Experience

St. John's Board of Trade

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

• Member

  • 2021 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada



Rotary Club of St. John's

• Member Board of Directors

  • 2021 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

• Vocational Committee Member

  • 2000 - Present



Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro

• Canada
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Board of Directors

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

• Chair: Bull Arm Board of Directors

  • 2016 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

• Committee Member: Safety and Health Environment Committee

  • 2016 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

• Committee Chair: Muskrat Falls

  • 2016 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada



Nalcor Energy

• Canada
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Board Member

  • 2016 - Present

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Committee Member: Labrador Island Link

  • 2016 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada



Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

• Public Member: Judicial Complaints Council

  • 2011 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada



Institute of Corporate Directors

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chair and Member (Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D), NL Chapter)

  • 2011 - 2018

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada



Canadian Mental Health Association

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2005 - 2006

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Developed and sustained strong relationships and ongoing linkages with community health service providers. Ensured that program activities were strategically aligned and promoted a working environment that was conducive for staff to effectively carry about the organization's work. Developed an awareness of opportunities for the association and a strategic plan for new and innovative training programs, including targeted service delivery. As a part of a national association focused on policies… Show more Developed and sustained strong relationships and ongoing linkages with community health service providers. Ensured that program activities were strategically aligned and promoted a working environment that was conducive for staff to effectively carry about the organization's work. Developed an awareness of opportunities for the association and a strategic plan for new and innovative training programs, including targeted service delivery. As a part of a national association focused on policies, public sector, community-based research, mental health services and support resources. Show less



Northstar Network Inc.

• Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Business Development

  • 2001 - 2002

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Planned and implemented international marketing strategies on all levels to promote the Defence and Aerospace industry capabilities of Newfoundland and Labrador worldwide.



College of the North Atlantic

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Marketing and International Relations

  • 1997 - 2001

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Promoted and marketed College of the North Atlantic and its programs locally, nationally and internationally. For example: The Qatar contract remains unique in Canada due to size and scope and is an international success story. Now a model for partnerships around the world. Responsible for start-up, strategic direction, and management of public/private partnerships designed to effectively link the oil and gas industry with the academic and other public sector institutions involved in… Show more Promoted and marketed College of the North Atlantic and its programs locally, nationally and internationally. For example: The Qatar contract remains unique in Canada due to size and scope and is an international success story. Now a model for partnerships around the world. Responsible for start-up, strategic direction, and management of public/private partnerships designed to effectively link the oil and gas industry with the academic and other public sector institutions involved in petroleum related research and development, training and education. Show less



Cabot College of Applied Arts, Technology and Continuing Education

• President and Chief Executive Officer

  • 1993 - 1997

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Led the restructuring of Cabot College in all areas and formed the corporate and international division. In addition, led a review of all college programs which resulted in university credit and national accreditation.



Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various Roles

  • 1975 - 1993

  St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Various positions: Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Programs and Operations (K-12) Led the restructuring of Newfoundland and Labrador's K-12 school system leading to “nondenominational education” in the province. Director of Special Education Services Developed the first Department of Education policies on Special Education, Multiculturalism, AIDS Education, Child Abuse, Student Support Services, Equal Opportunity, Entrepreneurship/Cooperative Education Programs and… Show more Various positions: Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Programs and Operations (K-12) Led the restructuring of Newfoundland and Labrador's K-12 school system leading to “nondenominational education” in the province. Director of Special Education Services Developed the first Department of Education policies on Special Education, Multiculturalism, AIDS Education, Child Abuse, Student Support Services, Equal Opportunity, Entrepreneurship/Cooperative Education Programs and French Programs. Director of Provincial Learning Centre Responsible for assessing special needs students’ province wide. Show less