Experience

CCS Professional Services

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  We execute hiring strategies for small and mid-sized companies, and help start-ups build their HR foundation. Our HR consultants are HRPA members including CHRP & CHRL designations.For Start-ups:Helping founders focus on product, biz dev, and fundraising. CCS takes on some of the most time-consuming but necessary work allowing the founders can focus where they'll make a bigger impact.- Building Foundational HR documents, systems, and processes.- Creating and executing Talent Acquisition and Organizational Growth strategies. For Rapid Growth Companies:Stop stressing about hiring. CCS's turn-key services to help you ramp up quickly.- Bringing customized and cost-efficient Talent Acquisition programs to rapidly-growing companies.



CCS Green

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  We help Canadian cannabis companies hire and grow their operations.People are the most important ingredient in any successful company, and the cannabis sector is no exception. With our industry experience we can help:- Plan your people strategy and hiring plans - Create and execute Talent Acquisition strategies- Build Foundational HR documents, systems, and processes We help Canadian cannabis companies hire and grow their operations.People are the most important ingredient in any successful company, and the cannabis sector is no exception. With our industry experience we can help:- Plan your people strategy and hiring plans - Create and execute Talent Acquisition strategies- Build Foundational HR documents, systems, and processes



The Council for HR Leaders in Cannabis (HRCANN)

• Canada
• Research Services

• Board Member

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  HRCANN, The Council of Human Resources Leaders within the Cannabis Industry, is a member only collective working together to share information and to shape the best HR practices in this emerging and evolving industry. Elected by members of HRCANN, the Board is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and development of the organization through member engagement, content development, marketing, and facilitating events. HRCANN, The Council of Human Resources Leaders within the Cannabis Industry, is a member only collective working together to share information and to shape the best HR practices in this emerging and evolving industry. Elected by members of HRCANN, the Board is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and development of the organization through member engagement, content development, marketing, and facilitating events.



Bluelime Enterprises Inc

• Canada
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  Built contract staffing division to complement the existing permanent placement business. Over a 2 year period grew the new division from $0 to over $600,000 in monthly revenue, with clients spanning 7 major industries and 3 provinces. Achieved more than 500% of initial target with no additional internal hiring required. Built contract staffing division to complement the existing permanent placement business. Over a 2 year period grew the new division from $0 to over $600,000 in monthly revenue, with clients spanning 7 major industries and 3 provinces. Achieved more than 500% of initial target with no additional internal hiring required.



Emerson Ward Recruiting

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Co-President

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2011

  Founded Emerson-Ward Recruiting as a recruitment services firm. Built a client-base within several industries including- food & beverage, spirits, HR Consulting and Management, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Hospitality, and Construction. Founded Emerson-Ward Recruiting as a recruitment services firm. Built a client-base within several industries including- food & beverage, spirits, HR Consulting and Management, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Hospitality, and Construction.



TEKsystems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager / Directeur des comptes

  • May 2005 - May 2009

  TEKsystems is North America's leading Information Technology Staffing company. 2006-2009Lead the expansion to QuebecEstablished and managed a new office in MontrealHired and lead a team of 7 specialized Recruiters serving fortune 500 companies in industries including:Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, High-Tech, Software, Media, Consulting.2005-2006A member of the team that established a new Downtown Toronto recruiting office focused on Toronto's Financial sector and government services.



Keurig Dr Pepper Canada

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sales and Distribution Manager - Ontario Retail

  • Apr 2002 - Apr 2005



LAUNCH!

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Retail Sales Specialist

  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2001



Cott Beverages

• Netherlands
• Food and Beverage Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Retail Sales Specialist

  • Apr 1998 - Sep 2000