Experience

Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Realtor

  • 2002 - Present

  I obtained my Real Estate license and joined Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Brokerage, in 2002, as a Real Estate Professional. Handle both Residential and Commercial sales. Awarded the first ever "President's Award"​ in 2007 for my performance in Sales, Customer Care and Community Service by our President, Peter Benninger. Received the Corporate "President's Circle"​ award in 2008. Awarded the "Ultimate Service" exceptional customer care award, every year since joining the business in 2002. Awarded the Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Trudy Turchan award in 2010. Team Leader on the Sales Advisory Committee of Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Brokerage, from 2008-2011. Work out of the Kitchener Office



City of Waterloo

• Member Economic Development Committee

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  This Board is a dynamic group that examines strategies to boost the economic development ol the City of Waterloo

• Member of the Appeals Tribunal

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Appointed by the City of Waterloo to sit on a 5 member Appeals Tribunal, covering violations of Rental and Business by-laws.



Habitat for Humanity, Waterloo Region

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Appointed to the Board of Directors, Fund raising committee, on February 13, 2013. Appointed to the Board of Directors, Fund raising committee, on February 13, 2013.



SHOW: Supportive Housing of Waterloo Region

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  SHOW has built a 30 unit complex for the homeless on Erb Street in Waterloo. I joined SHOW's fund raising committee in 2008 and was appointed to SHOW's Board of Directors in 2010. I'm very proud to be associated with SHOW, which provides a "hand up" rather than a "hand down" to the homeless. A support staff is available 24/7 to attend to the needs of the homeless and trains them to be productive members of society. SHOW has built a 30 unit complex for the homeless on Erb Street in Waterloo. I joined SHOW's fund raising committee in 2008 and was appointed to SHOW's Board of Directors in 2010. I'm very proud to be associated with SHOW, which provides a "hand up" rather than a "hand down" to the homeless. A support staff is available 24/7 to attend to the needs of the homeless and trains them to be productive members of society.



Kitchener Waterloo Association of Realtors

• Former Member, Board of Directors

  • Dec 2008 - Nov 2012

  Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kitchener Waterloo Association of Realtors in December 2008. Chaired the Political Affairs Committee in 2009. Chaired the Education Committee and the task force on Advertising Standards, in 2010. Chaired the Finance Committee in 2011. Chair of the Discipline Committee in 2012. Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kitchener Waterloo Association of Realtors in December 2008. Chaired the Political Affairs Committee in 2009. Chaired the Education Committee and the task force on Advertising Standards, in 2010. Chaired the Finance Committee in 2011. Chair of the Discipline Committee in 2012.



Kitchener Waterloo Federal Liberal Party

• Former Director

  • 2000 - Oct 2011

  My fellow Directors of the Board and I worked with the President towards planning effective strategies and policy development. My fellow Directors of the Board and I worked with the President towards planning effective strategies and policy development.



St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener

• Mission, Ethics, Quality and Communications Committee of St. Mary's Hospital Board

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2010

  Our Committee worked with the President, Chair and heads of all Departments at St. Mary's Hospital to ensure that our Mission and Vision objectives were met and exceeded, by seeking excellence in our hospital's day to day activities. Our goal was to provide exceptional patient care, through an all encompassing holistic approach of body, mind and spirit. Our Committee worked with the President, Chair and heads of all Departments at St. Mary's Hospital to ensure that our Mission and Vision objectives were met and exceeded, by seeking excellence in our hospital's day to day activities. Our goal was to provide exceptional patient care, through an all encompassing holistic approach of body, mind and spirit.



Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation

• Grants Committee

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2010

  KWCF's credo is to make a lasting difference in people's lives by providing Organizations with capital funds for new initiatives towards improving the quality of life in KW and surrounding area. It addresses community needs through grant making and provides leadership on key community issues. KWCF's credo is to make a lasting difference in people's lives by providing Organizations with capital funds for new initiatives towards improving the quality of life in KW and surrounding area. It addresses community needs through grant making and provides leadership on key community issues.



Colgate-Palmolive

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Held several Management Positions

  • Jun 1965 - Jun 2002

  Worked in several Management positions from 1965 to 1972 with Colgate Palmolive, India, and from June 1972 to June 2002 with Pitney Bowes of Canada. Worked in several Management positions from 1965 to 1972 with Colgate Palmolive, India, and from June 1972 to June 2002 with Pitney Bowes of Canada.



6th Waterloo Scouts Troop

• Member, Group Committee

  • 1982 - 1992

  Worked with my fellow members in bringing out the best in our Beavers and Scouts. Helped organize various camps and fund raisers for their benefit, including Apple day, Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers and funds for their attendance at a world Jamboree. Worked with my fellow members in bringing out the best in our Beavers and Scouts. Helped organize various camps and fund raisers for their benefit, including Apple day, Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers and funds for their attendance at a world Jamboree.



Wilfred Laurier University

• Former Director, Wilfrid Laurier University Foundation

  • 1985 - 1990

  Worked with the Chair and my fellow Board of Directors in raising the profile of Wilfrid Laurier University by creating awareness and designing programs for the Foundation. Worked with the Chair and my fellow Board of Directors in raising the profile of Wilfrid Laurier University by creating awareness and designing programs for the Foundation.



Optimist Club of Waterloo

• Member

  • 1984 - 1989

  Worked with my Club members to foster a positive spirit in the youth of our community. Adjudicated "spelling bee" competitions and encouraged our future leaders of tomorrow to follow their dream. Worked with my Club members to foster a positive spirit in the youth of our community. Adjudicated "spelling bee" competitions and encouraged our future leaders of tomorrow to follow their dream.



Canadian South Asian Club

• President

  • 1985 - 1986

  As President of the Canadian South Asian Club, I worked with my fellow Directors in building bridges between the East and West. We invited high profile speakers to our meetings, sponsored all candidates meetings and encouraged our youth towards participating in the political process. As President of the Canadian South Asian Club, I worked with my fellow Directors in building bridges between the East and West. We invited high profile speakers to our meetings, sponsored all candidates meetings and encouraged our youth towards participating in the political process.



Our Lady of Lourdes Church

• President, Parish Council

  • 1982 - 1984

  Worked with the Pastor and members of the Council towards building a sense of community in the parish. Piloted a series of improvements to our Church including a new organ and air-conditioning. Worked with the Pastor and members of the Council towards building a sense of community in the parish. Piloted a series of improvements to our Church including a new organ and air-conditioning.



Sacred Heart School, Sudbury

• Parent Teacher Association

  • 1980 - 1981

  Worked with parents and teachers to bring out the creative talents of the students. Worked with parents and teachers to bring out the creative talents of the students.



Montessori School

• Parent Teacher Association

  • 1977 - 1978

  Volunteered at the Ottawa Montessori School assisting staff in School projects. Volunteered at the Ottawa Montessori School assisting staff in School projects.



Canorient Association, Montreal

• Director

  • 1972 - 1977

  Worked with my fellow Directors to build bridges between Canada and the East Worked with my fellow Directors to build bridges between Canada and the East



Government of Quebec

• Instructor

  • 1974 - 1975

  Volunteered as an English teacher to new immigrants at the request of the Province of Quebec. Volunteered as an English teacher to new immigrants at the request of the Province of Quebec.



St. Mary's Church

• President, Parish Council

  • 1973 - 1975

  Worked with several committees, including Finance and Liturgy, to build a sense of community at our Parish Worked with several committees, including Finance and Liturgy, to build a sense of community at our Parish