"Maximum value is the convergence of ROI and Social Impact" - Jason Collins
I am an innovative profit-oriented leader with demonstrated success creating new opportunities, generating revenue and developing long-lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
I continually identify, develop and lead innovative opportunities that maximize value for customers, shareholders and society (ROI & Social Impact).
For over 30 years I've held management and governance roles within public, private and non-profit organizations.
Sectors served include:
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Information Technology
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Human Services
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Public Information Utilities
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Health Care
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Marketing Communications
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Economic Development
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Electric, Water & Telecom Utilities
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Consumer Packaged Goods
I was elected to serve in local government and served as a University Governor.
My core skills are vision, strategy & leadership.
A recent initiative I lead was development of the world's most advanced Early Care & Education platform designed for state and local governments, children's service providers and families with children.
Do you have an idea or question you would like to discuss?
Please reach out and let's talk!
Warm regards, Jason
EXPERIENCE
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
2006 – Present
Steering is a Fourth Sector organization combining market-based approaches of the private sector with social aims of the public sector. Steering enables consortium's of public, private and non-profit organizations to maximize financial return on investment (ROI) and Social Impact (SROI).
Steering Initiatives:
Founding Visionary & Chief Strategic Officer (CSO)
One Human Service Network (OneHSN)
2011 – 2019
Founding Visionary and Chief Strategic Officer of One Human Service Network & Childcare Connect - the world’s most advanced digital access platform for public Child Care & Early Education.
Childcare Connect is actively serving 24 governments, 2,396 agencies, 103,088 families and 132,615 children. One
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Corporate Development Manager
Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC)
2008 - 2011
Former Board Director and Corporate Development Manager. Lead market development of the world’s most advanced Smart City Initiative and first public Community Information Utility (CIU).
Market development projects:
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Child care solution developed for the SSMDSSAB > Opportunity resulted in a royalty based sale in 2010 to RBB Innovations.
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Community Information Utility (CIU)> Steering is currently developing a case study.
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Hospital Infection Control Solution > led to an IP partnership with Infonaut Inc.
City Councilor (Elected)
Corporation of the City of Sault Ste Marie
2003 – 2006
Role: Oversight and governance of the city and various organizations within the community as an elected official.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Faith Online & Diocese Online
2003 – 2006
Founder and CEO of Faith Online, a web-based Content Management System (CMS) & Internet Service Provider (ISP) for faith-based organizations.
IT SaaS START-UP: World’s first diocesan information system (DeoWeb).
A pioneer in the faith development market, Faith Online designed and developed innovative software applications and modern communication solutions to meet the ever expanding needs of faith based organizations.
GOVERNANCE
ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
Governor
Nominating and Governance Committee
SAULT STE MARIE INNOVATION CENTRE (SSMIC)
Board Director
Chair Selection Committee
CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE
Board Director
Finance & Audit Committee
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Board Director
Finance & Audit Committee
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Board Director
Finance & Audit Committee
VINCENT PLACE SHELTER & FOOD BANK
Board Director
Founding Board Director
QUALIFICATIONS
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Respected public figure and business developer
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Ability to identify, develop and launch new business and project opportunities
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Exceptional vision, strategic, business, financial and marketing planning skills
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Understanding of government systems and their political and bureaucratic roles and interactions
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Excellent creative problem-solving skills with the ability to understand issues and opportunities in macro and micro settings
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Excellent management, interpersonal and communications skills
COMPETENCIES
STRATEGIC ABILITY
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Is future oriented
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Can articulately paint a credible vision with goals and objectives that focus on targets and outcomes
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Can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans
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Sees ahead clearly
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Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately
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Has broad knowledge and perspective
DECISION QUALITY
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Makes good decisions based upon research, analysis, understanding, knowledge, experience, and judgment
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Most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time
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Sought out by others for advice and solutions
CREATIVITY
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Proactive on new and innovative ideas
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Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions
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Reputation in devising original and value-added solutions in brainstorming settings
BUSINESS ACUMEN
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Understands business processes
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Identifies key success factors required to achieve ROI
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Knowledgeable on policy adherence and input mechanisms, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting organizations
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Is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace
ASSOCIATIONS
National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
