Experience

Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)

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

• Manager, IT Generalist

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Federation of Canadian Municipalities

• Canada
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Information Technology Services Project Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

• Digital Communications Web Officer

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  As the principal Web Officer for the FCM-managed Green Municipal Fund (GMF) – a multi-billion-dollar federal endowment providing financing for sustainable municipal infrastructure development – I was responsible for all of GMF’s web assets, was the technical lead for the development of GMF’s newly launched main website, and also provide expertise and assistance in shaping FCM’s broader digital strategy and web asset development planning.



GoodTech Services Inc.

• Ottawa, Canada Area

• Director/Founder

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

  GoodTech was a comprehensive technology and design company committed to empowering progressive individuals, groups, and organizations with the right tools and talent to fuel the good they do. As Director I managed all employees and contractors, client accounts, project supervision, market positioning, draft public communications, etc. Wound down this venture when Covid started, but perhaps I'll return to it someday. GoodTech was a comprehensive technology and design company committed to empowering progressive individuals, groups, and organizations with the right tools and talent to fuel the good they do. As Director I managed all employees and contractors, client accounts, project supervision, market positioning, draft public communications, etc. Wound down this venture when Covid started, but perhaps I'll return to it someday.



The Refugee Hub

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

• Digital Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  I'm thrilled to be taking on another new challenge as the Digital Officer for The Refugee Hub, an amazing collective of lawyers, academics, citizens and activists working at the nexus of research and community service to champion justice and rights for refugees throughout the world. I'm thrilled to be taking on another new challenge as the Digital Officer for The Refugee Hub, an amazing collective of lawyers, academics, citizens and activists working at the nexus of research and community service to champion justice and rights for refugees throughout the world.



Cooperation Canada

• Canada
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Technology Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Coming to the organization after they had been without any IT staff for over five years, I was tasked with bringing their IT infrastructure up-to-date during a period of rapid staff expansion, while also maintaining their decade-old website, which was a significant source of revenue for CCIC but barely functional. I took the initiative to shepherd the development of a new WordPress-based website, from concept to launch, a process that continued through multiple staff and management transitions.… Show more Coming to the organization after they had been without any IT staff for over five years, I was tasked with bringing their IT infrastructure up-to-date during a period of rapid staff expansion, while also maintaining their decade-old website, which was a significant source of revenue for CCIC but barely functional. I took the initiative to shepherd the development of a new WordPress-based website, from concept to launch, a process that continued through multiple staff and management transitions. I also devised a customized, modular simultaneous interpretation system for their board of directors' meetings, at half the typical cost for such a system, and then augmented that same system to also meet their semi-annual conference AV needs. Show less Coming to the organization after they had been without any IT staff for over five years, I was tasked with bringing their IT infrastructure up-to-date during a period of rapid staff expansion, while also maintaining their decade-old website, which was a significant source of revenue for CCIC but barely functional. I took the initiative to shepherd the development of a new WordPress-based website, from concept to launch, a process that continued through multiple staff and management transitions.… Show more Coming to the organization after they had been without any IT staff for over five years, I was tasked with bringing their IT infrastructure up-to-date during a period of rapid staff expansion, while also maintaining their decade-old website, which was a significant source of revenue for CCIC but barely functional. I took the initiative to shepherd the development of a new WordPress-based website, from concept to launch, a process that continued through multiple staff and management transitions. I also devised a customized, modular simultaneous interpretation system for their board of directors' meetings, at half the typical cost for such a system, and then augmented that same system to also meet their semi-annual conference AV needs. Show less



Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

• Canada
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2018

  I was responsible for integrating the IT assets, data and business systems of the three small nonprofits that merged to form Action Canada. After the merger, I devised a cohesive technological infrastructure suitable for a mobile and globally dispersed workforce spanning three nations and two continents. Over my four years with Action Canada, we launched nine websites and database applications, several under my direct supervision, and I implemented a centralized, scalable server infrastructure… Show more I was responsible for integrating the IT assets, data and business systems of the three small nonprofits that merged to form Action Canada. After the merger, I devised a cohesive technological infrastructure suitable for a mobile and globally dispersed workforce spanning three nations and two continents. Over my four years with Action Canada, we launched nine websites and database applications, several under my direct supervision, and I implemented a centralized, scalable server infrastructure capable of hosting these and any future digital projects. I was also responsible for directing the publication strategy for the revised second edition of Action Canada's sex education teacher resource. Show less I was responsible for integrating the IT assets, data and business systems of the three small nonprofits that merged to form Action Canada. After the merger, I devised a cohesive technological infrastructure suitable for a mobile and globally dispersed workforce spanning three nations and two continents. Over my four years with Action Canada, we launched nine websites and database applications, several under my direct supervision, and I implemented a centralized, scalable server infrastructure… Show more I was responsible for integrating the IT assets, data and business systems of the three small nonprofits that merged to form Action Canada. After the merger, I devised a cohesive technological infrastructure suitable for a mobile and globally dispersed workforce spanning three nations and two continents. Over my four years with Action Canada, we launched nine websites and database applications, several under my direct supervision, and I implemented a centralized, scalable server infrastructure capable of hosting these and any future digital projects. I was also responsible for directing the publication strategy for the revised second edition of Action Canada's sex education teacher resource. Show less



Arthur: The Peterborough and Trent University Independent Press

• Reporter

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  As a staff journalist, I covered issues and events of local, national and international concern, focusing particularly on national social policy and local/campus politics.

• Board Director

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  As a member of Arthur's Board of Directors, I participated in a comprehensive updating and revision of the organization's operating policies, in addition to the other regular duties of a member of their Board of Directors.



Peterborough NDP Riding Association

• Peterborough, Ontario

• President

  • Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

  As President of the joint riding associations, I was the principal spokesperson for the party in Peterborough riding. I chaired meetings, organized fundraisers and promotional events, and lead a team of highly talented volunteers intent on modernizing the riding's communications and organizational structure. Using NationBuilder, we built a new website and CRM database for the organization. As President of the joint riding associations, I was the principal spokesperson for the party in Peterborough riding. I chaired meetings, organized fundraisers and promotional events, and lead a team of highly talented volunteers intent on modernizing the riding's communications and organizational structure. Using NationBuilder, we built a new website and CRM database for the organization.



OPIRG Peterborough

• Board Director

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  As a member of OPIRG-Peterborough's Board of Directors I was actively engaged in a managerial role during an important transitional period for the organization. I planned and implemented a complete upgrade of the office's computing infrastructure, in addition to regular board responsibilities for annual strategic planning, office management, conflict resolution, supervision of volunteers and participation in hiring decisions.

• Interim Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Subsequent to my time on OPIRG's Board of Directors, I was chosen by the Board to serve as an interim Coordinator during the transition and training period for the newly hired full-time Coordinator. My responsibilities during that time included grant writing, office management, conflict resolution, supervision of volunteers, event planning, and other related duties. I also completed plans for the organization's transition to a new website and email and newsletter-production solutions.



Trent Graduate Students' Association

• Peterborough, Ontario

• Equity Commissioner

  • May 2012 - Sep 2012