I am a business development manager for a major financial institution. I proactively look for Aboriginal business throughout Western Canada and engage discussions with the Aboriginal entrepreneur, business owner(s) and first nations government as to the features and benefits of being a CIBC.client.I do recirpocal cultural awareness from an Aboriginal & corporate perspective. Financial Literacy is important to the general public to enhance the funtamentals of managing money on a daily basis inwhich CIBC is a strong supporter. Another mandate is talent management, look for qualified Aboriginal candidates to work at CIBC.

My job was an exciting and challenging job as their Executive Director because it was a relatively new organization and the liimit was only to the imagination.I ran the day to day operations and was the face of the chamber. I actively sought Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses to join the chamber. I networked throughout Canada and parts of the states and also globally..

i was the marketing person to actively market CAHRD throughout Winnipeg. Looked for potential employers to work with CAHRD to develop partnerships in employment and training opportunities.

I ran the day to day operations of a rural branch. i was also the senior account manager for the high valued clients. I did lending, investment advise.