David Finlay

Experienced business professional with 20+ years of experience across business development, sales, operations, project management, and relationship management, supported by an academic background in event management. Skilled in coordinating complex projects, managing multiple priorities, developing professional relationships, and delivering results in fast paced environments. Strong communicator and organized professional who works effectively both independently and collaboratively, with a proven ability to manage responsibilities from planning through execution.

Adaptable, dependable, and solutions focused, with the ability to quickly understand business needs and contribute across a variety of roles and industries.

Founder & Chief Executive - GameBreakers Network Inc.

(2021-01)

• Lead organizational strategy, business development, partnerships, marketing, operations, and financial oversight for a growing sports and technology organization.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate, government, community, and organizational partners to create revenue, programming, and growth opportunities.
• Lead complex initiatives from concept through execution, coordinating stakeholders, budgets, timelines, marketing, communications, and operations.
• Built programs and initiatives serving hundreds of youth, creating opportunities for participation, skill development, and community engagement.
• Contributed to a growing digital presence reaching 10M+ social media views across platforms through strategic content, marketing, events, and community programming.
• Manage multiple priorities and business functions simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on execution, relationships, and measurable results.

Event Producer & Organizer - Wentworth District 3x3 Championship

(2021-01)

• Founded and lead a large-scale annual community sporting event, now in its 5th year, overseeing strategy, fundraising, partnerships, operations, marketing, and execution.
• Secured $388,000 in funding and community investment toward the renovation and revitalization of a community park in the Wentworth District.
• Helped direct more than $120,000 in community funding and prize support over five years, supporting grassroots programming and community initiatives.
• Coordinate complex event operations involving venues, vendors, sponsors, partners, participants, volunteers, marketing, scheduling, and day-of execution.
• Built and maintained long-term relationships with corporate sponsors, government representatives, community organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Successfully grew the event into a recognized community initiative with broad local engagement and digital reach.

Senior Sales Agent - Mystique Event Marketing

(2010-01 - 2020-12)

• Generated more than $1 million in sales revenue for the company over the course of the role.
• Consistently ranked as a top-performing sales agent, achieving leading results month after month across a highly competitive sales environment.
• Recognized as a leading revenue generator through exceptional conversion rates, persistence, customer communication, and relationship-based selling.
• Built strong customer relationships through consultative communication, needs identification, persuasive presentation, and consistent follow-through.
• Maintained exceptional performance and reliability throughout a 10-year tenure, demonstrating strong work ethic, resilience, accountability, and consistency.
• Successfully handled high-volume sales activity while maintaining professional customer service and meeting demanding performance expectations.

Event Management - Trebas Institute, Toronto, Canada