Katie Clifford
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources at Berkley Canada (a Berkley Company)- Claim this Profile
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Winnie Wong
I had the privilege of working with Katie at Berkley for 4 years and she was always professional, genuine, trusting and understanding. Katie was a great mentor to me and I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support. Katie attracted good talent and her hard work ethic provided a high level of trust. I was most impressed with her encouragement for career training and development. Katie spearheaded many projects at Berkley and her efforts to improve the company culture as well as the staff was truly remarkable. She was an integral part of why working at Berkley was so great. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to share some of Katie's great attributes and I hope to cross paths with her again.
Katie Spreekmeester
If you’re lucky enough to have met Katie, you’ll know how hard it is to convey her infectious personality in such few words. She has a bubbly energy and effortless ability to make those around her feel comfortable. As Director of Human Resources at Berkley Canada, She cultivates positive company culture and acts as a natural leader in the workplace. Where Katie goes - success is sure to follow. I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with Katie this past summer. She is a shining example of what it means to be both a boss and a mentor, while all the while being a friend.
Winnie Wong
I had the privilege of working with Katie at Berkley for 4 years and she was always professional, genuine, trusting and understanding. Katie was a great mentor to me and I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support. Katie attracted good talent and her hard work ethic provided a high level of trust. I was most impressed with her encouragement for career training and development. Katie spearheaded many projects at Berkley and her efforts to improve the company culture as well as the staff was truly remarkable. She was an integral part of why working at Berkley was so great. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to share some of Katie's great attributes and I hope to cross paths with her again.
Katie Spreekmeester
If you’re lucky enough to have met Katie, you’ll know how hard it is to convey her infectious personality in such few words. She has a bubbly energy and effortless ability to make those around her feel comfortable. As Director of Human Resources at Berkley Canada, She cultivates positive company culture and acts as a natural leader in the workplace. Where Katie goes - success is sure to follow. I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with Katie this past summer. She is a shining example of what it means to be both a boss and a mentor, while all the while being a friend.
Winnie Wong
I had the privilege of working with Katie at Berkley for 4 years and she was always professional, genuine, trusting and understanding. Katie was a great mentor to me and I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support. Katie attracted good talent and her hard work ethic provided a high level of trust. I was most impressed with her encouragement for career training and development. Katie spearheaded many projects at Berkley and her efforts to improve the company culture as well as the staff was truly remarkable. She was an integral part of why working at Berkley was so great. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to share some of Katie's great attributes and I hope to cross paths with her again.
Katie Spreekmeester
If you’re lucky enough to have met Katie, you’ll know how hard it is to convey her infectious personality in such few words. She has a bubbly energy and effortless ability to make those around her feel comfortable. As Director of Human Resources at Berkley Canada, She cultivates positive company culture and acts as a natural leader in the workplace. Where Katie goes - success is sure to follow. I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with Katie this past summer. She is a shining example of what it means to be both a boss and a mentor, while all the while being a friend.
Winnie Wong
I had the privilege of working with Katie at Berkley for 4 years and she was always professional, genuine, trusting and understanding. Katie was a great mentor to me and I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support. Katie attracted good talent and her hard work ethic provided a high level of trust. I was most impressed with her encouragement for career training and development. Katie spearheaded many projects at Berkley and her efforts to improve the company culture as well as the staff was truly remarkable. She was an integral part of why working at Berkley was so great. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to share some of Katie's great attributes and I hope to cross paths with her again.
Katie Spreekmeester
If you’re lucky enough to have met Katie, you’ll know how hard it is to convey her infectious personality in such few words. She has a bubbly energy and effortless ability to make those around her feel comfortable. As Director of Human Resources at Berkley Canada, She cultivates positive company culture and acts as a natural leader in the workplace. Where Katie goes - success is sure to follow. I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with Katie this past summer. She is a shining example of what it means to be both a boss and a mentor, while all the while being a friend.
Credentials
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Everything DISC Workplace Facilitator Certification
Everything DiSC: A Wiley BrandAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health Commission of CanadaJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CSC, DFC, FLC
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) -
Certified Human Resources Leader ( CHRL)
HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association -
Crucial Conversations Training
Vital Smarts -
Human Resources Management Certificate
George Brown College -
LLC-Cohort 2017
Leadership Learning Circle -
Think on Your Feet - Certificate of Achievement, Strategic Communications
McLuhan & Davies Communications, Inc.
Experience
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Berkley Canada (a Berkley Company)
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Canada
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Director, Human Resources
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May 2017 - Jul 2020
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Human Resources & Office Operations Manager
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2010 - Apr 2017
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George Weston Limited
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Canada
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Assistant to W. Galen Weston
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2006 - 2009
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Loblaw Companies Limited
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Assistant to Galen G.Weston
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2004 - 2006
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London Fog
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to the President
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2003 - 2004
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Refco
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trader Assistant
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2001 - 2003
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Education
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Huron University College
BA, ICS and Political Science -
Brentwood College School