Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Languages
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
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Christopher Van-Lane

Christopher Van-Lane

Research and Development Specialist
Newmarket,ON

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Specialist

GoHumanAI - a Division of Kttp Inc.
12.2023 - Current
  • Identify potential leads through searches on social media.
  • Strengthen relationships with potential clients through prompt commenting and personalized responses to social-media posts.
  • Forge partnerships with co-workers and potential clients who provide additional resources and support necessary to expand our reach further than ever before.
  • Develop and edit AI prompts to increase precision in commenting, increasing efficiency and saving time during new-client searches and responding to existing leads.
  • Engage constantly with company owner for ideas on potential new clients and new areas of research
  • Partner with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.

Recording Secretary/Second VP (volunteer)

North Newmarket Lions Club
09.2008 - Current
  • Compile, file, clear, and circulate minutes of club and board of directors’ meetings, receiving consistent commendation for quality of documents
  • Propose, discuss, and approve effective solutions for health and welfare requests received from members of the community, including those from youth
  • Exercise discretion in the documentation of these matters so client confidentiality is always maintained
  • Assist in the continuous improvement of meeting practices by gathering feedback from participants and implementing necessary adjustments for more effective sessions.
  • Engage with club finance committee to identify committee needs and develop protocols for distribution of charitable funds raised
  • Safeguard confidential information by adhering to strict recordkeeping protocols and ensuring proper document disposal when necessary.
  • Develop rapport with committee chairs by offering professional assistance in developing their respective agendas based on action items from previous sessions.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures by recording amendments and revisions discussed during meetings.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of meeting proceedings by taking detailed minutes during discussions and votes.
  • Promote transparency within the organization through consistent dissemination of recorded decisions among staff members.
  • Facilitate communication between members by promptly circulating approved minutes and relevant materials after meetings.
  • Support decision-making processes by tracking action items, deadlines, and providing timely updates on progress.
  • Assist in the continuous improvement of meeting practices by gathering feedback from participants and implementing necessary adjustments for more effective sessions.

Consulting Editor (contract)

Communication Matters
01.1992 - 09.2016
  • Streamline editing processes for improved efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Resolved detailed issues of copy editing and layout in documents to be published in a professional periodical, resulting in clear cIncreased operational efficiency by implementing innovative tools and software solutions designed specifically for editorial tasks.
  • Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy of information in edited documents, enhancing overall credibility.
  • Developed and utilized protocols for online file storage on a private server, allowing supervisor to quickly access files and documents for review and approval.
  • Reviewed formatting and style guidelines, ensuring consistent application throughout all materials.

Documentation Specialist/Website Manager

GoldCo International
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Researched, organized, generated, edited, and prioritized proposals for start-up company in bio-materials
  • Provided editorial support to supervisor who did not have English as a first language, ensuring that proposals were easily read and understood
  • Resolved numerous issues in English spelling, syntax, and paragraph structure, providing more compelling material in proposals and grant applications
  • Generated and edited content for company website
  • Supported supervisor by providing accurate, timely, and well-organized documents for various aspects of company development.


Web Marketing Consultant

LifeTrust Planning
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Generated and posted social-media content for Certified Life Planning firm specializing in financial services for people with disabilities, resulting in increased public awareness for the firm
  • Edited and prepared periodic newsletters for e-mail distribution using firm’s internal server, resulting in increased relevance and client success

Web Researcher/Writer

One Voice Network
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Company Overview: www.onevoicenetwork.ca
  • Researched, organized, prioritized, and wrote content for One Voice Network website dealing with disability issues in employment, producing thorough, accessible and readable information useful to employers and job-seekers alike
  • Consulted and dialogued with project managers and One Voice committee members to provide optimal research and content direction for website
  • Consulted with One Voice project manager and committee members to present complex website content in a highly concise and accessible manner
  • Adapted research and content planning in order to meet evolving needs of One Voice website project, resulting in consistent success for project goals
  • Www.onevoicenetwork.ca

Web Site Designer

Newmarket Kumon Centre
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • For each of these positions, conceptualized, discussed, and maintained textual and graphic content for clients’ websites
  • Utilized File Transfer Protocol or online interfaces as needed to upload content

Computer Consultant (volunteer)

Heart of York Neighbourlink
01.2000 - 12.2009
  • Calculated spreadsheets and maintain databases with MS Excel, Outlook, and Access, resulting in consistently accurate record-keeping and data calculations
  • Maintained prompt e-mail communication, maintenance of contact records, and accurate calendaring with MS Outlook
  • Provided effective customer-service support, resulting in resolution of concerns and increased client satisfaction

Education

Life Licence Qualification Program -

Primerica
01.2013

Diploma - Website Design

Toronto School of Business
06-2001

Certificate in Publishing -

Ryerson Polytechnic University
01.1999

Master of Arts - Political Science

York University
11-1996

B.A. - English and Political Science

University of Toronto at Scarborough
01.1994

Skills

  • Communications
  • Research and analysis
  • MS Windows and Office
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Data organization
  • Communication Strategies
  • Prepare materials
  • Policy analysis

References

Will be supplied upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Melvin Jones Fellowship Award

Received in 2022 for services as Recording Secretary at North Newmarket Lions Club.  A Melvin Jones Fellowship is the highest award a member of Lions Clubs can receive.  Melvin Jones Fellowships are funded by the voluntary and designated donations of fellow Lions Club members.

Timeline

Research and Development Specialist

GoHumanAI - a Division of Kttp Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Documentation Specialist/Website Manager

GoldCo International
01.2011 - 12.2012

Web Researcher/Writer

One Voice Network
01.2010 - 12.2011

Web Marketing Consultant

LifeTrust Planning
01.2009 - 12.2011

Recording Secretary/Second VP (volunteer)

North Newmarket Lions Club
09.2008 - Current

Web Site Designer

Newmarket Kumon Centre
01.2008 - 12.2010

Computer Consultant (volunteer)

Heart of York Neighbourlink
01.2000 - 12.2009

Consulting Editor (contract)

Communication Matters
01.1992 - 09.2016

Certificate in Publishing -

Ryerson Polytechnic University

B.A. - English and Political Science

University of Toronto at Scarborough

Life Licence Qualification Program -

Primerica

Diploma - Website Design

Toronto School of Business

Master of Arts - Political Science

York University

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