Community Involvement Wednesday October 12, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Presented by: Ian Robertson, Director of Sales, Rocky Mountaineer Presentation Style: lecture, interactive workshop Learn about the importance of giving back to the community and the impact these activities can have upon helping you land that perfect career.
Ian Robertson Director of Sales, Canada and Latin America Rocky Mountaineer As Director of Sales, Canada and Latin America, Ian’s role with Rocky Mountaineer is to develop partnerships and lead a sales strategy to build awareness and generate revenue in Rocky Mountaineer’s domestic and Latin American markets. A native of British Columbia Ian has spent his thirty year business career developing business solutions in senior sales, marketing and communication roles with companies such as Procter and Gamble, Kraft, Bayer Pharmaceuticals and the Jim Pattison Group. Ian is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology Marketing Management Program and Queen’s University Executive Development Program. He also taught Sales Skills for eight years as part of BCIT’s part-time studies program. Ian has been involved in the Vancouver community as a volunteer and advocate. He served as Parent Advisory Council President at his sons' elementary school, spent four years as President of Dunbar Little League, and was a volunteer with the Dunbar Neighborhood Patrol. In 2008 Ian was awarded a BCIT Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service and Service to the Community and was also admitted to the BC Little League Honour Roll for his service to Little League in BC. In November of 2005 Ian ran for political office and was elected as Commissioner with the Vancouver Park Board where he served as Chair of the Park Board in 2007 during the severe windstorms that hit Stanley Park. Ian was re-elected Commissioner in 2008.