Experience

ecoRIDES Inc.

• Canada
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, President, Chief Strategy Officer

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  ecoRIDES is a conscious movement of ZERO EMISSIONS advocates providing economical and eco-friendly automotive transportation solutions. We connect ecoRIDERS directly with eco-DRIVERS to manage all reservation logistics from quotation, dispatch, onboard service to check-out for Business Clients to replace their traditional gas or diesel car service. ecoRIDES is a conscious movement of ZERO EMISSIONS advocates providing economical and eco-friendly automotive transportation solutions. We connect ecoRIDERS directly with eco-DRIVERS to manage all reservation logistics from quotation, dispatch, onboard service to check-out for Business Clients to replace their traditional gas or diesel car service.


ZUPS ByWard
• Co-Owner

  • Jun 2021 - Present


the Social Media Guys

• China
• Advertising Services

• Social & Digital Media Coach

  • Dec 2010 - Present

  Coaching, training, mentoring and handholding people and companies with Social Media and Digital Communications campaigns and Web Design and Development Projects. Clients include: Habitat for Humanity, Municipal Governments, Public Officials, Election Campaigns, Recreation Centre, Restaurants, Sports Brands, Public figures, Construction Businesses, Retailers, Coffee Shops, Fund raising campaigns Aviva, Spas, Sporting Goods Stores, Publishers, Galleries, Chambers of Commerce, Real Estate Brokers and Agents, Education Show less



ByWard Market BIA

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ByWard Market BIA - Digital Main Street Squad

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Purpose-driven org currently expanding across Ontario. Our Digital Service Squads assists main street businesses with the adoption of digital tools+ tech Purpose-driven org currently expanding across Ontario. Our Digital Service Squads assists main street businesses with the adoption of digital tools+ tech



the Business House | Coaching | Consulting | Training | Technology

• Business Coach | Founding Director

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Business Coaching, Social Media Training, Business Consulting, Digital Media and Marketing, Websites. Do you need help, but you're not sure where to start? Are you having trouble seeing your way forward? Worried you're not meeting your business potential? Do you need a kick in the butt, or just need to kick some butt! Are you struggling with technology or social media? Need help to update your website, or simply trying to manage your passwords. Is someone is stealing your ideas, or are you creating your own competition from within? Do you want to brainstorm an idea or flesh out a new, go to market strategy? Do you want a fresh set of eyes on your business? Maybe you can’t see the forest for the trees with stagnant sales, the wrong clients, a low margin business, no plan, and no succession planning, behind on your remittances and you're stuck! What professional services firm should you hire and why? Do you need help figuring out what to do next? We're here to unstick your business and find it's hidden value. Show less



Business & Entrepeneurship

• United States
• Higher Education

• Business Development, Sales, Marketing Executive and Entrepeneurship Coach

  • Jan 1999 - Present

  Technology and Business Consultant Services: Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, International Business Technology and Business Consultant Services: Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, International Business



Algonquin College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Educating, sharing and inspiring students in International Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media and Digital Communications, WordPress and Business Plans.SCHOOL OF BUSINESS:PROGRAMS AND COURSES TAUGHT:1) Business Administration - International Business (Ontario College Advanced Diploma 3 Years): BAI 2300 Global Business Environment BAI 2320 E-Business Application (Course Lead 2012/13/14)2) Business – Management and Entrepreneurship (Ontario College Diploma - 2-year program): MGT2248 Global Entrepreneurship (Course Lead 2013/14/15/) MKT2237 Social and Digital Media Communications (Course Lead 2014) MGT2008 Business Plan3) Business – Marketing (Ontario College Diploma 2 Year Program): MKT2214 Global Marketing4) Centre for Continued and Online Learning: BAI2300 Global Business Environment5) Blackboard Professional Development (PD) Sessions - Instructor to Part-Time Faculty 20156) OCMC Algonquin College "International Business" co-Coach for Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (2013, 14 & 15)7. Faculty Advisor - Applied Research - Summit Entrepeneurs - (Summer 2015) Show less

• Professor PT

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Students prepare for a world of rapid and significant change by reviewing the role, characteristics, skills and practices of entrepreneurship. Topics include an overview of innovative thinking techniques, trendspotting, global entrepreneurship, marketing, market research, licensing, franchising, buying and selling a business and succession planning. Students evaluate, improve, and put into practice their entrepreneurial skills and strategies to find business opportunities, including those in the growing "Eco-preneurship" market. Show less

• Faculty Instructor - Social Media & Student Engagement

  • May 2014 - May 2014

  Co-facilitator: Spring 2014 Professional Development WorkshopWhat kind of role can social media take in education? Social media can help you interact and engage with your learners, as well as how social may help students build and develop their own support network.

• Professor Jiangsu Maritime Institute

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Teaching Global Business Environment FiTT Course at Maritime CollegeTaught in the summers of 2012 and 2013.The curriculum was jointly developed by Algonquin and JMI.the joint program is designed to leverage the expertise and resources of two reputable institutions in Canada and China. 70% of the courses delivered in China are taught in English, with an internship component that integrates classroom theory with related on-the-job training. Upon successful competition of the program, students will be awarded a college diploma from both institutions Show less



Rhapsody Strategies Inc.

• Business Coach

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  At Rhapsody Strategies, we understand you. We know that you've faced challenges and we have the experience and the tools to help you overcome. You were meant for more. You already know that and so do we. Whether your need is leadership coaching/training, business coaching/consulting, or social media/marketing help, Rhapsody has the strategies you need to succeed. We can help you play a bigger game and achieve the business results you’ve always wanted. At Rhapsody Strategies, we understand you. We know that you've faced challenges and we have the experience and the tools to help you overcome. You were meant for more. You already know that and so do we. Whether your need is leadership coaching/training, business coaching/consulting, or social media/marketing help, Rhapsody has the strategies you need to succeed. We can help you play a bigger game and achieve the business results you’ve always wanted.



West Quebec School Board

• Physical Education Co-ordinator, Coach

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Balance, Agility and Coordination skills for Elementary 2 to 6. Track & Field, Ball Hockey, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country Skiing Balance, Agility and Coordination skills for Elementary 2 to 6. Track & Field, Ball Hockey, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country Skiing



CCWW International

• CEO, Director, Partner, President

  • Nov 2003 - Dec 2008

  Franchisor and Licensor: Intellectual Property, patents, products, training and know how to the Building Products industry. Franchise Law (US, Canada, EU) Developed and Managed SEC Franchise Disclosure Documents at Federal and State Level. 36 US Franchises, 22 Canadian Dealerships and Country Licences for UK. Franchisor and Licensor: Intellectual Property, patents, products, training and know how to the Building Products industry. Franchise Law (US, Canada, EU) Developed and Managed SEC Franchise Disclosure Documents at Federal and State Level. 36 US Franchises, 22 Canadian Dealerships and Country Licences for UK.



BitFlash

• Advisor to CEO, Vice President Strategic Alliances

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  BitFlash's advanced Java-based graphics engine brought smart graphics to wireless devices and the Internet. The company was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with sales operations in San Jose, California. BitFlash's advanced Java-based graphics engine brought smart graphics to wireless devices and the Internet. The company was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with sales operations in San Jose, California.



Fido i5 International - Masq Inc.

• Business Development, The Americas

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  GSM Mobile, Location Based Services, Pre & Post Paid mobile apps, Professional Services GSM Mobile, Location Based Services, Pre & Post Paid mobile apps, Professional Services



8x8, Inc.

• Executive Vice President Business Development

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  VoIP, e-commerce, system integration, Sun Java Centers (Ottawa, Montreal, San Jose) Business VoIP helps you serve your customers better with mobile, flexible solutions that help you do business anywhere, anytime. From hosted VoIP business phone service and cloud-based call center software to unified communications, our services are easy to use, incredibly advanced and less expensive than traditional solutions. VoIP, e-commerce, system integration, Sun Java Centers (Ottawa, Montreal, San Jose) Business VoIP helps you serve your customers better with mobile, flexible solutions that help you do business anywhere, anytime. From hosted VoIP business phone service and cloud-based call center software to unified communications, our services are easy to use, incredibly advanced and less expensive than traditional solutions.



Sun Microsystems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• GM UForce - Java Centers - Montreal, Ottawa

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  U|Force Montreal (Application Development, Professional Services) developed and marketed software for development and deployment of telecom service. Responsible for funding, partnerships and major customers, mergers & acquisition, product development, promotion and distribution. Sold to Netergy Networks traded on NASDAQ, which became 8x8.

• Executive Vice President

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Application Development, System Integration, Product Development, Professional Services and Java System Integrator - Canada, United States, Caribbean, United Kingdom, New Zealand, China, JapanClients Bell Canada, Bank of America, Ontario Colleges and Universities, New Zealand Department of Social Welfare, John Deere, CSX Transportation



Anderson Consulting

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development

  • 1992 - 1996

  Justice Public Safety and Defence Industry. North American Business Development Framework Roll Out. International Justice Symposium. Business Development, Sales Management, Proposal and bid management. Justice Public Safety and Defence Industry. North American Business Development Framework Roll Out. International Justice Symposium. Business Development, Sales Management, Proposal and bid management.



Siemens ITS

• Slovenia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Defense Account Manager

  • 1989 - 1992

  System Integrator, Professional Services, Products System Integrator, Professional Services, Products



ISM - Westbridge

• Government Account Manager

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

  Systems Integration, Application Develpment, Outsourcing, Professional Services. ISM and Westbridge merged and were acquired by IBM Canada Systems Integration, Application Develpment, Outsourcing, Professional Services. ISM and Westbridge merged and were acquired by IBM Canada



Encore

• United States
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Director Defense

  • 1986 - 1989

  System Integration - Federal Government System Integration - Federal Government



Gould Electronics

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  System Integration of Main Frame Computer,s Unix Mini Computers, Ruggedized and Tempest computers and Real Time Operating Systems to Canadian Government. System Integration of Main Frame Computer,s Unix Mini Computers, Ruggedized and Tempest computers and Real Time Operating Systems to Canadian Government.



ComSec and InfoSec System Integrator

• Government Account Manager

  • Sep 1984 - 1986

  Systems Integration, Secure Communications and Information Systems. Ruggedized Computer Equipment, Encryption Equipment, Software development. Systems Integration, Secure Communications and Information Systems. Ruggedized Computer Equipment, Encryption Equipment, Software development.



Force 5

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner Sporting Good Store

  • Jan 1981 - 1984

  Windsurfing, Skateboards, Bikes and activewear. Windsurfing School Windsurfing, Skateboards, Bikes and activewear. Windsurfing School



Donald K. Donald Events

• Artist Security

  • Jul 1979 - 1981

  Artist & Concert Security Artist & Concert Security



Stoney Monday's

• United Kingdom

• General Manager Bar and Restaurant

  • Jan 1979 - 1981

  Daily Operations of Bar and Resturant Daily Operations of Bar and Resturant