Michelle O'Hara, CAE
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Robert Avsec (he/him)
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Michelle through telephone calls and e-mails as we collaborated on getting content from my company, Prevention Connection, listed in the best possible manner on the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs website. Michelle has a very professional and friendly manner in both voice and text communication--rare qualities is seems these days. When she says she'll get it done, she gets it done!
Robert Avsec (he/him)
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Michelle through telephone calls and e-mails as we collaborated on getting content from my company, Prevention Connection, listed in the best possible manner on the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs website. Michelle has a very professional and friendly manner in both voice and text communication--rare qualities is seems these days. When she says she'll get it done, she gets it done!
Robert Avsec (he/him)
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Michelle through telephone calls and e-mails as we collaborated on getting content from my company, Prevention Connection, listed in the best possible manner on the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs website. Michelle has a very professional and friendly manner in both voice and text communication--rare qualities is seems these days. When she says she'll get it done, she gets it done!
Robert Avsec (he/him)
I had the pleasure of "meeting" Michelle through telephone calls and e-mails as we collaborated on getting content from my company, Prevention Connection, listed in the best possible manner on the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs website. Michelle has a very professional and friendly manner in both voice and text communication--rare qualities is seems these days. When she says she'll get it done, she gets it done!
Experience
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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.
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Canada
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Southern Ontario Associates of Racing
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Ontario, Canada
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Race Event Operations Management
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May 2009 - Present
www.soaracing.ca Southern Ontario Associates of Racing is one of Ontario’s fastest growing motorcycle road racing organizations. We provide a fun, challenging and exciting place for racers to explore their skills in a family club environment. I am an active advocate for women in road racing. I support and manage six regional road racing events per year along with a team of dedicated professionals. Directly responsible for registration, customer service and timing and scoring staff teams. Developed all branding and marketing. Created all assets including graphic design and website development.
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Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council
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Non-profit Organization Management
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President
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
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Canada
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
The driving force for performance excellence comes from my passion for the OAFC, our Board, members, stakeholders, and the fire service. I am a strategic, high performing results oriented senior executive with 15+ years’ experience in operational planning, project management and program development with consistent success in starting, building, growing and improving programs, processes, viability and profitability. I am an excellent communicator with a proven track record of longstanding partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. With 9+ years in an association environment, I excel at strategic management, executing policy, and aligning operational activities to the association’s strategic plan, mission and vision.
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Business Development/Operations Manager
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2021
As a dedicated association executive and team member , I am driven by the mission and vision of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC). I have demonstrated passion, performance excellence, and am committed to support our fire service leaders, and continue to grow the OAFC with the same excitement, and performance that people have come to expect from me. I excel at aligning the vision and mission to operational tasks to inspire goals, which overall improves morale and efficiencies.OAFC members are the core of our business. I foster not only positive relations with all stakeholders, I have proven that I am a trusted advocate. I ensure members and stakeholders are apprised of association matters, clearly and concisely, and that communications are following Board and association priorities and mandates. Organizational and operational governance is a passion (or obsession) of mine. I am resourceful, and a keen problem-solver. If I don’t know the answer, rest assured, I will find the best possible means to get one. The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs represents the chief fire officers of over 400 municipal fire services in Ontario with a mission is to lead innovation and excellence in public and life safety. To achieve this, we provide a recognized, authoritative voice for all matters relating to the management and delivery of fire and emergency services in Ontario. We work cooperatively with the provincial government, key stakeholders, and other organizations to promote excellence and innovation in the areas of education and training, legislation and public policy, fire and membership services. We are the trusted advisor to the provincial government, key stakeholders and media on matters relating to public and firefighter safety.OAFC Vision and Mission StatementThe Vision of the OAFC is “Inspiring and influencing a safer Ontario” and our Mission Statement is “Leading innovation and excellence in public and life safety”
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Web Manager
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2021
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Superfinish Systems Ltd.
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Pickering, Ontario
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Sales & Marketing, Graphic Artist, Web Design, Office Management
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1999 - 2010
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Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Coordinator; Special Events
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1997 - 1999
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Education
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Toronto School of Business
Computer Support Specialist, Computer Sciences -
Durham College
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CSAE Canadian Society of Association Executives
CAE Designation