douglas gallant
- 1. • 7~vs;:~ ess S~s~~,~-.s,~i~cf ~~s~ ~~ osr'~,`d,~, INTERNATIONAL MGMT.SYSTEMS d of2~ ~-6 O - ~.nr ~a916 (~o/~ .~,~,~ DOUGLAS P. GALLANT, M.B.A. DOUGLAS P. GALLANT President ~/ q.— ,3~~ .~T, N°~• CEII 1416)2786606 Managing Consultant ~`Q(~G ~.. ~ ~J~Q,.f~, Cel.:(416)278-6606 TEL 1416 761-1202 ?—~ N ~5.~, Tel.:(416)761-1202APT.ri81, 1 15 PARKSIDE DRIVE TORONTO,ONTARIO M6R 2Y8 ~n /~G~~ ~/;~l,~ r 1 ~ ~~~ ~ ^ ~D l Dear Sir/Madam: I am forwarding this letter and attached resume package to describe myinterest in potential employment with your organization. It is ofspecial interest to me to have the opportunity ofbeing considered for an appropriate position related to my indicated experience and credentials. Professional experience inoludes an expansive range of activities within the environments of computer productand technology tradeshow research,Eomputer producttechnology,financial,markering,computer system sales, alarm system sales, energy production, entrepreneurial, academic research and tutoring. Retail management related experience includes produce department supervisory and control activities and frozen food ordering responsibilities utilizing a computerized remote ordering device. Managerial evaluarion and project managementinitiatives undertaken required the utilizing ofwell-developed strategic management skills, operational management skills, computer technology research skills, and computer product research skills when devising corporate visions and implemenri"ng corporate strategies for increasing market share andunproving firm profitability. Management consulting and contract employment has provided me with the opportunity to establish a greater range of specific business unit experience and knowledge required to provide an integrarive , approach to developing management solutions for the modem firm. Retail labour employment with a' management element has enabled me to develop increased physical endurance, perseverance, precise results orientation,tolerance and excellence in task completion. Not-for-profit endeavoursinclude holding the alumnipositions of1994-1995Treasurer,19~3-1995 Board Director forthe Dalhousie M.B.A.Alumni, and having held the office of 1982-1983 Treasurer for the Calgary Volleyball Club. , Past employers' comments have included `dynamic action oriented', `good fundamental work ethic', `excellent character', `versatile in discharging differing responsibilities within diverse departments', `friendly and co-operative with fellow workers and supervisors', `handles a high stress environment effectively and efficiently' and `finds the defining characteristics ofcomplex tasks quickly'. Project and task functions performed required the urilizing ofstrong interpersonal communication skills in discharging these responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Seeking an environment that is highly progressive and performance oriented, I am confident that I can meet and exceed your expectations. This projection has usually been accomplished through personal and professional achievement and by a past track record ofworking well and productively with a wide range ofprofessionals and clients including senior management ofvarious organizations. I look forward to meeting you to discuss my qualifications, experience and the positive contribution that I can make to your organization. Yours sincerely, Douglas~'. Gallant, M.B.A. Enclosure
- 2. INTERNATIONAL MGMT.SYSTEMS DOUGLAS P. GALLANT,nn.B.A. DOUGLAS P.GALLANT President /j9_ 3`~ STi N ~~' ELL 1416 27&6606 Managing Consultant ~c~ ~~/`~j ~/6¢rf~ Cel.:(416)278-6606 rei ~a~a~~ai-izoz T~ N ~.Yy~ Tel.:(416)761-1202 4PT.#B1, 115 PARKSIDE DRIVE TORONTO,ONTARIO M6R 2Y8 I ~Q ~Q~~ /~ f, , ~~~ ~ ~ °1 l ~ p~' CAPSULE HISTORY I have entered into a high number and wide range ofcareer and personal development activities over the years since graduating with a Master ofBusiness Administration degree from Dalhousie University. Recent perspective extending activities within the retail sector in full-time and part-tune labour relatedjobs with Atlantic and Pacific Company of Canada Ltd. have increased the scope of company operation knowledges including labour relations that add ~o my integrative management approach meant to assist firms in improving performance within wide ranging corporate activities. Recent career endeavours feature strategic computer technology research including customer relationship management concepts, e-business knowledge development and website development combined with additional computer product research on behalf of International Management Systems. Past career endeavours include cash flow development utilizing Quatro Pro for the benefit of an engineering consulting firm,independent marketing ofelectronic computerized alarm systems,independent marketing ofthe "Innovative Property Management" software package and achieving the position of, and operating as Associate Consultant on behalf of Independent Business Systems for a computer reseller firm. Volunteer endeavours include holding the alumni positions of Treasurer and Board Director for the Dalhousie M.B.A.Alumni Association. Earlier career employment consisted mainly ofindependent and interdependentoperative activities with major petroleum companies,marketing consulting with a relatively large petroleum firm in terms of assets, and participating as a working team member on a $1.2 billion three way property nationalization project within both marketing and accounting environments. CAREER HISTORY International Management Systems 1996 to Present President/Managing Consultant Atlantic and Pacific Company of Canada Ltd.`"/"jQ,,,f~o ~n'~'ar~too J~ q,c, 2000 to Present Full-time Produce/Grocery Associate Atlantic and Pacific Company ofCanada Ltd. 1997-2000 Part-time Produce Associate Hunter and Associates Limited 1996 Consultant Independent Business Systems 1995 Independent Agent - Neighbourhood Protection Services Monitoring and Security Ltd. Marketer - Innovation Property Management Software System
- 3. Douglas P. Gallant CAREER HISTORY(continued) Independent Business Systems 1994-1995 Associate Consultant -New Gen Computer Systems Limited Independent Business Systems 1989-1995 Owner/Consultant Independent Business Systems Halifax Universities - Commerce and Economics Students 1993-1994 Tutor Dalhousie University 1993 Research Assistant Loeb 1992 Part-time Produce/Grocery/Service Associate Amoco Canada - Encor Inc. -Dow Chemical Rationalization Project 1991 Rationalization Gas Marketing Temporary Professional (contract position) 1990-1991 Rationalization Accountant(contract position) Independent Business Systems 1989 Owner/Consultant Encor Energy Corporation Inc. 1988 Consultant of Marketing Systems Development(contract position) Amoco Canada Petroleum Company Limited 1987-1988 Supply and Marketing Analyst (contract position) Alberta Liquor Control Board 1987-1988 Part-time Liquor Associate Canadian Oil Patch Analyst 1986 Junior Financial Analyst(contract posirion) Dome Petroleum Limited 1985 summer Co-ordinator of 1986 Indirect Operating Expense Budget, Production Administrarion Department Dome Petroleum Limited/Hudson's Bay Oil &Gas Company Ltd. 1983-1984 Production Analyst, Gas Process Division 1982 Analyst-Operations, Gas Process Division 1981-1982 Analyst-Capital, Gas Process Division Page 2
- 4. Douglas P. Gallant CAREER HISTORY(continued) 1980 s~nmer Summer Student,Production Department Canada Safeway Ltd. 1975-1979 Part-time Produce/Grocery Associate EDUCATION Dalhousie University, Halifa}c, Nova Scotia 1986 Master of Business Adminstration Degree • Major: International Business University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta 1981 Bachelor of Commerce Degree • Major: Finance Additional-Computerized Technology Related 2001 Microsoft Great Plains and Siebel Systems, Montreal, Quebec • Customer Relationship Management Seminar e>Connect Internet Training Headquarters,Toronto, Ontario 1997 HTML Authoring Training Course Completion 1997 Basic Internet Training Seminar Completion PBSC Computer Training Centre, Markham,Ontario 1997 Advanced DOS/Microcomputer Concepts Training Course Cunard Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1994 45 Hours ACCPAC Simply Accounting Certificate of Completion Armor Systems Inc., Maitland, Florida 1994 Armor Premier Accounting Software Technical Training Course Completion Encor Inc., Calgary, Alberta 1990 Ezcel Course Completion and Certificate Drake Personnel, Calgary, Alberta 1988 Advanced Lotus 1-2-3 Course Certificate 1987 Introductory Lotus 1-2-3 Course Certificate 1987 Introductory DOS Course Certificate Amoco Canada,Calgary, Alberta 1987 DynaPlan Course Completion Page 3
- 5. Douglas P. Gallant Additional-General 1994 1988 1987 1983 1994-1995 1993-1995 1986 to Present 1981 to Present 1985 1984 1981-1984 1982-1983 1981-1982 1984 Page 4 EDUCATION (continued) Nova Scotia Department ofEducation, Halifax, Nova Scotia • Career Exploration Program Completion Dale Carnegie, Calgary, Alberta • Effective Speaking and Human Relations Course Certificate John Casablancas Career College, Calgary, Alberta • Diploma in SelfImprovement Communication Program The Canadian Securities Institute ofCanada, Toronto, Ontario • Canadian Securities Course Certificate MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS • Dalhousie University M.B.A. Alumni Association, Treasurer • Dalhousie University M.B.A. Alumni Association, Board Director • Dalhousie University Alumni Association, Member • University of Calgary Alumni Association, Member • Dome Petroleum Corporate Team,Jasper-Banff Relay Road Race,Member • Calgary Volleyball Club, Co-Coach,Senior A Mens City Champions • Calgary Volleyball Club, Member • Calgary Volleyball Club, Treasurer • Calgary Volleyball Club, Senior A Mens Western Canadian and Provincial Champions,Member • Dome Petroleum Corporate Team,Corporate Cup Relay Races,Member PERSONAL INFORMATION Well spoken, single and in excellent health. Self actualizing activities include computer product technology research,computer product marketing and market research. Leisure activities include global business and economics reading, global political reading and global general information reading. Sports activities include middle distance running and jogging and being a general sports fan. REFERENCES Provided upon request.