ALEX WOOD

ALEX WOOD
Postulant du membre 2016
Énoncé du (de la) candidat(e) :
As an experienced media professional with a steadfast career that reflects several
years in responsible positions for such organizations as Rogers Communications
and Turner Broadcasting, I bring considerable experience that will allow me to
demonstrate my current abilities and verifiable skill sets.
As an independent producer I am well versed in content development and
production for the web. I have produced multiple projects for major Canadian
retailers such as Canadian Tire and Sobeys. I have also produced several live
webcasts from Canada and the United States, including the National Bar
Association's 2009 Presidential inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. and the Katy
Perry live concert remote in Toronto.
As a Producer for Rogers TV I worked closely with Former Brampton, Ontario
Mayor, Susan Fennell, producing the “Mayor’s Hour with Susan Fennell” and created
the original series, “The Director’s Chair” which featured film industry professionals
such as Academy Award Winner, Mira Nair, as well as many other programs. I have
also worked extensively in the U.S. with high profile clients and organizations such
as talk show host and comedian Steve Harvey, CNN, Associated Press Television,
Ford Motor Company, State Farm, Weyerhauser Corporation, and others.
I have served on the Board of Directors for companies such as Tradebank
International, Inc. and People TV, Inc. During my tenure with People TV I served as
Board President from 2009-2011. As Board President I was responsible for
overseeing the budget, fundraising and developed the network's first strategic plan.
Currently I serve as the District Director for Canada for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc., a role I have have held since 2012. My responsibilities include overseeing the
organization's programs, members and development throughout Canada.
In addition to my career as a media and television producer I am also an Officer in
the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. This role has allowed me to develop my skills
through learning to command, coordinate and control military operations, lead and
make decisions that affect the general conduct of operations and security, direct and
conduct strategies, tactics and procedures pertinent to the mandate of the Canadian
Armed Forces, and refine my expertise in a wide range of activities such as training,
managerial and related administrative duties.
Finally, my academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Communication
and a Master’s Degree in Film and Video Production. Additionally I have taught
courses for the Communications Department at Georgia State University in Atlanta
and the Media Studies Department at Guelph-Humber University in Toronto.
If elected to the Board I am committed to serving the interests of all Canadians and
to support the development of policies and governance that will help advance the
internet community throughout Canada. In particular I would like to assist with the
growth of small and medium sized business through web based technologies.
Curriculum vitae du (de la) candidat(e) :
https://cira.ca/sites/default/files/public/alex-wood-cv2016.pdf
Réponses aux questions obligatoires:
1. Pourquoi désirez‐vous faire partie du conseil d’administration de
l’ACEI?
I believe that I posses the right combination of experience and skills to help
continue the mission of CIRA. In particular I would like to see more opportunities
for small and medium sized business to flourish through creation and utilization of
web based technologies. By serving on the Board, I would help further the services
and advocacy which CIRA provides to Canadians and Canadian business owners.
2. Quelles sont les compétences ou les expériences particulières que
vous possédez et qui font de vous le meilleur candidat pour le conseil
d’administration de l’ACEI?
I have served on the Board of Directors for companies such as Tradebank
International, Inc. and People TV, Inc. During my tenure with People TV I served as
Board President from 2009-2011. As Board President I was responsible for
overseeing the budget, fundraising and developed the network's first strategic plan.
Currently I serve as the District Director for Canada for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc., a role I have have held since 2012. My responsibilities include overseeing the
organization's programs, members and development throughout Canada.
3. Quels seront, selon vous, les trois principaux défis et les trois
possibilités clés devant lesquels le domaine .CA se trouvera au cours
des trois à cinq prochaines années?
The top three challenges facing the .CA domain space in the next three to five years
are recognition in the world marketplace, buy in from Canadian business owners
and consumers, and maintaining and developing access to the internet for all
Canadians.
The top three opportunities are to help create and grow global market shares for
Canadian web based businesses, growth and development of small and medium
sized Canadian business and developing access to underserved communities.
4. Quelles mesures particulières proposez‐vous pour relever un ou
plusieurs de ces défis et profiter de ces possibilités?
The first thing that CIRA's Board can do are to develop a social media strategy and
campaign to expand the "CA brand". By getting Canadians of all ages, socioeconomic and professional backgrounds to support .CA domains, the power of the
brand will create tremendous opportunity both domestically and internationally.
Canada is recognized around the world as a country of integrity and
trustworthiness. This should be intrinsically tied to the .CA brand.
Secondly, advocacy for underserved communities should be a focal point for CIRA
and .CA. The Board should develop a community outreach component that will help
create awareness and garner resources for the access of education, health carte and
other web based information capabilities. This would also help to promote the .CA
branded image.