Business Development & Venture Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Programs & Partnerships Lead

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

V1 Studio is a Non-for-Profit under the Concordia Innovation Hub that empowers scientific researchers to bring their innovations to market.Key duties:- Mentoring scientific entrepreneurs and researchers.- Program design.- Developing strategies for programs and V1's expansion.- Securing key partnerships to provide a growth experience to our startups.- Expanding programs Nationally through partnerships.- Building advisory councils comprised of World leading industry specialists and researchers.

Board Member

• Jul 2016 - Present

General Manager/Co-Founder/Producer

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2020

Founded a creative services agency that pivoted into a technology company to automate creative procurement & management. Key duties included finances, senior account management, project management, raising funds, sourcing & managing vendors, strategic planning & objective setting, coaching & mentoring.Notable Accomplishments:• Managed more than 450 media projects with some major brands such as Louis Vuitton Americas, EssilorLuxottica, BMW, Procter & Gamble, and Air Miles.• Developed and managed a network of over 200 creative freelancers and built them into a solid workforce.• Raised over $450,000 from angel investors, grants, and tax credits to invest in software.• Was project manager on the design team for Ericsson’s new immersive, geo-localized content platform.• Managed the development of Rubi, a platform that is built to standardize and consolidate the creative industry.• Collaborated with ENCQOR 5G for testing of the Rubi platform on 5G networks at Centech to provide valuable insights on 5G deployment.• Built partnerships with leading vendors in the industry (Technicolor, MTL Grande, RayonFX, Arht Media, and more)Agency Website: https://www.videorubicon.com/

Business Coach

• Jan 2021 - Present

Coaching three entrepreneurs in the media & entertainment space. Helping build their business and develop concrete and achievable objectives for the next three years.Working on key functions: Business Plan, Financing, Market Studies, Sales Strategies, Marketing Plan, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, Leadership Strategies. Coaching three entrepreneurs in the media & entertainment space. Helping build their business and develop concrete and achievable objectives for the next three years.Working on key functions: Business Plan, Financing, Market Studies, Sales Strategies, Marketing Plan, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, Leadership Strategies.

Ambassador

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

Technopolys exists to promote the Technology & Innovation industry, focusing on three main areas of intervention: uniting the industry, showcasing the ecosystem and enhancing Quebec pride.Its mission is simple: to help Quebec’s technology industry shine, both here and abroad.- Responsible for promoting the organization's mission.- Networking Technopolys exists to promote the Technology & Innovation industry, focusing on three main areas of intervention: uniting the industry, showcasing the ecosystem and enhancing Quebec pride.Its mission is simple: to help Quebec’s technology industry shine, both here and abroad.- Responsible for promoting the organization's mission.- Networking

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

- Liaised the Toronto and Montreal head offices.- Provided customer support for the Quebec dealership managers.- Created reports and presentations.- Organized the Montreal car show for Toyota.- Analyzed large amounts of data to determine trends and provide insights.- Trained new employees.- Reviewed and approved Dealerships' marketing expenses on a monthly basis.

Consultant - Sales & Marketing

• Nov 2013 - Feb 2015