Senior Career Strategist and Leadership Coach

• Jan 2016 - Present

As a Senior Career and Leadership Coach with CareerJoy™, I have the privilege of helping clients with their management, leadership and career growth and development - coaching through self-assessment exercises, identifying matching career options, job search coaching, resume development, workshop development and facilitation, as well as interview and negotiations coaching.At CareerJoy™ we offer personalized one on one job search and career identity programs, employee and executive… As a Senior Career and Leadership Coach with CareerJoy™, I have the privilege of helping clients with their management, leadership and career growth and development - coaching through self-assessment exercises, identifying matching career options, job search coaching, resume development, workshop development and facilitation, as well as interview and negotiations coaching.At CareerJoy™ we offer personalized one on one job search and career identity programs, employee and executive coaching and team workshops and webinars to over 300 corporate and public clients nationwide at our 12 locations across Canada. I provide coaching and leadership programs throughout the entire employee career life-cycle.• High potential staff – identification and coaching• Leadership development – executive coaching• Career development• Outplacement services• Onboarding of new staff• Inboarding – helping staff take on new roles and responsibilities• Retirement Transition Planning – Coaching individuals into retirement• Workshops, Webinars, Lunch and Learns and speaking engagements Show more Show less

Senior Advisor, Corporate Secretariat

• Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

Provided consulting and strategic advisory services and support to the Crown-Indigenous Relations / Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Corporate Secretariat management team on project and program delivery, client engagement and consultation, people and culture development, business and governance strategy, change management and transformation, ministerial trip and meeting planning, and leadership development.• Led, improved and implemented annual Corporate Secretariat report and… Provided consulting and strategic advisory services and support to the Crown-Indigenous Relations / Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Corporate Secretariat management team on project and program delivery, client engagement and consultation, people and culture development, business and governance strategy, change management and transformation, ministerial trip and meeting planning, and leadership development.• Led, improved and implemented annual Corporate Secretariat report and Corporate Plan, including business plan, work plans, and scorecard.• Developed and led all staff and management retreat meetings.• Coordinated consultation on Corporate Secretariat performance and review of client service review with INAC branches' Associate Deputy Ministers. Show more Show less

Organic Farmer, Owner

• 2014 - 20162 years

ZEDFarms is on a half acre in Blackburn Hamlet. Basil, arugula, cucumbers, lettuce, salad greens, peppers, chard, kale, spinach, squash and more are harvested in the summer and early fall.All ZEDFarms produce is certified organic and grown from seed, mostly sourced from local (Ottawa) seed producer, Greta’s Organic Gardens. ZEDFarms' retail and restaurant clients include The Red Apron, Top Shelf Preserves and The Belmont, demonstrating their support to Ottawa's local food… ZEDFarms is on a half acre in Blackburn Hamlet. Basil, arugula, cucumbers, lettuce, salad greens, peppers, chard, kale, spinach, squash and more are harvested in the summer and early fall.All ZEDFarms produce is certified organic and grown from seed, mostly sourced from local (Ottawa) seed producer, Greta’s Organic Gardens. ZEDFarms' retail and restaurant clients include The Red Apron, Top Shelf Preserves and The Belmont, demonstrating their support to Ottawa's local food system. Be sure to check them out for delicious food, including preserves, and drinks.Food Community EnvironmentThink About It Show more Show less

Senior Associate and Business Advisor

• 2011 - 20165 years

• Advised on business, policy and program performance planning, management, delivery and evaluation solutions and services.• Governance and management system design and review.• Innovation policy and programs.• Business strategy and performance management services and systems to manage for results (e.g. balanced scorecard).

Manager, Client Liaison and Partnerships

• 2011 - 20143 years

• Developed and executed national and intergovernmental strategies, business, communications and program plans.• Led Client Liaison and Partnerships team to deliver provincial/territorial governmental relations and outreach.• Led the development, communication and execution of policy and positions to support regional, national and international trade and standardization initiatives.• Reformed and supported advisory committees to advance strategic standardization work provincially/… • Developed and executed national and intergovernmental strategies, business, communications and program plans.• Led Client Liaison and Partnerships team to deliver provincial/territorial governmental relations and outreach.• Led the development, communication and execution of policy and positions to support regional, national and international trade and standardization initiatives.• Reformed and supported advisory committees to advance strategic standardization work provincially/ territorially, regionally and nationally.• Coordinated and promoted policy and program initiatives and relations with SCC stakeholders, in particular provinces and territories and senior federal/provincial/territorial councils and committees, Members and academic institutions.• Led the national Member and Standards in Education Programs and the sale of ISO standards in Canada. Show more Show less

Senior Manager, Governance and Performance Management, FCM – Green Municipal Fund (GMF)

• 2008 - 20113 years

• Managed compliance and governance processes of $550 million fund.• Oversaw and responsible for independent Performance (value-for-money) Audit to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which funds have been used.• Supported multi-stakeholder Council, GMF's governance, advisory and fiduciary body, comprising 15 members recognized as leaders in the federal, municipal and environmental sectors and as innovators and champions of environmental sustainability.• Developed… • Managed compliance and governance processes of $550 million fund.• Oversaw and responsible for independent Performance (value-for-money) Audit to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which funds have been used.• Supported multi-stakeholder Council, GMF's governance, advisory and fiduciary body, comprising 15 members recognized as leaders in the federal, municipal and environmental sectors and as innovators and champions of environmental sustainability.• Developed and managed reporting and business processes including strategic and business planning and performance management and reporting.• Guaranteed success and sustainability of GMF by assessing risk, developing policies and procedures, managing relations with federal government representatives and ensuring adherence to funding agreement and by-laws.• Increased productivity of committees including multi-stakeholder GMF Council, Investment Committee and Peer Review Committee by providing compliance and governance support and overseeing activities.• Maximized performance by leading, developing and managing enterprise business processes, including strategic and business planning and performance management and reporting.• Ensured smooth running of fund by overseeing compliance audits and performance reviews and Annual Statements of Plans and Objectives and Annual Reports. Show more Show less

Partnership Coordinator

• 2007 - 20081 year

Responsible for researching, developing and submitting comprehensive Collaboration Framework to maximize capacity, effectiveness and reach of organizational network to senior staff and membership.• Led successful adoption of the Collaboration Framework, despite conservative approach to partnerships, by proposing realistic, pragmatic approach to achieve consensus and bring stakeholders on board.• Increased research and analysis capacity; introduced targeted research initiatives; improved… Responsible for researching, developing and submitting comprehensive Collaboration Framework to maximize capacity, effectiveness and reach of organizational network to senior staff and membership.• Led successful adoption of the Collaboration Framework, despite conservative approach to partnerships, by proposing realistic, pragmatic approach to achieve consensus and bring stakeholders on board.• Increased research and analysis capacity; introduced targeted research initiatives; improved communications, enhanced reach and raised profile of organizational accomplishments. Show more Show less

Economic Development Coordinator; Consultant

• 1999 - 20056 years

Responsible for partnership, environment and sustainable development, economic development, clusters, business liaison, trade corridor development and innovation policy and program initiatives.• Enhanced and supported environmental sustainability with reinstatement and management of Environmental, creation of Civic Environmental Committee and delivery of Sustainable Winnipeg: A Comprehensive Environmental Strategy.• Realized efficiencies by consulting and collaborating with business… Responsible for partnership, environment and sustainable development, economic development, clusters, business liaison, trade corridor development and innovation policy and program initiatives.• Enhanced and supported environmental sustainability with reinstatement and management of Environmental, creation of Civic Environmental Committee and delivery of Sustainable Winnipeg: A Comprehensive Environmental Strategy.• Realized efficiencies by consulting and collaborating with business, governmental and non-governmental partners to amalgamate two former agencies to develop one new agency, Destination Winnipeg.• Researched, developed and presented the Homegrown Economic Development Strategy (HEDS), Winnipeg’s first comprehensive economic development policy, adopted by City Council.• Consultant, Solid Waste Collection Business Plan Coordination: Responsible for coordinating business plan process leading to contracting out of garbage collection in face of strong union opposition and political and public controversy.• Consultant, Population Growth Strategy Development: Responsible for preparing City of Winnipeg’s first population growth strategy, complementing existing Homegrown Economic Development Strategy for Winnipeg, and other relevant policies. Show more Show less

LEAD Program Consultant

• 2003 - 20041 year

Developed and facilitated LEAD (Leadership for Environment and Development) Canada training session as part of program that ensured future decision makers understand the challenges of sustainable development and are equipped to meet them.

Management Committee Member

• 2003 - 20041 year

Represented the City of Winnipeg on the Management Committee.The Prairie Centre was one of five Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-Being funded by Health Canada. This research program was administered at the University of Winnipeg's Institute of Urban Studies between 2001 and 2003. The Centre focused on the opportunities and challenges urban Prairie communities, especially Aboriginal communities, experience in supporting the healthy development of their children and youth. The… Represented the City of Winnipeg on the Management Committee.The Prairie Centre was one of five Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-Being funded by Health Canada. This research program was administered at the University of Winnipeg's Institute of Urban Studies between 2001 and 2003. The Centre focused on the opportunities and challenges urban Prairie communities, especially Aboriginal communities, experience in supporting the healthy development of their children and youth. The program funded community-based research in Winnipeg; the documents emerging from these diverse research projects are available for free at the link below. Show more Show less

Chair, Coach-Advisor Program Development Team

• 2002 - 20042 years

The program provides experiences that inspire and help individuals to develop an understanding of themselves, their community and their role within it. Sessions are hosted in the community and focuses on a theme. The sessions include tours and guest speakers, plus an opportunity to interact with those speakers. The program is devoted to leadership development – providing the tools that will enhance the participants' communication, facilitation, collaboration and time management skills.

Management Committee Member

• 2002 - 20042 years

Represented the City of Winnipeg on the Management Committee.The WHHI was established in 2000 by the Governments of Canada and Manitoba, and the City of Winnipeg, to assist local community organizations revitalize Winnipeg’s older neighbourhoods, provide more opportunities to access safe, affordable housing, and create or enhance services for the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless.

Management Committee Member

• 2002 - 20042 years

Represented the City of Winnipeg on the Management Committee to realize efficiencies by consulting and collaborating with business, governmental and non-governmental partners to amalgamate two former agencies to develop new agency, Destination Winnipeg.

Governance and Programme Officer, Canada Caribbean Distance Education Scholarship Programme (CCDESP)

• 1997 - 19992 years

Responsible for overseeing $1.75 million project emphasizing undergraduate-level lifelong learning and skills upgrading, using leading-edge information and communication technologies to conduct long distance learning.• Increased productivity of international, multi-stakeholder Board of Governors by providing governance and secretariat support.

LEAD Program Consultant

• 1996 - 19971 year

Developed and facilitated LEAD (Leadership for Environment and Development) Canada training session as part of program that ensured future decision makers understand the challenges of sustainable development and are equipped to meet them.

Regional Director - Southern Africa

• 1993 - 1996 3 years , Developed education programs, protocols and relationships with governmental, non-governmental and international organisation officials.Coordinated regional, international and grassroots conferences, meetings and training.Recruited, trained and evaluated employees, trainees and development workers.

Manager, Member Services & Fundraising

• 1991 - 1993 2 years , Managed communications, programs, public relations and liaison with Canada-wide memberships of institutional representatives, university faculty and students, officials and local committees, including Student Refugee Program (SRP), combining resettlement with higher education.Coordinated national and grassroots conferences, meetings and training.

Deputy- and Field Director, Lesotho

• 1988 - 1991 3 years , Coordinated international grassroots conferences, meetings and training.Developed training plans for scholarship students, including training needs and venues assessments.Led and trained teams of up to 30 international and Canadian personnel.Recruited, trained and evaluated employees, trainees and development workers.