Christopher Primeau Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As CEO of Impact Society, I lead the organization's vision in developing and implementing transformative social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. My focus is on enhancing youth resilience, mental health, and well-being through our flagship HEROES® program.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategic Leadership: Steered the organization's growth, expanding our reach and deepening our impact in youth resilience and SEL.Program Development and Enhancement: Advanced the HEROES® program, ensuring its evolution based on emerging needs and educational trends. Successfully integrated 32 psycho-social factors into the curriculum, significantly enhancing youth resilience and well-being.Evidence-Based Impact: Championed the use of data and research in program development. Oversaw a longitudinal study confirming a 45% increase in resilience among participants, underpinning our commitment to evidence-based strategies.Collaboration and Partnership: Forged strong alliances with educational institutions, mental health agencies, and community organizations, including Werklund School, Queen's University, and Alberta's Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.Advocacy for SEL and Resilience: Actively advocated for the importance of SEL in educational curricula and youth development, positioning Impact Society as a leading voice in the field.Organizational Growth: Expanded the HEROES® program, achieving a milestone of positively impacting over 250,000 Canadian youth. Set a strategic goal to affect 1 million youth by 2030.Professional Development and Team Building: Emphasized team empowerment and professional development within Impact Society, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Calgary, Canada Area

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In my role as Vice President of Advancement at Ambrose University, I led initiatives to support and further the university's mission and vision. My focus was on building strong community relationships, enhancing the university's profile, and securing resources necessary for its growth and development.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategic Leadership: Guided the advancement team with a strategic vision, aligning our efforts with the university's goals.Fundraising and Resource Development: Successfully led fundraising initiatives, contributing significantly to the university's financial stability and growth.Community Engagement and Partnerships: Established and nurtured partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing the university's community engagement and outreach.Brand and Profile Enhancement: Played a pivotal role in raising the university's profile both locally and in broader educational circles.Team Development: Fostered a culture of collaboration and professional growth within the advancement team, enhancing their skills and effectiveness.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Creation and implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising.• Leadership of a multidisciplinary team. • Development of new programs and funding to increase organizational effectiveness. • Securing funding to ensure organizational development and sustainability. • Establishment of partnerships with corporate & government donors through networking, p.r, and grant writing.• Initiation of diverse donor stewardship model• Development of comprehensive marketing strategy including; web design, social media, print add campaigns & sponsorship profiles.• Implementation of recovery efforts for flooding in 2013 through with over 1000 volunteers were mobilized and nearly 50000 donations received and delivered to individuals impacted.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Leadership and oversight of a youth organization within in the nonprofit sector. • Initiated extensive organizational development including: diverse program offerings, managed organizational change, leadership training program, managed annual budgets, recruited volunteers and students, negotiated salaries. • Implemented Human Resource practices including: active recruitment strategies , leadership development, public relations, and increased organizational growth.• Delegated daily operational activities while developing greater specialization and leadership as Executive Direct.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Performed key note speeches for fundraising events .• Shared personal story of change and organizational development to over 1000 donors.• Contributed to a record breaking fundraising campaign of $54 million.

Beijing City, China,

• Orchestrated ESL camps for two-hundred youth in southwest China. • Recruited and trained multidisciplinary teams.• Responsible for project management, team training, and curriculum development. • Oversaw logistical organization, budgeting, and fundraising.

Alexandria, Egypt

• Contracted to develop a business program and consulting firm for local businesses. • Recruited and trained business experts to develop specialized modular courses for overseas clients.• Designed and implemented business courses. • Taught cross cultural understanding and competency tailored to an international business framework.

Calgary, Ab

• Established company to serve the growing home renovation market in Calgary. • Conducted cost analyses, business to business sales, market reports, and skilled workmanship practices. • Oversaw a balanced budget eliminating corporate debt. • Hired and managed full time staff.• Negotiated and completed contracts up to $500,000.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Behavioral Sciences