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CEO/Founder AtlanticOnline.ca
Atlantic Online MarketingCEO/Founder AtlanticOnline.ca
Jan. 2017Nova Scotia, CanadaAtlantic Online is an online growth agency, enabling Atlantic Canadian organizations to fish and grow online. We do this through skill development coaching, website design and full online management services. A full-service digital marketing company from Nova Scotia, Atlantic Online specializes in website development and strategic digital marketing. We operate as a team of independent associates, led by Shelley Bellefontaine, and together, we bring clients the most amazing results for a digitally connected world. COME WORK IN OUR SANDBOX
Digital Marketing / Online Communications Manager
Atlantic Online MarketingDigital Marketing / Online Communications Manager
Jan. 2017Nova Scotia, CanadaWith a foundation in IT project management, Shelley's core expertise is online brand positioning through website development. Her formal academic accomplishments include WebMaster Certification from Dalhousie University (Halifax) and a Diploma in Systems Analysis / Computer Programming. Having acquired certification as an Adult Trainer from Henson College (Halifax), Shelley has significant experience with program design and delivery techniques suitable for the adult learner, and has applied these techniques to deliver cohesive & impactful online learning experiences. Shelley has been an IT educator for over 15 years. She was the lead IT Instructor for Eastern Shore (NS) Community Education, guest instructor at Henson College (Dalhousie University, Halifax) and a contract instructor with a leading corporate learning centre in Atlantic Canada. Recently admitted to the Squarespace Developer Circle as a recognized Nova Scotia Squarespace Website Specialist, Shelley is also a graduate of the HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification program and has recently acquired Google AdWords Certification. Additional skills include communication, facilitation, community economic development, scratching a fiddle, and eating as much lobster, scallops and fish of any kind, as is humanly possible.
Knowledge Base Project Manager
Province of Nova ScotiaKnowledge Base Project Manager
Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2014Halifax, Nova ScotiaTasked with the responsibility to develop an implementation strategy for a province-wide HR Knowledge Base. Conducted research, analyzed and documented business & functional requirements for the Knowledge Base. Coordinated broad analysis of the existing content landscape, including government wide content identification. Initiated further analysis of stakeholder needs via focus groups, interviews and service request analysis. Compiled results of analysis, authored the Project Charter and a detailed Project Plan to support the implementation and management of the KB. Implemented and maintained control documentation such as action/decision, issues/risks and resource usage logs. Produced and consolidated reporting to the Project Sponsor and senior C-Level executives, including milestone summaries, key issues, risks, benefits, and summary of resources consumed. My approach and recommendations received senior level approval and project was implemented at year end/2015.
Sr. Project Associate
Azorus IncSr. Project Associate
Jan. 2012 - Feb. 2013Halifax, Nova ScotiaKey member of the senior management group and primary liaison between clients and the development team. Worked with new clients (U.K. and North America) to ensure seamless integration of the Azorus CRM platform by using Agile project management techniques and processes. Assuming the role of scrum master, developed wonderful working relationships with clients by expertly managing their expectations while intuitively delivering solutions that provided best value for the client.
Founder + Senior Marketing Communications Manager at AtlanticOnline.ca and MarketingForTherapists.ca
Atlantic Online MarketingFounder + Senior Marketing Communications Manager at AtlanticOnline.ca and MarketingForTherapists.ca
Apr. 2010
Communications Manager
Clean Nova ScotiaCommunications Manager
Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2010Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaLead communications and marketing strategist for all CNS programs, responsible to the Executive Director and governing Board of Directors. Instrumental in developing an integrated communications plan for 5 internal divisions that increased brand awareness province-wide and focused on media relations, print, radio, television spot design, website and social media. Authored press releases, and was media spokesperson on-camera with CBC, Global TV and ATV to promote events and program activities. Key accomplishments: Improved program branding and promotion processes; Developed new online and print marketing channels; Organized several successful public relations events; Increased email marketing volumes from <100 to >1300 via collaboration of tools; Launched & quickly gained a huge Twitter following; Re-branded quarterly newsletter and annual general report; Reduced overhead costs of external communication pieces by converting to online models; Co-managed program delivery including concept, creative & marketing; Developed and deployed proper social media protocols and policies. Notable campaigns: nswind.ca | nsclimate.ca | nspickmeup.ca | nsgreentransportation.ca | ilovehrmtapwater.ca
IT Instructor
Henson CollegeIT Instructor
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2002Halifax, Nova ScotiaI was a consulting instructor at Henson College responsible for delivering instruction in database administration, intermediate / advanced levels.
Founder
OceanWeb Communications Founder
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 2016Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaWebsite Design and Online Branding
IT Instructor
Eastern Shore Community EducationIT Instructor
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2002Eastern Shore, Nova ScotiaSoftware applications instructor for Eastern Shore Community Education (an arm of the NS Department of Education) responsible for delivery of course material to adult learners in such subjects as intro / operating systems & application software (MS Office).
Systems Analyst
Department of National DefenceSystems Analyst
Jan. 1989 - Nov. 1997Halifax, Nova ScotiaMaritime Command Headquarters; Halifax, NS National Defence Headquarters; Ottawa, ON CFB Borden; Barrie, ON SYSTEMS ANALYST Civilian staff officer responsible for providing technical support to military and civilian personnel within Maritime Command HQ. Quickly became the Team Lead responsible for the Information Systems Support Centre. Was subsequently appointed the responsibility to lead a team to deploy security software installations and life-cycle management for all dockyard and shipboard systems. Quickly developed expertise with security software protocols and became a Training Facilitator at the Canadian Forces School of Intelligence & Security; was instrumental in effecting policy change for improvements in security software deployment. Held various levels of security classifications.

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