EXPERIENCE
- Councillor, Halifax Regional Municipality, District 11 - North End - Bayers Road. Worked on behalf of district 11 residents for many improvements to district 11 and Halifax.
- Executive Director, Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia. Lobbied different levels of government for taxpayers and property owners. Represented industry that generates $600 million to the local economy. Coordinated committee programs, sponsorship programs, events and membership sales. Acted as media spokesperson.
- Sales and Public Relations Manager, Nova Scotia Restaurant and Food Service Association Lobbied government on behalf of restaurant/bar owners and promoted the food and beverage industry.
- Team managed successful food and beverage business, Your Father's Moustache. Increased sales to 1.6 million through 1991-1995.
- Provided support as Executive Assistant to Cabinet Minister, Nova Scotia Legislature. Served in the portfolios of Labour, Technology/Science, and Supply/Services.
- Recruited staff and developed territory business opportunities for national contracting company, Elite Trade Painting and University Painters. Increased market share through trade shows and displays.
- Conceptualized and coordinated events for convention/packaged tours. Travelled Canada and the United States to sell to tour and convention operators to make Halifax and Nova Scotia as their next stop.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Public Sector Executive Seminar Program, IBM's 1997 Harvard Government Program
- Bachelor of Arts, Major - Political Science and Marketing, Saint Mary's University, Halifax
- It's Good Business Program, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia
- Variety of marketing and presentation courses through the American Bus Association, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia, Restaurant Management Association, Tourism Halifax, Tourism Nova Scotia
MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Candidate for Councillor, HRM Elections 2000 & 2004
- Director, Wee Care Developmental Centre, 2012 - present
- Director, Walter Callow Wheelchair Buses for Veterans 2002- present
- Past President, Halifax Optimist Club, received recognition certificate 1995-1998, developed programs for youth and respect for the law in the North End community
- Halifax Minor Hockey Association - Level 2 National Coaching Program Atom-Bantam Competitive Teams 1985-1995
- Bantam Competitive Teams 1985 - 1995
- Supported and fundraised for the North End community rink
- Volunteer, Tall Ships 2000
- Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke campaigns door to door canvas 1997-2008
- Promoted local charities through special fundraising events - YMCA, Saint George's Restoration, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Member, Entertainment Season Advisory Committee marketing Halifax, 1999-2000
- Former Board Member, Corporate Fundraising for Ward 5 Neighbourhood Centre
- Member, Saint Joseph school advisory council, 2002-2004
- Life member, Nova Scotia Historical Society
- Member, Halifax Home Owners Association
- Member, Charitable Irish Society
- Served on many action committees concerning traffic, crime prevention and the protection of property
- Honourary co-chairman, St.Patrick's Church Fundraising initiative, Give St. Patrick a Hand
- Co-Marshall, Halifax's 1st St. Patrick's Day Parade in 70 years, March 2008
- Member, Halifax Volunteer Group
- Involved in initiative to preserve Holy Cross Cemetery
- Fundraised for Halifax Argos Championship football team
SPORTS MINDED
- Patrick played all sports growing up in the North End
- Hockey - Halifax minor, coached Atom and Bantam division competitive Halifax Capitals and Halifax Hawks
- Football - Played with Fort Needham Argos
- Track and Field - Under mentoring and coaching of Rick Rivers
- Curling - Enjoyed the action sport of curling
- Enjoyed and participated in all sports offered at St. Patrick's High School, especially all intramural sports
YOUTH MINDED
- Worked on many North End youth initiatives
- Organized Respect for Law Days at St. Joseph's School in cooperation with well known lawyer Gordon Proudfoot
- Monitored Youth Drop in Program at St. Joseph's Church in the 1980s including daily development programs, recreation and camping trips to McNab's Island.
ELECT PATRICK MURPHY