David Mitchell
Bridgewater,Canada
Summary
A grounded, solution-based innovator, with a unique ability to inspire big ideas and foster a healthy culture of possibility. My objective is to spend my day-to-day where skill and passion intersect, fostering a strong connection between community and the entities that operate within it.
High-performing Board Member with substantial experience providing strategic leadership and governance to organizations. Proven track record of success in managing budgets and making sound decisions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice-President
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
11.2024 - Current
- Agenda setting and chairing NSFM board meetings when President is absent
- Serve on multiple committees and report to the board on a monthly basis
- Chair NSFM conference panels
- Work directly with provincial and federal officials to move member issues forward
Mayor
Town of Bridgewater
11.2016 - Current
- Setting a tone of renewed positivity and leading a culture of overall growth for the town
- Inspiring previously apathetic community members to feel pride and increase engagement in their town
- Building and strengthening relationships between government, community and industry
- Identifying gaps in processes and working to reduce bureaucracy to encourage investment
- Sharing a passion for community via public speaking engagements locally, nationally and internationally
- Communicating effectively as the voice for all media inquiries and social media outlets
- Setting agendas and chairing meetings that are efficient and productive, both for meetings of Town Council as well as for various boards and committees of the town
- Navigating difficult situations and leading staff and community members through with positivity and resolve
- Facilitating strategic plan processes that inspire staff to stretch a little and want to rise to the occasion
Regional Field Representative
Scotia Wealth
11.2013 - Current
- Training all Wealth Advisors and support staff in the Atlantic provinces (for four Scotia business lines) on all new systems and software
- Providing instruction to teams in both board room (large group) settings as well as one-on-one
- Developing training materials and job aids to assist people in understanding the material
- Driving process and system change/adaptation in over150 users in Atlantic Canada
- Managing data quality from coast to coast by facilitating solutions with other relevant departments
Wealth Advisor
Scotia Wealth
03.2007 - 11.2013
- Worked to boost communication between Advisor team and clients and increase client confidence
- Implemented appropriate measures to streamline processes and find efficiencies
- Traded securities on behalf of clients and handled reporting
- Became the go-to problem solver for various challenges that surfaced within the team and across teams
Town Councillor
Town of Bridgewater
11.2004 - 11.2012
- Worked toward effective relationship between people in the community and local government
- Identified key personal goals for the town and worked to achieve each of them during these terms
- Chair: Police Board of Commissioners
- Chair: Public Service Commission
- Chair: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
01.2022
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OxfordX
01.2020
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HarvardX
01.2020
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Dalhousie
01.2019
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Canadian Securities Institute
03.2008
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Honours
01.1992
Skills
- Trusted, possessing a high integrity
- Strong problem-solver
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Dynamic public speaker
- Productive team builder and encourager
Accomplishments
- Won Federal Smart Cities Challenge 2019
- Brought public transit to Bridgewater NS
- Secured historic levels of funding from various stakeholders
- Best politician on the South Shore for three consecutive years.
Hobbies and Interests
Public Speaking, Spending time with family and friends, Volunteering in the community
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Vice-President
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
11.2024 - Current
Mayor
Town of Bridgewater
11.2016 - Current
Regional Field Representative
Scotia Wealth
11.2013 - Current
Wealth Advisor
Scotia Wealth
03.2007 - 11.2013
Town Councillor
Town of Bridgewater
11.2004 - 11.2012
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OxfordX
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HarvardX
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Dalhousie
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Canadian Securities Institute
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Honours
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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