Marc Tomlinson

Current

Vice President at CTCanada
Advisory Board Member - National Strategy Consultant at Northern Alberta Amputee Program (NAAP) and the Franklin Fund

Past

Trade Commissioner at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Business Development Consultant at Canadian Government
Programme Manager (acting) at NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency

Chief, Materiel Management Center at NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency
Contracting Officer at NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency
Business Development Officer at Canadian Commercial Corporation

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Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Recommended

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Connections

362 connections

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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Marc Tomlinson’s Summary

Dynamic professional with over 13 years of experience and proven achievements in delivering business excellence. Skilled negotiator with the ability to bridge disparate ideas toward one common goal. Proven track record of developing and leading highly motivated teams, and nurturing high-level relationships. Exceptional technical skills. Areas of expertise include:
- Project Management
- Global Outreach
- Multi-national Team Leadership
- Business Case Development
- Alliance Development
- Feasibility Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Technology Implementation

Marc Tomlinson’s Specialties:

Logistics, government liaison, electronic commerce, procurement, supply chain management, contract negotiation and administration

Marc Tomlinson’s Experience

Vice President

CTCanada

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

CTCanada’s clients have great products and services, but need something extra to make them better or more efficient. That’s where we can help. Through innovative R&D, applied engineering or process design, CTCanada brings its unique expertise to help you take your product or service to the next level. Our team of engineers and professionals help make things lighter, simpler, more effective, or more efficient. And our systems experts can drastically reduce the time and complexity of your processes.

As a non-profit, CTCanada is focused on you and helping you to get it done – without the kind of pressure that you would get from other organizations. That’s because we are not focused on selling a specific technology, and have no bias regarding the best solution for you and your organization.

If you need a trusted advisor to help you be more successful, consider the extra advantage of partnering with a non-profit organization with an exceptional track record of success.
Advisory Board Member - National Strategy Consultant

Northern Alberta Amputee Program (NAAP) and the Franklin Fund

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Master Corporal Paul Franklin is professional soldier, husband, father and an inspiration to all who meet him. I had the priviledge of getting to know him during my tenure at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in early 2008. While organizing key defence trade events in the United States, I coordinated his activities with senior members of the Canadian Forces as part of our combined mandate to educate U.S. military personnel and the U.S. public of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan.

Master Corporal Paul Franklin became one of the voices of the Canadian Forces at several high-level events in the United States that I organized and we quickly became friends. After a meeting with Paul Franklin and Dr. Jackie S. Hebert in Ottawa, I was asked to lend my support and expertise in expanding the mandate of NAAP to include a national strategy under the banner of the Franklin Fund, which is the first step towards receiving our independent charitable status.
Trade Commissioner

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

December 2007 — May 2008 (6 months)

Responsible for the aerospace, defence and security strategy for the United States within the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). Developed the strategic trade plan for 2008-2011 activities for the Trade Commissioners posted at the various Consulates and Consulate General offices in the United States, whose mission is to actively promote and assist in the development of trade between Canada and the United States. Acted as the Canadian lead for market opportunities on the Armaments Cooperation Management Committee (ACMC). Organized the Canadian pavilions at both the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) and Association of the United States Army (AUSA).
Business Development Consultant

Canadian Government

(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Defense & Space industry)

September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)

Provide insight and critical analysis on the opportunities and threats of CCC’s new bilateral contract process. Delivered market analysis as well as in-depth look at the different European factors that may influence the future development of this powerful contracting procedure.
Programme Manager (acting)

NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency

(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; International Affairs industry)

September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year )

Prepared and managed $10M EURO administrative budget. Led a team of 25 individuals from 8 nations across 3 separate business units. Responsible for all activities to support the Random Brokerage capabilities, assisting all nations in acquiring hard-to-get materiel.
- Instrumental in business volume growth that saw revenues rise from $8M EURO in 2004 to $38M EURO in 2007.
- Improved user functionality of “eBay for NATO” system, allowing orders to be securely submitted within 60 seconds.
- Supervised selection, development, execution, and follow-up of projects for 48 Armed Forces from 21 nations.
- Managed the NATO Master Catalogue of References for Logistics (NMCRL) product on DVD, encompassing 16 million data records from 30+ countries, and generating self-financing revenues.
Chief, Materiel Management Center

NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Military industry)

January 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 8 months)

Responsible for the strategic direction, measurement, and follow-up of Army, Air Force, Navy, and Special Vehicles User Groups meetings. Managed Customer Support Section and Help Desk activities, handling 100+ inquiries per month.
- Developed SUPPLY+, a new business model producing lower cost solutions that delivered the right product at the right place and time, meeting new operational requirements.
- Increased number of contracted lines 50% per year over three straight years—from 1500 to 8000.
Contracting Officer

NATO Maitenance and Supply Agency

(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; International Affairs industry)

July 1999 — December 2004 (5 years 6 months)

Responsible for all contracting activities, including negotiation, award, and contract administration for a variety of different Programmes and systems including the PATRIOT Missile, Air and Land Combat (C-130, P-3, Helicopters, M-60, M-113, M-109), Rockets/Missiles (MLRS, TOW, and Drone (CL-289)), and NATO Co-operative Logistics (Bv206, CV90).
- Acted as Deputy Project Manager during the NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) project—“eBay for NATO”—creating a web-based, e-business portal for defense.
- Administered procurement module functional specification, negotiated all consultant support contractual arrangements, reported biweekly project updates to the project sponsors, budgeted project expenses.
Business Development Officer

Canadian Commercial Corporation

(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)

January 1996 — July 1999 (3 years 7 months)

Coordinated synergies between foreign firms and Canadian companies, helping to meet international offset obligations for the Upholder Class submarines and Cormorant helicopter.
- Acted as Deputy Project Manager in the development of SourceCAN - the Canadian Government's e-marketplace.
- Facilitated preparation of bid submissions by Canadian firms to the US Government (specifically the Department of Defense).

Marc Tomlinson’s Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Hons. BA , Political Science , 1990 — 1994

Interned at the National Council on US-Arab Relations in Washington DC (June 1994).

Activities and Societies:

Executive member of the debating society, Member of Sigma Chi

Additional Information

Marc Tomlinson’s Websites:

Marc Tomlinson’s Groups:

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
Navy League of the United States (NLUS)
Alumni member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Social Chair Ottawa Alumni Chapter, Life Loyal Sig
Past member of the Project Management Institute