Misty MacDonald

Experience

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  Farocan Inc.

  May 2002 - Nov 2006

  Controller

  Responsible for accounting function, human resources, operations, and administration at varying levels.

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  Inverness County Home Support Society

  Apr 2007 - May 2012

  Finance Manager

  A non-profit agency funded by the Department of Health for the implementation of home care services throughout Inverness County. Reporting to the Agency Director, key roles, including serving as Acting Director included: - Representing the agency in collective bargaining, arbitration, grievance processes and participation as an active member of Union/Management committee.- Analysis of expenses for cost reductions resulting in savings of group benefits of $60,000 per year and elimination of redundant processes achieving a savings of $5,000 per year - Integration reporting from specialized software with ADP software to increase efficiency and save approximately 16 hours bi-weekly in verifying payroll before submission.- Performing all daily accounting, payroll and human resource functions for over 80 employees.- Preparation of annual budget submitted to Department of Health.- Fostering of relationships with external stakeholders and representation of agency provincially through meetings and event participation.- Serving as a member of Audit Standards Committee and Employee Social Committee.- Preparation of working papers for year-end audit; collaborating with Grant Thornton advisory service. Show less

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  Halifax Biomedical Inc.

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

  Accounting Officer

  Primary responsibilities to administer financial accounts and records for small biomedical start-up with 15 employees. Responsible for human resource functions, administration and accounting.

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  Eastern Strait Regional Enterprise Network

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

  Economic Development Officer

  An initiative of the towns of Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury and the Municipalities of Antigonish, Guysborough and St. Mary’s, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, to provide regional leadership on economic development priorities and support business development in the region; where I:- Led and managed the BusinessNow (BRE) program throughout the region, assisted in the implementation and oversight of the ESREN regional economic development strategy, - Researched and prepared grant applications to support project funding and conducted research on market opportunities and economic development best practices.- Analyzed ESREN economic data and prepared update and activity reports for Network team.- Conducted awareness and marketing presentations; and outreach initiatives- Spearheaded special multi-agency projects to align economic development and organizational strategy. Show less

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  Cabot Discovery Tours Inc.

  Jan 2017 - now

  President

  Cabot Discovery Tours Inc. provides small shared and private group tours to the FIT and cruise traveller markets.

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  The Worn Doorstep

  Apr 2019 - now

  Owner
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  Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2023

  Executive Director
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  Cape Breton University

  Jul 2023 - now

  Instructor