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Matthew Healy
Educator and Experienced Business Owner
1114 Lichen Ave
Ottawa, Ontario K4A 4A5
T.613-447-4927
matthew_healy@hotmail.com
Objective
Make an Impact by Contributing Experience to Education Field
Experience
Professor, Algonquin College (2014-Current)
I have taught the Tea Sommelier programat Algonquin College. Program is a professional certification in the
Business of Tea, jointly developed by George Brow n College and the Tea Association of Canada.
Currently teaching Business Entrepreneurship Studies in Algonquin’s Schoolof Business.
Coffee Specialist, Business Development at Fairtrade Canada (2014)
I w as engaged to bring value to Licensees in Canada and the US w ithin the Fairtrade System
Owner/Operator, Second Cup Coffee Co. Café for 14 years (2000-2014)
I have developed a proficiency in coffeeand tea both froma business viewpoint and froma natural product
perspective. Iam also skilled at People Management and Staffing.
Client Service for BMO and Canadian Payments Association for 8 years (1992-2000)
Technical systems support and business report writing w ere my main responsibilities.
Education
MA, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Royal Roads University (2014-2016)
Masters candidate in the Hospitality & Tourism Management program.
Tea Sommelier, Tea Association of Canada (2012-2013)
Certified Tea Sommelier (CTS) designation attained. Professionalcertification in Tea.
Bachelors of Arts, York University (1992-1995)
BA w ith majors in History and Organizational Behaviour undergraduate degree attained.
Technical and Skills
Proficient in accounting software such as Simply Accounting. Versed in CRM systems such as NetSuite and big
data analytic software such as IBI Focus. I have developed a teaching portfolio of Digital Student Activities and
related w ork.
Strong communicator, capable of expressing complex ideas and concepts. Organized and efficient educator
w ith very strong interpersonalskill.
Fully bilingual in French, spoken and w ritten.
Volunteer / Pro Bono Consulting
I have contributed my skills in w orking w ith Canadian Fair Trade Netw ork, Fair Trade USA and Savour Ottaw a.
Currently consulting w ith Tea Campaign Canada on the marketing of direct trade pure organic Darjeeling tea.
References
Available upon request
