jetairfly December 2007 - June 2012
Royal Air Maroc January 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Airlines, Aviation, Flights, Airports, Team Management, French, Teamwork, Operations Management, English, Management
Education
RAM academy 2005 — 2006
certificat, aviation
HEC Montréal
certificat, gestion
Apple Inc. December 2014 - Present
Apple Inc. September 2011 - December 2014
Kobo Inc. April 2011 - September 2011
Kobo Inc. August 2010 - April 2011
Kobo Inc. March 2010 - August 2010
PayPal Inc. August 2007 - December 2009
iMPACT Research Lab at ASU May 2006 - July 2007
Department of Computer Science and Engineering at ASU June 2005 - December 2006
Education
Arizona State University 2003 — 2006
B.S.
J. Walter Thompson Worldwide August 2015 - August 2015
john st. March 2015 - June 2015
INNOCEAN Worldwide Canada February 2015 - February 2015
TAXI 2 February 2014 - December 2014
Kobo Inc. June 2012 - January 2014
Extreme Group December 2011 - May 2012
Grey Canada June 2011 - December 2011
GeNUIT Inc. August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Radio, Digital Strategy, Television, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Video, Creative Writing
Education
Humber College 2010 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Advertising Copywriting
Sheridan College 2003 — 2008
Kobo Inc. September 2013 - Present
BookNet Canada November 2012 - August 2013
EDU Reference Publishers Direct September 2012 - December 2012
Humber Students' Federation (Humber College) August 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Google Ad Planner, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Team-oriented, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Market Research, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Metadata, ONIX, Branding Initiatives, Metrics Reporting, Digital Marketing, Grant Writing, Highly detail oriented, Microsoft Access, Oral & Written..., Organization &..., Marketing, Teamwork, Editing, Social Media
Education
Humber College, Creative Book Publishing Program 2012 — 2012
Graduate certificate, Publishing
Humber College, Business-Marketing 2011 — 2012
Diploma, Business - Marketing, Honors
Brock University 2006 — 2009
Psychology
TELUS June 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - June 2014
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - June 2012
TEKsystems June 2010 - February 2012
GE Capital June 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Consumer Electronics, Product Launch, Product Management, Product Marketing, Retail, Cross Channel Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Management, Marketing, Sales, Sales Management, Brand Management, Leadership
Education
McMaster University 2004 — 2008
Honours B.Commerce
Handelshøyskolen BI 2007 — 2007
International Business and Scandinavian Economics
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)With a vision to become the leading workplace compensatio July 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. November 2011 - July 2013
TEKsystems July 2010 - November 2011
GMR Marketing April 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Social Networking, Building Relationships, Talent Acquisition, Full-cycle Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Interviewing, SDLC, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Recruiting, CRM, Leadership, Screening Resumes, Training, Human Resources, Start-ups, Talent Management, Contract Recruitment, Benefits Negotiation, Screening, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, Staffing Services, Staff Augmentation, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, IT Recruitment, HRIS, Employee Relations, Hiring, Executive Search, Recruitment Advertising, Employee Engagement, Vendor Management, Personnel Management, HR Policies, Permanent Placement, Performance Management
Education
Mohawk College 2008 — 2009
HR Certificate, Human Resources Management
McMaster University 2005 — 2008
BA, Social Sciences
ergoCentric Seating Systems March 2014 - Present
Merrithew Health & Fitness August 2012 - October 2013
Star Media Group November 2010 - August 2012
Kobo Inc. March 2010 - November 2010
Harlequin Enterprises Limited September 2008 - January 2009
Harlequin Mills & Boon January 2007 - September 2008
Harlequin Mills & Boon Limited January 2004 - December 2006
Harlequin Enterprises Limited June 2002 - December 2004
Harlequin Enterprises Limited January 1999 - May 2002
Memorial University of Newfoundland 1993 - 1998
Skills
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Retail Marketing, Employee Engagement, Content & Publishing, Brand Marketing, Publishing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Advertising, E-commerce, Marketing, Creative Direction, Corporate Communications, Product Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Direct Mail, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Management, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Internal Communications
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
Memorial University of Newfoundland 1993 — 1998
B. Comm (Honours), Marketing and General Business
Eargo 2013 - Present
GROUNDFLOOR Finance 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. 2011 - 2013
Strand Co 2010 - 2011
Cecure Gaming 2007 - 2009
Match.com 2004 - 2007
Madison Square Garden 2003 - 2004
New Things VC 2000 - 2003
Ogilvy & Mather 1996 - 1997
Ammirati & Puris 1993 - 1996
Skills
Start-ups, Digital Media, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Brand Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Email Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Marketing, Web Analytics, Mobile Devices, SEM, Product Management, Mobile Applications, Lead Generation, Creative Direction, Management, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
Harvard Business School 1997 — 1999
MBA
Georgetown University 1989 — 1992
BA, Psychology
Lyrical Software May 2010 - Present
The Globe and Mail May 2012 - December 2012
North Plains Systems June 2011 - January 2012
Kobo Inc. January 2011 - June 2011
PlateSpin (now Novell) August 2006 - January 2011
Algorithmics February 2006 - July 2006
Alias (now Autodesk) July 2003 - February 2006
SOMA Networks July 2002 - July 2003
SOMA Networks July 2001 - July 2002
Hotline Software October 2000 - July 2001
Skills
DevOps, Build Management, Juju, Scrum, Change Management, Scripting, Python, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Django, Configuration Management, Infrastructure..., Agile Methodologies, Amazon Web Services..., FOG, Puppet, Ansible, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, XML, Software Development, MySQL, Software Design, Test Automation, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Integration, Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Linux, REST, Testing
Education
Athabasca University
BSc, Computer Information Systems
George Brown College
Diploma, Computer Programming
Kobo Inc. June 2013 - Present
Imagination Plus August 2007 - Present
Skills
Team Leadership, Team Management, Project Management, Critical Thinking, Solution Architecture, Solution Development, Analytical Skills, Network Infrastructure..., Creative Solutions, Client Training, Hiring Employees, Ektron Content..., Sitefinity, Joomla, Wordpress, XHTML, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Prototype.js, Windows Server, Web Hosting, Email Hosting, Network Infrastructure, WordPress, Git
Education
Mohawk College 1998 — 2001
Kobo Inc. 2010 - 2014
CryptoLogic Limited 2005 - 2010
Goodman and Carr LLP 2000 - 2005
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Employment Law, E-commerce, Strategy, Management, Privacy Law, Corporate Governance, Contract Law, Dispute Resolution, Copyright Law, Litigation, Patents, Securities Regulation, Mediation, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Joint Ventures, Trade Secrets, Legal Compliance, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, IT law, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Litigation Management, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
York University - Schulich School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
General Motors September 2015 - Present
Complete Innovations Inc. April 2014 - September 2015
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Field ID June 2011 - April 2013
Zefr Media Inc. November 2009 - December 2010
Verb Exchange November 2007 - November 2009
Altus Group January 2006 - October 2007
Toshiba Canada November 2006 - June 2007
Azatiko January 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Android Development, Android NDK, Windows Mobile..., iOS development, Sencha Touch, PhoneGap, .Net Framework, Object Oriented Design, C#, Java, C++, Objective-C, Javascript, HTML 5, Microsoft SQL Server, Sqlite, OpenGL, VoIP, SIP Trunking, XMPP, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode, Subversion, Mercurial, CruiseControl.Net, .NET, Android, JavaScript, MySQL, Mobile Applications, Design Patterns, ASP.NET, Windows Mobile, SQLite, iOS Development, HTML5, iOS, Bluetooth
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Computer Systems (Graphics Option), 86
University of Toronto 1999 — 2000
Computer Engineering
Marshall Fridge (XMC Branded Products) May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. June 2013 - May 2014
LG Electronics Canada July 2009 - June 2013
Filter Inc. January 2008 - July 2009
McCain Foods Limited 2006 - 2008
XM Satellite Radio 2005 - 2006
Molson Canada 2005 - 2005
Coors Canada/Molson 1998 - 2005
Coors Canada 1998 - 2005
Echo Advertising 1995 - 1997
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
King's University College 1984 — 1987
B.A., Economics
Hospira May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2013 - November 2013
Motorola Mobility August 2008 - August 2012
Motorola Mobility October 2000 - August 2008
Motorola Inc August 1991 - October 2000
Skills
Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Wireless, Embedded Systems, RF, Bluetooth, Cellular Communications, CDMA, LTE, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Six Sigma, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, GSM, PCB design, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, WCDMA, Power Management, Analog, PCB Design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1986 — 1990
BSEE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
College of DuPage 1984 — 1986
Associate of Science (AS), Engineering
Career Cruising February 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. August 2012 - December 2013
Postmedia Network Inc. (Formerly Canwest Digital Media) November 2010 - April 2012
Various Digital Agencies May 2010 - November 2010
WPP Agency (Young & Rubicam Brands) August 2008 - April 2010
WebFeat (now Marshall Fenn Communications) August 2007 - August 2008
Northcott September 2005 - August 2007
Universal Music Group August 2004 - December 2004
Mediagrif Interactive Technologies June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Web Project Management, Social Media, User Experience, Web Development, Digital Media, Blogging, Wordpress, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Production, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, CRM, Management, Program Management, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Agile Methodologies, Online Operations, Interactive Advertising, Corporate Blogging, Community Management, Web 2.0, SEO, Online Community..., Social Media Development, Adding skills to Linked..., WordPress
Education
McGill University 1998 — 2001
MBA, Marketing / Strategy Double Major
Humber College 2003 — 2004
Post Graduate, Web Design and Interactive Media
University of Toronto - University of Trinity College 1992 — 1996
BA, International Relations Specialist
Kobo Inc. January 2013 - Present
TC Media January 2010 - December 2012
Thindata 1:1 December 2006 - January 2010
Rogers September 2004 - December 2006
TheCiti.com 2002 - 2004
Bid.com September 1999 - September 2002
Lakeland Productions January 1997 - September 1998
BC Suicide Prevention Program April 1995 - September 1997
Dalhousie University May 1993 - September 1995
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Software Project..., SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Web Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Mobile Devices, Software Development, Integration, Program Management, Product Management, Microsoft SQL Server, E-commerce, Agile Project Management, Scrum
Education
Sheridan College 2008 — 2008
Project Management
Information Technology Instiute 1998 — 1999
Dalhousie University 1989 — 1993
BA (honors), Psychology
Penguin Random House Canada March 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2013 - March 2014
Kobo Inc. December 2012 - May 2013
Random House Group UK February 2010 - February 2012
HarperCollins Publishers January 2010 - February 2010
Berg Publishers April 2009 - August 2009
HarperCollins Publishers October 2008 - December 2008
Farm Credit Canada May 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Content Management, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Communication, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Data Management, Analytical Reasoning, Customer Insight, Order Management, Efficiency, International Relations, Organizational..., HTML 5, ePub, CSS3, Quality Assurance, Publishing, Cross-platform..., Cross-functional..., Customer Satisfaction, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Education
Oxford Brookes University 2008 — 2009
MA, Publishing, First Class Honours
University of Regina 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Great Distinction
University of Ulsan 2007 — 2007
Asan International Program
University of Regina - Luther College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, English, Great Distinction
Kobo Inc. February 2014 - Present
Zebra Studios September 2013 - February 2014
Grey Canada May 2013 - August 2013
Humber College September 2012 - April 2013
Field Day Inc. June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Marketing, Sales Process, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sports Marketing, SEO, Copywriting, Editing
Education
Humber College 2012 — 2013
Post-Grad Certificate, Advertising Copywriting
The University of Western Ontario 2002 — 2006
Honours B.Sc., Kinesiology
George Brown College
Sport and Event Marketing, Business
Kobo Inc. January 2014 - Present
SurfEasy March 2013 - September 2013
The Mobile Shop September 2011 - February 2013
Virgin Mobile April 2006 - October 2011
Apple October 2005 - April 2006
Bell Canada April 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Demonstrated experience..., Collaborative leader..., Proven project..., Mobile, Telecommunications, Marketing Management, Retail, Channel, Customer Experience, Marketing Communications, Mobile Marketing, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Wireless, Product Marketing, Program Management, Product Management, Merchandising, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Customer Retention
Education
McMaster University 1990 — 1994
BA, Human Geography, Philosophy, Sociology
PointClickCare May 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2013 - December 2013
The Marketing Store April 2012 - February 2013
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems June 2009 - February 2012
Avanti Computer Systems May 2007 - November 2008
The Printing House October 2002 - February 2007
Human Resources Development Canada September 2000 - September 2001
Skills
XML, SDLC, Software Development, Testing, SQL, C#, Databases, JavaScript, Java, Software Documentation, ASP.NET, AJAX, Quality Assurance, Java Enterprise Edition, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Troubleshooting, E-commerce, Web Development, Test Automation, Test Automation Tools, Performance Testing, GUI test automation, Integration Testing, Agile Methodologies, Agile Testing, Load Testing, Selenium, JMeter, JIRA
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2000 — 2002
Diploma, Computer Programmer
Carleton University 1995 — 1999
B.A.(Hon.), History
Purolator Inc. March 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. October 2014 - March 2015
BlackBerry April 2012 - October 2014
BlackBerry November 2010 - April 2012
BlackBerry May 2010 - November 2010
Harris BCD December 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, MRP, Manufacturing, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Project Planning, Strategy, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Centennial College 2007 — 2010
Kobo Inc. March 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. September 2013 - February 2015
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - September 2013
Kobo Inc. November 2010 - May 2012
Advanced Educational Corporation (AEC) April 2008 - January 2011
Williams Adley and Co. 2006 - 2008
University of Maryland 2003 - 2006
American Councils for International Education 1999 - 2003
Skills
Project Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Intercultural..., Team Leadership, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Software Development, Product Management, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Management, Strategy
Education
American University 2002 — 2004
M.A., International Relations
American University 1999 — 2002
B.A., International Relations
University of Maryland University College
MS Certificate, Software Management
PINpoint Information Systems December 2014 - Present
Tarion Warranty Corporation April 2014 - March 2015
Kobo Inc. April 2012 - March 2014
TD Bank Financial Group April 2010 - March 2012
Kobo Inc. October 2009 - April 2010
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. August 2007 - December 2009
TD Securities/TD Bank Financial Group April 2004 - August 2007
Skills
SSIS, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehousing, SSRS, Database Design, Data Modeling, Databases, SQL, Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, ETL, SQL Tuning, Oracle, XML, IIS, Visio, SDLC, Data Migration, ASP.NET, .NET, Architecture, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Data Architecture, SAP, Agile Methodologies, ITIL, Agile & Waterfall..., Database Virutalization, Networking, SSAS, ESXi, VMware, Windows Azure, SQL Azure, Sybase, PL/SQL, Disaster Recovery, Visual Studio, Operating Systems, TFS, High Availability, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Human Resources
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 1990 — 1994
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering
Harlequin August 2015 - Present
Harlequin September 2014 - July 2015
Royal LePage Your Community November 2012 - March 2015
Kobo Inc. February 2014 - September 2014
WorleyParsons September 2013 - February 2014
Kids Can Press, a division of Corus Entertainment September 2012 - December 2012
Angell's Beauty May 2007 - September 2012
State Farm Insurance January 2011 - April 2012
Re/Max Classic Properties, Inc. April 2006 - December 2010
Laura Petites December 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Publishing, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Web Design, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Editing, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Proofreading, Facebook
Education
Ryerson University 2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Strategic Marketing
Ryerson University
Independent Coursework, Publishing
Humber College 2012 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Creative Book Publishing, Graduated with Honours
University of Toronto 2005 — 2010
Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: English Literature; Minor: Political Science; Minor: Bioethics
Kobo Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Oracle (via Eloqua acquisition) April 2013 - April 2013
Eloqua (acquired by Oracle) November 2011 - March 2013
Marketwired November 2009 - July 2011
Sigma-RH Solutions March 2008 - August 2009
AdForum January 2005 - February 2008
AdForum January 2003 - December 2004
AdForum January 1999 - December 2002
EADS September 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum, Databases, Agile Methodologies, .NET, SQL, Data Warehousing, T-SQL, PMP, Project Management, Agile Project Management, XML, C#, SaaS, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, Hadoop, Database Design, Web Applications, Web Services, SDLC, SharePoint, ASP.NET, Solution Architecture, SSIS, SSRS, JavaScript, HBase, LINQ, AJAX, Python, TFS, Hive, MapReduce, Large Scale Systems, Data Analytics, NoSQL, Data Modeling, R, Perl, Apache Spark, Scala
Education
Ecole centrale de Lille 1993 — 1999
M.Sc., Computer Engineering
Project Management Institute 2010 — 2010
PMP, Project Management
University of Toronto
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (vivaNext) April 2014 - Present
Toronto Community Housing Corporation June 2011 - April 2014
Kobo Inc. December 2010 - January 2011
McCarthy Tétrault August 2004 - April 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan September 2003 - April 2004
Miller Canfield May 2003 - August 2003
Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program and Smith's School of English Franchise July 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Licensing, Privacy Law, Document Drafting, Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation
Education
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 2008 — 2013
Ph.D., Law and Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D., Law
University of Windsor School of Law 2001 — 2004
LL.B., Law
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 2000 — 2001
Master of Education, Higher Education
McMaster University 1994 — 1998
Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Hons. B. Arts & Sc.), Science
Kobo Inc. March 2014 - Present
Kobo Inc. December 2011 - February 2014
Mobilicity December 2010 - December 2011
Caldwell Securities November 2010 - December 2010
Bright Sun Services May 2010 - November 2010
Skills
OPEX, SAP, Navision, Month End Close, Consolidated Financial..., Financial Statements, Year End Accounts, Accpac, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, General Ledger, Capex, Payroll Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Year-end Close, Tax Preparation, Sales Tax, Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT, Auditing, Tax Returns, Accountants, Accounts Payable, Payroll Taxes, Inventory Analysis, Income Tax
Education
Loyola College
Loyola College
Loyola College
Loyola College
Loyola College
loyola coolege
CGA 2010 — 2013
Level 4
CIMA London
CIMA
Oracle April 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. June 2014 - March 2015
Kobo Inc. May 2013 - May 2014
Kobo Inc. January 2013 - May 2013
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - January 2013
NexJ Systems August 2011 - December 2011
Canadian Tire January 2011 - April 2011
Free The Children 1996 - 2006
Me to We (formerly Leaders Today) 2002 - 2002
Skills
Java, JavaScript, MySQL, Perl, CSS, XML, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, C#, JSON, IIS, REST, Ruby, Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Development, Software Development, Application Development, C, C++, .NET, Scripting, VBScript, VBA, SQL Server, CouchDB, Oracle, PHP, AJAX, XHTML, Apache, Powershell, Shell Scripting, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, VMware, vSphere, SharePoint, Photoshop, Visio, MS Office Suite, JBoss, Glassfish, Weblogic, RubyMine, Cucumber, SQL, ASP.NET, Databases
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Advanced Diploma, Computer Programming and Analysis Co-op
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2009 — 2011
Diploma, Computer Programming
McMaster University 2007 — 2008
Biomedical Engineering
St. Augustine Catholic High School 2005 — 2007
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School 2003 — 2004
PACE
Kobo Inc. May 2014 - Present
Facebook September 2013 - December 2013
University of Waterloo September 2011 - August 2013
DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. May 2010 - August 2010
Carleton University January 2010 - April 2010
Education
University of Waterloo 2011 — 2013
MMath, Computer Science, 87.25 / 100
Carleton University 2009 — 2011
B.Sc, Computer Science
Chongqing University 2007 — 2009
B.Eng, Software Engineering
HSBC March 2011 - Present
Kobo Inc. July 2010 - February 2011
KBC Bank Ireland April 2008 - June 2010
Motor Distributors Ltd June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Project Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Business Process..., Budgets, Manage Client..., Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Business Process Mapping, Business Process Design, Business Analysis, Business Process...
Education
Institute of Technology, Sligo 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Business/Management, Merit 1
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Diploma in Accounting & Fiance
CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Kobo Inc. April 2015 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - April 2015
McGill University June 2008 - May 2012
FGH Services, Inc May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, ActionScript, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans, Flex, Unit Testing, Databases, OOP, Selenium, NUnit, Moq, .NET, NServiceBus, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, NHibernate, Castle Windsor, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Applications, UML, Design Patterns, Software Development, Subversion, ASP.NET, Web Services, Git
Education
Concordia University 2007 — 2012
B.Eng., Software Engineering
Kobo Inc. June 2013 - Present
Kobo Inc. May 2012 - June 2013
Ipsos Camelford Graham October 2010 - May 2012
City of Toronto February 2010 - October 2010
Government of Ontario May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Market Research, Editing, Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Program Management, Strategic Planning, User Experience, Report Writing, Online self-service help, Microsoft Excel, Online Product Launches, DITA - Darwin..., Problem Solving, Research Design
Education
McMaster University 2013 — 2013
Project Management
York University 2007 — 2010
Master of Arts, Communication and Cultural Studies
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières 2007 — 2007
Intensive French Program
Brock University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts Honours, Communications in Media and Culture, First Class Standing
Earl Haig Secondary School
Jule's Baskets August 2015 - Present
Mezes Restaurant November 2007 - Present
Ontario Association of Food Banks January 2015 - July 2015
Footprints Therapy June 2014 - October 2014
RBC Dominion Securities January 2013 - April 2014
Kobo Inc. May 2011 - August 2012
lululemon athletica September 2010 - December 2010
Cundari April 2010 - June 2010
Cundari February 2010 - March 2010
Blast Radius June 2006 - February 2010
Skills
Time Management, Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Leadership, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing, Team Building, Strategy, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Public Speaking, Digital Marketing
Education
Academy of Culinary Nutrition 2014 — 2014
Certificate in Culinary Nutrition, Culinary Nutrition, Honours
Queen's University 2000 — 2005
BAH Medial, German Studies and Health Studies
SHOP.CA March 2015 - Present
SHOP.CA April 2014 - March 2015
Sirius XM Canada Inc. February 2014 - May 2014
Kobo Inc. April 2011 - August 2012
Kobo Inc August 2010 - April 2011
TD Bank January 2010 - August 2010
Aon Hewitt August 2009 - January 2010
TD Waterhouse January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Call Centers, Training, Customer Service, Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Sales, Teamwork, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Banking, Vendor Management, Employee Benefits, CRM, Telecommunications
Education
Humber College 2012 — 2014
Radio broadcasting diploma, Radio Broadcasting