ANTHONY M. WILSON
Chatham
Summary
Accomplished Economic Development Officer offering 20 years of experience in economic development, people management, and the planning and development of projects. Thorough in conducting in-depth research, coordinating plans in line with the execution of business retention and expansion. Professional in working with city leaders and decision-makers to coordinate project details, gain approvals and grow marketshare. Thriving as a community liaison, partner and economic development specialist, and a master of relationship building.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Economic Development Officer
Municipality of Chatham
12.2018 - Current
- Business retention and expansion support for all business in Chatham-Kent
- Partnership development with community stakeholders, Employment Networks, and Social Services, for business development and retention
- Knowledge of grants, incentives and all provincial supports for business support.
- Develop designs, graphics and plans for projects related to zoning, land use, utilities, government facilities, transportation and housing.
- Liaison between planning teams and outside departments to build solid partnerships and accomplished shared goals.
- Completed and submitted grant applications to secure project funding.
Resident Attraction and Retention Officer
Municipality of Chatham
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Community engagement and liaison with community partners
- Municipal employment and engagement support for community employers
- Creation of resident attraction and retention strategy
- Membership in several partner committees
Case Manager
City of Hamilton
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Creation and Development of Employment Outcome Plans
- Responsible for management of 100-110 Ontario Works Participants files
- Providing operational support to case management, job development and homelessness caseworkers
- Referral source for different provincial and federal job creation programs
- Delivery of Ontario Works services, determination of eligibility, problem solving to support client stability
- Effective use of SAMs management systems
Manager of Employment and Placement
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Creation and Development of Employment Placement Innovations Pilot
- Responsible for developing a strategy that will enhance employment opportunities for clients on Ontario Works
- Strategic development of marketing initiatives to meet a pilot goal of placing 100 long-tenured Ontario works clients who demonstrate significant employment barriers into sustainable long-term employment
- Providing operational support to London Economic Development Corporation in new business investment and attraction
- Support and development of business investment through partnership collaboration and economic development initiatives
- Delivery of Ontario Works services, determination of eligibility, problem solving to support client stability
- SAMs training support and facilitation to case worker, job development and non-Ontario Works managers.
Manager of Job Development Services, Employment Services Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Manage the efforts of 2 job development teams, between Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton
- Responsible for developing a strategy that will enhance the “brand,” of Goodwill within the Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton communities
- Strategic development of marketing initiatives to meet a yearly goal of placing 1000 people back to work
- Analysis and restructure of internal process with a focus on the Client Lifecycle.
Living Director of Community Relations
Sunrise Senior
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the Market and Development of the Sunrise brand within the community of Windsor Essex
- Responsible for the maintenance and growth of the home’s occupancy
- Responsible for applying the Principals of Service within the community, but most importantly, with our residents
- Budget management and Account Payables for the Marketing department.
Call Centre Manager
Millennium Teleservices
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Direct Report for 60 agents, 11 managers on a daily basis
- Responsible for the daily operation of the call centre
- Responsible for achieving and exceeding daily/monthly sales targets
- Bi-Monthly performance reviews with direct reports
Municipal Director
Ontario JobsNow
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Responsible for the overall success of the program
- Responsible for the leadership and management of all Windsor municipality employees
- Responsible for the daily operations of the centre
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of government relations
- Responsible for the governance and allocation of entire budget
- Responsible for the direct marketing of the program to government and community employers.
Education
Certification of Economic Development - Economic Development
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05.2021
Business Management
Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
Etobicoke, Ontario05.2000
Skills
- Leadership and people management
- Community Liaison and Networking
- Critical Thinking in fast paced environments
- Relationship building and management
- Excellent knowledge of Oracle technology, Microsoft technology and, IBM technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent knowledge of Internet security
- Project Management
- Active Listening
- Information Analysis
Hobbies
- Experiences that enrich life with my Family.
- All things related to hockey. Coaching and playing.
- Amateur Bodybuilding
- Self help guru through Podcasting
Languages
French
Limited Working
Affiliations
- Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
3 x Coach of the Year
3 time coach of the year honors.
2024 - Kent Minor Hockey, travel coach of the year
2011 - Kent Minor Hockey, house league coach of the year
2012 - Chatham Minor Baseball, house league coach of the year
Timeline
Economic Development Officer
Municipality of Chatham
12.2018 - Current
Resident Attraction and Retention Officer
Municipality of Chatham
12.2017 - 12.2018
Case Manager
City of Hamilton
08.2016 - 11.2017
Manager of Employment and Placement
08.2013 - 09.2015
Manager of Job Development Services, Employment Services Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
08.2011 - 01.2013
Living Director of Community Relations
Sunrise Senior
01.2008 - 08.2011
Call Centre Manager
Millennium Teleservices
11.2006 - 01.2008
Municipal Director
Ontario JobsNow
08.2004 - 12.2005
Business Management
Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
Certification of Economic Development - Economic Development
University of Waterloo
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