Bruce Raymond Potter
Curriculum Vitae
Profile
Varied background in communications and marketing with high level of business skills. Many years of experience in tourism industry in Canada and the Caribbean.
Education
PhD Candidate (Completed 2 yrs) - University of New Brunswick
Masters Degree - University of Calgary
Honours Bachelors Degree - Lakehead University
Economics Degree Program (First Year) - Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Business Administration Diploma Program - Lakehead University
Graduated Lakeview High School - Port Arthur
Graduated Edison Junior High - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Experience
3FM Leasing Inc.
President and Managing Director
1995-Present
Co-founded company and designed firm's operational software. Analyze financial/leasing opportunities for clients in a wide range of industries across Canada.
DataTemp Computer Rentals and Sales
President and Manager
1990-2003
Founded highly successful computer operation in Winnipeg, MB. Designed and built Parallel Computers. Created Webspinners, an internet company proving dial-up service to clients.
Bruce R. Potter Agencies Ltd.
President and Manager
1985-1990
Accredited advertising agency handling acocunts for Central Ontario resorts and attractions. Also founded Canadian Printing Group Ltd. designing and publishing tourist magazines in conjunction with the Central Ontario Tourism Association.
Taught Business Communications Course at Sir Sandford Fleming College for three semesters.Ontario Ministry of Industry and Tourism
Tourism Industry Consultant
1981-1985
Joined Ministry as field consultant in Thunder Bay office. Promoted within one year to Senior Consultant for the Peterborough office. Duties included financial, operational and marketing consulting to resorts, attractions, municipalitues and organizations throughout Central Ontario.
Stirring Giant Weekly / Thunder Bay Weekly News
Publisher and Editor
1971-1976
Founded weekly newspapers in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Gained wide experience in journalism, photography, business and community involvement. Hosted self-written editorials and co-hosted morning radio talk radio show on CJLX Radio.