Functional Skills

Communications
Data Analysis
Employee Engagement
Employee Retention
Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Organizational Effectiveness
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Workshop Facilitation
Restructuring / Turnarounds
Performance Management
Organizational Strategy
Organizational Design
Organization Development

Software Skills

Microsoft Office
SAP CRM
Google Docs
Workday

Certifications

PCCPProsci Certified Change Practitioner

Sector Experience

Business Services
Retail
Social & Public Sector
Technology
Telecom

Languages

English
French

Notable Clients

Robert Half International
University of Athabasca

Experience

Transition HR Consulting Human Resources
Principal & Lead Consultant
11/2013 - Present
Human-centric HR and Organizational Change Management (OCM) solutions.
• Organizational Change Management – Proficient managing OCM with a focus on assessing organizational readiness, conducting change impact analysis, and crafting tailored change strategies
• Communication Planning - Experienced in developing communication plans and executing effective campaign strategies to drive stakeholder engagement and support during periods of transition within HR portfolios and technological environments
• Human Resources Management – Proficient in designing and implementing holistic human capital initiatives aimed at driving organizational growth, nurturing employee development, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Possess expertise across the entire HR portfolio, utilizing an integrated approach to drive impactful outcomes
• HR Technology – Experience in the procurement, negotiation, design, implementation and management of HR technology
Employee Relations

Athabasca University Human Resources
HR OCM Consultant
12/2023 - 6/2024
Project 1: Led stakeholder engagement sessions with unions and non-unionized stakeholders, guiding the development and implementation of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Policy and Procedure.

Stakeholder Engagement - Led (6) interactive sessions involving diverse stakeholders, including unions and non-unionized stakeholders, to gather input on GBV policies and procedures

HR Strategic Planning - Collaborated with the Senior Leadership HR Team to align strategies and ensure organizational support

HR Reporting - Synthesized feedback into a comprehensive report, offering recommendations for policy revision

Legislation & Compliance - Focused on meeting legal requirements and fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity within the university community

Athabasca University Corporate Strategy & Development
HR OCM Consultant
12/2023 - 6/2024
Project 2: Led the comprehensive review of all recruitment policies, procedures and guidelines for the university.

HR Policy Review - Conducted a comprehensive audit of HR Recruitment policies, procedures, and guidelines, identifying gaps and inconsistencies

Legislation & Compliance - Ensured strict compliance with Alberta legislation and industry best practices, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives

HR Consulting - Engaged in consultations with HR leadership to align changes with university goals and values

HR Change Management - Conducted a gap analysis of current regulations and proposed improvement recommendations

HR Program & Strategy - Designed a strategic enhancement proposal to optimize recruitment processes and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community

The Salvation Army Human Resources
HR Change Management Lead
6/2023 - 2/2024
Project: Led large nonprofit large enterprise complex HR transformation project involving 11,000 employees from UKG to Workday.
• HR Change Management – Led the transition from UKG to Workday, a two-iteration project within the Canadian territory. Responsibilities included developing and executing the change strategy, communications, training, risk design and planning, feedback collection, change champion network, change impact analysis for all affected stakeholders, and assessing change readiness
• Stakeholder Engagement – Managed stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment to project plan, solicit feedback and assess readiness for change

• Training & Development – Assessment and delivery of required training for 2,000 + Human Resources staff in the Workday Community environment. This included ongoing support mechanisms such as workshops and resources to enhance user proficiency
HCM/HRIS – Led the transition from UKG to Workday for an HR Team supporting 11,000 employees in Canada

The Firelight Group Human Resources
Organizational Change/HR Consultant
10/2022 - 8/2023
Project: Led the end-to-end development and implementation of a new HR department, for a rapidly growing Indigenous research firm
Stakeholder Engagement - Aligned stakeholder engagement strategies with the ADKAR model to promote awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement of change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and implementation
HR Change Management - Provided strategic leadership throughout project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Indigenous Relations - Customized processes, policies, employee and leadership handbooks, and training materials using a trauma-informed approach, to ensure alignment with organizational values and foster a supportive and inclusive work environment
HRIS Implementation – Led the procurement and implementation of new HR people management software (Bamboo HR) and associated policies and procedures
Employee Relations - Managed all employee relations issues to resolution, including coaching, discipline

Government of Alberta Human Resources
Human Resources Consultant/Analyst/Recruitment
4/2008 - 8/2023
Multiple roles over 15 -year tenure spanning HR analyst, Organizational Change/Project Management, contract management and recruitment GoA.
• Business Relationship Contract Management – Managed external vendor relationships and IT contracts for multiple ministries across the GoA for SaaS and WaaS
• Change Management (Vendor) – Led the transition of a 1 B+ contract to a new vendor, which involved managing the distribution of over 13,000 pieces of electronic equipment to internal/external stakeholders province-wide. Responsibilities included strategy, communication, reporting and change planning(Project 1)
• Change Management (OCM) – Led the culture change initiative for the Assistant Deputy Minister. This included surveying the ministries employees and planning and implementing change across the ministry (Project 2)
• Human Resources Management - Restructured teams creating comprehensive job descriptions and role guides. Conducted assessments, collaborated with stakeholders.

Government of Alberta Corporate Strategy & Development
HR OCM Consultant
4/2019 - 8/2022
Human Resources Management - Restructured teams creating comprehensive job descriptions and role guides. Conducted assessments, collaborated with stakeholders, and optimized workflows for enhanced organizational effectiveness (Project 3)

Workforce Planning (Contingent Labour)– Led the full cycle planning of contingent labour needs for multiple GoA ministries to include workforce planning, recruitment and contract management for specialized IT and professional contractors (Project 4)

HR Technology – Experienced with GoA software and HR tools such as 1GX, Fieldglass, People Soft and Sharepoint