Damian McIntyre
Accelerator Program Engagement Lead at Tech Beach Retreat- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Tech Beach Retreat
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Jamaica
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accelerator Program Engagement Lead
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Mar 2022 - Present
I am responsible for providing strategic and tactical assistance to the Director of Accelerator Programs and the TBR team. I utilize systems thinking and provide complex operational support, ensure program success for cohort members while supporting the team as we push to increase strategic partnerships (regional and global).
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Head Of Research
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Jul 2021 - Present
- Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to explore issues and solve problems with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Caribbean inline with the TBR’s vision- Increase company efficiency in achieving KPIs through marketing research analysis specifically in the innovative technology sector of the Caribbean
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The Carbon Bar
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Restaurant Manager
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
- Added new revenue streams through the addition and management of food delivery apps, working daily with app representatives and suppliers to be competitive online during the COVID lockdowns – accounting for 80% of total sales - Managed and trained a team of up to 25 staff producing below 7% cost of labour while achieving monthly KPIs while transitioning in and out of COVID restrictions - Added new revenue streams through the addition and management of food delivery apps, working daily with app representatives and suppliers to be competitive online during the COVID lockdowns – accounting for 80% of total sales - Managed and trained a team of up to 25 staff producing below 7% cost of labour while achieving monthly KPIs while transitioning in and out of COVID restrictions
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Kasa Moto
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Canada
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Bartender
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May 2018 - Oct 2020
- Led a team of up to 25 bar staff. Improved bar efficiency, volume of sales and increased profitability of menu items by up to 20% (up to 1200 guests per shift) - Recipient of both Kasa Moto Cultural Ambassador and Staff Recognition award voted by over 50 employees and managers; 1st staff member to receive both in company history - Led a team of up to 25 bar staff. Improved bar efficiency, volume of sales and increased profitability of menu items by up to 20% (up to 1200 guests per shift) - Recipient of both Kasa Moto Cultural Ambassador and Staff Recognition award voted by over 50 employees and managers; 1st staff member to receive both in company history
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Tropical Design Studio
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St. Lucia
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Architectural Technician
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
- Residential/Commercial developer and Small Projects Manager leading a team of up to 15 workers - Improved visual concept delivered to clients by rendering architectural drawings into photorealistic 3D models and graphics presentational packages - Residential/Commercial developer and Small Projects Manager leading a team of up to 15 workers - Improved visual concept delivered to clients by rendering architectural drawings into photorealistic 3D models and graphics presentational packages
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GLO Nightlife
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St. Lucia
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Restaurant Owner
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May 2014 - Jul 2015
- Space operated as a restaurant and lounge during the earlier hours of operations and shifted into a Nightclub with a night menu during the later hours - Trained team of 16 restaurant and bar staff, redefining hospitality on island through the use of technology leading to an enhanced guest experience - Space operated as a restaurant and lounge during the earlier hours of operations and shifted into a Nightclub with a night menu during the later hours - Trained team of 16 restaurant and bar staff, redefining hospitality on island through the use of technology leading to an enhanced guest experience
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Education
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Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master's degree, Innovations and Entrepreneurship -
Fanshawe College
Bachelor's of Applied Arts, Integrated Land Planning Technologies