Lesley Duncan Email & Phone Number

Canada

Vancouver, Bc

Lesley Duncan Consulting makes strategy, research, assessment and evaluation accessible and seamless. I work with you and your stakeholders to understand where you’re at and where you want to be. Services provided include:Quantitative and Qualitative ResearchProgram EvaluationStrategic PlanningFacilitationFractional Executive Support

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for the strategy implementation, operations and management of SFU VentureLabs (VL), ensuring the sustainable delivery and growth of VL. Establishes, maintains and enhances relationships between VL programs and key stakeholders and oversees the development of communications and marketing strategies for VL. Supports and participates in the design, operations and administration of VL programs, including new revenue generating programming and works with the supervisor to set the overall… Show more Responsible for the strategy implementation, operations and management of SFU VentureLabs (VL), ensuring the sustainable delivery and growth of VL. Establishes, maintains and enhances relationships between VL programs and key stakeholders and oversees the development of communications and marketing strategies for VL. Supports and participates in the design, operations and administration of VL programs, including new revenue generating programming and works with the supervisor to set the overall program budget, and manage financial operations including management of specific purpose funds, projects and budgets.STRATEGY AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION • Designing and implementing scalable operations and administration of VL programs. • Participating in operational design and revisions of VL programming, including new revenue generating opportunities.PROCESS AND COMMUNICATION • Hiring and supervising team members, managing and preparing agreements and reports with external parties to ensure all outcomes are met. • Working with the Executive Director and others to set and manage the annual program budget.INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM ENGAGEMENT • Overseeing the development of communications and marketing strategies for VL to increase organizational awareness and participation in programming. • Facilitating and coordinating activities and communication between VL and key partners, including internal SFU partners and external partners.FUNDING RELATIONSHOP MANAGEMENT • Writing and/or assisting in the preparation of sustainability and marketing plans for new and existing entrepreneurship programs to ensure sustainability of programs. • Participating in soliciting, securing and/or identifying potential program funding opportunities to ensure sustainability of programming and support to develop new initiatives. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Led a team that helps technology innovators and entrepreneurs bring new solutions to market as they scaled science-based companies. Liaised and built relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, government representatives, industry representatives and community groups, SFU researchers, SFU administrators, and institutions across Canada and internationally. Contributed to the development of the local, provincial, and national innovation ecosystem.STRATEGY AND PROGRAM… Show more Led a team that helps technology innovators and entrepreneurs bring new solutions to market as they scaled science-based companies. Liaised and built relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, government representatives, industry representatives and community groups, SFU researchers, SFU administrators, and institutions across Canada and internationally. Contributed to the development of the local, provincial, and national innovation ecosystem.STRATEGY AND PROGRAM DIRECTION • Determined the mission, strategy, and major objectives for VL and the development and implementation of programming. • Provided strategic advice to the Vice-President, Research and International (VPRI) office regarding business acceleration and innovation networks, and government and private sector opportunities.FINANCE • Collaborated with government, foundations, industry, and benefactors to design and fund programs in key areas such as deep tech, life sciences and cleantech. • Created successful proposals to extend existing funding and secure new financial supportsPARTNERSHIPS • Partnered with a wide circle of contacts and generate mutually beneficial long- term opportunities and achieving agreeable outcomes. • Created and maintained alliances with recognized leading experts and authoritative decision makers to advance strategic objectives.TEAM LEADERSHIP • Worked with experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, and SFU VentureLabs staff to oversee the delivery of support and training to SFU VentureLabs clients (growth and scale up companies). • Collaborated with SFU entrepreneurship programs and other SFU Innovates leads to oversee the delivery of coordinated and joint programs and events. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

Co-founded a 'data as a service' text analytics technology start-up.Raised over $500,000 in equity investments and government grants.Developed rigorous research requirements to test product validity.Responsible for corporate strategic direction, human resources, marketing, bookkeeping, in addition to research and c-suite roles.· Collaborated with CEO and CTO, managed full time staff of three, and part time staff of a dozen.

Vancouver

Senior research lead responsible for direction management of a portfolio of clientsTopical expertise in Insurance, Tourism, Telecommunications, Government and Academic research projectsWorked with clients to understand research objectives, and situate the project in their larger organizational goals and structures.Designed and successfully executed research projects using a variety of data collection methodologies, including telephone, online, and onsite quantitative projects and a… Show more Senior research lead responsible for direction management of a portfolio of clientsTopical expertise in Insurance, Tourism, Telecommunications, Government and Academic research projectsWorked with clients to understand research objectives, and situate the project in their larger organizational goals and structures.Designed and successfully executed research projects using a variety of data collection methodologies, including telephone, online, and onsite quantitative projects and a variety of qualitative projects. Created reports and presentations of research insights to be clear, actionable, and intuitive.Co-lead on website and brand re-design.Worked with a great team of people, learning from my colleagues and building capacity among a team of intelligent people with a passion for progress. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Implement and oversee all aspects of research projects including questionnaire design, programming, fielding, and reporting of results and implications.Managed quantitative (e.g., survey) and qualitative (e.g., focus groups, in-depth interview) projects.Analytics skills including regression, ANOVA, key driver analysis.Co-created and edited NRG's corporate newsletter, the Source, and coordinated communications relating to our quarterly national omnibus survey, including writing press… Show more Implement and oversee all aspects of research projects including questionnaire design, programming, fielding, and reporting of results and implications.Managed quantitative (e.g., survey) and qualitative (e.g., focus groups, in-depth interview) projects.Analytics skills including regression, ANOVA, key driver analysis.Co-created and edited NRG's corporate newsletter, the Source, and coordinated communications relating to our quarterly national omnibus survey, including writing press releases, being primary contact for our PR firm, and NRG media representative, including interviews with local and regional media. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Communicating research needs from project supervisors to in-house data processing and programming department team membersProvided assistance with testing questionnaires before they were launched to the respondentsPowerPoint reporting and charting

I was responsible for finding volunteer positions for students in a Community Psychology course.Worked as a liaison between community service organizations and the university to ensure a reciprocal exchange between student and organizational needs.

· Designed and implemented methods to answer specific research questions. · Analyzed results in most appropriate manner to answer research questions. · Clearly presented results to highlight the novel contributions and implications of findings. · Supervised 30 research assistants in data collection, entry, and reporting processes. · Assisted undergraduates in improving their research, writing, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills.

· Ensured over 100 studies met UBC Psychology Human Subjects Pool requirements.· Communicated required amendments to individual researchers. · Coordinated needs and goals of the University level ethics committee, individual researchers, undergraduate participants and system administrators to provide clear guidelines and an efficient process from application submission to successful completion.

· Provided students with written and verbal feedback to improve student performance in advanced level undergraduate courses. · Prepared and delivered lectures for as many as 300 students, led discussion groups of 25 students, and evaluated tests and written assignments

Phd, Social Psychology

Activities and Societies: Learning Enhancement Team, Mentorship Program, Graduate Certificate Program of Teaching at Higher Levels, Human.

Ma, Social Psychology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Council Thesis: Heuristic Cues Automatically Activate Disease Cognitions Despite Rational.

B.A. Honours, Arts: Psychology