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Provide leadership and strategic direction relating to Human Resources, Labour Relations, Finance, Facilities, and Information Technology. Secured Board approval for the elimination of late fees to remove a systemic barrier. Developed and implemented HR programs, strategies, and initiatives focused on broad areas of recruitment and retention (compensation, succession management, diversity).Developed and implemented engagement surveys, and rewards / recognition programs. Managed the development of the corporate learning programs tied to employee performance and organizational succession. Managed a $56+ million budget by developing prudent short- and long-range plans that balance current needs with future requirements to ensure financial stability.Developed an inaugural Financial Framework to provide consistent guidelines to minimize financial risk to the organization through informed financial decision-making. Developed a Facilities Framework (pending approval) to guide strategic facilities plans.

Provided leadership and strategic direction relating to Board Governance, Communications, and Human Resources. Led the development and implementation of OPL Board activities and legislative compliance. Responsible for internal and external corporate communications, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, and issues management. Responsible for corporate strategic priorities, and was actively involved in the Ottawa Central Library project. Served as Chief of Staff to the CEO. Member of three-person team that developed plans and reports to garner political support, Board, and Council approvals for a Central Library (Ādisōke). Managed and coordinated public engagement sessions for the Ottawa Central Library, including public input on controversial elements such as site selection. Led OPL’s participation in the OPL-LAC Joint Facility public engagement process (Inspire 555 series) including working with architects, external consultants, and partners. Led a multi-year process to develop a new Strategic Plan (2020 – 2023), vision and mission, including values-discovery process resulting in a new five-value framework. Provided strategic advice and managed communications for challenges to corporate position statements (e.g. Intellectual Freedom) and the application of such.

Responsible for corporate planning functions (emergency planning, strategic and corporate work plans, records management, project management, policies and procedures), Board governance and legislative matters, and corporate communications (public relations, media relations, issues management, etc.). Key member of the Central Library Development project team.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Masters Certificate In Municipal Leadership

Certificate, Human Resources Management

Certificate, Corporate Communications

Honours B.A., Political Science And Mass Communications