The RDCA offers member owned, provincially connected, locally delivered advocacy and educational services that:• Improve opportunities for members to grow their business (Tendering)• Improve member profitabilityThe RDCA offers educational opportunities including Gold Seal courses such as Project Planning Cost Control, Construction Law and Estimating. As well, many networking events such as our Annual Golf Classic, Summer Scholarship BBQ, Christmas Member Appreciation Breakfast and our Annual General Meeting. In partnership with the Alberta Construction Safety Association, we hold over 80 COR, SECOR and NCSO credited safety courses each year at our office.The RDCA along with the 8 local associations across Alberta host COOLNet Alberta, THE Construction Online Opportunities Network. COOLNet Alberta posted over 3,500 public and private commercial construction projects across Alberta in 2015. Our progressive association is always looking to build upon our current base of outstanding construction and business partners. If you would like more information on the RDCA, contact the office or stop by for a visit of our great facilities.

As a consultant, I worked with small business owners to set the foundations of human resources and financial planning.

Oversaw operations in the Seals division. Unfortunately recession and slow down in business resulted in a decline in employment.

Oversaw operations in the Seals division. Unfortunately recession and slow down in business resulted in a decline in employment.

Focused on financial consultations and recommendations regarding vehicle loans for small business.

Focused on financial consultations and recommendations regarding vehicle loans for small business.

As co-owner I was able to grow the business from a small spa and pool business to a full leisure company that included BBQ's, patio furniture, and complete outdoor experience. Highlights include being nominated for Small Business of the Year from the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce in 2007.