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Canada

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Providing fractional HR support for startups and small & medium sized businesses looking to grow and scale through tailored HR solutions. Coaching and advising job seekers on resume writing, role definement, offer + salary negotiation as well as leadership development.Specialties: Employee Engagement | People Analytics | Employer Branding | Change Management | HR Strategy | Talent Acquisition | Organizational Design | Recruitment strategy | Policy & Program Development | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Compensation & Benefits | HR Process Automation + Implementations | Workforce Planning

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

➢SLT Member with purview over several crucial areas: HR, People Operations, Talent Strategy and Execution, Finance + Payroll➢Reported to the Board of Directors, quarterly, on all HR and Talent metrics, defining strategy QoQ and YoY, optimizing improvements and delivering against pillars + goals➢Managed the headcount budget as well as People + Business OpEx budgets; initiated salary banding, championing pay equity➢Built an ESOP program, introduced equitable banding, developed a learning program about ESOP, implemented Pulley for cap table management➢Partnered with all SLT and Management for workforce planning +organizational design, identifying gaps with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

➢Grew headcount 477%, scaled 13>75 people in first year, owned the entire hiring process-strategizing, optimizing and hiring initial team members, executional recruitment as sole Talent resource in the company for my first 6 months➢Implemented operational tools including HRIS, ATS, payroll and employee engagement tools, providing training and first line support ➢Defined and delivered inaugural employer branding strategy and EVPs, rolling out campaigns and content across multiple channels (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, The Muse) resulting in exceptional brand impressions and ROI➢Led + mentored all HR and Talent Acquisition professionals, providing coaching, mentorship and professional development. Promoted efficiency and top performance

➢Defined recruiting strategy for global hiring (CAN/US/EU/SEA); monitoring and managing its effectiveness on the business’s growth. Developed employer branding positioning + EVPs➢Owned senior and executive recruitment, full negotiation, stewarded a unique hiring process focused on relationship development➢Strategized with SLT and Finance; contributing to OpEx management and forecasts for hiring, owned hiring budgeting for all departments➢Worked across departments to achieve shared goals, particularly with OKRs advising with critical issues like revenue/headcount management/budget and organizational design

➢Hybrid role in both Talent and HR, partnering with the SLT across all business units to grow the team and company culture➢Founding member of the DEI Committee at Wattpad, implemented Wattpad's first DEI hiring strategy to ensure our commitment to diversity started with recruitment-ground zero➢Scaled recruitment process for high volume hiring through acquisition. Led and mentored the Talent Team (8), defined recruitment processes, built talent operations; engaged data deeply to advance operations for pace, effectiveness and quality➢Advised leadership on hiring/interview structure and actively aligned efforts to achieve against headcount fulfillment. Defined comprehensive interview experience guidelines, focused on an enriched candidate experience➢Managed and monitored the team’s execution of this strategy, calibrating where necessary

Toronto, Canada Area

➢Wrote and developed policies that matured with business growth, respective of DEI needs➢Spearheaded employer branding for the company, defined external EVP with a social media strategy. measured these programs and redefined a thoughtful candidate experience➢Implemented employee and management training programs, as well as all review cycles and engagement surveys (CultureAmp, Small Improvements)➢Undertook salary reviews and sourced competitive stats and data for benchmarking in order to procure top talent in all markets, advocating constantly for DEI adherence➢Responsible for employee relations, terminations, PIPs and performance management as well as promotion cycles and applications

Toronto, Canada Area

➢Led technical and product design recruitment➢Established external partnerships with Juno College(HackerYou) and BrainStation for competitive hiring➢Built company's first social recruiting strategy and defined employer branding and EVP's➢Implemented company's first "blind" technical hiring process to develop a DEI lens for hiring technical talent

Toronto, Canada Area

⭐ Ranked in the Top Ten Recruiters across 30 TCG offices in North America ⭐➢Developed client base by marketing consulting services for full time, projects and interim staffing solutions➢Marketed to clients via telephone, conducted in-person meetings with key managers to senior-level executives, building on existing and developing new client relationships➢Researched candidates (CANADA/USA) through search strings, LinkedIn/social media and associations to ensure effective hires➢Thoroughly investigated client staffing + project needs, gaining competitive knowledge of market trends, and progressive change in skill set➢Measured effectiveness, provided solutions and developed recruiting knowledge to maintain personal best➢Solidified the company’s presence in the local marketplace through consistent participation in recruiting and networking events, using social media, acting as a brand ambassador➢Conducted informational sessions and participated in panel reviews for graduate programs➢Hired and mentored team to accomplish weekly/monthly business growth goals while remaining accountable for individual growth goals➢Provided the highest, quality-first customer service, leading this recruitment division to excellence

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for leading a team dedicated to Creative Recruitment & Selection. Ensured the delivery of an efficient and effective service to packaging, design, marketing and advertising clients. Managed workload in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Coordinated with direct reports and other Team Leaders to ensure the policies & procedures set by management were implemented appropriately and to the correct standard. Provided advice and support to direct reports across a range of business services e.g. recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning or advice in a specific area.

Toronto, Canada Area

As a leading creative staffing agency, The Creative Group specializes in connecting interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations talent with the best companies. With office locations around the US and Canada, our creative staffing experts can offer you immediate access to highly skilled, pre-evaluated creative professionals on a project or full-time basis to help you tackle any project – large or small.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Organized complex meeting and travel arrangements in the UK/abroad for production tours, venue hire, transportation logistics, budget management and contracts for artists for Theatre Production Company. Prepared monthly finances, minutes, reports, presentations, spreadsheets for all stakeholders. Prepared RFI/RFPs, applications, proposals and budgets for funding bodies to support company endeavours. Attended meetings with arts and funding organizations, educators and community groups. Gained comprehensive knowledge of these organizations’ policies and practices to facilitate business development. Implemented best practice procedures with administrative functions; developed and maintained office management and communication systems to effectively manage the company and project report to the Artistic Director.

London, United Kingdom

Delivered excellence in Executive Search. Implemented Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database and tracked customer insights to support executive search company's objectives and plans. Identified and contacted potential clients to promote company services via direct marketing and prospect calls to generate revenue. Managed staff, clients and third parties. Maintained company records and data with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) .

Vancouver, Canada Area

Owner and operator of start-up for promoting artists and designers. Created marketing plan and collateral, ran marketing campaigns, developed marketing literature, updated the website and liaised with media to ensure coverage of artists and events. Coordinated public relations activities. Interacted with clients, stakeholders, and other third parties. Worked with small and large teams to satisfy project needs. Negotiated participation in national and international events, trade shows and festivals. Planned media relations program for business, creating copy for RFPs, press releases,newsletters and company website, as well as assisting with SEO activity for website/e-commerce.

Graduate Certificate-Public Relations

Diploma Hr Management, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor Of Arts-Honours, History In Art