-Driving development of key elements in CTC's new enterprise-wide ESG Strategy -Socializing and co-developing ESG Strategy with senior leaders, board members, and key internal/external stakeholders, achieving buy-in to launch strategic initiatives that support the communities and customers Canadian Tire serves-Supporting departments to build and launch ESG initiatives laddering up to the ESG Strategy-Developing an enterprise-wide and public narrative about Canadian Tire's ESG work

-Led the creation of a roadmap for implementing efficiencies throughout the Dealer Relations department, including effort/benefit analysis, the determination of KPIs, identification of key milestones and timing, and a change management/communication plan-Worked with Dealer Relations stakeholders to identify and catalogue process efficiency opportunities to support Dealer Relations objectives and the Dealer network-Provided project support to key corporate priorities requiring Dealer Relations involvement, including an inventory management project involving senior leaders from Supply Chain, Store Operations, Merchandising, and Finance

-Led a team of 23 in implementing new inventory management software in 571 Canadian Tire and Party City stores, fulfilling a key Corporate priority for 2021 and leading CT's largest ever software rollout-In this high-pressure/high-visibility role, responded rapidly to resolve issues – resulting in no lost days of store operation -Focused on anticipating/exceeding store needs, incorporating feedback to continually improve processes/communications-A survey of all stores indicated 96% of stores felt supported during implementation process

-Strategized with senior leaders to develop implementation and communication plans for Corporate priorities-Improved Point Committee process by creating centralized information repository and documenting planning process-Managed distribution of biannual Dealer Survey and analyzed results, creating actionable insights for CT’s executive team

• Led the in-store execution of programs and merchandising strategies by: -Developing project plans, communication strategies, and bench-marking -Facilitating cross-functional collaboration at junior and senior levels of the business -Providing guidance and coaching to ensure stores are positioned for success -Taking initiative to mitigate risk in a rapidly changing environment-Built and maintained strong working relationships across the company as an adviser for developing store communications and in-store initiatives

-Developed effective communication strategies and resources to promote the execution of initiatives throughout the Canadian Tire store network-Advised on content and direction of store communications, developing keen sense of Dealer and store staff pain points-Supported strategic initiatives by writing communications on behalf of Canadian Tire’s senior executive team, including the CEO

-Managed Canadian Tire’s compliance with over 60 provincially-mandated recycling programs for tires, oil, paint, electronics, bulbs and batteries-Monitored and analyzed the Canadian environmental policy landscape to assess risk, ensure legislative compliance, and inform program implementation strategies at store level-Maintained relationships and represented Canadian Tire at meetings with key policy staff and stakeholders to influence stewardship policy development

▪ Worked directly with the President to develop and implement strategies to advance the stewardship policy objectives of EPSC’s members.▪ Represented EPSC at stakeholder consultations and facilitated collaboration between government representatives and EPSC’s members in the drafting of stewardship legislation.▪ Developed briefing papers and evaluation reports for EPSC’s members, official correspondence for policy-makers, and reports for external publication.

-One of 12 Canadians selected to participate in the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future overseas internship program-Conducted research on Payments for Ecosystem Services to advance the adoption of policies that reduce poverty, increase food security, and improve natural resource systems-Invited to present findings, including examples of PES schemes and strategies for implementation, at the 2011 Earth Systems Governance Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado

-Created municipal policy toolkit to educate policy-makers and support the adoption of Integrated Community Energy Solutions in policy, legislation, programs and practices-Analyzed sustainable energy policies/programs in Canada and internationally and identified opportunities to apply these policies in Canadian communities-Developed strategic relationships with national and international policy-makers to develop partnerships and advance sustainable energy policy in Canada