Experience

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manger, Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Olds College Centre for Innovation

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  This role focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in addition to or in tandem with the applied research supports offered at the Olds College Centre for Innovation and the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production. As Manager of Entrepreneurship & Innovation I am delighted to also be co-chair of the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN) along with a colleague from Red Deer Polytechnic. Having two post-secondary intitutions (that also have Technology Access… Show more This role focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in addition to or in tandem with the applied research supports offered at the Olds College Centre for Innovation and the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production. As Manager of Entrepreneurship & Innovation I am delighted to also be co-chair of the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN) along with a colleague from Red Deer Polytechnic. Having two post-secondary intitutions (that also have Technology Access Centres) at the helm of CARIN multiplies the supports we can provide to problem-solvers in Central Alberta.

• Business Development Coordinator, Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) is focused on meeting the needs of the Canadian livestock industry by providing access to new technologies that improve production efficiencies, industry sustainability and producer viability. Research and innovation services are provided in support of feed efficiency and animal health, including feed efficiency testing, carcass analysis, behavioral assessment, early disease detection, genomics and breed selection. The Centre… Show more The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) is focused on meeting the needs of the Canadian livestock industry by providing access to new technologies that improve production efficiencies, industry sustainability and producer viability. Research and innovation services are provided in support of feed efficiency and animal health, including feed efficiency testing, carcass analysis, behavioral assessment, early disease detection, genomics and breed selection. The Centre primarily serves cattle and sheep producers by providing technology demonstration and tools to help accelerate the adoption of innovation in the livestock sector. The Business Development Coordinator is a key member of the team in the TACLP at Olds College. This position is responsible for sharing livestock production technology information and services with producers, coordinating communication and marketing activities for the TACLP, and assisting in the preparation of grant proposals, field days and presentations. The business development coordinator will also assist with hands-on applied research projects in the area of livestock technologies and related services.



Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

• Livestock Extension Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  - Developed impact assessment plans/criteria for the Livestock and Crops Research Extension (LCRE) Section within the Livestock and Crops Research Branch - Participated on Evaluation and Assessment Communities of Practice to increase my skills and knowledge - Supported the LCRE Section in its goal “Putting Science Into Practice” - Participated on research and extension teams to develop and deliver Knowledge Translation and Transfer programs to support the livestock industry to… Show more - Developed impact assessment plans/criteria for the Livestock and Crops Research Extension (LCRE) Section within the Livestock and Crops Research Branch - Participated on Evaluation and Assessment Communities of Practice to increase my skills and knowledge - Supported the LCRE Section in its goal “Putting Science Into Practice” - Participated on research and extension teams to develop and deliver Knowledge Translation and Transfer programs to support the livestock industry to adopt/adapt best practices, mainly in a project management role

• Industry Development Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  - Managed proposals from application and study design stage through the funding process and onto management of funded projects. Included review of interim and final reports to ensure fiscal responsibility and completeness of budgets/work plans - Collaborated with researchers and industry to develop the best projects for the benefit and improvement of livestock and crops industries - Supported collaborations to pool resources from multiple funders and help focus research proposals… Show more - Managed proposals from application and study design stage through the funding process and onto management of funded projects. Included review of interim and final reports to ensure fiscal responsibility and completeness of budgets/work plans - Collaborated with researchers and industry to develop the best projects for the benefit and improvement of livestock and crops industries - Supported collaborations to pool resources from multiple funders and help focus research proposals that supported mutual goals of multiple organizations

• Beef Extension Specialist

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016



Alberta Farm Animal Care

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2010 - 2015



Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute of Northern Ireland

• Hillsborough, Northern Ireland

• Higher Scientific Officer

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2009

  Cattle Lameness Researcher Cattle Lameness Researcher