About Us
MISSION
The Mission of Trumped is to:
Create real world experiences for young Canadians through charitable acts, entrepreneurial acts, and demonstrating outstanding leadership.
Working in partnership with businesses and higher education, Trumped delivers a college/university business competition in which students are provided real world experiences, allowing them to build their resumes and personal networks. Three years of investment and collaborative work have created a “Made in Nova Scotia” entrepreneurial opportunity for young Canadians encouraging teamwork, creativity, and leadership to help them prepare for the challenges of a global marketplace.
Trumped is a provincial non-profit organization that is creating real world experiences for young Canadians through charitable acts, entrepreneurial acts, and demonstrating outstanding leadership. Established in 2007, Trumped strives to preserve and promote entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in Atlantic Canada.
HISTORY
2007
Trumped began in January 2007 as a project of the Saint Mary’s University chapter of the SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Society. It was intended to be a business competition for students, by students. Seventeen Saint Mary’s students split into two teams and set about promoting Noodle Nook and Milano’s, two recent business ventures of local entrepreneur Ron Lovett. The inaugural competition proved successful and provided an excellent foothold from which we have been able to grow substantially.2008
In 2008, EQ Media partnered with SIFESMU and the SMUBDC to take Trumped to a new level. With a goal of bridging the gap between business and ambitious students, the Trumped committee created a three-month-long competition that gave students the chance to apply their skills to real world scenarios.The Trumped Committee’s organization and collection of sponsors drew 17 teams (in the neighborhood of 60 students) from SMU and Dalhousie University, raising $19,900 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The next challenge brought attention to a thriving new company in Halifax (Jockface.com), and the last challenge was a $100,000 World Hockey Championship campaign judged by Molson executives. Trumped provided more than 100 students the opportunity to raise and manage funds, develop and compete with their financial plans, and win financial awards.
BOARD MEMBERS
The Trumped Competition has developed a collection of top business minds committed to ensuring the competition remains on track and in the right direction. Board members provide their time, expertise and networks to enhance the long term viability of the Trumped Competition.
Adam Ouimet, Molson Canada
Adam Started as a partner of EQ Media; his vision and determination formed the grounds Trumped was built on. Adam developed partnerships with local businesses and now works with our long-time sponsor, Molson Canada. Adam resides in Toronto, Ontario, but remains a big supporter and advocator of the Trumped Competition.
Armin Zohrabi, ACE Canada
Responsible for the East Coast Division of the SIFE teams,Armin’s knowledge in non-profit sectors has been invaluable to the long term success of the Trumped Competition.Dr. Colin Dodds, Saint Mary’s University
As President and Vice Chancellor of Saint Mary’s University, Dr. Dodds has supported the Trumped Competition through his endorsement and sponsorship on behalf of the university. Always available to lend a hand during the competition’s planning stages, you can usually spot Dr. Dodds at the competition’s boardrooms, held at Saint Mary’s University.Julian Marentette, Egg Films
Julian started with Trumped as the Revenue Development Coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society. Julian’s strong commitment and support have played an integral role in Trumped’s success as the largest independent fundraiser for the CCS two years in a row. Julian now works with Egg Films and has got them involved too!Michael Sanderson, SMU Business Development Centre
As Manager of the Skill Development and Training division of SMUBDC , Entrepreneurship professor at SMU and Faculty Advisor of SIFESMU, Michael has volunteered his team’s time to Trumped since day one. Michael oversees all funding aspects of the Trumped Competition and his team is responsible for the coordination of event boardrooms.Shawn King, Extreme Group
Shawn is the VP/CD for Extreme Group. As the Trumped Competition centers on the development of marketing skills, we couldn’t do it without the help of our local ad firm Extreme Group. We have been privileged to work with Sean and his team as they guide students to create exceptional and meaningful work.Steven Dexter, Cushman & Wakefield
Our newest addition to the Trumped Committee has been responsible for building partnerships for the Trumped competition.PROJECT MANAGER
Leah Skerry, EQ Media As owner of EQ Media, and Project Manager of The Trumped Competition, Leah is committed to furthering the mission of Trumped. In addition to being responsible for overall operations, she is determined to achieve the outcomes established by the Board of Advisors. Leah has been Project Manager since 2007, and is excited to drive further success into 2010.
CONTACT US
Have a question or a comment? Kindly direct your inquiries to:
Leah Skerry
Trumped Project Manager
Phone: (902) 240.5324
E-mail:
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Goran Rasidic
Project Manager, Student Entrepreneurship Centre
Phone: (902) 420.5026
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Mail:
The 2010 Trumped Competition
Saint Mary’s Business Development Centre
1546 Barrington Halifax, NS
B3J 3X7
Fax: (902) 429.4547
Web site: www.trumped.ca
