Katie (Cheesmond) Giddy
Vice President Operations at Grand River Raceway- Claim this Profile
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Crystal Dunlop
Strategy, Collaboration and Connection are the 3 words that come to mind when I think about Katie. She’s a strategic leader that has a natural strength in emotional intelligence which is hard to find. She is an authentic and inclusive leader who collaborates in an extremely effective manner. True collaboration is also hard to come by. When it comes to connection I use this word both in terms of strategy (connecting how things fit together and recognizing how one piece impacts on another), and in terms of people (She is a connector, it’s her superpower!). During the time I worked with Katie we were able to create and implement a new business strategy for the organization. Completely rebuilt the mission, vision and values and effectively communicated it to everyone on the team in such a way that each individual knew and clearly understood their contribution, regardless of their position and responsibilities. I used to try to
Kristen Drexler
I have had the pleasure of working with Katie in various different roles. We have been on committees together, I have been her client and we have attended and supported each other's events over the years. Katie is creative, resourceful, professional and consistently going above and beyond. She is genuine in her passion to help the community and looks for ways to contribute in valuable ways, with her time and resources, to as many organizations as possible. Katie thinks strategically and loves a challenge.
Crystal Dunlop
Strategy, Collaboration and Connection are the 3 words that come to mind when I think about Katie. She’s a strategic leader that has a natural strength in emotional intelligence which is hard to find. She is an authentic and inclusive leader who collaborates in an extremely effective manner. True collaboration is also hard to come by. When it comes to connection I use this word both in terms of strategy (connecting how things fit together and recognizing how one piece impacts on another), and in terms of people (She is a connector, it’s her superpower!). During the time I worked with Katie we were able to create and implement a new business strategy for the organization. Completely rebuilt the mission, vision and values and effectively communicated it to everyone on the team in such a way that each individual knew and clearly understood their contribution, regardless of their position and responsibilities. I used to try to
Kristen Drexler
I have had the pleasure of working with Katie in various different roles. We have been on committees together, I have been her client and we have attended and supported each other's events over the years. Katie is creative, resourceful, professional and consistently going above and beyond. She is genuine in her passion to help the community and looks for ways to contribute in valuable ways, with her time and resources, to as many organizations as possible. Katie thinks strategically and loves a challenge.
Crystal Dunlop
Strategy, Collaboration and Connection are the 3 words that come to mind when I think about Katie. She’s a strategic leader that has a natural strength in emotional intelligence which is hard to find. She is an authentic and inclusive leader who collaborates in an extremely effective manner. True collaboration is also hard to come by. When it comes to connection I use this word both in terms of strategy (connecting how things fit together and recognizing how one piece impacts on another), and in terms of people (She is a connector, it’s her superpower!). During the time I worked with Katie we were able to create and implement a new business strategy for the organization. Completely rebuilt the mission, vision and values and effectively communicated it to everyone on the team in such a way that each individual knew and clearly understood their contribution, regardless of their position and responsibilities. I used to try to
Kristen Drexler
I have had the pleasure of working with Katie in various different roles. We have been on committees together, I have been her client and we have attended and supported each other's events over the years. Katie is creative, resourceful, professional and consistently going above and beyond. She is genuine in her passion to help the community and looks for ways to contribute in valuable ways, with her time and resources, to as many organizations as possible. Katie thinks strategically and loves a challenge.
Crystal Dunlop
Strategy, Collaboration and Connection are the 3 words that come to mind when I think about Katie. She’s a strategic leader that has a natural strength in emotional intelligence which is hard to find. She is an authentic and inclusive leader who collaborates in an extremely effective manner. True collaboration is also hard to come by. When it comes to connection I use this word both in terms of strategy (connecting how things fit together and recognizing how one piece impacts on another), and in terms of people (She is a connector, it’s her superpower!). During the time I worked with Katie we were able to create and implement a new business strategy for the organization. Completely rebuilt the mission, vision and values and effectively communicated it to everyone on the team in such a way that each individual knew and clearly understood their contribution, regardless of their position and responsibilities. I used to try to
Kristen Drexler
I have had the pleasure of working with Katie in various different roles. We have been on committees together, I have been her client and we have attended and supported each other's events over the years. Katie is creative, resourceful, professional and consistently going above and beyond. She is genuine in her passion to help the community and looks for ways to contribute in valuable ways, with her time and resources, to as many organizations as possible. Katie thinks strategically and loves a challenge.
Experience
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Grand River Raceway
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Operations
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Director of Hospitality, Sales & Marketing
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Apr 2020 - Jan 2022
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RLB LLP
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Canada
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Accounting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Growth Officer
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2020
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Director of Business Development
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
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RBC
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Agriculture & Commercial Account Manager
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Apr 2007 - Jan 2015
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Agricorp
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Canada
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Agriculture Financial Verifier
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2005 - 2007
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Education
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University of Guelph
Bachelor of Commerce, Agricultural Business