SIFE Royal Roads Consulting

Curtis Duggan

Curtis is a 2008 Business Administration/Accounting diploma graduate with a passion for entrepreneurship. As Director of Sustainability for SIFE Royal Roads, Curtis undertakes initiatives in sustainable business development. Curtis's strengths include critical and creative thinking, team experience, accounting experience and a passion for customer relationship management.

Shawn Harrison

Shawn Harrison graduated with honours from Grande Prairie Regional College in the spring of 2009 in Business Administration and majored in Marketing. Shawn was also part of GPRC's Case Competition Team which took first place at NAIT's annual case competition held in Edmonton, Alberta.

Shawn has extensive work experience within the food service industry having worked for seven years with the Keg Steakhouse in nearly every position, and four as the Marketing and Promotions Manager. In this role he was the “face” of The Keg in Grande Prairie, planning and implementing numerous charity dinners, galas, raffles, and golf tournaments, while also acting as the convenor for all Keg staff functions.

Shawn demonstrates strong skills in guest services interaction, market share development, brand enhancement and event management. Shawn has always been a self starter providing an extremely diligent and thorough job of any task he undertakes.

Hussein Manji

Hussein is a 2007 honors graduate of Seneca College where he earned a Marketing Diploma specializing in Brand Management.

As the creator of Cellular Now, a mobile electronics retailer and wholesaler, Hussein has experience in business planning, marketing and sales. His passion and ambition enabled him to build this successful business at the same time as being a full time student. Hussein has also worked on marketing projects with various businesses including AKDN (NGO), Creating Power Inc, Infield Marketing and Best Buy.

He is a dedicated and creative SIFE Consultant who brings forward his experience and expertise in business planning and marketing for small to medium sized businesses.

Brent May

With experience in project management and business development, Brent has helped his companies achieve their goals through successfully utilizing his knowledge and skills developed through his education and eight years of business experience.

After graduating from the BCIT Marketing Management Program in 2002, Brent worked for five years in a sales and project management position with Penfolds Roofing in Vancouver, BC. In 2008 Brent moved into a management position with LHS Construction in Langley, BC where he was responsible for managing the business planning and development division of the company.

As Director of SIFE Consulting, Brent can help your business achieve it's goals by assembling a team of SIFE consultants to meet your needs. He is committed to ensuring our clients receive excellent service and our student consultants receive excellent experience.

Andrew Miller

Andrew's experience working with small non-profits has given him a wide spread of skills and experiences. As the Program Coordinator for a children's summer camp Andrew was responsible for program development, staff hiring and training, sponsorship acquisition and equipment purchasing, as well as advertising and promotions.
Andrew's passion for managing teams along with his enthusiasm for marketing and communications are well combined in his role with SIFE Royal Roads. In this role he is able to bring together a dynamic team of SIFE members to provide all forms of marketing and communications for your business, be it a new website, a print ad, or a marketing plan.

Catherine Prowse

Following her completion of the Business Administration Program as well as the Tourism Certificate Program at Camosun College, Catherine worked for a sporting goods business where she specialized in small business management and accounting. She then landed a term with the Royal Canadian Navy in which she was responsible for managing the accounts payable for CFB Esquimalt. Catherine is an advocate for travel, education and philanthropic activities.

Brianne Rohovie

After earning a diploma in Advertising/Public Relations in the Communication Arts program at the Lethbridge College, Brianne spent a year working as the communications coordinator at the University of Lethbridge Students' Union. Her responsibilities in this position included media relations, event promotion, public relations writing, and advertising sales and design. Through her involvement with SIFE Consulting, Brianne looks forward to contributing to a variety of projects and expand her experience in the communications field.

Marc A Tassé

Drawing on nearly 20 years of business development experience, Marc has helped businesses and organizations in over 20 countries succeed in expanding their markets. Starting with a Cambrian College diploma in Business Administration, he has continuously strived to improve his knowledge and expertise through personal development, focusing on project management skills and the development of new domestic and international markets.

Having worked in the commercial finance, employment assistance and international trade fields, he has a keen understanding of the needs of modern organizations and of the options available to them.

Whether it be a startup franchise or multinational technology firm, Marc can assist you in not only surviving, but taking advantage of new opportunities for growth and expansion.