Experience

Okanagan College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Dean

  • May 2016 - Present

  Shuswap - Revelstoke Promote and develop the Salmon Arm Campus and the Shuswap-Revelstoke region of Okanagan College, through the provision of leadership, oversight and senior management in collaboration with divisional Deans and Directors.



School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes

• Skill Development & Community Relations

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Lakes Nechako Region Work closely with School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) administrative and career teams to build organizational capacity; facilitate school based initiatives; and create community partnerships to increase pathways and options for students.Develop working relations and strategic regional partnerships to increase learning opportunities for students across the region. Work closely with post-secondary and key stakeholders to secure viable dual credit and apprentice opportunities for students. Work… Show more Work closely with School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) administrative and career teams to build organizational capacity; facilitate school based initiatives; and create community partnerships to increase pathways and options for students.Develop working relations and strategic regional partnerships to increase learning opportunities for students across the region. Work closely with post-secondary and key stakeholders to secure viable dual credit and apprentice opportunities for students. Work closely with the Ministry, other school districts and key stakeholders to establish the Central BC Regional Partnership Table. Show less



College of New Caledonia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Director

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  Lakes Campus, Burns Lake, BC Collaboratively and effectively led, administered and managed all academic and administrative activities of a regional community college campus that grew to deliver over 350 FTEs annually. Successfully served a vast geographical area. Worked closely with community leaders, municipal and regional government, First Nations, School District #91, industry, provincial and federal Ministries and students to ensure the College played an integral role in meeting the region's diverse education, social… Show more Collaboratively and effectively led, administered and managed all academic and administrative activities of a regional community college campus that grew to deliver over 350 FTEs annually. Successfully served a vast geographical area. Worked closely with community leaders, municipal and regional government, First Nations, School District #91, industry, provincial and federal Ministries and students to ensure the College played an integral role in meeting the region's diverse education, social and economic needs. Administered a broad array of University Transfer, Trades, Vocational, Career, Developmental and Continuing Education programs as well as student and community services. Secured over 2.5 million in external funds annually. Managed successful program review and policy development. Ensured a welcoming, student-centered learning . environment. Worked closely with campus team dedicated to providing exceptional quality in post secondary education.

• Associate Regional Director

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2009

  Burns Lake, BC Worked collaboratively with Regional Director and a diverse faculty and support team to effectively deliver a broad array of University Transfer, Trades, Vocational and Career, Developmental and Continuing Education programs. Established strong and effective student and community services hub. Actively supported proactive program and service planning, curriculum development and ongoing professional development. Worked closely with faculty, program committee, and various partner groups on… Show more Worked collaboratively with Regional Director and a diverse faculty and support team to effectively deliver a broad array of University Transfer, Trades, Vocational and Career, Developmental and Continuing Education programs. Established strong and effective student and community services hub. Actively supported proactive program and service planning, curriculum development and ongoing professional development. Worked closely with faculty, program committee, and various partner groups on program planning initiatives, including the development of online programs. Worked to ensure a working climate of involvement, curiosity and accountability. Effectively secured additional revenue streams and managed complex base and cost-recovery budgets. Acted as a resource to administration, faculty and staff on complex student, program, service and operational issues.

• Faculty Member

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 1999

  Burns Lake, BC Taught adult basic education (Math, Computer Studies and Sciences) and employment readiness programs. Worked closely with student services to ensure adequate students supports in place to improve retention and ensure student success.