Brenda Cane Blackwell

Chair, CEO Peer Advisory Group at TEC Canada
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Stratford, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Sam Abraham

I was fortunate to be selected to work under Brenda’s leadership at Corinthian Colleges to submit a cross-campus technical delivery proposal to Ministry of Government Services. I was part of a team that assisted her prepare and deliver presentations to government officials, answering questions on how graduates could administer technical support services at Regional Showcase Ontario. I must say that Brenda is a leader that uses people at their strengths and is extremely adept at delegating and collaborating. She is the type of leader that not only cares about people achieving their full potential but also inspires others to realize their dreams and goals. I have always been impressed by Brenda’s initiative, innovation and drive. She grasps and understands business problems well and is quick to come up with workable solutions to them. I am pleased to recommend Brenda as a highly-competent and efficient education professional to anyone seeking an adviser or consultant.

Seanna Gareau

I had the pleasure of working under Brenda at Blyth Education. She organized our department very well, and was always very supportive of her staff. I enjoyed collaborating with Brenda on many different projects, and I learned a great deal from her. She was a great asset to the company.

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Credentials

  • Respect in the Workplace
    Respect Group
    May, 2023
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chair, CEO Peer Advisory Group
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      Executive leadership and business development for Southern Ontario mid-sized enterprises who wish to SCALE - domestically, or internationally; OR, simply, "how you can put a dent in the universe", survive and thrive during the process, AND, hold onto your sanity. TEC Canada's CEO Peer Advisory Group offers the magic of, and order of magnitude, by which, MIND SHARE is the light bulb to illuminate bottom/top line growth, IP/ innovation and high impact strategic thinking and action. And it is never too late to begin. 2023 just might be your pivot year. Through one-to-one private coaching, peer advisory board meetings, monthly speakers and eight half day workshops, we collaborate on strategy, high performance teams, operational efficiencies and much more. Show less

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • Executive Director
      • Dec 2020 - 2022
    • Business Development Executive
      • 2018 - Mar 2020

    • Business Development Executive
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

    • Canada
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

      Research and advisory services include: 1. GCE in-service programs for Faculty (higher-education) and Workplace Team development. 2. Consultancy on Curriculum and Program design, development, planning. Expertise in Blended Learning Design and Implementation using learning management systems. Object-based development such as Adobe Captivate, or in-house software/legacy system preference. 3. Graduate Students' Advisory and College Admissions Services for Canada and USA (domestic and international graduate students). Show less

    • Director of Admissions
      • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

      With over 5,000 students, Blyth Academy is the largest private school of its kind in Canada. As Director of Admissions, worked with both inside and outside Admissions Teams to successfully achieve admission targets for elementary and secondary school students; lead strategist and recruiter for international online development of Blyth Academy Online, Blyth Global High School, and Blyth Templeton Academy, Washington, DC. Successfully ensured the registration of over 1,000 students for Blyth International Summers Educational Travel and the Blyth Community Service Programs offered in over 30 countries throughout the world; managed the Admissions of 10% of the study body of International Students studying with Blyth Academies from over 20 countries. Administered the Blyth Cambridge Scholarship fund. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Admissions, College Park
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

      Managing an Admissions Sales Team of 12, and a Reception Team of 3, ensure that daily, weekly and monthly targets are achieved through a range of sales management, marketing and communications tactics including customized coaching, training and people development. Demonstrate best practises by example of how we at Everest College prepare People to Change their Lives. Responsible for community outreach. Plan and execute Campus Employer and Influencer Appreciation and Familiarization events. Create and implement focused marketing and sales campaigns and roll outs for strategic funnel build. Contribute in regional sales initiatives. Member, Campus Leadership Team. Contributor to ACICS and CMA /CSCT accreditation processes in 2012. Manage SOX audit and contribute to Campus Compliance. Previous role as Director of Career Services for Mississauga and College Park Campuses. Interim role as Cardio Technology Program Placement Coordinator. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Career Services
      • Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

      Working with Graduate and Student population of 500, and the Employment Specialist Team, ensured Campus Placement metrics of +90% were achieved in the 2009, 2010, 2011 cohorts. Deployed new tactics such as on-Campus Employer Career Fairs to enage over 200 Employer relationships in Everest Graduate hiring. Significant community outreach to build awareness of Graduate skills and capabilities. Working with Graduate and Student population of 500, and the Employment Specialist Team, ensured Campus Placement metrics of +90% were achieved in the 2009, 2010, 2011 cohorts. Deployed new tactics such as on-Campus Employer Career Fairs to enage over 200 Employer relationships in Everest Graduate hiring. Significant community outreach to build awareness of Graduate skills and capabilities.

    • Director Sales and Marketing
      • Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor
      • Sep 2002 - Jun 2005

      English and Business Communicatons Instructor to College Path and Arts and Sciences students. TESL in International Centre. English and Business Communicatons Instructor to College Path and Arts and Sciences students. TESL in International Centre.

    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President and CEO
      • Jun 1989 - Jun 2002

      Managing creative and technical teams, set the strategic direction and business development for MARCOM business, wholly owned. Major accounts included: CISCO Systems, I ESCROW, Maconomy and Husky Injection Molding. Core competencies: brand development and technical communication for engineering, plastics and financial sector. Participant: Team Canada Trade Mission 2002. Managing creative and technical teams, set the strategic direction and business development for MARCOM business, wholly owned. Major accounts included: CISCO Systems, I ESCROW, Maconomy and Husky Injection Molding. Core competencies: brand development and technical communication for engineering, plastics and financial sector. Participant: Team Canada Trade Mission 2002.

Education

  • University of Toronto - Victoria University
    New Media Management, English Language and Literature/Letters
    1998 - 1999
  • Yorkville University
    Master of Education (MEd), Adult Education
    2013 - 2015
  • University of Toronto
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters

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