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Resumes available upon request. Mr. Rodger has more than 25 years experience as a full time management consultant - marketing specialty. He has supervised more than 150 major research projects that span almost all industrial sectors and types of assignments. He has also authored several books in fisheries and marine subjects; as well as on agri-food marketing and exporting. Mr. Rodger takes the lead in all MRA projects. Robert Baillie, B Comm, Vice President, Export Market Coordinator After 25 years experience as an Industrial Development Officer with the province of Nova Scotia, including Director of Marketing and Trade Development as well as Director of Office of Nova Scotia in New England, he joined MRA in 1994. His knowledge of the New England market is a valuable asset on many projects. He also has many years experience in business development and business financing. Mr. Baillie assists in MRA's trade and industrial development projects. Michele O'Neill, B Comm, Project Administrator Ms. O'Neill's background includes both market development and financial analysis, including 2 years of audit experience in a chartered accountant firm. Her 20 years of marketing and financial experience has brought her into close contact with entrepreneurs. Michele joined MRA in 1998 and worked as a research assistant and office supervisor on both the MRA Cape Breton Marina Study and the NSBI Exporter Identification Study. Ms. O'Neill assists with project administration, interviewing, and client liaison. Tom Forrest, Ph.D.-Organic Chemistry, Database Developer Mr. Forrest has worked with MRA since the early 1990's, primarily in specialized programming areas, but also as a resource person for science projects (e.g., oxygenated water, health and nutrition, UV water disinfecting) that MRA has been involved in. Janet Forrest, MBA, Ph.D.-Business Administration, Biotech and Joint Venture Analyst Ms. Forrest has worked on many MRA projects (e.g., offshore inspection services, frozen baby food, labor market surveys). Her Ph.D. thesis focused on joint venture partnerships in biotech industries. Her knowledge of chemistry combined with her business background makes her an excellent researcher in the biotech field. Kera McAllister, BBA, and Diploma in Operational Research, Market Researcher and Survey Supervisor, E-Commerce Coordinator Ms. McAllister is a part time market researcher and survey supervisor with MRA. Her knowledge of e-commerce and operational research is a valuable asset in market research projects and she also has web design skills. Bob Hanna, B Comm
Bob Hanna has a background
in economic development having worked with The Center for Entrepreneurship
Education and Development in several capacities following a five-year
experience as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Association of Community
Business Development Corporations. Previously, Bob served a twenty-seven
year career with the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development where he
held positions dealing with: commercial lending and incentives; rural
community economic development (in the north-east regions); the NS Venture
Capital Program and other diverse activities. Joining MRA in 2008, his
experience includes: Work Transportation Study (CORDA); Guysborough Co.
Investment Study, Cape Breton Marina Study. |
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