Experience

Travelweek

• Canada
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publisher

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Director of Digital Strategy & Senior Staff Writer

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  In charge of developing all of Travelweek's digital products including website, email marketing, learning centre, virtual reality platform and more. Also a skilled writer, contributes frequently to both print and digital publications and attends media events around the world.



Explor VR

• Toronto, Canada Area

• President

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Founder of Explor VR - a virtual reality app that showcases different travel destinations - and a thought leader in this new and exciting marketing space. The start-up has been recognized as an industry leader and remains the the only app of it's kind in the world for travel agents. The app is now live Oculus Go as well as Google Play and the App Store. Founder of Explor VR - a virtual reality app that showcases different travel destinations - and a thought leader in this new and exciting marketing space. The start-up has been recognized as an industry leader and remains the the only app of it's kind in the world for travel agents. The app is now live Oculus Go as well as Google Play and the App Store.



Scotiabank

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economist

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  Analyzed the U.S. and Canadian economies for the Scotiabank economics department including interest rate decisions, currency movements, the oil & gas industry, housing market and consumer spending trends by writing reports for internal and external distribution. Analyzed the U.S. and Canadian economies for the Scotiabank economics department including interest rate decisions, currency movements, the oil & gas industry, housing market and consumer spending trends by writing reports for internal and external distribution.



Standard Bank Group

• South Africa
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Country / Sector Risk Economist

  • Oct 2007 - Nov 2011

  Performed macroeconomic analysis and forecasting to inform the credit process, risk management and business strategy at Standard Bank International, which has a worldwide presence in investment banking and capital markets. Performed macroeconomic analysis and forecasting to inform the credit process, risk management and business strategy at Standard Bank International, which has a worldwide presence in investment banking and capital markets.



Sandals Resorts International

• Jamaica
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outside Sales Coordinator / Executive Assistant

  • 2005 - 2006

  Managed a team of eight Canada-wide outside sales representatives and provide executive support to the Director of Sales and Marketing, with full involvement in sales, marketing and PR strategies Managed a team of eight Canada-wide outside sales representatives and provide executive support to the Director of Sales and Marketing, with full involvement in sales, marketing and PR strategies



Travelweek

• Canada
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer / Journalist

  • 1997 - 2005

  Worked as a writer and journalist for a Canada wide Travel trade publication reporting on industry news and providing sector analysis. Worked as a writer and journalist for a Canada wide Travel trade publication reporting on industry news and providing sector analysis.