Rebecca Francis
Sustainability Strategist at Explorers' Edge (RTO12)- Claim this Profile
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Kelly James Pender
Rebecca is an inspirational sustainability professional. Her passion and enthusiasm has translated into big changes for Huntsville – from renewable energy to active transportation. This passion, combined with her ability to deliver a clear and concise message means that she is able to motivate people and affect real change. I have been particularly impressed with Rebecca’s ability to use creative communications techniques to educate and inform citizens, council and staff. From social media to sustainability report cards, Rebecca has a knack of sending the right message at the right time and doing so with heart, humility and humour. Thank you Rebecca!
Scott Aitchison
Rebecca has incredible focus and attention to detail. She is doing an amazing job of helping make the municipality of Huntsville more sustainable through corporate responsibility, community engagement and public education.
Kelly James Pender
Rebecca is an inspirational sustainability professional. Her passion and enthusiasm has translated into big changes for Huntsville – from renewable energy to active transportation. This passion, combined with her ability to deliver a clear and concise message means that she is able to motivate people and affect real change. I have been particularly impressed with Rebecca’s ability to use creative communications techniques to educate and inform citizens, council and staff. From social media to sustainability report cards, Rebecca has a knack of sending the right message at the right time and doing so with heart, humility and humour. Thank you Rebecca!
Scott Aitchison
Rebecca has incredible focus and attention to detail. She is doing an amazing job of helping make the municipality of Huntsville more sustainable through corporate responsibility, community engagement and public education.
Kelly James Pender
Rebecca is an inspirational sustainability professional. Her passion and enthusiasm has translated into big changes for Huntsville – from renewable energy to active transportation. This passion, combined with her ability to deliver a clear and concise message means that she is able to motivate people and affect real change. I have been particularly impressed with Rebecca’s ability to use creative communications techniques to educate and inform citizens, council and staff. From social media to sustainability report cards, Rebecca has a knack of sending the right message at the right time and doing so with heart, humility and humour. Thank you Rebecca!
Scott Aitchison
Rebecca has incredible focus and attention to detail. She is doing an amazing job of helping make the municipality of Huntsville more sustainable through corporate responsibility, community engagement and public education.
Kelly James Pender
Rebecca is an inspirational sustainability professional. Her passion and enthusiasm has translated into big changes for Huntsville – from renewable energy to active transportation. This passion, combined with her ability to deliver a clear and concise message means that she is able to motivate people and affect real change. I have been particularly impressed with Rebecca’s ability to use creative communications techniques to educate and inform citizens, council and staff. From social media to sustainability report cards, Rebecca has a knack of sending the right message at the right time and doing so with heart, humility and humour. Thank you Rebecca!
Scott Aitchison
Rebecca has incredible focus and attention to detail. She is doing an amazing job of helping make the municipality of Huntsville more sustainable through corporate responsibility, community engagement and public education.
Credentials
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GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism
Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)May, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Personal Trainer
Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.Apr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Level 1 Community Coach: Triathlon and Swimming
NCCPCApr, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Explorers' Edge (RTO12)
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability Strategist
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Feb 2023 - Present
Leading a pilot project to assist operators achieve and further sustainable tourism certifications; Developing a business case to engage more operators in sustainable business practices; Develop custom programs for the regional tourism industry, including stewardship. Leading a pilot project to assist operators achieve and further sustainable tourism certifications; Developing a business case to engage more operators in sustainable business practices; Develop custom programs for the regional tourism industry, including stewardship.
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BeeBAGZ™️
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Canada
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Specialist
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May 2020 - Nov 2020
Special Project to develop and implement a fundraising program so that BeeBAGZ can help schools, teams and other groups reach their fundraising goals in an eco-friendly and socially responsible way. Assisted in B-Corp certification application process Special Project to develop and implement a fundraising program so that BeeBAGZ can help schools, teams and other groups reach their fundraising goals in an eco-friendly and socially responsible way. Assisted in B-Corp certification application process
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Town of Huntsville
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy and Project Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Feb 2020
- Offered expertise and project execution on matters of sustainability, including efforts to build resilience and adapt to climate change for Huntsville; - Led and collaborated on policy and by-law reviews;- Facilitated a broad range of public and stakeholder engagement (internal and external).
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Continuous Improvement Manager (Secondment at District Municipality of Muskoka)
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
Found creative solutions to issues of regional importance, including:- Led and supported strategic directions through corporate projects that involved multiple internal and external stakeholders;- Managed a wide variety of projects and priorities to deliver well researched analysis and results on time and often with implications for organizational cost savings, cost avoidance or revenue generation.
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Sustainability Coordinator
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Oct 2011 - Jul 2016
- Established Huntsville as a leader in sustainability;- Specialized in implementing corporate workplace protocol and behaviour change programs;- Communicated sustainability efforts and engaged with residents via social media and website;
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Muskoka Conservancy
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Canada
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Stewardship Coordinator
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
- Created, coordinated and delivered the Muskoka Stewardship Program to help private landowners be good stewards of their land;- Delivered the Well Aware Program to help water-well owners care for their water supply.
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Land Trust Assistant
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2009 - 2011
- Strategic handling of all initial inquiries with donors;- Created promotional materials, social media strategy and funding applications.
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Owner and Operator
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2000 - 2011
- Former co-owner, manager and operator of this company that delivered newspapers to docks in cottage country; - Business development included exemplary customer service, marketing, finances, expansion and eventually sale of the company at 5 times the purchase price. - Former co-owner, manager and operator of this company that delivered newspapers to docks in cottage country; - Business development included exemplary customer service, marketing, finances, expansion and eventually sale of the company at 5 times the purchase price.
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Education
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York University
Master's degree (MES), Environmental Studies -
Dalhousie University
BA, International Development Studies, Environmental Studies, French -
Neuchâtel Junior College
Ontario Academic Credits (OAC), Final year of Secondary School
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