Daniel J. Smith

 

Daniel J. Smith - Professional Summary:    

Daniel J. Smith is the Community Manager and Social Media Sourcer with Radical Events

Sourcers' Apprentice,  Personal Motivator, Sales & Leadership Expert, Writer, Information Curator and Speaker

 

Daniel J. Smith - Professional Experience:    

Community Manager/ Social Media Sourcer

Radical Events

March 2011 – Present (1 year 2 months) Hamilton. Ontario
Assist in Social Media programs and assist clients in reaching their target audience. Help to educate the HR and Recruiting Community on effective uses of Social Media around Recruitment and General Marketing. Writes and offers advise on how to improve personal branding via social media. Possess Blue Belt in Internet Recruiting as approved by SHRM, HCI, CIPD.

Co-Facilitator and Peer Support Worker (BSH) 

Good Shepherd Non-Profit Housing

July 2011 – Present (10 months) Hamilton, Ontario
Co-Facilitate Self-Help groups and provide a compassionate ear as a Peer Support Professional to individuals needing assistance

Peer Support Professional  

Mental Health Rights Coalition

January 2010 – Present (2 years 4 months) Hamilton, Ontario
Assist in a drop in centre, counselling individuals who require a compassionate ear and personal attention. I provide 1 on 1 support to all members requiring it, be that in person or on the phone.

Sourcer and Social Media Intern 

RBS Staffing ConsultantsPrivately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industryJanuary 2011 – March 2011 (3 months)

With this position I was responsible for recruiting leads, and candidates for employers; In charge of Social Media and finding the best ways to engage the social media initiatives of our brand. Internship ended in March 2011

The Sourcers' Apprentice  

RBS Staffing Consultants
December 2010 – March 2011 (4 months)
With this position, I was responsible for learning and supporting social media initiatives for the advancement of RBS Staffing Consultants. Internship ended March 2011.

Executive Assistant  RBS Staffing Consultants
August 2010 – March 2011 (8 months)

RBS takes pride in placing top level professionals in productive environments across North America. As a “Candidate Driven” agency we offer top billing Recruitment Professionals productive and financially secure opportunities with Tier One Organizations. To our Tier One clients, we offer our placement services with Production Guarantees. Internship ended in March 2011.

Electronics Salesperson/ Keyholder  The Source by Circuit City
November 2006 – May 2007 (7 months)

*Responsible for excellent customer service in a timely manner. *Inventory control*Cash Control and Banking*Daily retail paperwork, invoicing and stock replenishment

General Sales and Deliveries  Turkstra Lumber Company

September 2002 – March 2007 (4 years 7 months)

The Turkstra Lumber Company is a family owned and operated business that has served Southern Ontario and the Niagara Peninsula for 55 years. With 12 lumber yards and three manufacturing plants we provide a complete range of products for individuals and contractors in the home building, renovation and commercial construction industries.I was responsible for handling delivery details for our contractor customers to ensure they received their orders in a timely manner. Also maintained inventory control and yard maintenance. Provided general customer service for the walk-in clientele.

Kiosk Manager and Electronics Salesperson  

The Brick /Radio ShackAugust 2001 – September 2002 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted the Store Manager in the planning and execution of a new electronics kiosk. Some of my duties included:

*Recruiting staff, and overseeing their direction, *Inventory control,  *Daily paperwork and banking  *Providing exceptional customer service.  

Project wrapped in August 2002, where I transferred to the electronics division.

Store Manager  

Showcase: The Best of As Seen on T.V.October 2000 – August 2001 (11 months)
Responsible for the day-to-day operations in an exciting new business to Canada.My duties included:

*Hiring and directing staff in areas of store policy,  *Location Maintenance, and Stock Replenishment  *New product testing,  *Inventory control and payroll. *Handled any communication between the Franchisor and the Head Office

Store Manager  

Radio Shack
August 1999 – October 2000 (1 year 3 months)
*Responsible for daily operations of an electronics store *Actively participated in the promotion of new and existing products and providing product knowledge to staff  *Participated in Store Upgrades and Re-Merchanding  *Provided excellent customer service  *Staff training  *Daily retail paperwork and banking

Store Manager  

Microplay Videogames Trade CentreFebruary 1994 – August 1999 (5 years 7 months)
*Responsible for the daily operations of a video game franchise. *Sales, Rental and Promotion of Videogame Titles and Accessories  *Evaluate new products to the market  *Excellent customer service  *Inventory maintenance  *Liaison between the franchise owner and suppliers  *Daily retail paperwork and banking

Associate Manager  

Multitech Warehouse DirectJune 1992 – January 1994 (1 year 8 months)
*Responsible for daily operations of an electronics store *Store merchandising, signage and ad promotion  *Provided excellent customer service and all around support(Before, during and after the sale)  *Staff training  *Completed quarterly inventory reports  *Daily retail paperwork and banking

Assistant Manager 

Bi-way Stores Ltd

April 1987 – April 1992 (5 years 1 month)
*Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a retail store  *Daily reports  *Stock Ordering and replenishment  *Quarterly Inventory Counts and weekly maintenance  *Cash handling- paperwork- banking  *Staff scheduling  *Staff interviews and hiring  *Customer support and relations

 

 

Daniel J. Smith - Education:     

Mohawk College

Psychosocial Rehabilitation 2011 – 2013 (expected)
Grade: Year 1- 95%

 

The main focus in this course is to understand the term "Recovery" and the different forms that word can take with people dealing with Mental Trauma;

as well as the expectations of someone working in this field

 

Mohawk College

Web Page Design / Advanced Internet Function, Internet and Web Design 2011 – 2011

Completed the course with 89% 

 

This course offered a  complete understanding of web-page design using HTML code.

 

Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

ASIST, suicide intervention and prevention 2010 – 2010
I am a trained ASIST Caregiver. I have learned through this training how to negotiate a successful end to a suicide attempt and assist in the patient finding the care they need

 

Mental Health Coalition of Hamilton

Peer Support Counselling and Voices of Experience 2009 – 2010
This program showed me how to get involved 1 on 1 in a Peer Counselling role to help troubled people learn that they have the strength to overcome adversity and carry on in their day-to-day lives. Voices of Experience showed me how to get involved on Community Committees and Board of Directors (non-profit) by learning the rules and regulations regarding meetings and operating practices

 

National Institute of Broadcasting

Radio Broadcasting 1987 – 1988
Learned the basics on programming a radio broadcast, from writing copy and commercials to doing voice-overs for programmes and commercials, to hosting on-air programming and interview segments

 

Second City Theatre EditImprovisational Acting 1985 – 1986
Learned the art of improvisational acting, character development and scene construction as well as writing scenes and coaching other actors. This led to volunteer work with Theatresports in Toronto and Hamilton and starting to build a repertoire in the performing circles

 

Katimavik, Canada's national youth service program.  1983 – 1984

Parkside High School EditOSSGD with Honours1979 – 1983

Steady after-school curriculum; including student radio, yearbook, student newspaper, and both forms of students' council

Graduated with Honours; studies included English, Business Math, Marketing,Basic Accounting and History

 

 

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Radical Events
We are a Global Social Recruiting/Event and Training Company based out of Toronto, ON Canada. We create a series of UnConferences around the world for the Recruitment and HR community under the #RadicalPlanet hashtag to follow us on Twitter. As well we provide Corporate UnConference learning opportunities, as well as Boolean Training and Social Media Advice

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