Experience

GIFEW - Global Institute for Evolving Women
• Director of Growth

  • Aug 2021 - Present


Aquarian Renovations

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner Aquarian Networks Corp

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Owner Aquarian Networks CorpJuly 1991 - presentAs co-founder and owner of Aquarian Networks Corp, I lead Aquarian Renovation for 8 years as CEO, building a strong brand, an award-winning company with a solid team approach and huge advocate for the industry. In the last 10 years were 4 times Renovator of the Year, received many industry awards and have had numerous articles written about our company. As active members in the business community I am still involved in the renovation business although not in the day to day events as I use my time to continue supporting the industry through board and committee work with CHBA ER and with BILD AB. I also do some consulting work, sit on a few boards in the business community and am active on my local Civics Committee. I am a strong advocate for women and their power to impact the world through effective communication and leadership. That said I am also a Leader within the Global Institute for Evolving Women GIFEW, where we have a shared vision of transformation on the planet through the aligned power of evolving women. As former owner and CEO of Aquarian Renovations: Provided strategic, strength-based leadership while building a strong and healthy company culture. Provided direction, confidence and opportunities for teams to grow in effective leading-edge business practices, highlight amazing projects built by the Aquarian team and developed leadership in the business community. Ensured excellence in service for all our customers and confidently lead in the renovation industry. Engagement in and actively supporting worthy networks, charitable organizations and business associations for the common good of our society.

• Aquarian Renovations Business Development

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  Owner Aquarian Networks CorpJuly 1991 - presentAs co-founder and owner of Aquarian Networks Corp, I lead Aquarian Renovation for 8 years as CEO, building a strong brand, an award-winning company with a solid team approach and huge advocate for the industry. In the last 10 years were 4 times Renovator of the Year, received many industry awards and have had numerous articles written about our company. As active members in the business community I am still involved in the renovation business although not in the day to day events as I use my time to continue supporting the industry through board and committee work with CHBA ER and with BILD AB. I also do some consulting work, sit on a few boards in the business community and am active on my local Civics Committee. I am a strong advocate for women and their power to impact the world through effective communication and leadership. That said I am also a Leader within the Global Institute for Evolving Women GIFEW, where we have a shared vision of transformation on the planet through the aligned power of evolving women. Aquarian Renovations Co-founder and Owner July 1991 - April 2019 - Ongoing with Business Development Provided strategic, strength-based leadership while building a strong and healthy company culture. Provided direction, confidence and opportunities for teams to grow in effective leading-edge business practices, highlight amazing projects built by the Aquarian team and developed leadership in the business community. Ensured excellence in service for all our customers and confidently lead in the renovation industry. Engagement in and actively supporting worthy networks, charitable organisations and business associations for the common good of our society.



Recent Accomplishments

• Business Consulting and Services

• Volunteer

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Founding Member of the Dickens Fest Founding Member of Women’s Presidents Organization Edmonton Chapter 2014 President of Laurier Heights Building Society 2007 – 2018 BMO – Celebrating Women Award for Expansion & Growth in Small Business 2017 Professional Trades Award 2018 Superlative – Womanation Business in Edmonton Leaders Award 2017 NAIT Construction Engineering Technology (CET) Program Advisory Committee 2016 – 2019 Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) Patient/Family Advocate 2013 – 2020



GIFEW

• United Kingdom
• Business Skills Training
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leader

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Director of Growth, Co- Founder of Conscious Business Platform, Build and support development of programs within GIFEW, coach women to develop their full potential, engage in collaborative team work, co-develop the mission for the transformation of humanity through the aligned power of evolving women. Director of Growth, Co- Founder of Conscious Business Platform, Build and support development of programs within GIFEW, coach women to develop their full potential, engage in collaborative team work, co-develop the mission for the transformation of humanity through the aligned power of evolving women.



The Business Link

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board member – Director

  • Mar 2007 - Present

  Business Link Board of Directors serves to support the endeavour to be Alberta’s entrepreneurial hub. This is a governance board ensuring accountability to funders and entrepreneurs across Alberta. Business Link brings business expertise to small businesses, innovation, economic development, education and Indigenous sectors. The entrepreneur is the backbone of our economy and to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit give Alberta it’s true advantage. Business Link Board of Directors serves to support the endeavour to be Alberta’s entrepreneurial hub. This is a governance board ensuring accountability to funders and entrepreneurs across Alberta. Business Link brings business expertise to small businesses, innovation, economic development, education and Indigenous sectors. The entrepreneur is the backbone of our economy and to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit give Alberta it’s true advantage.



Canadian Home Builders Association Edmonton Region CHBA-ER

• Board Member, Past Chair

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2021

  Active Board member with CHBA ER, serving as Board Chair for 2020. CHBA-ER is a not-for-profit organization that represents more than 450 member companies in the Edmonton region. The association currently represents 75% of all newly built homes, 35% of infill and renovations. We work to bring value to our membership by ensuring that our voice is at the table where decisions are made and directions in our industry are at stake. Our industry touches every person in our province and we are the voice shaping the future of our industry and our region.



Synergy Business Network

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Board member, Past Chair

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2021

  Active board member with Synergy since joining in 2013. Synergy Networking Group believes that social interactions amongst business leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds fills an important need in the Edmonton Business Community. Serving on this board continues to be a source of learning, personal and professional growth and fosters a deep and trusting connection with other community leaders. Active board member with Synergy since joining in 2013. Synergy Networking Group believes that social interactions amongst business leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds fills an important need in the Edmonton Business Community. Serving on this board continues to be a source of learning, personal and professional growth and fosters a deep and trusting connection with other community leaders.



Edmonton Public Schools

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Teacher

  • Sep 1992 - Dec 2014

  Counselled students, worked with parents, supported teachers, ensured effective school operation, strategic planning, worked with admin team to ensure best learning environment for students. Previous assignments included teaching Language Arts in the junior high setting. It was a wonderful career and the opportunity to study, to learn and to build beautiful minds is second to none.. Carpe Diem! Counselled students, worked with parents, supported teachers, ensured effective school operation, strategic planning, worked with admin team to ensure best learning environment for students. Previous assignments included teaching Language Arts in the junior high setting. It was a wonderful career and the opportunity to study, to learn and to build beautiful minds is second to none.. Carpe Diem!