General Manager Development Services

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director of Economic Development

• Jan 2021 - Present

Economic Development Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Senior Consultant

• Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

Originally launched as Millier Dickinson Blais in 2007, MDB Insight has grown into Canada’s largest specialist economic development consultancy and continues to evolve with an expanded focus that includes Workforce Development, Cultural Development and a dedicated Market Research and Analytics division. MDB Insight's multidisciplinary team brings together expertise and on-the-ground experience to create customized, research-based solutions that create real impact for our clients and their communities. Show less

Trade Director

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

Vice President, Employee and Client Experience at ROI Research on Investment

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

Executive Director, Client Services at ROI Research on Investment

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

ROI Research on Investment is as an award-winning global authority on investment attraction and lead generation for economic development organizations and B2B companies. We believe that modern economic development requires intelligent leads. We pair powerful data analytics and technology with highly skilled minds to connect our clients with high growth companies primed for expansion.• Delivering world-class lead generation, Foreign Direct Investment attraction and Trade campaigns that yield opportunities and rich business intelligence.• Managing a number of key strategic accounts, representing clients across the globe to provide clients with customized marketing and outreach strategies, program advisory and project management. No two clients are alike, and a customized approach is crucial to delivering value and quality leads.• Leading the Client Services team and providing strategic oversight across programs, ensuring client-centric solutions that are right-fit to the needs of the customer.• Mentoring and coaching of Delivery and Operations team resources. Show less

Executive Director

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) is a regional economic development alliance charged with leading a collaborative approach to Economic Development for 29 municipalities across Central Eastern Alberta. Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) is a regional economic development alliance charged with leading a collaborative approach to Economic Development for 29 municipalities across Central Eastern Alberta.

Consultant

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2015

Working locally and internationally to build community capacity and catalyze sustainable economic development through collaborative facilitation, strategic planning, project management and skill development. Currently working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide technical support and strategic planning assistance to the Caribbean Local Economic Development Project. Working locally and internationally to build community capacity and catalyze sustainable economic development through collaborative facilitation, strategic planning, project management and skill development. Currently working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide technical support and strategic planning assistance to the Caribbean Local Economic Development Project.

Artistic Director

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2015

Director of Workforce & People Development

• Feb 2003 - Jan 2014

• Certified Economic Development Fellow with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire positive change as recognized by a Special Order in Council in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for diligent work in “…keeping rural Nova Scotia alive and attractive to potential investors.” • Superior management and leadership skills honed through public and private sector experience and a variety of community and non-profit directorships • Extensive experience in project management, program development, contract management, strategic planning, budget management , and event planning • Proven ability to create opportunities for economic growth through Economic, Business, Community, and Cultural Development • Demonstrated effectiveness in all aspects of Workforce Development through the development of innovative recruitment, training and retention programs • Strong skills in forging international partnerships, working cross-culturally and in working internationally with emerging economies • Frequently asked to present to regional, provincial and national audiences Show less

Instructor

• Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

Arts Programming instructor for the Youth Worker Program. Arts Programming instructor for the Youth Worker Program.

Logistics Officer

• Jul 1984 - Jul 1994