Experience

Arcadia Earth

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner, Toronto

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Arcadia Earth is a large scale, multi-sensory journey through underwater worlds, fantasy lands and inspirational art installations designed to reimagine how we address the most pressing environmental issues and sustainability. Our exhibition is brought to life through immersive technology, animated by augmented reality, virtual reality, projection mapping and interactive environments, where visitors learn how small lifestyle changes could impact the future of our planet. Arcadia Earth is a large scale, multi-sensory journey through underwater worlds, fantasy lands and inspirational art installations designed to reimagine how we address the most pressing environmental issues and sustainability. Our exhibition is brought to life through immersive technology, animated by augmented reality, virtual reality, projection mapping and interactive environments, where visitors learn how small lifestyle changes could impact the future of our planet.



Daring + Kind

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Daring + Kind is a management consulting and private investment firm.• Lead partner on business strategy and analysis, leadership, sales and communications• Advise on operational efficiencies, marketing plans, risk management and long-term growth• Work with clients to gather and interpret critical insight to support changes and new initiatives to optimize value Daring + Kind is a management consulting and private investment firm.• Lead partner on business strategy and analysis, leadership, sales and communications• Advise on operational efficiencies, marketing plans, risk management and long-term growth• Work with clients to gather and interpret critical insight to support changes and new initiatives to optimize value



Camp Tamakwa

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Owner & Director

  • Apr 2002 - Oct 2019

  Camp Tamakwa is a co-ed residential children's summer camp with various water sports, land sports and creative arts activities and an extensive canoe tripping program. • Owned and directed our summer camp with a vital awareness for camper safety, staff leadership and facility management, as well as camp spirit and culture• Acquired the business by procuring both bank financing and private investment, repaid ahead of schedule• Managed all aspects of our $3M+ business year-round including sales, marketing, accounting, budgeting, human resources, employee training, purchasing, site maintenance, insurance and adherence to myriad government regulations and industry standards• Worked with thousands of camp families, campers and staff to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences and created an inclusive, warm family atmosphere thereby maintaining a 90% retention rate for campers and 80% for staff• Recruited, trained and led a team of over 140 employees globally each year and inspired each of them to work to their fullest potential while supervising and teaching over 450 international campers• Increased overall profit for the fixed capacity camp by conducting a regular analysis on pricing and expenses• Built an off-season business of corporate retreats, school field trips and wedding weekends with revenue growth of 485% and profit growth of 525%



Ontario Camps Association

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President / Board Member

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Vice President (2013-2017) supporting 450+ summer camps with a focus on safety thru year-round standards, as well as professional development and educational opportunities, for camp operators and staff leaders• Involved in numerous committees including Government Relations, Volunteer Awards and Nominating and Governance working collaboratively with other camp owners and government officials• Worked as the lead camp professional with Transport Canada to create a new Commercial Boat Operator license for camps across Canada complete with extensive guides for participants and instructors• Presented at OCA Conferences addressing hiring, staff training, safety and Transport Canada regulations



HALO Branded Solutions

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Jun 1996 - Oct 2002

  • Marketed high-quality promotional merchandise, premiums and creative incentive programs of over $1M each year for global clients including Ford Motor Company, Quicken and OnStar • Marketed high-quality promotional merchandise, premiums and creative incentive programs of over $1M each year for global clients including Ford Motor Company, Quicken and OnStar



Detroit Red Wings

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ticket Sales Coordinator

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 1996

  • Administered season ticket and group ticket sales alongside the marketing department, while ensuring first-class customer service from account representatives integrating other corporate assets including the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Rockers and two major College Hockey events with the Red Wings • Administered season ticket and group ticket sales alongside the marketing department, while ensuring first-class customer service from account representatives integrating other corporate assets including the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Rockers and two major College Hockey events with the Red Wings



Chicago Wolves

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ticket Sales & Game Day Assistance

  • Aug 1994 - Jun 1995

  • Marketed season ticket packages and group sales for the team’s inaugural season far exceeding the team’s financial objectives, provided customer service to hundreds of accounts• Assisted the game day operations and TV/radio broadcasts with team information and statistics • Marketed season ticket packages and group sales for the team’s inaugural season far exceeding the team’s financial objectives, provided customer service to hundreds of accounts• Assisted the game day operations and TV/radio broadcasts with team information and statistics