With more than 25 years experience in strategic leadership positions, I have had the privilege to mentor many individuals through their professional and personal development, and execute on many exciting initiatives such as- Rebranding a provincial non profit organization to enhance relevance and become a leader in a volatile sector- Implementing highly successful government relations campaigns, which led to the procurement of provincial and federal government projects and the re-establishment of support for an entire sector- Training over 400 internal and external partners, utilizing formal and informal learning practices and developing and facilitating workshops, webinars, courses, conferences, and piloting training models- Developing strategic partnerships with labour groups, settlement services and social service agencies as well as the private sector to enhance quality of, and funding for, community programming
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Executive DirectorLifeline Syria Jun 2016 - Jan 2017Toronto, CanadaLifeline Syria helps recruit, train and assist sponsoring groups to welcome and support refugee families during their first year in the GTA, working with the Syrian community as partners in shaping this initiative.* Work with the Board of Directors and Staff to: - convene and engage community leaders as champions for the program; - provide informed intelligence with governments at all levels; - support sponsorship groups helping them to link with local groups interested in sponsoring refugees; - working to ensure that proper funding and supports are available from government and civil society generally to the refugee families. -
Project Manager, Culture And Change Management (Contract)Ministry Of Government And Consumer Services Jan 2016 - Jun 2016Oss Blueprint Development Secretariat- Provide leadership for projects focused on the development and implementation of Ontario Shared Services 5 year Strategic Blueprint.- Leads development and implementation of culture transformation and change management strategies and related initiatives during development of the Blueprint and implementation of identified initiatives.- Supports consultation and communication plans, roll-out, governance structures, engagement plans, accountability mechanisms, knowledge management, training/learning requirements and documentation of lessons learned. -
Executive DirectorEssential Skills Ontario Jun 2006 - Jun 201565 Wellesley Street East- Rebranded locally focused provincial literacy organization into a nationally respected research organization with expertise in multi-sector relationship-building and adult education programming- Led staff, volunteers and members to execute on $1.5 million in provincial and federal government projects including research initiatives, resource development, public relations campaigns, forums and conferences in the adult education field- Strategically developed stakeholder relationships and partnerships between the adult education sector and business, labour, settlement services and social service agencies -
Director, Programme DevelopmentOntario Literacy Coalition 2004 - 2006Toronto, Ontario* Led a province-wide initiative to strengthen adult learning programming across Ontario.* Headed several provincial conferences bringing together practitioners from across Canada.* Secured over 15 grants in two years and managed multiple complex provincial and pan-Canadian projects.* Developed and managed a social marketing campaign - Take a Step, including public service commercials (television, radio, print ads).
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Manager, Project Management OfficeAlphaplus Centre Jun 2001 - Jun 2004- Managed proposal developments, quality control, reports and budgets of $3.5 million in grant proposals- Provided mentorship and professional development to project managers and assistants- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed the tendering process -
Manager, Staff Development Department, Continuing EducationToronto District School Board 1991 - 2000- Mentored and supported the professional development of 400 adult educators in the adult education field and ESL literacy instructors- Coordinated several major conferences, including International Literacy Year with Stephen Lewis and the City of Toronto
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Lesley Brown Education Details
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Masters Of Adult Education -
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Organizational Leadership -
Dispute Resolution
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Lesley Brown's current role is Executive Director at Applaud - People in Public Service (APPS).
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Lesley Brown attended St. Francis Xavier University, York University, Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School Of Continuing Education, University Of Guelph.
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Lesley Brown has skills like Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Program Development, Community Development, Staff Development, Research, Leadership, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Adult Education, Strategic Planning.
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