Experience

Escarpment Corridor Alliance

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

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  www.myescarpment.ca www.myescarpment.ca



Managing Matters Inc.

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

• Association Executive Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  www.managingmatters.com www.managingmatters.com



Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Association Executive Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  www.arinursing.org www.arinursing.org



Strong Directions Consulting

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  I support nonprofits with strategic planning, fundraising audits/strategies/campaigns, board of directors facilitation and marketing. My areas of greatest expertise are the 'social impact sector', specifically community and youth development causes. I support nonprofits with strategic planning, fundraising audits/strategies/campaigns, board of directors facilitation and marketing. My areas of greatest expertise are the 'social impact sector', specifically community and youth development causes.



100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay

• Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

• Co-Founder (volunteer)

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Charitable social club for collective impact. Charitable social club for collective impact.



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce and Western Simcoe

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Director - Board Of Directors

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

  Volunteer Director of the Board of Directors. BBBSGB offers volunteer driven mentoring programs for children and youth. Volunteer Director of the Board of Directors. BBBSGB offers volunteer driven mentoring programs for children and youth.



Thrive Youth Development Canada (Formerly DAREarts)

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

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  DAREarts is a national youth charity that supports and empowers young people in underserved communities through creativity-based experitial programs. ROLE FOCUS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Create and executive national development strategy Manage development of an organizational rebrand launch Raising $1.2 million+ annual gross revenue Development systems to improve stewardship and optimize use of donor data DAREarts is a national youth charity that supports and empowers young people in underserved communities through creativity-based experitial programs. ROLE FOCUS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Create and executive national development strategy Manage development of an organizational rebrand launch Raising $1.2 million+ annual gross revenue Development systems to improve stewardship and optimize use of donor data



Camp Quality Canada

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

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

  Uplifting Experiences for Kids with Cancer. Mission: Camp Quality Canada is a volunteer, non-profit, charitable organization that strives to improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through camps and year-round family support programs. Do anything, be anything, achieve everything is our mantra at Camp Quality. We are a national charitable organization devoted to providing free camp experiences and year-round programming for children with cancer. Our six overnight camps in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario are provided to children affected by cancer ages 4-18. The camps are focused on kids building new skills like swimming and hiking, kayaking and storytelling, making friends and gaining memories to last a lifetime. We also provide a leadership development camp called New Heights for teens and an adventure challenge called Breaking Borders that are designed to challenge each young person physically and mentally. We also have a Puppet Program that uses life-size puppets to teach elementary school children about childhood cancer. Our camps are fueled by over 450 volunteers who give of their time and talents. These volunteers include our companion counselors who ensure campers have fun, our medical practitioners who ensure the safety of each child and the program and camp directors who lead our amazing programming. Show less



THINK Canada Limited

• Canada
• Nonprofit Organization Management

• Consultant & Client Development Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  THINK Canada works with not-for-profits to create tailored solutions to help achieve fundraising goals. www.think-canada.com THINK Canada works with not-for-profits to create tailored solutions to help achieve fundraising goals. www.think-canada.com



Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Major Gifts and Legacy Giving

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

  The Foundation raises funds in support of the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) for equipment, furnishings, facilities and programs / services that are not funded by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care. It funds capital equipment (over $1,000) and facility renovations at the Hospital. The Foundation also funds some specialty programs and services not covered by the government. The Foundation is the only dependable source of capital funding for the CGMH. The Foundation is a separately incorporated charitable organization that operates independently of the Hospital. "No one has ever become poor by giving." -Anne Frank Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Georgian Triangle

• Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Meaford and Surrounding Area

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  Manage overall operation including a 4.5 staff team and a $350,000 annual budget. Event management including the annual multi-day Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event which engages nearly 1,000 participants and 5,000 individual donors across the region. Designed and implemented a new recreational group mentoring program for boys to address a major gap in programming which now runs weekly region wide. Coach program delivery staff to ensure optimal participant engagement and program quality. Volunteer management of 100 volunteers including a Board of Directors. Liaise with many community partners across the region. Strategic planning. Show less



YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim General Manager of the Collingwood YMCA

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

  Managed all aspects of the Collingwood YMCA Health, Fitness and Recreation Centre which engages over 4,000 community members; facilities include an indoor pool and spa, gymnasium, fitness studios and conditioning centre. Managed and supervised a team of 8 full-time staff, over 40 part-time staff and approximately 200 volunteers. Worked closely with Maintenance Supervisor to maintain facility and grounds including indoor pool, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. Human resources administration including staff recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll and performance reviews. Prepared and maintained annual capital budget and managed a $2 million operating budget. Assisted in the project management of a $2 million facility refurbishment project. Strong belief in the importance of customer service excellence and volunteerism; enlisted and engaged approximately 200 volunteers annually. Organized community events such as the Y Ride fundraising campaign (over 200 participants and $40,000 in funds raised in 2013). Collaborated with local community groups and organizations, as well as participated in numerous community based committees such as the Collingwood Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee, and YMCA Health and Safety Committee. Worked closely with the cleaning and maintenance staff team and ensured that health and safety standards were continually met. Facilitated the Collingwood community consultation meeting for the development of the YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka Five Year Strategic Plan. Show less



ALIVE Outdoors Inc.

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Involved in managing all aspects of this outdoor experiential education and leadership focused organization. Created and implemented the ALIVE Outdoors Risk Management & Crisis Response Plan. Recruited, trained and managed a team of over 70 outdoor experiential education instructors. Responsible for program development, facilitation, implementation and evaluation. Managed relationship with partner program sites including working closing with the food service teams. Delivered presentations to schools and community organizations. Show less



Camp Summit BC

• Canada
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Outdoor Education Centre

  • Apr 2002 - Jun 2008

  Managed the daily operations of the Outdoor Education Centre. Instrumental in the growth of this organization by working closely with the Owner and Senior Director since 2002. Aided in the design of a new camp property in 2008. Involved in facility and property maintenance. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training and management of over 30 staff. Created and implemented all recreation and outdoor programs and schedules. Planned and coordinated all special events. Maintained program budget, payroll and inventories. Responsible for maintaining, purchasing and inventory of all equipment and vehicle fleet. Show less



Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

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

• Program and Day Camp Coordinator

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 2001

  http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/difference/the_camps.html Responsible for management of the staff team, health and safety of all participants, as well as program management and delivery. During my time at THCF Camp Kentahten in Kentucky in 2001 I had many additional site and facility management duties. This was the very first year that the camp operated therefore I had the opportunity to take on very unique challenges including the creation of management and program delivery systems. Show less



Miscellaneous

• Other organizations that I have had the pleasure of working with:

  • 1994 - 2001

  City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation City of Kitchener, Parks and Recreation District of Squamish, Parks and Recreation Canadian Outback Adventures, Squamish BC Pinnacle Pursuits, Vancouver BC Pine River Institute, Shelburne ON Hillcrest Community School, Toronto ON Innersee Initiatives, Waterloo ON St. George's School, Vancouver BC Chicopee Ski Club, Kitchener ON City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation City of Kitchener, Parks and Recreation District of Squamish, Parks and Recreation Canadian Outback Adventures, Squamish BC Pinnacle Pursuits, Vancouver BC Pine River Institute, Shelburne ON Hillcrest Community School, Toronto ON Innersee Initiatives, Waterloo ON St. George's School, Vancouver BC Chicopee Ski Club, Kitchener ON