Executive Director

• Jul 2021 - Present

Deputy Executive Director

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

For the past 24 years, Harvest House Atlantic has provided essential social services to those most vulnerable in our community. What began with a few volunteers providing emergency meals and lodging, has today grown into an organization that is equipped to provide a full continuum of care to those in need.With 106 people in our care each night, residing in one of our 14 facilities, our staff of 48 (and growing each day), work tirelessly to provide wrap around services and 24/7 support to see people break free from the cycle of homelessness, addiction and shelter use that is prevalent within our community today.I am fortunate to support the organization with:- Organizational Leadership - Financial Oversight- HR & Benefits Lead- Government and Public Relations- Strategic Planning - Board support- Skills and Employment

Co-Founder

• Apr 2021 - Present

Nattura Eco Properties believes in maintaining the essence of nature while allowing more people to experience the beauty of our region up close.

Deputy Director, Disaster Management, Atlantic Canada

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of preparedness, response, and recovery, in order to provide strategic advice on the management and operational readiness of response objectives. Lead the development of innovative business processes and models to ensure efficient capabilities during operations.Continue to support the Atlantic provinces with both liaison capabilities to various internal and external stakeholders, while also helping to develop and maintain the response structure required to manage complex responses.April 2018-Ongoing: Operations Manager (Relief & Recovery) - NB Floods

Provincial Manager, Disaster Management

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

Responsible and accountable for planning, organizing and managing operational activities related to Disaster Management in the province. Liaison with municipal, provincial and federal government departments with respect to agreements, emergency preparedness initiatives and disaster response. Develop operational and geographical assessments and implement quality assurance programs to ensure consistent standards across the province.- August 2017: Deputy Director, System and Contact Centres - BC Wildfires- July 2017: Contact Centre Lead (National) - BC Wildfires - January-June 2017: Recovery Manager -NB Ice Storm - July 2016: Field Operations Team Lead, Fort McMurray - Alberta Wildfires - June 2016: Field Operations Team Lead, Data and Call Centre (National) - Alberta Wildfires - May-June 2016: Call Centre Lead (National) - Alberta Wildfires - January-June 2016: Operations Section Chief - Syrian Refugee Response

Boating Safety Manager

• May 2013 - Oct 2014

Liaison between the Red Cross in Atlantic Canada and Transport Canada to implement and deliver the annual Boating Safety program. Develop, coordinate and train 8 staff located within the 4 Atlantic Provinces. Manage operational budget, program goals and develop strategic initiatives to increase awareness of the program.

Disaster Management Associate

• Mar 2011 - Oct 2014

Responsible for recruiting and maintaining volunteer capacity with 8 regions assigned. Develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with local and municipal representatives from various organizations. Participate in disaster planning, preparation and responses including:- June 2014: Moncton Shooting Event- April 2014: NB Floods- April 2014: NB Ice Storm- January 2014: Plaster Rock Train Derailment- December 2013: NB Ice Storm- June 2013: Alberta Floods- April 2012: Perth Andover Floods- July 2011: Slave Lake Forest Fires

Technical Lead

• Jun 2006 - Mar 2011

Working in a client faced environment that is dedicated towards increasing the efficiencies of customer satisfaction, maximizing delivery rates, and working with various departments to ensure on-time product availability. Main tasks included:- Monitor product flow and inventory controls using specialized computer systems - Problem solving, multi-tasking, team-work and time management in a client focused environment - Create and manage reports that are used by various departments - Analyze data to determine efficiency and work on streamlining specific processes