Experience

Vale Base Metals

• Canada
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager People Development Talent Management

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Workplace Safety North

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Vale

• Brazil
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Organizational Design North Atlantic

  • Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

• Head of Learning and Development North Atlantic (Canada, UK, China, Japan)

  • Sep 2020 - May 2023



Trans Mountain

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• People & Program Leadership, Organizational Development & Optimization, Diversity & Inclusion

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Fulfilled key leadership roles using strong internal drive and becoming known as chief problem solver, dependable to produce results and deliver integrated business solutions for politically charged and sensitive issues. Create and lead policies, strategies and programs & development initiatives, assurance frameworks and use technology efficiently to monitor progress and report on impact. Used strong interpersonal and people skills as key change agent to bring teams and directors together to… Show more Fulfilled key leadership roles using strong internal drive and becoming known as chief problem solver, dependable to produce results and deliver integrated business solutions for politically charged and sensitive issues. Create and lead policies, strategies and programs & development initiatives, assurance frameworks and use technology efficiently to monitor progress and report on impact. Used strong interpersonal and people skills as key change agent to bring teams and directors together to address deficiencies and enable business success. Show less Fulfilled key leadership roles using strong internal drive and becoming known as chief problem solver, dependable to produce results and deliver integrated business solutions for politically charged and sensitive issues. Create and lead policies, strategies and programs & development initiatives, assurance frameworks and use technology efficiently to monitor progress and report on impact. Used strong interpersonal and people skills as key change agent to bring teams and directors together to… Show more Fulfilled key leadership roles using strong internal drive and becoming known as chief problem solver, dependable to produce results and deliver integrated business solutions for politically charged and sensitive issues. Create and lead policies, strategies and programs & development initiatives, assurance frameworks and use technology efficiently to monitor progress and report on impact. Used strong interpersonal and people skills as key change agent to bring teams and directors together to address deficiencies and enable business success. Show less



G1 Consulting Inc

• Canada & Southern Africa

• Principal Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Jul 2017

  Providing People Strategy, Policy & programs, Business Plans and solutions to 4 Canadian clients and 18 European and African clients. Accomplishments include receiving client commendation for People strategy provided. Delivered strategic workforce planning and diversity & inclusion strategy , incentive program for diverse workforce of 840 employees. Providing People Strategy, Policy & programs, Business Plans and solutions to 4 Canadian clients and 18 European and African clients. Accomplishments include receiving client commendation for People strategy provided. Delivered strategic workforce planning and diversity & inclusion strategy , incentive program for diverse workforce of 840 employees.



WorleyParsons

• Canada

• Practice Lead for North & South Americas

  • May 2014 - Mar 2016

  Lead team of high functioning professionals while simultaneously developing local people related strategy for project property in several dispersed geographical locations across North & South America. 100% of plans, reports & assessments provided to internal and external customers on time and within budget aligned to strategic objectives. Exceeded client expectations providing strategy for talent pipeline for 5000 technical, professional and managements roles sources locally and… Show more Lead team of high functioning professionals while simultaneously developing local people related strategy for project property in several dispersed geographical locations across North & South America. 100% of plans, reports & assessments provided to internal and external customers on time and within budget aligned to strategic objectives. Exceeded client expectations providing strategy for talent pipeline for 5000 technical, professional and managements roles sources locally and internationally. Show less Lead team of high functioning professionals while simultaneously developing local people related strategy for project property in several dispersed geographical locations across North & South America. 100% of plans, reports & assessments provided to internal and external customers on time and within budget aligned to strategic objectives. Exceeded client expectations providing strategy for talent pipeline for 5000 technical, professional and managements roles sources locally and… Show more Lead team of high functioning professionals while simultaneously developing local people related strategy for project property in several dispersed geographical locations across North & South America. 100% of plans, reports & assessments provided to internal and external customers on time and within budget aligned to strategic objectives. Exceeded client expectations providing strategy for talent pipeline for 5000 technical, professional and managements roles sources locally and internationally. Show less



Murray & Roberts

• South Africa
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President: (Executive): Transformation & People

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2009

  Senior leadership role for Murray & Roberts, a global corporation, operating in Southern Africa, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North America. Provided leadership, strategic direction and governance during change in post-apartheid South Africa and competitive environment. Business success under new government and federal employment law hinged on ability to be proactive, and lead change through positive influence. * Achieved this by focusing on key priorities to achieve 100% compliance… Show more Senior leadership role for Murray & Roberts, a global corporation, operating in Southern Africa, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North America. Provided leadership, strategic direction and governance during change in post-apartheid South Africa and competitive environment. Business success under new government and federal employment law hinged on ability to be proactive, and lead change through positive influence. * Achieved this by focusing on key priorities to achieve 100% compliance with new employment and equity legislation ensuring continued organizational growth. * Re-aligned talent acquisition and retention policies and programs for 5000 employees * Lead succession planning resulting in 5 director roles from internal candidates Show less Senior leadership role for Murray & Roberts, a global corporation, operating in Southern Africa, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North America. Provided leadership, strategic direction and governance during change in post-apartheid South Africa and competitive environment. Business success under new government and federal employment law hinged on ability to be proactive, and lead change through positive influence. * Achieved this by focusing on key priorities to achieve 100% compliance… Show more Senior leadership role for Murray & Roberts, a global corporation, operating in Southern Africa, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North America. Provided leadership, strategic direction and governance during change in post-apartheid South Africa and competitive environment. Business success under new government and federal employment law hinged on ability to be proactive, and lead change through positive influence. * Achieved this by focusing on key priorities to achieve 100% compliance with new employment and equity legislation ensuring continued organizational growth. * Re-aligned talent acquisition and retention policies and programs for 5000 employees * Lead succession planning resulting in 5 director roles from internal candidates Show less



Hospitality Experience

• Hospitality Experience

  • 2004 - 2007

  * Owner of restaurant * Sales and marketing of luxury resort properties * Office support and sales agent of vacation packages * MBA Project: regional hotel occupancy models * Owner of restaurant * Sales and marketing of luxury resort properties * Office support and sales agent of vacation packages * MBA Project: regional hotel occupancy models



South African Contractors Association

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• National Development Manager & Customer Services Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Feb 2006

  Regional Customer Services Manager for 5 provinces, managing customer relations and increased customer base by 100% , signing on 103 additional member companies in 12 months. Compiled and implemented sector wide diversity & inclusion mentor program and facilitated over 200 sessions to facilitate employee development and improve employee relations. Authored federal employment law on diversity, equity and employee development activities. Regional Customer Services Manager for 5 provinces, managing customer relations and increased customer base by 100% , signing on 103 additional member companies in 12 months. Compiled and implemented sector wide diversity & inclusion mentor program and facilitated over 200 sessions to facilitate employee development and improve employee relations. Authored federal employment law on diversity, equity and employee development activities.