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British Columbia, Canada

Accountable for leading the initiation, negotiation and implementation of cross-ministryagreements with First Nations and collaboration with stakeholders and natural resource ministries/agencies. Leads the development of resilient relationships with First Nations and develops innovative approaches to achieving the Ministry’s mandate and advancing Government’s relationships with First Nations, industry, and the public.

Led consultation with First Nations related to the use of natural resources on Crown land and analyzed the impact of proposals and applications on First Nations’ Indigenous interests. Applied sound judgement and risk management skills to balance the Crown’s duty to consult with First Nations, forest health issues, and client needs. Provided advice to senior management and decision makers. Liaised with licensees and proponents. Worked collaboratively with other agencies and departments to provide expertise and guidance pertaining to First Nations matters and to implement agreements with First Nations.

Led consultation and accommodation processes and negotiations within the Natural ResourcesDepartment including forestry, mining, archaeology, oil and gas, and transportation sectors.Managed and negotiated agreements with government as well as industry proponents. Liaised and maintained relationships with proponents, external organizations and government bodies to contribute to economic sustainability and environmental stewardship or according to Xats’ull First Nation objectives, concerns, socio-economic needs, cultural traditions, as well as organizational and political structures.

West Java, Indonesia

Spearheaded innovative research on global landscape-scale funding mechanisms and public-private partnerships. Resulted in writing and publishing a scientific journal article entitled “Bridging Funding Gaps for Climate and Sustainable Development: Pitfalls, Progress and Potential of Private Finance” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264837717310049

Zomba, Malawi

Conducted field work and managed all aspects of project schedule, logistics and finances for three concurrent forest research studies in Malawi, Africa. Worked with Indigenous communities to understand how forest resources are used and examine the impact of forest restoration projects. Furthermore, the studies investigated previous reforestation projects in the region with the goal of developing ecologically and socioeconomically sound solutions for future projects.

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

Under the “Focus Media Group” umbrella. Developed and improved educational platform content, performed training platform demonstrations and implemented marketing and communication strategies.

Calgary, Ab

Conceptualized and initiated employee engagement and review framework, created internal recruitment strategy and built client relationships.

Managed portfolios of 1,500-2,500 business clients, advised on business plans and operations, conducted financial analysis and led business development activities.

Lethbridge, Ab

Developed and sold mortgage products and collaborated on creating full client relationships.

Prince George, Bc

Assessed client needs and applied product knowledge.

Prince George, Bc

Monitored, administered and maintained commercial banking portfolios and applied due diligence to new and existing credit facilities.

Toronto, On

Opened flagship store in Eastern Canada , including full merchandising, recruiting and training.Monitored sales and action values to ensure store sales targets were met in largest volume store in the company.

Master’S Degree, International Forestry

Program components included: Natural resources economics, international forest governance and policy, forest business enterprise, forests.

B.Comm, Double Major In General Business And Finance

Activities and Societies: International Exchange Program to New South Wales, Australia