President, COINSoft Technologies Inc., 2004 to Present
- Planned and implemented a computer software development company.
- Managed all facets of the business.
- Designed and implemented corporate websites.
- Lead Designer and programmer for phpCOIN client management, ordering, invoicing and helpdesk system.
President, Cantex Consulting Group Inc., 1992-2005
- Planned, researched and implemented a business services company, including business plan preparation, market research, financing, legal work, etc.
- Managed all facets of the business, including administration, sales & marketing, staff interviewing & hiring, provision of services, billing & collection, etc.
- Planned, implemented and managed subsidiary companies, including a wholesale products company and a retail operation.
- Planned, implemented and managed a computer LAN/WAN network with Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server domains and intranet/internet with web and ftp sites, DNS, DHCP, telnet, proxy, mail and SQL servers, RAS access and more. Selected, installed and maintained all server and applications software, created custom SQL applications in perl and PHP for websites, trained staff in usage.
- Designed and implemented corporate website (including cgi and PHP scripts accessing SQL and text databases) that won 13 Canadian and international awards.
- Designed and implemented retail subsidiary website (including PHP scripts accessing SQL databases).
- Designed and implemented award-winning websites for clients, including custom cgi and PHP scripts with SQL and text databases.
- Designed and programmed super-simple WebSite Wizard website CMS using PHP and MySQL, and written about in "The Nova Scotia Business Journal" and in "The Financial Post"
- Designed and programmed super-simple "WebSite Magician" website CMS using PHP with text files for a database.
Graphic Designer, Connors Office Center Ltd., 1994-1996
- Performed graphics design and manufacturing duties in a computerized environment, including engraving, vinyl signage and posters.
- Responsible for departmental functions, including pricing, sales and customer service, inventory control, advertising design, etc.
- Created custom product pricing software in Visual Basic 4.0 for Windows
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of the retail establishment "Mugshots & More", including creating the name.
Office Manager, Chelsea Fish Co. Inc., 1989-1992
- Managed all administrative functions, including payroll, boat settlements, accounts receivable, stock room control, government reports, etc.
- Managed 80386 computer systems, from hardware & software selection and purchasing, to installation and custom programming, including programming a complete payroll and boat settlement preparation, tracking and reporting system in Pascal (for DOS).
- Prepared reports and liaised with various government agencies for GST, UPC codes, US and Canadian fuel use reports & vehicle registrations, payroll remittances, etc.
- Designed and implemented special projects such as changing operations from a manual to a computerized accounting & management information system, designed a UPC master coding system, a Quality Management Program, and administrative forms & procedures for a startup fish-processing subsidiary operation in Newfoundland.
- Represented Louisbourg and area fishermen to the federal and provincial governments as a member of the following groups:
- Scotia-Fundy Fixed Gear Committee - 1992 to 1994
- Scotia-Fundy Fixed Gear Working Group - 1990 to 1992
- Eastern Nova Scotia Groundfish Advisory Committee - 1990 to 1992
Sales Manager, Hancomp Computers Ltd., 1989
- Performed outside sales and managed outside sales staff.
- Worked with business customers to determine their computer needs and implemented hardware/software solutions to address those needs.
- Wrote custom computer software to address specific client needs that were not served at that time due to market immaturity.
Production Supervisor, Highland Fisheries Ltd., 1987-1988
- Managed the day shift trimming and packing departments, with total responsibility for the actions of up to 85 employees.
- Designed and administered the Trimmer Training Program, that taught standardized techniques to new employees and upgraded the skills of existing employees.
- Designed the training of Technical Instructors, for the implementation of the Trimmer Training Program.
Dept. Supervisor/Instructor, Canso Sea Products Ltd., 1978-1987
- Managed the day shift packing department, with total responsibility for the actions of up to 125 employees.
- Member of the Plant Safety Committee, with shared responsibility for plant safety inspections, employee education programs and accident investigations.
- Assisted in the implementation, co-ordination and administration of the Trimmer Training Program, that taught standardized techniques to new employees and upgraded the skills of existing employees.
- Member of the Trimming Technique Study Group that revised the Trimmer Training Program and standardized trimming techniques at all National Sea Products plants.
- Technical Advisor and initial narrator for Packer Training Video used by Holland College, PEI, and National Sea Products.
- On-site Co-ordinator and member of Packing Technique Study Group that revised the Packer Training Program and standardized packing techniques at all NatSea plants.
- Co-author of Packer Training Program that taught standardized techniques to new packers and upgraded the skills of existing packers.
- Appeared on television as part of a CBC documentary.
- Created custom computer program to generate multiple oversized address labels for shipping department.
The training programs and study groups were estimated to increase profits and decrease costs by more than 2.3 million dollars per year.
Psychiatric Attendant, Nova Scotia Hospital, 1976-1977
- Assisted in the care and treatment of mentally ill people.
- Received commendation for rescuing and resuscitating suicidal patient from Halifax harbour, Feb. 1977.
Summer Camp Counsellor, Dept. Social Services (SDRD), 1973-1975
- As part of the team, provided new experiences to under-privileged children along with mentally retarded children and adults.
- Assistant Cook in 1973, helping prepare meals for 100-150 people daily.
Microsoft Sales Training, 2000
- Successfully passed examination requiring 90% pass mark, documenting knowledge of MS Windows 98 and Windows 2000 and their appropriateness to different customer situations.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Pre-Installation Specialist, 2000
- Successfully passed examination requiring 85% pass mark, documenting knowledge of MS Windows 98 and Windows 2000 pre-installation techniques.
Microsoft Windows Pre-Installation Specialist, 1999
- Successfully passed examination requiring 85% pass mark, documenting knowledge of MS Windows 98 and Windows NT 4 pre-installation techniques.
(Entrepreneurial) Small Business Development, 1993
- Offered by the YMCA Enterprise Centre, through the Self Employment Assistance program of CEIC.
Supervision, 1987
- Authored by Zenger-Miller, psychologists.
- Offered by National Sea Products Ltd. to all supervisors.
Technical Instructor, 1986
- Derived from Military Instructor training and taught by ex-military Instructor.
- Offered by National Sea Products Ltd. to selected supervisors.
High School Completion, 1975
- Canso High School, Canso, NS
- Appeared on television as a member of the ‘Reach For The Top’ team in 1973 (Grade 10)
In addition to the courses noted above, I have also taken formal training courses in Small Business Administration, Accounting, Curriculum Development (DACUM), and continue to learn whenever possible.
