Marty Menard has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Marty is currently serving as the President and Chief Business Development Officer at GIANT Creative, where they are responsible for developing growth strategies and pursuing new market opportunities. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at the same company.
Marty has also worked as a Professor of Marketing at Fanshawe College and as the Director of Business Development at Kre'Adiv House, a franchise marketing company. Additionally, they have served as the Director of The Business Support Initiative, a community-business enterprise aimed at supporting small businesses in transitioning to e-commerce.
Marty has experience in social enterprise as well, having worked as the Enterprise Development for North America at CARING DADS means safer children. Marty contributed to the organization's mission through strategic sales strategies and partnerships.
Furthermore, they have pursued their passion for veganism by hosting the 2RV Podcast, where they discussed various topics through the lens of veganism. Marty has also held positions in sales and marketing advisory roles, including a role at WIL Employment Connections, where they connected internationally educated health care professionals with employers in the field.
Prior to that, they worked as the Sponsorship Director at GOT GAME Sports and as a Senior Account Manager at 787 Networks Inc. Marty also has experience in the events industry, having worked as part of the sales and business development team at Race Roster Event Management.
Overall, Marty Menard's work experience reflects a strong background in business development, sales, marketing, and education, with a focus on strategic planning and partnership management.
Marty Menard has a diverse education history. Marty started with a Business Diploma in Small Business and Project Management from Fleming College in 1996-1998. Later in 2000, they acquired a Microsoft Suite Certification from George Brown College. In 1994-1997, they completed their Ontario Secondary School Honours Diploma from Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute. In recent years, Marty has focused on professional development and training, including certifications in Persuasive Prospecting from Vorsight Professional Training in 2017, Straight Line Persuasion from Jordan Belfort Corporate Sales Training in 2016, and Teaching Online from QM Quality Matters in 2018. Marty also pursued various trainings in fields such as Labour Market Information, Common Assessment Process, and Executive Leadership Coaching. Additionally, they became an accredited Caring Dads Facilitator from Caring Dads Social Enterprise in 2017-2020.
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