Resume:  

David M. Bruce

7 Belfast Street, 
St. John's, NF, A1B 2G5
Tel: (709)-576-2224 
Email: davidbruce765@hotmail.com

Education: 

2003-2002 

Bachelor of Arts Communications Degree
University College of Cape Breton
Sydney, Nova Scotia 

1990 - 1989 

Desktop Publishing Diploma 
Cabot College 
St. John's, Newfoundland. 

1989 - 1987 

Arts and Social Sciences (2 years studies)
Broward College
Pompano Beach, Florida. 

1987 - 1985 

Emergency Medical Technology 
Consolidated Medical Management School
Las Vegas, Nevada. 

1984 - 1982 

General Studies (2 years studies) 
Memorial University
St. John's, Newfoundland. 

1982 

High School Completion - Grade 11
Beaconsfield High School
St. John's, Newfoundland. 

Work Experience: 

2002 - 1996 

Canadian Technology Network (CTN) Advisor 
The Canadian Technology Network - City of Mount Pearl (Economic Development Dept.) - Mount Pearl, NL.

* facilitated the achievement of an improved level of self reliance in the technical areas for small & medium sized businesses in Mount Pearl 
* arranged seminars to inform firms about activities and services of the Economic Development Department and CTN
* provided advisory/consultative services by demonstrating CTN to all Technology based firms in Mount Pearl
* increased accessibility of database information resources 
* participated as a member of the Smart City Committee and assisted the Economic Development Commissioner in implementing recommendations
* gave presentations to high schools in Mount Pearl on Information Technology, Internet and Tele-working
* participated as a member of the CTN (Newfoundland Region) Regional Coordination Team
* assisted the Commissioner in developing a promotional and recruitment campaign as part of the City's Technology Sector Strategy
* integrated the promotion of the CTN in the general promotion campaigns and programs of the City of Mount Pearl 


1996 - 1991 

Communications/Community EconomicDevelopment Co-ordinator 
The Enterprise Network Inc. (ENI) - St. John's, NL.

* developing and implementing the delivery of a proactive marketing, communications and promotional approach for the Enterprise Network to the Community Economic Development Market
* designing, facilitating, and evaluating Network presentations
* liaising with representatives of governments, private business, community interest groups, and the general public
* monitoring and editing all internal and external publications
* providing educational demonstrations and technical support/training for network presentations 
* examining and evaluating customer requirements
* contributing to crisis communications planning and implementation 

1991 - 1989 

Desktop Publishing Specialist
Enterprise Nfld and Labrador Corporation (ENLC) - St. John's, NL

* design/layout of print materials for newly developed Corporate Identity 
* maintaining corporate tradeshow booth /displays
* design/layout and editing of internal newsletter 
* general communication/administrative duties

1990 - 1989 

Communications Assistant 
Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation - 
St. John's, NL.

* design and layout of the newly developed Corporate Policies and Procedures Manual 
* assisting clients in the Business Resource Centre (BRC) with their business information research

Extra Curricular/Volunteer 
Activities/Certificates: 

Education Sector: 
University College of Cape Breton 
* Facilitated Communication Labs with First Year Students - Public Speaking (2003)

Community Volunteer: 
* Facilitated Junior Achievement Training Courses (2002)
* Introduced computer networking via the Internet with teachers/children in schools throughout the province (1996-2001)
* President - Cabot College - Student Council (1990)

Health Sector:
Community Volunteer - Humana Sunrise Hospital Las Vegas, 
Nevada (1987)

Training: 
* First Aid - St. John Ambulance (Nov 2001)
* CPR - St. John Ambulance (Nov 2001)

References: 

Michael Bruce (no family relation) 
Regional Manager of Community 
Capacity Building 
Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) 
St. John's, NL - Bus: 709-772-7290 

Marilyn Pike
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Employer's Council
St. John's, NL - Bus: 709-368-6532 

Richard Fuchs 
Director 
International Development Research Centre 
Ottawa, Ontario - Bus: 613-236-6163 ext. 2400 

Clifford Grinling
Manager of Publications& Communications
Dept. of Development and Rural Renewal
St. John's, NL - Bus: 729-7066

Hon. Joan Marie Aylward
Minister of Finance and President - Treasury Board
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador 
St. John's, NF - Bus: 709-729-2858

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