John Mesman

John mesman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BSc. | PMP | Managing Director, Property, Conservation Lands and Community Outreach

  • Education

    • Tagwi secondary school

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      Concentration in french immersion
    • Conservation authorities university

      2018 - 2021
      Executive development program - faculty member communications and marketing

      The Conservation Authorities University Executive Development Program includes quarterly modules covering governance, public administration, and CA business areas. The program accelerates Conservation Authority (CA) staff development at the leadership level and engages the most experienced leaders in the field to share their experience and knowledge.Graduate and faculty member of the program.

    • Carleton university

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      Bachelor of science (b.sc.) biochemistry and biotechnology

      Activities and Societies: Carleton Academic Student Government (President & Governance Coordinator), Carleton Science Student Society (President & Chair), Carleton University Senate (Member of the Senate Executive), Carleton University Students Association (Science Councillor) Honours Program

    • Schulich school of business - york university

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      Strategic marketing management marketing/marketing management, general
  • Experience

    • Carleton university

      Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
      Bounce back facilitator

      Student Experience Office facilitator: mentor students in poor academic standing.

    • Carleton university students' association, inc.

      May 2013 - May 2015

      Student Union Office Admin: processed Desjardin health insurance claims, facility bookings, performed regular office duties and answered questions from students, faculty and visitors. Two-term elected faculty representative and Councillor on the University Student Union Board. The undergraduate student union served over 25,000 students, managed 4 student businesses and 10 service centres with a student programming budget of $7,500,000.Elected to: Accessibility Fund Committee (awarding $100,000 in funding through applications), and: Clubs Oversight Committee (awarding $150,000 in funding to student clubs).

      • Office Adminstrative Assistant

        Aug 2013 - May 2015
      • Science Councillor

        May 2013 - May 2015
    • Carleton science student society (csss)

      May 2013 - May 2015
      President & chair

      Two-term elected President and Chief Financial Officer for a faculty student association representing over 3,500 students. Lead executive team of 6 members and 24 department representatives. Liaised with university administration, faculty and student groups.Served as Alumni Advisor (2015-2016).

    • Carleton university

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
      Representative

      University telephone operator at Information Carleton, providing referrals to all incoming calls.Campus Card Office: produced ID cards and provided in-person referrals for students and faculty.

    • Health canada | santé canada

      Jan 2014 - May 2015
      Academic researcher

      Worked on a study examining the effects of different environmental toxins on DNA by monitoring trends in peak reduction in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

    • The urban element

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
      Catering and events coordinator

      Evening and Weekend Catering Coordinator for meetings, special events, banquets, and the Candian Armed Forces at St. Paul University.Manage service staff, event setup, food and bar service, event coordination.

    • Ontario science students' association

      Apr 2014 - May 2015
      Director

      Collaborated with student leaders throughout Ontario on student programming and services.

    • Carleton university

      May 2014 - Jun 2015

      Supplemental Course Instructor for Biology (BIOL 1103, 1104) and Chemistry (CHEM 1001, 1002) for three years. Worked as a team lead, supervising up to 15 other instructors. Developed workshops, facilitated lectures and study sessions, prepared midterms and exams, held office hours and training sessions. Elected as a Senator on the Carleton University Senate.Also served as the undergraduate member on the Senate Executive.

      • Supplemental Instructor and Team Lead

        Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
      • Senator

        May 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Carleton academic student government

      May 2014 - May 2015
      President & governance coordinator

      President of Carleton University's academic student government serving over 25,000 students.Led a team of 4 Executives, 6 Coordinators and over 50 department representatives. Managed a programming budget of $40,000.Active committee memberships: Library Committee, Student Committee on Academic Policy, University Senate Executive, and Decantal Search Committees.

    • Tedxcarletonuniversity

      Dec 2014 - May 2015
      Chair

      TEDxCarletonU Chair, themed "Future World". Lead an organizing committee of 12, secured key sponsorships, curated applications, directed a live event. Fundraised event budget of $15,000.

    • South nation conservation

      May 2015 - now

      Managing Director at an environmental government agency in Eastern Ontario with a $9 million-dollar annual budget overseeing the Authority's operational and communications work, including property development, conservation lands management and communications, education and outreach. The South Nation Conservation Authority supports Federal, Provincial, and Local Government legislation and works for the City of Ottawa and 15 rural municipalities within Prescott-Russell; Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry; and Leeds-Grenville to manage, conserve, and restore natural resources and to protect people and property from natural hazards. Show less

      • Managing Director, Property, Conservation Lands and Community Outreach

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Team Lead, Conservation Land and Community Outreach

        Jun 2020 - Sept 2022
      • Team Lead, Communications and Outreach

        Apr 2016 - Jun 2020
      • Communications Specialist

        Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Property & Approvals

        May 2015 - Jul 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Conflict resolution and de-escalation training

      Conservation areas workshop
      Jan 2017
    • Pci compliance training

      Carleton university
    • Accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act (aoda)

      Carleton university
    • Workplace hazardous materials information system (whmis)

      Carleton university
    • Carleton university safe space training

      Carleton university
    • Smart serve

      The alcohol and gaming commission of ontario
    • Joint health and safety committee - certified worker

      Ministry of labour
    • Standard first aid with cpr level a

      St. john ambulance ontario
    • Health and safety awareness

      Carleton university
    • Workplace violence and harassment training

      Carleton university
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Mesman
      Eva Cray Scholarship Carleton University Students' Association Apr 2014