Experience

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  MNP

  • Canada
  • Accounting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Consultant - Indigenous Services

    • Nov 2017 - Present

  • Consultant - Indigenous Services

    • Nov 2017 - Present

    Co-manager for remote communities in Canada's North in Ontario and Manitoba.

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  MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation

  • Economic Development Officer

    • Apr 2015 - Present

    Developing a business plan for the Cree ecoLodge in Moose Factory, Ontario; working with the internet and cable system; developing the Teddy Falls hydro project and advancing the long-term economic development plan for the community.

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  Kluane First Nation

  • Burwash Landing, Yukon

  • Executive Director

    • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Burwash Landing, Yukon

    KFN is a remote self-governing Yukon FN and three of the five senior positions were vacant when I arrived. Recruited two new directors; developed a budget and financial reporting system; promoted staff coordination and improved housing. Capital projects being developed included a water treatment plant, a wind turbine and a commercial greenhouse.

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  MoCreebec Eeyou

  • Economic Development Officer

    • 2015 - 2015

  • Economic Development Officer

    • 2015 - 2015

    MoCreebec is a First Nation with neither a reserve or a land base. Assisted in writing the election code and supported their very first election. .After 15 years of unprofitable operation, turned around the Cree Village Ecolodge, a 20 room hotel owned by MoCreebec. Wrote a business plan for the hotel to justify $2M in capital upgrades. Developed a 40 page list of grants available in Northern Ontario and applied for all that were applicable including Canada 150, Trillium Foundation, NOHFC and INAC.

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  Taku River Tlingit First Nation

  • Chief Administrative Officer

    • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

    First senior administrator hired for a northern reserve in British Columbia. Managed a full-time staff of 33 thought six managers. Promoted co-operation with the adjacent town; made effort to reduce the long-standing conflict between families; improved communications among staff; began the self-assessment required by the First Nation Management Board certification process and restarted a capital project that had lain dormant for four years.

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  Various

  • First Nation Financial Consultant

    • Sep 2007 - Jul 2013

    First Nation Co-manager with the Indigenous Management Group (IMG), BDO Dunwoody LLP and MNP Management Ltd., and consultant and administrator to First Nations. Developed budgets and assured First Nations remained within budget by being delegated signing authority. Encouraged the Band's independence in financial management, capital projects, housing, public works, education and health departments. Developed policies, furthered economic development and worked closely with Chief and Council.

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  Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation

  • Band Manager

    • 2007 - 2008

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  Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

  • Cape Dorset, Nunavut

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2004 - Feb 2007
    • Cape Dorset, Nunavut

    Operating under the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation Act managed, planned and operated a $19M portfolio of loans to SMB clients in Nunavut. Doubled the size of the portfolio. Reported directly to the Board of Directors. Nunavut has a young, immature business environment and NBCC?s lending practices emphasised direct mentorship and business advisory services.

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  Fort Severn First Nation

  • Fort Severn, Ontario

  • Co-manager

    • Aug 1999 - Dec 2003
    • Fort Severn, Ontario

    Successfully achieved goal of financial independence for the First Nation by retiring a deficit of $1.2M. Financial Advisor / Intermediary with government and suppliers. Managed an operating budget in excess of $3M per year. Major capital projects completed included a Water Treatment Plant, new homes and subdivision during a period of tight financial restraint.

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  Maxim Software Systems

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Vice President Sales and Marketing

    • Jul 1998 - Jul 1999
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Maxim is a developer of dental practice management software. Increased sales by over 100% and dramatically improved marketing though participation at trade shows and development of new advertising materials.

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  Plexxus Interactive

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Manager

    • May 1994 - Jun 1998
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Retail Computer Store. Developed new computer division from conception through to operation.

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  SoftRent Incorporated

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Owner

    • Aug 1991 - Apr 1994
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Started first commercial software evaluation service in Manitoba with membership exceeding 1,500. The reputation for excellence and integrity remains to this day.

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  Energy, Mines and Resources, Canada

  • Whitehorse, Yukon

  • Director

    • 1981 - 1984
    • Whitehorse, Yukon

    Promoted alternative energy and conservation to the commercial, industrial and residential sectors

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  Department of Indian and Northern Affairs

  • Whitehorse, Yukon

  • Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer

    • 1977 - 1981
    • Whitehorse, Yukon

    Advisor to the Yukon Territorial Water Board. Collected and published hydro-meteorological data

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  Manitoba Government

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Planning Engineer

    • 1975 - 1977
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Applied and calibrated hydrologic models.