Experience

Assiniboine Community College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Academic Chair

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Providing overall direction and development for current and future Academic Programs in the program areas of Agriculture, Environment and Technology to faculty and students and oversees the development of applied research activities and co-operative development programs in each of these fields. Program areas include: Agribusiness Land and Water Management GIS Communication Engineering Technology Civil Technology Providing overall direction and development for current and future Academic Programs in the program areas of Agriculture, Environment and Technology to faculty and students and oversees the development of applied research activities and co-operative development programs in each of these fields. Program areas include: Agribusiness Land and Water Management GIS Communication Engineering Technology Civil Technology



Government of Manitoba

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Director of Ag Resources - responsible for staff and program delivery that encompasses soil survey, ag meteorology, ag ecosystems, land management and land use planning in support of the direction and objectives of the Department of Agriculture. Director of Agricultural Crown Lands - responsible for the delivery of the agricultural Crown lands leasing program, policy and program development and maintenance, and the integration of land use planning and management to promote and engage sound environmental and agricultural use of Crown lands in the province under the authority of the Crown Lands Act. Show less



Government of Manitoba

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Agricultural Crown Lands

  • 2012 - 2015

  Manage the agricultural Crown land (ACL) leasing program on behalf of the department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. The ACL program manages 2.2 million acres of agricultural sustainable Crown lands, primarily for the livestock industry of Manitoba in concert with our administrative special operating agency the Crown Lands and Property Agency. The program is headquartered in Minnedosa, MB with field staff located throughout the province. 12 staff are directly involved with program delivery with many others providing resource and technical support. Program policy and procedural development, land use planning and coding, and mediation of internal and external client inquiries are all part of the management experience in ACL. Show less



Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI)

• Hamiota / Dauphin MB

• GO Team Manager

  • 2008 - 2012

  Managed 35 staff over 8 offices to deliver agricultural extension and financial programs to producers throughout the region. Extensive HR experiences, budget management, performance management, conflict resolution skills and program design and delivery experience. Managed 35 staff over 8 offices to deliver agricultural extension and financial programs to producers throughout the region. Extensive HR experiences, budget management, performance management, conflict resolution skills and program design and delivery experience.



MAFRI

• Brandon, MB

• Rural Leadership Specialist - Aboriginal Programs

  • 2006 - 2008

  Liaison between rural aboriginal communities and MAFRI. Provide extension opportunities in agriculture, youth programming and entrepreneurship to aboriginal communities. Manage agricultural contributions to the Northern Healthy Food Inititiative. Liaison between rural aboriginal communities and MAFRI. Provide extension opportunities in agriculture, youth programming and entrepreneurship to aboriginal communities. Manage agricultural contributions to the Northern Healthy Food Inititiative.



Agricore / Agricore United (Currently Viterra)

• Beausejour / Dencross, MB

• Sales Agronomist / Site Manager

  • 2001 - 2005

  Managed an Agricultural Retail operation encompassing liquid, dry and anhydrous fertilizers, seed, chemical and specialty sales. Extensive client relations skills, HR management, safety protocols, forecasting, budgeting, marketing, vendor awareness, etc. Managed an Agricultural Retail operation encompassing liquid, dry and anhydrous fertilizers, seed, chemical and specialty sales. Extensive client relations skills, HR management, safety protocols, forecasting, budgeting, marketing, vendor awareness, etc.