Lindsey MacIntosh
Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven sport leader with extensive experience overseeing strategic direction, operations, and stakeholder engagement in high-performance and community sport. Former General Manager of the Cape Breton Eagles, with a proven record of building strategic partnerships, leading fundraising initiatives, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets to drive organizational growth and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHD Student
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
09.2024 - Current
- Duration: 1 year
Research & Community Lead
Future of Hockey Lab
Nova Scotia
08.2023 - Current
- Duration: 2 years 1 month
- Collaborate with community leaders and stakeholders across the province to adopt a technology platform that tracks ice utility at every ice rink across Nova Scotia and provides every person in the province with open access to this information.
- Lead two core phases of the project: needs analysis, and implementation and support.
General Manager, Business Operations
Cape Breton Eagles Major Junior Hockey Club
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Duration: 1 year 4 months
- Oversee the strategic direction of the organization, including marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, sales, and financial management, and financial sustainability.
- Oversaw marketing, sales, partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue development, ensuring consistent growth and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Managed the organization’s financial planning and budget administration, including oversight of multi-million-dollar operating budgets.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to strengthen community engagement, fan experience, and brand visibility.
- Cultivated strong corporate and community partnerships, enhancing organizational reputation and resource development.
- Supervised and mentored a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Director of Development
Ben Eoin Development Group
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Duration: 2 years 1 month
- Develop a strategic vision to guide future growth and development of multi-million dollar constructions of organizational entities.
- Lead and design off-island marketing plan for Lakes Resort.
General Manager
The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin
Ben Eoin, Nova Scotia
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Duration: 2 years 4 months
- Developed and executed the strategic vision for the resort and its affiliated entities, guiding long-term growth and community impact.
- Supervised a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of service excellence and innovation.
- Oversaw financial planning, operations, and resource management, ensuring sustainable development and operational efficiency.
- Built and nurtured stakeholder relationships with municipal, provincial, and private partners to secure funding, sponsorships, and community support.
- Directed facility use planning and program development, ensuring offerings met diverse community needs and promoted inclusive access.
- Led the design and delivery of an off-island marketing and partnership plan, positioning the resort as a premier destination for sport, recreation, and tourism.
Project Development Manager
OTS Ltd.
Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Duration: 1 year 1 month
- Conduct research and follow leads that identify new and potential business and economic development opportunities.
Senior Associate - Higher Education & Community Development Specialist
Stakeholder Research Associates Canada Inc.
Toronto, Canada Area
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Duration: 2 years 1 month
- Identify, design and implement initiatives that help organizations transform stakeholder engagement into learning and action.
Instructor Sport, Physical Activity & Leadership, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Canada
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Duration: 2 years 8 months
- Deliver lectures to groups of students using various teaching techniques.
President
Cape Breton University Alumni Association
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Duration: 2 years 1 month
- Act as spokesperson and provide leadership and direction to the Alumni Association.
Alumni Development Officer
Cape Breton University
06.2008 - 06.2017
- Duration: 9 years 1 month
- Promote open lines of communication between alumni and the University.
Student Life & Community Engagement Coordinator (Secondment)
Cape Breton University
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Duration: 1 year 11 months
- Help students discover both Cape Breton University and the local community.
Community Development Coordinator - Operation Red Nose
Insurance Bureau of Canada
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Duration: 9 months
- Implementation and execution of Operation Red Nose.
Civic Events Coordinator
Halifax Regional Municipality
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Duration: 5 months
- Organize summer events and festivals.
Education
Project Management - Project Management
Dalhousie University
Halifax01.2018
MBA - Community Economic Development
Cape Breton University
Sydney01.2016
BACS - sports management/business
Cape Breton University
Sydney01.2007
OAC Diploma -
Innisdale Secondary School
Barrie, ON01.2003
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Cultivating Strategic Partnerships
- Fundraising
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Brand Development
- Sport and Community Development
- Event Planning
- Research
Accomplishments
- 2007 The Allister McIntyre Memorial Trophy and Scholarship
- The Glen Patrick Moore Memorial Scholarship and Trophy
- Dean’s List, Cape Breton University
- 2006 Dean’s List, Cape Breton University
- 2004 Canadian Intercollegiate Sports, Academic All-Canadian
- AUS Women’s Basketball Championship
Certification
- Mentorship Training 2025
- Safe Sport Training 2023
- Mental Health in Sport 2023
- Understanding the Rule of Two 2023
- SIRC - Air quality and outdoor sport safety 2023
- CBU Coaching Conversation Roundtable. 2023
Timeline
PHD Student
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
09.2024 - Current
Research & Community Lead
Future of Hockey Lab
08.2023 - Current
General Manager, Business Operations
Cape Breton Eagles Major Junior Hockey Club
04.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Development
Ben Eoin Development Group
04.2020 - 04.2022
General Manager
The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin
01.2018 - 04.2020
Project Development Manager
OTS Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Associate - Higher Education & Community Development Specialist
Stakeholder Research Associates Canada Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Instructor Sport, Physical Activity & Leadership, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Cape Breton University
05.2016 - 12.2018
President
Cape Breton University Alumni Association
10.2015 - 10.2017
Student Life & Community Engagement Coordinator (Secondment)
Cape Breton University
09.2014 - 07.2016
Alumni Development Officer
Cape Breton University
06.2008 - 06.2017
Community Development Coordinator - Operation Red Nose
Insurance Bureau of Canada
09.2007 - 05.2008
Civic Events Coordinator
Halifax Regional Municipality
05.2007 - 09.2007
Project Management - Project Management
Dalhousie University
MBA - Community Economic Development
Cape Breton University
BACS - sports management/business
Cape Breton University
OAC Diploma -
Innisdale Secondary School
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