Jeffrey M.

Burden
67 Hemlock Drive
Upper Tantallon ,Hfx.,N.S.
Cell:902-449-1650
E-mail:burdenmacleod@gmail.com

Objective A position that will expand my experiences in all aspects of

administration, management and marketing. A challenging, rewarding
position that will utilize my extensive management, sales and leadership
skills.

Professional Profile Results-driven professional with a career distinguished by consistent

performance within both small and large organizations-focus on service
organizations-operating in diverse business cultures, industries and
markets. Offer high-caliber cross-functional management qualifications
and proven leadership talents. Strong orientations in business
development, relationship management, and performance improvement.
Highly motivated, innovative, and creative, with big-picture perspective.
Analytical, logical, and decision making. Honest, ethical and effective.

Core Qualifications Strategic Business Planning

Team Building & Leadership
Organizational & Follow-through
Purposeful Listening &Needs Assessment
New Business & Account Development
Solutions & Relationship Skills
Customer Relations & Negotiations
Persuasive Communication Skills
Account Revitalization
Large Group/Small Group Presentations

Business Experience

April 2009-Present BlueBio Sustainable Bio-Technology Inc.-V.P. Business Development

-Implemented business plan and presented to local investors for seed

money
-M/A set up with local waste management company to grow customer
and company awareness
-Worked directly with President securing ACOA and InnovaCorp
Financing
-Registered all documents for public filing
-Set up sales/marketing programs for numerous product and services
-Secured commerial,corporate,and retail accounts across Atlantic Canada
-Maintained balanced spreadsheet while set up function costs kept in line
Jan.1998-Present BurdenEquity-Halifax,N.S./NorthCarolina,USA-President-
Owner/Operator
-Venture Capital work in both Canada and USA
-Worked directly with top executives of national and international
companies
-Managed capital from 40 clients with investments ranging from 10K-
100,000K as a accredited investor
-Exceeded projected profitability in 1st year by 18%
-Average closing rate of 89%
-Implemented all travel,meeting agendas and financials through a virtual
office

1992-1998 Adesa Auctions Canada Inc.,Halifax,N.S.-Atlantic Fleet & Lease

Manager
-Directed and managed a staff of 8
-Managed weekly, monthly and yearly forecasted and actual sales
directly to the General Manager and President
-Managed existing customer relations and developed new customer
relations in existing and new markets
-Executed strategic marketing and sales plans; effectively utilized high
levels of customer contact to drive sales and direct customer
accountability as well as indirectly through their sales managers and
sales reps
-Extensive travel within Canada and the USA

1987-1991 ClearwaterLobstersLtd.,HalifaxN.S.-Wholesale Sales Representative

-Prepared daily inventories for sale
-Wholesale sales to government,commercial and retail agencies
-Exceptional knowledge of the seafood product and industry
-Shipped globally using all major land,rail and air carriers

Education Saint Mary's University ,Halifax,N.S

International Diploma in Finance -1997
International Diploma in Marketing-1997
International Business Diploma -1996
GPA-3.4

Community/
Volunteer Activities
Completed the Toastmasters International Communications &
Leadership Program(2000)
Guest Lecturer @ Tom Peters Team Builder Conference -(2001)
Bedford United Church Member(1985)-Service Presider with
Minister Rev. David Hart
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level A Certification

Accommadations furnished upon request