Jason Smith

Background

About Jason Smith

Senior executive with 25 years of leadership experience, including operations and sales management, event production and business development within Manitoba, Canada, U.S. and international markets. • Highly effective strategic planner with the ability to identify and assess the impact of changing environments and conditions, match resources to short and long term goals and set priorities. • Experienced in collaborating with multiple boards and committees, providing a sound knowledge of board governance developed throughout executive career. • Two decades of board and executive committee membership. • Accomplished in directing operations, marketing, business development, human resources, financial administration/budgeting and events. • Proven track record of establishing and streamlining innovative sales and marketing initiatives, policies, procedures, systems, programs, services and standards to optimize efficiency, cost control, effectiveness and profits of large departments and organizations. • Expertise in staff selection, development, leadership, performance management, conflict resolution, employee relations and engagement to optimize staff retention, productivity and satisfaction. • Successful in influencing, engaging and marketing to various stakeholders (government, business/industry and the public) in organizing major events. • Highly skilled in establishing and cultivating positive relationships within multi-stakeholder environments; networking with provincial and civic government leaders, political officials, corporate partners, vendors, community organizations, special interest groups and internal multidisciplinary teams. • Resourceful in identifying and capitalizing on new revenue sources with a 15-year background as a successful entrepreneur. • Extensive experience in negotiating hospitality/food and beverage, supplier, labor, sponsorship, event and venue agreements as well as major governmental and private sector funding initiatives.