Office Manager/Human Resources Manager - MM Mechanical - Stony Plain, AB
(2025-01)
- Oversee daily office operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to company policies, and payroll.
- Monitor office supply inventory to facilitate timely procurement and maintain operational continuity.
- Human Resources: Recruiting. Performance management. Developed and implemented office procedures, enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee productivity.
- Coordinate scheduling for team meetings and appointments to streamline communication across departments.
- Train new employees on office protocols, promoting a culture of learning and teamwork within the organization.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Director of Business Growth & HR - LPLGroup - Stony Plain, AB
(2017-01 - 2024-12)
Provided specialized consultancy to small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations, delivering the foundational infrastructure required for rapid and sustainable growth.
- Organizational Strategy: Business growth modeling, policy architecture, and performance management.
- Human Capital: Full-cycle HR development and management.
- Full cycle recruiting and specialized hiring processes.
- Compliance & Safety: End-to-end safety program design and implementation across the trades and professional services.
- Strategic Executive Leadership and Coaching | Operational Infrastructure & Organizational Growth
- Mentored senior management in leadership practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Director of Human Resources & Safety Development - You Dream It We Build It Ltd. - Sherwood Park, AB
(2010-01 - 2017-12)
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Led strategic full cycle HR initiatives to align workforce capabilities with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
- Oversaw employee engagement programs, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Streamlined performance management processes to improve employee feedback and development.
- Mentored HR team members, enhancing their skills and professional growth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop succession planning frameworks for key roles.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees' rights and the organization's interests.
Educational Facilitator (PT Contractual Work) - Metro Continuing Education - Edmonton, AB
(2004-01 - 2013-12)
Instructor & Curriculum Facilitator – Adult Education. Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to diverse adult learners.
- Created and launched innovative adult education initiatives targeting improved engagement and effectiveness in participant learning experiences.
- Curriculum Innovation: Designed and facilitated comprehensive business courses, integrating modern instructional design, learning modules, and interactive audio-visual components.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant knowledge and skills in various subjects.
- Utilized learning management systems for course delivery and tracking learner progress efficiently.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork, leadership skills, and cultural awareness among students.
- Initiated professional development workshops for fellow educators to share best practices in teaching strategies, classroom management, and technology integration.
- Corporate Training: Retained by Metro's private corporate clients to develop and deliver bespoke business curricula tailored to specific industry needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback analysis, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
Executive Director - The Home Education Exchange Inc. (Newell Christian School)
(1998 - 2010)
- Strategic Leadership: Orchestrated educational administration for home-based and online programs, serving a diverse student body of 1,000+ annually.
- Personnel Management: Provided direct leadership and professional supervision to a team of 40 certificated Alberta teachers, fostering a culture of continuous student growth and instructional excellence.
- Program Innovation and Grant Writing: Spearheaded the development and execution of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI Grant) plan, driving organizational sustainability and high-school program expansion.
- Public Engagement: Engineered targeted marketing initiatives and led provincial workshops to empower self-directed students and parents with leadership training and educational resources.
Not-for-Profit Consultant - Alberta Community Development
(2005 - 2006)
Part-time contractual work
- Instructional Leader
- Organizational Governance: Delivered specialized training on board governance, clarifying the distinct roles and responsibilities of Board Members versus Executive Directors to improve organizational transparency.
- Capacity Building: Facilitated intensive two-day workshops for non-profits province-wide, focusing on HR best practices, volunteer management, and sustainable fundraising strategies.
- Strategic Mentorship: Guided diverse organizations, equipping leadership teams with tools to address the unique challenges of the not-for-profit sector.
