Sarah Ditchburn (Poynter)
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Michael Rozborski
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you've had on my life, both professionally and personally. Your guidance and expertise as a career transfer coach have been instrumental in my journey of self-discovery and career transformation. Throughout our sessions, your deep understanding of the job market and the intricacies of career transitions became evident. Your ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide constructive feedback challenged me to think outside my comfort zone. You helped me identify my strengths, weaknesses, and hidden talents, all of which were essential in mapping out a new career path. Your guidance extended beyond resume and interview preparation. You shared valuable resources, provided networking opportunities, and even introduced me to professionals that shared similar views on workplace culture. Your comprehensive approach ensured that I was well-equipped for the transition, both practically and mentally. One of the most remarkable aspects of your coaching was your unwavering belief in my potential. You constantly reminded me of my worth and capabilities, which boosted my self-esteem. Your positive affirmations were instrumental in helping me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I wanted to share my experience with others who might be facing similar challenges in their careers. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone seeking a career transfer coach. Your passion for helping individuals find their true calling is palpable, and your expertise is unparalleled. Thank you once again, Sarah, for being a beacon of support and guidance during a pivotal time in my life. You've made a lasting mark on my career journey, and I am forever grateful. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing the continued successes of my new career path with you.
Tanya Berner
Sarah coached me through a career pivot, providing guidance, helping me define my goals, value, brand, networking, and resume, and was also my cheerleader. What I appreciate most about Sarah is her unerring ability to listen and pivot to what will best serve me at the time, regardless of it was on the agenda. Her insights and advice kept me accountable and moving in the right direction. Sarah's unique combination of honesty and empathy, and knowledge of employment trends, combined with her many successful years of experience as a career coach, make her a great choice if you're planning a career transformation.
Jennifer J. Johnson
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah through Higher Landing's Women Rising program. Having worked with career coaches in the past, I am particularly appreciative of Sarah's easy yet professional approach. Always highly professional, Sarah has an excellent grasp on allowing "the client" to explore perspective, while bringing the topic to back to a successful conclusion. She is compassionate yet able to ask the tough questions required of self discovery and advancement. I'd definitely recommend Sarah's coaching services.
Michael Rozborski
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you've had on my life, both professionally and personally. Your guidance and expertise as a career transfer coach have been instrumental in my journey of self-discovery and career transformation. Throughout our sessions, your deep understanding of the job market and the intricacies of career transitions became evident. Your ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide constructive feedback challenged me to think outside my comfort zone. You helped me identify my strengths, weaknesses, and hidden talents, all of which were essential in mapping out a new career path. Your guidance extended beyond resume and interview preparation. You shared valuable resources, provided networking opportunities, and even introduced me to professionals that shared similar views on workplace culture. Your comprehensive approach ensured that I was well-equipped for the transition, both practically and mentally. One of the most remarkable aspects of your coaching was your unwavering belief in my potential. You constantly reminded me of my worth and capabilities, which boosted my self-esteem. Your positive affirmations were instrumental in helping me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I wanted to share my experience with others who might be facing similar challenges in their careers. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone seeking a career transfer coach. Your passion for helping individuals find their true calling is palpable, and your expertise is unparalleled. Thank you once again, Sarah, for being a beacon of support and guidance during a pivotal time in my life. You've made a lasting mark on my career journey, and I am forever grateful. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing the continued successes of my new career path with you.
Tanya Berner
Sarah coached me through a career pivot, providing guidance, helping me define my goals, value, brand, networking, and resume, and was also my cheerleader. What I appreciate most about Sarah is her unerring ability to listen and pivot to what will best serve me at the time, regardless of it was on the agenda. Her insights and advice kept me accountable and moving in the right direction. Sarah's unique combination of honesty and empathy, and knowledge of employment trends, combined with her many successful years of experience as a career coach, make her a great choice if you're planning a career transformation.
Jennifer J. Johnson
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah through Higher Landing's Women Rising program. Having worked with career coaches in the past, I am particularly appreciative of Sarah's easy yet professional approach. Always highly professional, Sarah has an excellent grasp on allowing "the client" to explore perspective, while bringing the topic to back to a successful conclusion. She is compassionate yet able to ask the tough questions required of self discovery and advancement. I'd definitely recommend Sarah's coaching services.
Michael Rozborski
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you've had on my life, both professionally and personally. Your guidance and expertise as a career transfer coach have been instrumental in my journey of self-discovery and career transformation. Throughout our sessions, your deep understanding of the job market and the intricacies of career transitions became evident. Your ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide constructive feedback challenged me to think outside my comfort zone. You helped me identify my strengths, weaknesses, and hidden talents, all of which were essential in mapping out a new career path. Your guidance extended beyond resume and interview preparation. You shared valuable resources, provided networking opportunities, and even introduced me to professionals that shared similar views on workplace culture. Your comprehensive approach ensured that I was well-equipped for the transition, both practically and mentally. One of the most remarkable aspects of your coaching was your unwavering belief in my potential. You constantly reminded me of my worth and capabilities, which boosted my self-esteem. Your positive affirmations were instrumental in helping me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I wanted to share my experience with others who might be facing similar challenges in their careers. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone seeking a career transfer coach. Your passion for helping individuals find their true calling is palpable, and your expertise is unparalleled. Thank you once again, Sarah, for being a beacon of support and guidance during a pivotal time in my life. You've made a lasting mark on my career journey, and I am forever grateful. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing the continued successes of my new career path with you.
Tanya Berner
Sarah coached me through a career pivot, providing guidance, helping me define my goals, value, brand, networking, and resume, and was also my cheerleader. What I appreciate most about Sarah is her unerring ability to listen and pivot to what will best serve me at the time, regardless of it was on the agenda. Her insights and advice kept me accountable and moving in the right direction. Sarah's unique combination of honesty and empathy, and knowledge of employment trends, combined with her many successful years of experience as a career coach, make her a great choice if you're planning a career transformation.
Jennifer J. Johnson
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah through Higher Landing's Women Rising program. Having worked with career coaches in the past, I am particularly appreciative of Sarah's easy yet professional approach. Always highly professional, Sarah has an excellent grasp on allowing "the client" to explore perspective, while bringing the topic to back to a successful conclusion. She is compassionate yet able to ask the tough questions required of self discovery and advancement. I'd definitely recommend Sarah's coaching services.
Michael Rozborski
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you've had on my life, both professionally and personally. Your guidance and expertise as a career transfer coach have been instrumental in my journey of self-discovery and career transformation. Throughout our sessions, your deep understanding of the job market and the intricacies of career transitions became evident. Your ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide constructive feedback challenged me to think outside my comfort zone. You helped me identify my strengths, weaknesses, and hidden talents, all of which were essential in mapping out a new career path. Your guidance extended beyond resume and interview preparation. You shared valuable resources, provided networking opportunities, and even introduced me to professionals that shared similar views on workplace culture. Your comprehensive approach ensured that I was well-equipped for the transition, both practically and mentally. One of the most remarkable aspects of your coaching was your unwavering belief in my potential. You constantly reminded me of my worth and capabilities, which boosted my self-esteem. Your positive affirmations were instrumental in helping me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I wanted to share my experience with others who might be facing similar challenges in their careers. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone seeking a career transfer coach. Your passion for helping individuals find their true calling is palpable, and your expertise is unparalleled. Thank you once again, Sarah, for being a beacon of support and guidance during a pivotal time in my life. You've made a lasting mark on my career journey, and I am forever grateful. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing the continued successes of my new career path with you.
Tanya Berner
Sarah coached me through a career pivot, providing guidance, helping me define my goals, value, brand, networking, and resume, and was also my cheerleader. What I appreciate most about Sarah is her unerring ability to listen and pivot to what will best serve me at the time, regardless of it was on the agenda. Her insights and advice kept me accountable and moving in the right direction. Sarah's unique combination of honesty and empathy, and knowledge of employment trends, combined with her many successful years of experience as a career coach, make her a great choice if you're planning a career transformation.
Jennifer J. Johnson
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah through Higher Landing's Women Rising program. Having worked with career coaches in the past, I am particularly appreciative of Sarah's easy yet professional approach. Always highly professional, Sarah has an excellent grasp on allowing "the client" to explore perspective, while bringing the topic to back to a successful conclusion. She is compassionate yet able to ask the tough questions required of self discovery and advancement. I'd definitely recommend Sarah's coaching services.
Experience
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Torch
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mentor
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Nov 2022 - Present
Torch connects employees with the people, resources and feedback they need to be more successful at every stage of their career. As a Torch mentor, I help guide high-potential professionals to make the most of their leadership capabilities Torch connects employees with the people, resources and feedback they need to be more successful at every stage of their career. As a Torch mentor, I help guide high-potential professionals to make the most of their leadership capabilities
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SJP Leadership and Transition Coaching
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Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
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Founder
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Jan 2013 - Present
Sarah has spent the last 25 years supporting leaders, individuals and teams navigate and sustain change. Clients that work with Sarah experience: 1. Accelerated development of skills needed to perform effectively in new or future roles 2. Development of change catalysts that implement changes more effectively, and navigate complex change to achieve desired business outcomes 3. Improved self awareness for required behavior change to support high performance 4. Increased resiliency to cumulative change and wellness impacts 5. Higher performance by having access to an external sounding board for key decisions 6. Enhanced commitment to the organization resulting in improved relationships and productivity 7. Return on Investment: through behavior change, retention of key human resources, additional advancement opportunities for participants and overall team strength Show less
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NLAS Possibilities
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Director
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Jan 2015 - Present
Provide change management guidance and resources to support large scale business transformation, enterprise asset management and SAP initiatives. Provide change management guidance and resources to support large scale business transformation, enterprise asset management and SAP initiatives.
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Sarah Ditchburn Inc.
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Calgary
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President
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Jan 2010 - Present
1. Change management project (HR - reorganizations, process improvements, IT and SAP implementations, transformations, culture, etc.) and office consulting support (stand-up, resourcing, methodology and capability program development, management of office, internal resource development, cumulative reporting and integration with organization effectiveness) 2. Certified leadership coach 3. Organization effectiveness (team stand up and effectiveness, org design, facilitation, process mapping, continuous improvement, leadership development, culture and methodology development, etc.) Show less
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Oil and Gas
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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People Readiness Consultant
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2021
Change management project support for the transition of Finance, IT and Supply Chain services from one organization to another. This project involved three organizations each with significant impacts, a unique project experience from a simple internal change for one organization. Changes included people, processes and systems. Layered on in the midst of this project was also a operator change driving significant cumulative impacts across the organization. Change management project support for the transition of Finance, IT and Supply Chain services from one organization to another. This project involved three organizations each with significant impacts, a unique project experience from a simple internal change for one organization. Changes included people, processes and systems. Layered on in the midst of this project was also a operator change driving significant cumulative impacts across the organization.
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Leading Pipeline, Transportation and Storage Company
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Organization Change Management Portfolio Advisor
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
- Coach leaders and teams through all aspects of change - re-organizations, dispersed work, and implementing/sustaining a new business strategy/culture to achieve desired results - Partner with HR to support all organization effectiveness efforts - team stand up, team effectiveness, role clarity, strategy rollout, communication planning and execution - Coach leaders to become effective change agents so that they can effectively drive desired results - Coach Project Managers and other project team members to execute effective change management on projects and build capability - Develop change methodologies to ensure company wide change efforts are consistent and sustainable - Design and facilitate capability development & train-the-trainer sessions, group workshops - Advise CMO leadership to stand up Change Management practice in dynamic, agile environment - Dedicated change management resource on projects - Lead a portfolio team of OCM specialists Show less
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The Calgary Airport Authority
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Canada
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Airlines and Aviation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Enterprise Change Management Practise Lead/Leadership Advisor
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
Jan 2020 - Present: Advisor to Change Management Leadership and Coach to projects to build internal change management capability July 2018 - Jan 2020: Enterprise Change Management Office standup, change capability building across all levels of the organization, change management coaching, program level change management support for business transformation and strategic initiatives. Jan 2020 - Present: Advisor to Change Management Leadership and Coach to projects to build internal change management capability July 2018 - Jan 2020: Enterprise Change Management Office standup, change capability building across all levels of the organization, change management coaching, program level change management support for business transformation and strategic initiatives.
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Leading Pipeline, Transportation and Storage Organization
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Change Management Coach
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Develop and lead change management workshops for all levels of leaders and individuals leading change initiatives. Programs focused on the role of leaders in change, and executing change management. Develop and lead change management workshops for all levels of leaders and individuals leading change initiatives. Programs focused on the role of leaders in change, and executing change management.
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Leader, Change Management Practice (contract)
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May 2016 - Jun 2018
Change Management Office standup, program level change management support for business transformation and integration Change Management Office standup, program level change management support for business transformation and integration
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Large Multinational Oil and Gas
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Senior Strategy, Organization Effectiveness and Leadership Coach (contract)
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
Program Manager for new national IT strategy roll out Change Management Lead for strategy roll out Organization effectiveness consultant to support leaders with reorganizations, new team stand ups, Facilitation for team off sites 120+ people, organization planning, driving efficiencies, capability building in leadership and change, etc. Leadership coach Program Manager for new national IT strategy roll out Change Management Lead for strategy roll out Organization effectiveness consultant to support leaders with reorganizations, new team stand ups, Facilitation for team off sites 120+ people, organization planning, driving efficiencies, capability building in leadership and change, etc. Leadership coach
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Suncor
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Change Management Coach (contract)
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Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
Develop and deliver multiple half day, "Change Management 101" program to Continuous Improvement teamDevelop and deliver follow up retention program to ensure sustainment of program concepts within the teamProvide change management coaching to build internal change capabilities with Organization Effectiveness team members, and Project and Program Managers supporting change initiatives such as divestitures, outsourcing, new team stand ups, and reorganizations
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Change Portfolio Lead (contract)
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Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Work with leaders within a business unit to determine change management requirements;work with Change Management Office (CMO) to resource as requiredEstablish change program, strategy and approach for larger change initiatives; lead a team of change practioners to execute on change strategy and plansCollect and monitor business unit's cumulative change impacts and capacity; work with leaders to manage and mitigate people related risksSit as a member of the CMO's leadership team of Portfolio Leads to continue to develop and refine overall organization's approach to change management Show less
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Manager Change Management Office (contract)
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Mar 2010 - Nov 2012
Established a new Change Management Office to support integration initiatives post merger including organization structure, processes, methodology, roles and supporting technology. This role grew to include support of other major changes including continuous improvement, reorganizations, growth and system initiatives. •Through my extensive network of change management professionals, grew the community of change practioners from 5 contractors to over 50 in two years•Designed a change community organization structure to create leadership roles for seasoned practioners and ensure both sustainable knowledge transfer to employees and provide development opportunities within the community•Developed and implemented a customized change management methodology for use across the organization•Developed and implemented a cumulative change impact reporting process to assess the degree of impact against change capacity. This helped business leaders gauge the number of changes they could receive and drive within their respective areas•Co-designed a leadership capability program in change management; 750 leaders have attended the 1.5 day program in the first 8 months of the program with high ratings and sold out registrations•Developed processes to clearly define and work with supporting partners such as Communications, Organization Effectiveness, Learning, Project and Program Management and Operational Excellence Show less
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Change Management Lead - HR SAP Integration (contract)
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
Developed and executed an integrated approach to manage a variety of changes associated with the HR SAP integration of PetroCanada and Suncor affecting over 19000 employees/contractors. This included time entry, payroll, employee and manager self-service, people master data, etc.
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Large, Multinational Oil and Gas Company
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Organization Change Management Lead - IT Canada
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Develop and execute a strategy to expand the OCM practice for IT Canada to enhance business readiness and engagement Develop and execute a strategy to expand the OCM practice for IT Canada to enhance business readiness and engagement
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CNOOC International
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Change Management
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
Established a new change management team and change management methodology to support major change initiatives including SAP and other IS related initiatives, Process Safety Management (PSM), Responsible Care (RC), reorganizations, as well as knowledge management efforts. •Managed a team supporting over 25 initiatives across the organization •Worked as a member of project teams to create and execute comprehensive change and communication strategies to manage the people side of change including stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, engagement, leadership coaching, communication and sustainment plans (project types listed above) •Built relationships across all areas of the company to grow change management demand and awareness; project work was referral based and team was self sustaining •Lead a consultant and employee project driven team ranging in size from 5 and 10 people. Show less
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MommyMode
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Founder
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2004 - 2007
Founder of company focused on providing support and education to working and non-working Moms related to work-life balance, discipline, fashion, relationships, etc. Aimed at providing an opportunity for busy Moms to have a monthly night out, meet other interesting women, share learning’s and gain valuable tips for enhancing their motherhood experience. Founder of company focused on providing support and education to working and non-working Moms related to work-life balance, discipline, fashion, relationships, etc. Aimed at providing an opportunity for busy Moms to have a monthly night out, meet other interesting women, share learning’s and gain valuable tips for enhancing their motherhood experience.
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Senior Consultant
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1997 - 2002
Worked with organizations to improve their business results through people. Worked in consultation with clients to identify, plan, design and implement change initiatives aligned with business objectives including process and organization redesign, merger integration, and performance enhancement programs. •Lead a joint consulting client team, conducted extensive process and organization redesign in eight major functional areas to identify and implement over $20 million in annual cost savings - a 33% reduction in costs. Developed change and communication strategies to ensure targeted savings realized annually. Utilized Six Sigma techniques and process mapping, activity analysis, best-in-class-benchmarking, etc. to achieve results •Project managed a HR effectiveness review with a large oil and gas company. Examined all HR service and process delivery to identify post merger efficiency improvements, and recommend changes to HR programs and processes to enhance the organization’s ability to manage change •Project managed various effectiveness initiatives to support the merger integration of a large pharmaceutical company’s sales function. Supported development of the sales organization’s mission, strategy and supporting tactics to stabilize the sales team. Developed sales training curriculum and materials for a sales force of 3000. Show less
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Education
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1995 - 1997
University of Calgary
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Hudson Institute of Coaching
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1987 - 1991
University of Calgary
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Strathcona-Tweesdmuir
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