Experience

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  HaloHealth

  • Director, Western Canada

    • Apr 2024 - Present

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  Innovate Calgary

  • Canada
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • UCeed Health Fund Manager

    • May 2023 - Apr 2024

    ⦁ UCeed Health invests in the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds of health tech ventures For more info:https://www.ucalgary.ca/uceed/funds/health-fund

  • UCeed Fund Associate

    • Jan 2023 - May 2023

    ⦁ Supporting UCeed Health and Energy Funds⦁ Duties include screening, scouting, due diligence, pitch coaching and management of internal and external stakeholders.

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  UCeed Haskayne Student Fund

  • Canada
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Fund Manager

    • Sep 2022 - May 2023

    ⦁ Western Canada's first student-led venture capital fund.⦁ $1M+ assets under management.⦁ We make sector-agnostic investments at the pre-Series A stage.

  • Fund Associate

    • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

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  HaloHealth

  • Fellow

    • Feb 2022 - May 2023

    Participated in screening calls of health tech ventures while adding value through connections to Calgary innovation ecosystem.

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  Creative Destruction Lab

  • Canada
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Venture Leader

    • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

    Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers a customized, objectives-based mentorship program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science and technology-based companies. To date, the more than 4,000 founders representing over 1,700 companies that have graduated from CDL have exceeded $12B in equity value created. Since CDL-Rockies launched in 2017, graduates of the program have raised over $240M in capital, resulting in $1.3B+ in equity value creation.⦁ Managed a portfolio of 12 sector-agnostic ventures through the program spanning industries such as proptech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, SaaS, cybersecurity and more

  • Venture Analyst

    • May 2021 - Jun 2021

    ⦁ Evaluated and interviewed a portfolio of ventures building transformational technologies for admission to the annual CDL-Rockies cohort.

  • Room Host

    • Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

    ⦁ Facilitated meetings between mentors and ventures who were enrolled in the CDL program.

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  Namastra International

  • Co-Founder of Namastra International

    • Jan 2016 - May 2021

    Created an importing business involving over a dozen SKUs sold in the United States and Canada. Gained experience in negotiating with manufacturers, creating purchase agreements and international supply chain management.

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  Multiple Dental Clinics

  • Calgary, AB

  • Locum Dentist

    • Oct 2016 - Aug 2020
    • Calgary, AB

    I provided quality dental services in a variety of suburban and rural locations across Alberta, including Timberlea Services Centre, a non-hospital surgical facility specializing in pediatric dentistry, and Langdon Dental Clinic. I oversaw dental care, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the owner’s absence, including leading all aspects of clinic operations, staff management, and patient relations. Key Responsibilities:⦁ Perform specialized pediatric dental care in combination with sedation, ranging from nitrous oxide to general anesthesia.⦁ Build strong and trustworthy relationships with new patients and clinic staff to rapidly gain trust and perform complex dental procedures in a new clinic environment.

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  Sandstone Dental Clinic

  • Calgary, AB

  • Partner Dentist

    • 2013 - 2016
    • Calgary, AB

    I co-owned and operated a dental clinic, which included leading a comprehensive initiative to modernize outdated equipment, software and hardware systems, administrative procedures, and marketing programs. I provided a wide range of general dental procedures, such as crowns, bridges, extractions, and molar endodontics.Key Responsibilities:⦁ Oversaw all aspects of team leadership and staff management, including resolving a wide range of Human Resources issues such as hiring, training, team building, conflict resolution, performance management, and terminations.⦁ Led the implementation of new administrative procedures, including deploying efficient new software systems, creating paperless processes, and training clinic staff to follow new practices.⦁ Introduced new dental technology and systems to improve the patient experience, including digital x-rays, periodontal lasers, and intraoral cameras.⦁ Launched a new marketing campaign, which included website creation, online marketing, advertising, and participation in community programs to build awareness, increase patient volumes, and improve revenues.

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  Brentwood Village Dental Clinic

  • Calgary, AB

  • Associate Dentist

    • 2009 - 2013
    • Calgary, AB

    I delivered quality dental care in a large and fast-paced clinic of 10 dentists, including establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clinic staff and patients. I developed strong dental knowledge and skills through mentoring and support from a collaborative team of dentists.Key Responsibilities:⦁ Created extensive dental treatment plans for patients, including preventative services, minor and major restorations, crowns, bridges, and endodontics.⦁ Mentored new dental graduates and dental assistants to encourage skills development and career growth.

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  Canadian Armed Forces

  • BC & Alberta

  • Corporal (Army Reservist)

    • 2001 - 2005
    • BC & Alberta

    I was deployed to Operation Peregrine (2003) as a Medic in response to BC forest fires, which included operating emergency vehicles and conducting medical pre-screenings for physicians. I received comprehensive emergency medical training, including Basic Trauma Life Support, Nursing Skills, and Air Evacuation Procedures, and attained the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) qualification.