Experience

Attractions Ontario

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2004 - Present

  Attractions Ontario is the authority on Attractions & Trip Motivators in Ontario, the voice of the industry and the source for consumers to discover Ontario’s destination experiences. The association offers best-in-class, high-value access to consumers in bolstering attendance and business activity for the Attractions & Tourism industry. Our vision is to be the recognized leader of the attractions sector and an innovative contributor to the tourism industry. Attractions Ontario is the authority on Attractions & Trip Motivators in Ontario, the voice of the industry and the source for consumers to discover Ontario’s destination experiences. The association offers best-in-class, high-value access to consumers in bolstering attendance and business activity for the Attractions & Tourism industry. Our vision is to be the recognized leader of the attractions sector and an innovative contributor to the tourism industry.



York University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Course Director

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  Teaching Exploring the Functions of Business Teaching Exploring the Functions of Business



Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations

• Board Chair

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

  Formerly Treasurer of TIAO. Board Member since 2008. Formerly Treasurer of TIAO. Board Member since 2008.



Ministry of Tourism

• Maldives
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Advisor to Minister Of Tourism

  • Apr 2003 - Oct 2003

  • Developed policy papers for the Minister, including papers on increasing Community Use of Schools and Casino Development • Active in the Tourism Recovery Plan to return tourism numbers to normal in Ontario in light of the SARS outbreak and other challenges facing the Tourism Industry • Developed policy papers for the Minister, including papers on increasing Community Use of Schools and Casino Development • Active in the Tourism Recovery Plan to return tourism numbers to normal in Ontario in light of the SARS outbreak and other challenges facing the Tourism Industry



Ministry of Consumer and Business Services

• Policy Advisor to Minister of Consumer and Business Services

  • Apr 2002 - Apr 2003

  • As Policy Advisor responsible for Beverage Alcohol, in charge of reforms to the Liquor Licence Act, the Ontario Wine Strategy and stakeholder management • Handled all public appointments to Ministry Agencies, Boards and Commissions, including the Ontario Film Review Board, the LCBO and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario • As Policy Advisor responsible for Beverage Alcohol, in charge of reforms to the Liquor Licence Act, the Ontario Wine Strategy and stakeholder management • Handled all public appointments to Ministry Agencies, Boards and Commissions, including the Ontario Film Review Board, the LCBO and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario



Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

• Agency Relations and Public Appointments Advisor to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2002

  Direct contact for over 23 different agencies in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to the office of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Oversaw public appointments to various agencies, including the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership, Niagara Parks Association, Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Direct contact for over 23 different agencies in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to the office of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Oversaw public appointments to various agencies, including the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership, Niagara Parks Association, Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.



Municipality of Clarington

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Councilor

  • Nov 1997 - Nov 2000

  Municipal Councilor for Ward 3. Candidate for Mayor, 2000. Municipal Councilor for Ward 3. Candidate for Mayor, 2000.



Orono Weekly Times

• Canada

• Owner

  • Apr 1995 - Jan 1997

  Owner of community newspaper and print shop started in 1936. Owner of community newspaper and print shop started in 1936.