Experience

Canadian Gaming Expo

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People & Culture; and Marketing & Branding expert

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Canada My strengths as Head of People & Culture: • Building the right culture by creating resoundingly positive & motivating environments • Championing coaches, managers, and leaders to motivate their teams and nurture communication • Experienced on all areas of HR and empathetic problem-solving, while building departments and initiatives to help companies succeed • Launching exciting initiatives to hire top talent, celebrate employees, and make them advocates of where they work… Show more My strengths as Head of People & Culture: • Building the right culture by creating resoundingly positive & motivating environments • Championing coaches, managers, and leaders to motivate their teams and nurture communication • Experienced on all areas of HR and empathetic problem-solving, while building departments and initiatives to help companies succeed • Launching exciting initiatives to hire top talent, celebrate employees, and make them advocates of where they work • Developing strong diversity & inclusion policies • Fostering exceptional employee performance, recognition, and reward programs • Skilled with collaborating with leaders, clients, and press in a remarkably positive & professional manner • Leading company events and connecting with the local industry, and helping to shape & define recruiting missions • Recruiting top candidates via creative and strategic internal & external initiatives • Knowledgable and informed on Canadian legislation and employee management best practices • Well connected with local & global talent My passions and background as a Marketing & Branding expert • All aspects surrounding community management which includes but is not limited to setting up company social profiles and strategizing on tone, brand, voice, and creating exciting content • Building valuable and impressing company branding, which ultimately circles back to my strengths in HR and hiring amazing talent from building a solid company culture • Curating sound relations with press while simultaneously managing company press strategy, content, and outreach Where I also shine is not only in networking but also collaborations, which utilizes my strong business development & relationship building skills Show less



Mood Foundation

• Owner

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  My philanthropic give back company supporting gamedevs with conferences, gamejams, local meet ups, resources for indies, funding, sponsorships, and more!



Ottawa Game Jam (OJam), Fax Jam, Lo Jam, Mis Jam

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Ottawa, Ontario Exciting game jams with a twist! -Mentors available during brainstorming sessions -Game artists available for 48 hours to help teams with assets -Partnership with Extra life to give back to community and help sick kids -Food, drinks, inspiring surroundings provided! Planning for fax Jam (Halifax) and Van Jam (Vancouver) for 2017



International Game Developers Association (IGDA®)

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Partner and Member Relations

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Global -Secured Unity (and other) partnerships for all members worldwide -Created, built and ran the IGDA Mentor Cafe series -Grew, supported and communicated with all members and partners worldwide -Built key relationships with partners, affiliates and studio's -External communication and manage digital channels -Work on exciting game industry initiatives worldwide -Represented the association at conferences and events -Developed exciting initiatives to grow and bring the… Show more -Secured Unity (and other) partnerships for all members worldwide -Created, built and ran the IGDA Mentor Cafe series -Grew, supported and communicated with all members and partners worldwide -Built key relationships with partners, affiliates and studio's -External communication and manage digital channels -Work on exciting game industry initiatives worldwide -Represented the association at conferences and events -Developed exciting initiatives to grow and bring the industry together (collaborations are key!) Show less



Magmic

• Canada
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Culture, Talent & Fun

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Ottawa -Creator of laughter and play in the office; -Hires the best, most talented employees with creative and exciting recruiting strategies; -Corporate culture expert; -Handles company branding, exciting sponsorships, external partnerships, public relations, and growing the local gaming scene and talent pool. -International Game Developers Association (IGDA), committee -Ottawa International Game Conference, Executive Producer



HR Leader in the Gaming Industry

• HR Director

  • May 2012 - Jan 2013

  International International Account Management; -Business Development, Marketing and HR Consulting ; -Senior International Gaming Recruitment and Placement; -Training, Coaching, Hiring, Policies; -Bringing Happiness and Positivity into the office everyday!!



Fuel Industries

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

  Ottawa • Manage the recruitment selection from start to finish. Handle all job approvals, postings, screening and selecting. Conduct contract negotiations and orientation; • Develop company procedures, policies, and retention initiatives. Ensure company-wide policy understanding and compliance; • Update policies and communicate all revisions; • Employee and manager coaching; • Implement new group health insurance for both Canada and the US; • Conduct and manage employee evaluations and… Show more • Manage the recruitment selection from start to finish. Handle all job approvals, postings, screening and selecting. Conduct contract negotiations and orientation; • Develop company procedures, policies, and retention initiatives. Ensure company-wide policy understanding and compliance; • Update policies and communicate all revisions; • Employee and manager coaching; • Implement new group health insurance for both Canada and the US; • Conduct and manage employee evaluations and ensure proper job descriptions and accountabilities are in place and measured; Show less



Canadian Bureau of International Education

• Human Resource Consultant

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  2 month contract -Bring all manual time off records up to date and implement a new tracking software system for the company. Implement and train company wide; -Full cycle recruiting (coordinators, managers, directors); -Assist with company intranet, policies, and procedures.



Various companies in Entertainment

• HR Manager and Recruiting Specialist

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2011

  Montreal/Ottawa • Managed recruiting, policies, training, consulting and coaching



Cineflix Media Inc.

• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Montreal, Toronto, UK, Ireland Built HR department for 9 offices in 3 countries. •Developed and managed entire recruiting process. Also, developed recruiting policies including interview process and training for each office; • Wrote and implemented all company policies, for Toronto, Montreal, London and Ireland, based on labour laws; • Completed all employee contracts and work closely with the legal department on all new legal revisions and contract additions; •Wrote and distributed all company announcements… Show more Built HR department for 9 offices in 3 countries. •Developed and managed entire recruiting process. Also, developed recruiting policies including interview process and training for each office; • Wrote and implemented all company policies, for Toronto, Montreal, London and Ireland, based on labour laws; • Completed all employee contracts and work closely with the legal department on all new legal revisions and contract additions; •Wrote and distributed all company announcements and oversaw company wide newsletter; • Overhauled group benefits and employee pension program. Spoke with every employee to determine the very best benefits program for the company and enrolled all new employees and explained in detail program specifics to each one; • Wrote, distributed, and managed employee evaluation process. Counseled managers to implement properly; • Responded to all HR inquiries from over 200 employees for the duration of position; • Determined raises and promotions and plan strategic HR direction of the company. The goal to be a forward thinking, creative HR environment; • Coached and mentored managers in dealing with own department staff; • Travel up to 50% of time. Show less



Lorsay/Christolex entertainment

• Human Resource Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Montreal, Canada Area Built and managed HR department Recruiting, training, policies