Jim Harmsworth
** ******* ***. ***. ***. Hamilton ON L8E 1G8; Cell 705-***-**** Home 905-***-****
***************@*****.***
Objective;
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my unique set of skills in the disciplines of
Retail, Business, Human Resource and Sales Management.
Education;
Georgian College 2013; Human Resources Management
Post Graduate Certificate Program
Attained Dean’s List status in both semesters of the program
Working towards CHRP designation
Intern placement required for graduation
Trent University 1988; Bachelor of Arts
Received my degree in Political Studies with a World History minor
Athletic coordinator for Otonabee College
Trent University Athletic Hall of Fame 1988
Professional Proficiencies;
*Labour Economics *Client /Account Management
*Employment Law *Business Development / Prospecting
*Training and Development *Human Resource Planning & Management
*Office Management *Health and Safety
*Recruitment and Selection *Budget Management & Planning
*Financial Reporting *Sales and Sales Management
Transferrable Skills;
Extensive experience in coordinating special events
*Arranged and supervised summer and March Break baseball camps in conjunction
with the Barrie Baycats and Central Baseball Academy
*Partnered with Easter Seals to create the Winterfest Chili and Beer festival
*Participated with Easter Seals in running the Annual Sports Celebrity Golf
Tournament
Training, Development and Evaluation
*Experienced manager responsible for Recruiting, Training and Development of
financial services representatives
*Approximately 23 years of progressive experience as a financial services manager
responsible for employee development and evaluation
*Experienced at preparing and delivering seminars / presentations that are both
knowledge and instructional based.
Account Management
*Managed a portfolio of Small Business and Commercial Clients
*Responsible for maintaining existing accounts and prospecting new business within
a regional marketplace.
Community Representation
*Founding Director of the Barrie Community Foundation
*Treasurer of Child Find Ontario – Simcoe (2004 Volunteer of the Year)
*Easter Seals – Simcoe County
*Advisory Board, Barrie Public Library
*Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre Business Plan Challenge;
Judge 2009 & 2010
*National Coaching Certification- Level1 ( Barrie Red Sox Rep Division)
Budget Planning and Administration
*Experienced in planning and administering annual budgets for Tier 1 Banks and
Trust Company
*Planned and managed the annual budget for Child find Ontario- Simcoe
*Professionally trained and experienced in reviewing and analysing financial
statements for small to large business concerns
*Experienced in establishing, interpreting, and enforcing policy and procedure
*Proficient in managing an office with in excess of 40 staff
Sundry;
*Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
*Provincially licensed private security guard
*WHMIS Classroom Training for Workers
*Worksmart Campus
*LGBT Awareness & Education Seminar
Employment History;
Easyhome – Leasing Specialist; May 2014 - Present
Commissionaires Security – Great Lakes June 2012 – May 2014; MST / Security Guard
Central Baseball Academy 2012 - 2013 ; Facility Manager
Meridian Credit Union 2007 – 2011 ; Commercial Account Executive / Small Business
Advisor
Credential Financial Strategies 2005 – 2007 ; Financial Planner
Clarica Financial Services 2001 – 2005 ; Training / Recruiting Manager
Bank of Nova Scotia (National Trust) 1989 – 2001 ; Account Executive & Branch
Management
Miscellaneous;
Certified Financial Planner ( Designation expired)
Canadian Investment Manager
Financial Management Advisor
Life License Qualified