Experience

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Owner - Startups

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  I lead the Amii Startup Team and our team is obsessed with moving at the same speed as tech startups and filling the gaps in AI support that happen as teams begin to rapidly scale as they get market traction or investment. We work to support startups explore, build, and commercialize machine learning technologies.I have led my team through the development of multiple programs to support startups along their ML adoption lifecycle and we manage/deliver the Supply Chain AI West Program for Amii.Programs Developed/Managed:ML ExplorationIntro to ML ExplorationLEVEL UP: Amii's CTO Coaching ProgramSupply Chain AI West (with SCALE AI)-Lead the development of startup programming using Lean Startup methodology-Supported over 40 startups in 1st year of program development & testing with an average NPS of 52-2022 average NPS for startup programming of 67-Lead an interdisciplinary team of ML Scientists, ML Educators, and Program Coordinators-Manage budgets & forecasts-Lead business development for all startup-focused programming @ Amii-Plug & Play Alberta Advisory Board member



Edmonton Unlimited

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Program Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Lead Startup Edmonton's Post-Secondary programming and team• Build, grow, and maintain relationships with key ecosystem contacts such as startup company founders, service providers, post-secondaries, student clubs• Recruited, onboarded, manage, and lead a team of three Student Program Managers• Grew Student Membership by 6.3X from 500 to 3150 students in 20 months• Oversaw the planning/execution of over 160 student events (career fairs, panels, roundtables, workshops, class talks & tours, ect) from September 2019 – April 2020• Lead organizer for 2020 Student Developers Conference (350 tickets sold [48% increase y/y], 16 speakers from 10 organizations [2 international speakers], Net Promoter Score of 68, $80,000 budget)• Responsible for management and delivery of a $250,000 federal grant and $400,000 program budget



JDC West

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

• Board Of Directors

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Board Member and Chair of the Competitions Committee



Government of Alberta Public Service Commission

• Lead, Policy Capacity Programs

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Lead the Alberta Public Service (APS) Policy Internship Program• Lead the cross-government Policy Essentials Course Program • Reviewed the APS Policy Internship Program utilizing key stakeholder input • Implemented 6 key changes to the APS Policy Internship Program that were approved by the Deputy Minister, Public Service Commission• Coordinated with Ministry of Status of Women to incorporate Gender Based Analysis + into the Policy Essentials Courses

• APS Policy Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017



JDC West

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Academic

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017



Alberta International Business Competition

• Founder & Chair

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2017



Alberta Economic Development & Trade

• APS Policy Intern

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  •Support the Director of Science Policy and Executive Director of Science and Innovation Special Initiatives•Support the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Engagement Task Force•Support the Development of the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework•Support the Development of the Science Policy framework•Lead and owner of the development of a tracker for all guiding documents used in the development of the Science Policy •Support the Director of Science Policy and Executive Director of Science and Innovation Special Initiatives•Support the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Engagement Task Force•Support the Development of the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework•Support the Development of the Science Policy framework•Lead and owner of the development of a tracker for all guiding documents used in the development of the Science Policy



Department of Energy, Government of Alberta

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  •Responsible for the recruitment and staffing vacancies throughout the Ministry•Completed Classification Reviews for management and non-management positions•Provide consultation to managers on day to day questions and concerns•Chaired interviews for Oil Sands, Ministry Services, and Corporate Human Resources•Worked on ad hoc projects and presentations for other HRBPs, Team Leads, Managers, and the Executive Director of HR•Wrote articles published on internal webpage (HR Tips & Team Member Profiles)



JDC West

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Captain

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

  •Select and manage four person executive team •Screen, interview, select, manage, and support fifty person team •Manage executive team throughout the year to ensure all tasks were completed on time, in an accurate and effective manor, and in line with both our values and the values of the JDC West Business Competition•Liaise with the Organizing Committee of JDC West, The Alberta School of Business, other team Captains, and our Corporate Partners •Select and manage four person executive team •Screen, interview, select, manage, and support fifty person team •Manage executive team throughout the year to ensure all tasks were completed on time, in an accurate and effective manor, and in line with both our values and the values of the JDC West Business Competition•Liaise with the Organizing Committee of JDC West, The Alberta School of Business, other team Captains, and our Corporate Partners



OEM Remanufacturing

• Canada
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Parts Supply Specialist

  • May 2011 - Aug 2014

  •Assisted in training new employees on processes and procedures•Ensure effective communication is in place in order to manage an effective flow of work through department•Multitasking projects and workflow based on importance and deadlines•Member of Special Projects Team tasked to resolve bottleneck of CAT CORES•Assist in the continual implementation of CAT 5S contamination control and Lean manufacturing practices within Parts Department•Promote safe behaviours and identify unsafe actions for correction



Ausie Farmers Direct

• Salesman

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  •Door-to-Door Sales Associate•Develop relationships in short amount of time in order to build trust and confidence between customers and myself•Sold Home Grocery Delivery Service to individuals in all socioeconomic demographics•Exceeded weekly goal 100% of the time •Door-to-Door Sales Associate•Develop relationships in short amount of time in order to build trust and confidence between customers and myself•Sold Home Grocery Delivery Service to individuals in all socioeconomic demographics•Exceeded weekly goal 100% of the time



University of Alberta

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Statistician

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

  Responsible for recording plays and stats for players/teams during matches Responsible for recording plays and stats for players/teams during matches



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  •Member of Employee Viewpoint Committee •Unloaded trucks and verified packing slips to items received•Separated items received into the proper departments inventory •Counted stock in the warehouse and on the sales floor•Organized the warehouse and kept it clean•Utilized computer programs in order to create inventory stock level adjustments

• Gaming Specialist

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2010

  -Recognized and rewarded for best sales record in department -Worked as part of a team to provide great customer service and ensure customers received the associated products they may need to make their electronic experience the best it can be-Successfully merchandised products to maximize sales-Train new employees on the proper procedures for selling and merchandising -Work front till processing sales with cash or electronically