Anthony M. Janes

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Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C4

709-***-****

acribb@r.postjobfree.com

Highlighted Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of economic development for small, medium and large businesses.

Highly organized individual who thrives on challenges and works through obstacles to provide extraordinary results.

Results-oriented and decisive leader, with skills in Event Planning, Public Speaking, Finance, Computer Programs, Strategic Planning and Leadership.

A quick learner who easily grasps and implements new ideas, business practices, and technologies.

Professional Experience

Media Account Consultant, Yellow Pages Group 2013-2014

Collaborate with clients on multi-platform advertising, including print, web and mobile.

Developed detailed marketing strategies based on industry specific data and marketing trends.

Collaborated with clients regarding many factors such as business goals, budgets, and revenue generation requirements.

Exceeded client’s goals and expectations.

Continuously achieved monthly and yearly goals.

Business Development, Uncle Phil’s Think Tank Inc. 2009-Present

Research and development of intellectual property related to the home health care sector.

Filing necessary international patents; identifying support and working towards proto type development; included securing seed capital and identifying potential support towards final commercialization.

Director Economic Development, Town of Conception Bay South 2008-2009

Developed an economic strategy for Conception Bay South. Specifically focusing on the development of a major industrial park and retail centre.

Updated and created marketing strategies to emphasize the Conception Bay South brand.

Responsible for attracting new businesses and assist current businesses expand.

Identify new investment opportunities for inbound foreign investment.

Economic Development Officer, City of Mount Pearl 1998-2008

Promoting and marketing the City of Mount Pearl as a premier city to live and do business as well as identifying new business opportunities.

Partnering with various levels of Government to plan and facilitate workshops and seminars dealing with funding opportunities available to local business.

Consult with the business community to help identify their needs in the area of professional development.

Identifying new and growing markets for various businesses to promote their products and services.

Coordinator of Special Events & Volunteer Services, City of Mount Pearl 1997-1998

Developed, coordinated, implemented, and supervised special events for the City of Mount Pearl.

Oversaw the volunteer program involving research and policy development for the delivery of special events and volunteer services.

Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation and Sport, City of Mount Pearl 1990-1996

Coordinating and supervising all outdoor recreation programs, sport activities and services for the City of Mount Pearl. These responsibilities encompass the overall management and administration of programs in the area of outdoor recreation, sport programming and adult leadership development.

Prepared Press Releases and coordinating major community events, such as Winter Carnival and Summer Activities.

Created policies and procedures for an effective volunteer program

Education

Certified Economic Developer, University of Waterloo 2000-2002

Community Recreation Leadership, College of the North Atlantic 1989

Community Capacity Building Certificate, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador 2002

Professional Development

Professional development seminars and workshops. Developing trends in economic development (2000-2010);

Foreign Investment Promotion, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (2005)

Presenter at Memorial University “Patent Process & Intellectual Property” (2012-14)

Presenter at Memorial University “Raising Capital” (2012-14)

Presenter during Small Business Week “Programs and Services” (1998-2009)

“Preparing Business Plans” (1998-2009)

“Investment Attraction via International Trade Shows – Municipal Leaders “(1998-2009)

“Roles and Responsibilities for Volunteer Boards of Directors”

“Special Events Planning”

Professional Committees

President, Economic Developers Association of Canada 2007-2008

Vice President, Economic Developers Association of Canada 2006-2007

Vice President, Economic Developers Association of Canada 2005-2006

President, Newfoundland and Labrador Economic Developers Association 2002-2004

Chairperson, Economic Developers Association of Canada Annual conference 2002-2003

Chairperson, Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Community Centres 2001-2003

References

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