Oversee all operations activities at Ashton Construction Services.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, in collaboration with our Leadership Team, I lead pre-construction and project management services for ACS. I am responsible for the leadership of an amazing group of project management experts who are committed to providing value for our clients and delivering projects across the Bow Valley. • Oversee all operational activities. • Promote and support operations safety through maintaining standards and adhering to policy.• Pre-construction services leadership. • Annual operating and capital budgets for the operating group and reporting on actuals.• Build systems and processes for project management excellence. • Develop and build relationships with all client representatives and key stakeholders.• Provide leadership and guidance in negotiating partnerships and teaming arrangements.• Develop construction and design innovations.• Execute commercial procurement strategies.• Oversee and manage all project disputes, claims and escalations.• Provide technical and operational expertise and support for Project Management.• Oversee and review project deliverables from initiation to close-out.

Leading capital construction projects for the Town of Canmore from conception to completion. Functioning as an in-house project management and contract expert, grant application and reporting, procurement lead, developing and executing the long-term capital facilities plan. Success in this role requires robust stakeholder engagement, strong indigenous relations, liaising with other levels of government and municipal jurisdictions, building internal relationships, and guiding policies and building strong teams focused on successful project delivery. Accountable for project charter development, project planning, project procurement, project execution, monitoring and controlling project deliverables, records maintenance and direct reporting to internal teams and Council. Function as in-house project management expert by developing organizational best-practices, procedures and by providing cross-departmental support. Safety is always the top priority and this work includes ensuring contractors meet and adhere to environmental, health and safety regulations, Town of Canmore policy, and legislative requirements. Project lead for Canmore’s first net-zero municipal building, Canmore Fire Station, completion in 2023.

Delivers capital construction projects for internal City of Calgary partners from conception to completion. Working with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, develop project plans, draft budget and determine the procurement strategy. This includes writing technical specifications, preparing tender documents and negotiating contracts. I execute the project plan by tracking, reviewing and directing the progress and performance of the project; and monitoring and controlling the schedule, scope, costs and quality of the project, and reporting regularly on the status of the project. It is also important to Identify project risks and develop and implement project risk mitigation strategies, manage contractors and enforce terms of the contract to ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within budget. Safety is always the top priority and this work includes ensuring contractors meet and adhere to environmental, health and safety regulations, and policy and legislative requirements.

As the Assistant Project Manager, my primary responsibility is reporting on day-to-day project progress while carrying out general office and project administration duties. This position is an important support function to the Project Manager as it requires premium organizational and communication skills, above average computer skills, and a technical understanding of current construction methods.

Project coordinator for master builder specializing in custom single family homes and high-end multifamily units. Duties include project estimates, purchase orders, coding invoices, coordinating construction schedules, and applying for municipal permits. This position also involves a considerable investment in community, government relations, and liaising with local trade associations and business owners. Competencies: project management, communications skills, and community relations

Reporting directly to former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Ron Casey, I served as the primary contact between the MLA and his constituents. As the office manager I coordinated all administrative functions, including the annual budget of approximately $160,000. I was delegated to complete agendas and minutes for the Alberta Recreation Trails Partnership and other committees, as well as draft all written correspondence and speeches. I performed extensive research on legislation, policies, government bills and private member bills, and advised the MLA on government protocols and key government contacts. I was also delegated to organize events of all levels of formality, from 20 - 500 participants and act as the media contact. Competencies: office management, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, relationship building, regional collaboration and event planning.

The Municipal Affairs Internship for Administrators pairs recent post-secondary graduates with municipalities throughout Alberta to train and develop well-rounded future leaders for the province’s municipalities. As a municipal intern, I was a member of the Town of Didsbury Management Team and took on major projects for all municipal departments. I then advanced into the position of Community Planner where my focus was on designing and implementing our Heritage Management Strategy and ensuring it was aligned with the Strategic Plan, Municipal Development Plan, and Land Use Bylaw to maximize on the cultural value of the historic downtown. Competencies: community planning, regional collaboration, committee administration

Reporting directly to the City of Edmonton Subdivision Authority, I provided administrative support and recommendations to the Council appointed City of Edmonton Naming Committee. This included: building agendas, minutes, committee recommendations, and supporting research. The relevant historic research I presented to the committee was utilized in the naming of subdivisions, neighbourhoods, streets, parks, and municipal facilities.Competencies: community planning knowledge, research and reporting, committee administration

As a part of the Facilities and Operations Division of the University of Alberta, it was my responsibility to perform regular site inspections, organize and present at safety orientations, perform qualitative respirator fit testing, general administration and safety database maintenance, and act as the management - employee liaison.Competencies: leadership, policy development, legislation research, presentations and training