Director of Gift Planning and Human Resources

• Nov 2020 - Present

Director of Planned and Legacy Giving

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

Manager (Interim), Gift Planning & Lifetime Giving - University of Manitoba

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

Acting Director for the Office of the Vice President (External Relations)

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

As a member of the leadership team (External Relations) and reporting to the Vice President, I provide leadership and effective management in all areas of development, staffing, administration, budgeting and project management. Possessing a strategic mindset supports my role in drafting a Strategic Resource Plan in collaboration with the Leadership Team and an Annual Plan for External Relations aligned to each of the reporting units.As a senior member of the major Gifts Team, I provide fundraising expertise and leadership to a portfolio of major gift donors. This includes working independently and closely with senior volunteers to cultivate and solicit major gifts, develop fundraising strategies, and provide stewardship to major donors. I represent the Vice President on select committees or at events, and provide critical communications between the Vice President's office and a number of internal and external stakeholders.

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

As Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations I provided leadership to a 12.5M Comprehensive 5-yr Fundraising Campaign (and its volunteer Campaign Committee) and support to the institutions donor and fund development program. The Campaign was launched in July, 2015 and at the end of the second year of the 5-year campaign 87% of goal had been received in gifts and pledges. Other achievements while in my role included reworking job descriptions and mentoring staff to assume new roles which was part of a Development Department restructuring process that I led to better support the department's strategic goals and reflect best practise. As a result the department exceeded numerous previous donation income levels including: largest individual gift, total income from fundraising events, annual fund income, and total annual donation income. In addition to the financial achievements, these changes boosted the capacity of Providence and stimulated the significant growth of individual Development team members resulting in their enhanced job satisfaction. It also resulted in an increased professionalization and donor-centric approach to the development work which ultimately better supports the future and advancement of Providence.

Associate Vice President for Development

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

As a member of the President's Cabinet, I contribute to the strategic direction and oversight of the institution. Specifically, my responsibilities include creating and implementing an annual strategic development plan linked to institutional objectives and annual fund targets. I provide leadership to and manage the execution of development activities for Providence. This includes donor base development, special events coordination, major gift cultivation and solicitation, liaison with the Development Committee of the Board and communication strategies to increase donation support for Providence.

Director of Development

• Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

Development Coordinator (Interim)

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Human Resources & Administration Director

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2012

As a contributing member of the senior management team, I was responsible for leading and developing the strategic Human Resource function. My role included management and oversight of general administration practices in the company, the We Care humanitarian aid program, and the Four Corners alternative trade retail operation (closed in 2010). As a senior leader and business partner within the organization, I provided strategic leadership, expertise and support for leaders and staff in Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Peru and Bolivia, and for the CLWR Advisory Board. I led the development and implementation of annual HR programs and priorities that aligned with organizational strategic objectives including: leading the transformation of the agency’s compensation strategy from an arbitrary approach to a systematic process; developing a performance planning and review process that provided a sightline between employee and organizational goals; and implementing a safety and health program with staff representation and employee engagement. I also supported the strategic long-term plans of the organization by developing comprehensive management scenarios for the CLWR Board to respond to potential gaps in funding, including the analysis of anticipated workloads, reconfiguration of employee and management structures, and financial implications.

Office Manager

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2006

As a senior leader on the administrative team, I provided human resources and administrative support to leaders and staff in Winnipeg, in CLWR’s satellite offices (Toronto, Vancouver, Africa & Latin America), and to the CLWR Advisory Board. This included participating in staff hiring and terminations, conducting performance review processes, managing personnel files, and implementing a computerized timekeeping system for monitoring attendance. My support to the CLWR Board included coordinating logistics, facilitating meetings, and recording minutes for the semi-annual international board meetings. I provided extensive IT management and support including network administration and security, trouble shooting, tendering and procurement of software and equipment, database management, and staff IT training. I also provided backup support to finance during the Accountant’s absences by preparing deposits, managing accounts payable and processing payroll.My role included responsibility for the areas of Administration, Alternative Trade, and Donated Commodities. In each of these areas I supported the development and implementation of annual program objectives, managed related budgets, provided agency representation at national and international meetings, and provided support and direction to staff.

Team Leader

• 1998 - 2000

Working within the fast-paced environment of a teaching university hospital, I led a team of medical administrative assistants that provided support services to four Consultant Gastroenterologists and their respective teams. Within two years of assuming the role, I achieved greater synchronization in departmental processes by developing and implementing the computerization of routine tasks, and documenting formalized procedures into a Manual of Protocols. Working within the fast-paced environment of a teaching university hospital, I led a team of medical administrative assistants that provided support services to four Consultant Gastroenterologists and their respective teams. Within two years of assuming the role, I achieved greater synchronization in departmental processes by developing and implementing the computerization of routine tasks, and documenting formalized procedures into a Manual of Protocols.