Experience

Joblio

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Joblio is a technological platform where employers and employees meet and engage. We tackled cross-border employment and streamlined it into a seamless process. One-stop for recruitment, immigration, and settlement, powered by a robust tech engine. Thousands of qualified candidates for skilled trades, general labour and operations. Website https://joblio.co/en/ Joblio is a technological platform where employers and employees meet and engage. We tackled cross-border employment and streamlined it into a seamless process. One-stop for recruitment, immigration, and settlement, powered by a robust tech engine. Thousands of qualified candidates for skilled trades, general labour and operations. Website https://joblio.co/en/



Impact Recruitment

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Training and Development

  • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023



Newcomers Canada

• Canada
• Marketing Services

• Director of Recruitment Operations

  • Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

  Launched the recruitment program for Newcomers Canada Networks Inc. Implemented best practices in direct hire. Oversee all aspects of program: sales, operations, partnerships. Launched the recruitment program for Newcomers Canada Networks Inc. Implemented best practices in direct hire. Oversee all aspects of program: sales, operations, partnerships.



Pattern

• Canada
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Director of Business Development

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  Pattern is a technology-based staffing platform that connects thousands of gig workers with shifts around them, on demand, every single hour. We are empowering people by changing the way we look at hourly work and the gig economy. Our technology gives you instant access to a pre-screened, trained temporary workforce and solutions that make staff management more transparent, efficient, and equitable. www.patternjobs.com Pattern is a technology-based staffing platform that connects thousands of gig workers with shifts around them, on demand, every single hour. We are empowering people by changing the way we look at hourly work and the gig economy. Our technology gives you instant access to a pre-screened, trained temporary workforce and solutions that make staff management more transparent, efficient, and equitable. www.patternjobs.com



Drake International

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Area Sales Manager - Ontario, West

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021



Newcomers Canada

• Canada
• Marketing Services

• Employer Partnerships and Government Liaison

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Newcomers Canada is a leader in talent attraction for Canadian employers. We work with the country’s top brands and employers, institutions and government organizations to connect them with skilled global talent. Find qualified talent, recruit skilled global talent and international students and grow your business. We can help your organization through our: ► reRoute Global Talent Expo – Canada’s leading recruitment event for global talent with management, technical, professional, scientific and trade skills. ► Website & Job Board – Canada’s No.1 recruitment website with expert advice and latest jobs from across Canada for pre-arrival, newly arrived and established permanent residents, temporary foreign workers and international students.



Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Area Manager, Western Canada | HR Operations Expertise | Performance Innovator

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Kelly Services is a global office staffing company that places employees at all levels in various sectors and in a number of specialized fields. We meet the evolving challenges of workforce flexibility with staffing solutions tailored to precise business requirements.► In my role as Area Manager (Western Canada) and with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, I am dedicated to meeting my clients’ needs, while motivating business teams to be responsive and improve their performance.The end result is profit maximization, and I am immensely proud of my track record in shifting businesses’ financials from increasing loss to healthy profit.► During my career, I have developed specific and unique areas of expertise in employment agency management, staffing, performance enhancements/innovations, strategic planning, service delivery, business development and organizational development, group dynamics, team leadership and employee evaluations.In doing so, I have achieved the following career highlights:● Elevated a branch from a loss of over $250K to full profit in just one year.● Motivated staff, increased morale, and boosted engagement levels, thereby reducing staff attrition.● Transformed staff relationships with clients from very negative to extremely positive, resulting in our clients becoming excellent references.● Three-time ‘Circle of Stars’ winner and 2015 recipient of the prestigious ‘Manpower, Power Award’ for realizing substantial growth in revenue, efficiency in profit maximization and quality of performance.Drawing on my belief that a business succeeds if people come first, I seek to both motivate and empower staff as a trusted coach and mentor, and someone who genuinely wants to see them reach their professional goals. In turn, an energized, empowered and accountable workforce ensures the business reaches its own operational and financial objectives.

• Branch Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2019

  Successfully lead the branch to a profitable financial state in less than six months. Achieved by selecting the right staff for the right positions and creating a sense of team. Revisited process fundamentals. High level of focus on clients and meeting their needs.



ManpowerGroup

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director, Western Canada

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2015

  Engaged staff by creating a fun, inclusive and rewarding sales culture which ultimately lead to phenomenal growth for the region year over year. This was accomplished through creating an encouraging workplace and empowering individuals resulting in personal growth, being challenged, stretching and being allowed to make mistakes. Internal engagement increased to 92% in the region (top in North America).Delighted local and remote clients through a client-centered delivery approach. Relationship building best practices combined with an empowered, confident team resulted in outstanding, deep client relationships. Quantified, the region was in the top 10 leader board of Net Promoter Scores in North America.Approached business and opportunity with innovation. Instrumental in the creation of the Manpower Borderless Talent Solution (TFWP). Provided over 150 Temporary Foreign Workers to clients in areas of the prairies with very low unemployment rates. Worked successfully with overseas sourcing partners.

• Branch Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2011

  Managed overall operations of this highly successful, multi-million-dollar, GTA Flagship Branch Office, overseeing recruitment, instructional training, coaching, and leadership of a highly interactive, multidisciplinary team of 14 staff members, engaged in day-to-day administration, interviewing, placement, and sales/follow-up best practices.Oversaw learning and development initiatives/presentations for the entire company; lead new ideas and program innovations though industry and public trade sectors; act as a National Account Expert, excelling in development and instructional coaching of staff members across the region, leading to exponential business growth into 2011. Created and implemented effective communication strategies including a monthly newsletter for clients and prospects, resulting in an open and nurturing business model, leading to steady growth and profitability. Ensure and promote a highly positive work environment/culture for all new and established employees, leading to lower attrition levels.Provided effective insight as a coach and mentor to staff members on all business and service operations, including client relations, performance management, and recruitment issues; formulate management policies that create clear internal administrative guidelines; achieved high praise/accolades from senior executives (Circle of Stars Winner).



Career Dynamics Network

• Toronto and GTA

• Management Recruitment Consultant

  • 2003 - 2008

  Interviewed, recruited, and managed a multidisciplinary staff of 15; directed consulting services, brand marketing, and new business development for a multi-regional team of Vocational Consultants; provided career counseling, job retention/coaching to individuals on the Ontario Disability Support Program as well as to Insurance/WSIB clients. Developed services awareness and maintained partnerships with major Canadian companies for client placement; developed and maintained employment plans for participants of the ODSP; revised and edited Job Search Training Manual for WSIB consultants; provided ongoing client relationship management and corporate services outreach. Initiated and managed the implementation of several corporate-wide strategic planning initiatives; acted as an internal consultant with a focus on ensuring effective leadership and excellence on the Career Dynamics Network senior management team, and the building of long-term partnerships with all associates across the organization.



Humber College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Integration Faciltator

  • 2002 - 2004

  Facilitated learning for individuals with disabilities as well as Brampton Caledon Community Living employees. Assessed, adapted and monitored student progress levels; provided assistance in arranging support and resources for students; prepared and wrote progress reviews; co-developed/facilitated nine-hour workshops for BCCL staff. Investigated and nurtured the development of a comprehensive understanding of student needs, including solutions and gaps through the review of teaching requirements and definitions, and by conducting assessments; provided direction on all aspects of program utilization, feasibility, course improvement, and instructional effectiveness.