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CEO/Founder - Retained Executive Search & Management Consulting
LeFort Talent GroupCEO/Founder - Retained Executive Search & Management Consulting
Jun. 2017Toronto, Canada AreaπšƒπšŠπš•πšŽπš—πš πšƒπš‘πš›πš’πšŸπšŽπšœ π™·πšŽπš›πšŽ With over 20 years of specialization in the creative industry, we’re confident that LTG can help you navigate the search process from A to Z and establish long-term success. We strive to create exceptional relationships and partnerships with our clients around the globe. Whether it be developing new relationships, new business or key management personnel. Our team has a proven track record of quickly and efficiently filling open roles, with most positions closed within four to six weeks. We pride ourselves on our ability to match top talent with leading companies, and we’re dedicated to helping both our clients and candidates achieve success.
Director of Human Resources
ToonBox EntertainmentDirector of Human Resources
Aug. 2016 - Mar. 2017Toronto, Canada AreaEstablished in 2008, ToonBox Entertainment produces global, award-winning quality family entertainment content seen in theatres and in home entertainment. With the national and international theatrical success of The Nut Job with Open Road Films, and The Weinstein Company, ToonBox Entertainment is an industry leading creator and producer of visually dynamic animated television shows and films for family audiences worldwide. ToonBox Entertainment collaborates with international partners to produce and distribute content, most notably works with Korean-based Company, Redrover, Chinese-based Hoongman, and LA-based Gulfstream Pictures. In a team of highly skilled and leading talent within cutting edge facilities, ToonBox Entertainment has released top Hollywood-quality productions such as The Nut Job (2014), Bolts and Blip (2010), The Beet Party (2012), Spark (2016), and The Nut Job 2 (2017).
Director, Human Resources and Recruiting
Arc ProductionsDirector, Human Resources and Recruiting
Mar. 2012 - Mar. 2016Toronto, Canada AreaOversee all aspects of Human Resources and Recruiting for a dynamic animation and vfx production studio.
Recruitment Manager
Arc ProductionsRecruitment Manager
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2012Animation and Visual Effects for the animation and film industry. 250+ person studio in Toronto. Formerly named Starz Animation. Responsible for production of recent boxoffice hit Gnomeo and Juliet.
Recruitment Manager
Starz AnimationRecruitment Manager
Jan. 2009 - Mar. 2011Overseeing strategy and execution of the recruiting team for multi-disciplinary CG Animation teams. We hire locally and internationally.
HR Generalist and Recruitment Manager
Starz AnimationHR Generalist and Recruitment Manager
Mar. 2008 - Jan. 2009Assisting HR Director and Recruitment with hiring and talent pipeline as well as HR initiatives. Helping build dynamic teams in a fast-paced environment. Managing recruitment staff in-house and also outsourced providers.
Talent Relations Manager
Pseudo Interactive IncTalent Relations Manager
Oct. 2006 - Mar. 20081) Recruitment, HR, Talent Scouting C++ programmers and 3D Studio Max modelers/artists and all other departments in administration, QA, etc. 2) College and Co-op student liaison 3) Management Consulting 4) Company Representative on government sub-committee 5) Vendor Management - 3rd party recruiters
Senior Instructor
Rider Training InstituteSenior Instructor
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2009Weekend warrior work teaching people how to enjoy 2-wheeled motorized transportation.
Senior Consultant, Executive Search/Recruitment
Executive Search, Recruiting, Selection - Terham ManagementSenior Consultant, Executive Search/Recruitment
Jan. 2001 - Sep. 2006I recruited for mid-sized to multinational advertising and marketing companies. I have consulted with and placed VPs, General Managers, Directors, Managers, Channel Marketing Professionals, Teleservice Directors, Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Project Managers, etc.
Consultant - Sales, Exhibit and Display
CDA/Worden WatsonConsultant - Sales, Exhibit and Display
Oct. 1999 - Sep. 2001Sales - Business Development and Client Management Merchandising, Exhibits, POP, Display
Key Account Manager
ND Graphic ProductsKey Account Manager
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1999Account Management to small and mid-size companies.
Manager/Franchisee
College Pro PaintingManager/Franchisee
May. 1988 - Oct. 1988Running a franchise. Owner/Operator duties of a small business reporting into the franchisor. Good fun. Get your real-life work experience before graduating! Had a territory; had to advertise, hire, train, fire, promote, estimate/price jobs, do payroll, etc. etc.

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