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Work History
Education
Skills
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BRIAN HAMILTON

BRIAN HAMILTON

Thunder Bay,Canada

Summary

Experienced business owner and elected official with 25+ years in leadership, entrepreneurship, governance, and community development. Skilled in strategic planning, public engagement, financial oversight, and operations. Strong communicator with expertise in governance, business operations, and public relations. Proven ability to navigate high-stress environments with clear decision-making and effective solutions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Allison Bennet Counselling
04.2025 - Current
  • Program coordination/event planning for at-risk youth and individuals in addictions recovery.
  • Build strategies with executive team for ongoing program success.
  • Establish partnerships with external organizations to advance programs objectives.
  • Record keeping, reporting and case management.

City Councillor

City of Thunder Bay
01.2018 - Current
  • Engage with the public: addressing concerns, collaborating with stakeholders and ongoing system navigation
  • .Championed the redevelopment of 2 business areas
  • Oversee a $600M+ budget, lead change management and set strategic mandates for more than 20 labour negotiations
  • Developed innovative communications and engagement strategies
  • Successfully advocated to Ministries for increases to social services funding

Owner/Operator

Bean Fiend Café
01.2011 - 01.2025
  • Daily operations management and business development
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 10 employees
  • Managed payroll and ensured compliance with labour laws
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and food service excellence
  • Marketing, advertising, and promotional strategies
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Sales: $250-300,000 annually

Owner/Operator

Red Earth Imports
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Property management and maintenance
  • Brand development and marketing
  • International travel, logistics and risk management
  • Hired and trained over 25 employees over 10 years

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Thunder Bay, ON
01.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Governance
  • Business Development & Operations
  • Public & Media Relations
  • Budget & Financial Oversight
  • Labour Relations & Negotiation
  • Risk Mitigation & Asset Management
  • Community Engagement & Development
  • High-Pressure Decision Making
  • Team Leadership & Human Resources

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival - Founder and Operations Manager (2013-2024)
  • Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board - Chair of the Board (2018 - Present)
  • Community Economic Development Commission - Board of Director (2022 - Present)
  • Evergreen United Neighbourhood (Youth & Neighbourhood Program) - Youth Support (2019 - 2024)
  • Bay & Algoma Business Association - Board Member/President (2012-2019)
  • Waterfront District BIA - Board Member (2019-2022)
  • Fort William Revitalization Committee - Board Member (2020-Present)

Interests

Creating writing, outdoor adventures, fitness and wellness, travel and culture

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Allison Bennet Counselling
04.2025 - Current

City Councillor

City of Thunder Bay
01.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

Bean Fiend Café
01.2011 - 01.2025

Owner/Operator

Red Earth Imports
01.2002 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School

Personal Goals Summary

It is my intent to work toward management positions that utilize my strong and adaptable leadership skills. I am looking to lead/work with an executive team to deliver quality and value un executing the strategic directives of my employer/board. 

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