Lisa Schaffer Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Ca

Obesity Canada is the leading registered charity in Canada focused on obesity. The aim of Obesity Canada is to support Canadians living with obesity through research, education, and advocacy. To achieve this, Obesity Canada provides guidance and training to healthcare professionals, supports ground breaking research, advocates for policy changes, partners with organizations for internal training and co-production of resources, and empowers individuals living with obesity to live their healthiest lives. As the Executive Director I work closely with our Board of Directors and lead Obesity Canada's outstanding team and work with stakeholders to and further our impact and reach.Key responsibilities include:• Strategic Leadership• Advancing Advocacy and Public Relations Efforts• Operational Oversight and Fiscal SustainabilityI am excited to bring my talents as a relationship builder, creative problem solver, and storyteller to Obesity Canada’s mission, and vision, and to play a key role in shaping the future of the organization.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

As VP of Client Success at BSTRO, my role is to match clients’ needs with BSTRO’s business expertise. This role is a natural fit for me - I have built a successful 25-year career developing genuine human relationships while growing some of the most recognized brands in North America.I am the heart of BSTRO. I practice servant leadership at every turn, never miss an opportunity to coach and build culture, and am evangelical about finding creative business solutions for our clients. My unparalleled ability to put myself in our clients’ shoes — to see things from someone else’s perspective — makes me a unique, and a force to be reckoned with.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Volunteering time and talent to support the mission and goals of the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. An organization provides holistic and alternative care to people with life threatening illness who are in desperate need. This amazing non profit organization treats the whole person not just their disease and exists thanks to the network of skilled volunteers who donate their time and donors like you.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Lonsdale Event Rentals driving purpose over the past 36 years has been to make our customer lives easy & enjoyable with the experiences that they share with us.Building business by working with a passionate team of professional associates to provide our customers with the best overall value in the industry. Lonsdale is a progressive company that is continually improving its core purpose of ease & enjoyment for our customers. Look for us expanding into a community near you!

Paul Nixey Communications launched in October of 2008, and continues to provide strategic advice and communications services to companies, non-profits, and public figures. We build effective partnerships with businesses and organizations offering them power of innovative and effective pr and communication services. Great people doing great things.

Working with the Welcoming and Inclusive Workplaces and Communitties Program on several projects including:Diversity Assessment ServicesRichmond in 3DDiversity in the Workplace Education series - ROI: Return on InclusionDiversity Dialoge 2010SFU Centre for DialogueCommunity Developers Conference

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for supporting a territory of over 120 foodservice accounts; reporting into the Regional Sales Manager. •Increased revenue through sourcing & negotiating qualified new accounts •Supported business retention and growth with key accounts (eg: Starwood Group, Intrawest, BC Ferries)•Created and managed distributor relationships

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for supporting two territory managers and over 100 partnerships of both Torrefazione Italia and Starbucks business; reporting into the Market Manager. •Initiated new account proposals and opening checklists with to coordinate all stakeholders and ensure seamless opening of new accounts•Lead account openings by planning, coordinating and facilitating training programs with teams of various sizes and dynamics •Created and implemented training sessions for the sales forces of North Douglas Sysco and Sysco Vancouver; program flowed through to 100% increase in Tea Sales in FY06•Exceeding peer and client expectations lead to promotion to Territory Manager role after one year in position

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for supporting field and office partners with HR related needs; reporting into both the Human Resources Manager and the Labour Relations Manager. •Responsible for general administration, payroll, managing aspects of on boarding new employees, supporting recruitment strategies and managing recognition programs across Western Canada•Facilitator of HR workshops for retail management trainees•Supported, designed and executed special events for regional and international teams including anniversary celebrations, open forums and annual conferences

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for exceeding the expectations of store partners, regional office partners and customers on a daily basis as front office lead; reporting into both the Human Resources Manager and the Regional Vice President. •Front line contact for customer calls coming into the office in regards to all aspects of the business for the Western Canadian region. •Accountable for the coordination of special event activities including the creation and execution of annual events that showcased numerous departments and aspects of Starbucks business and culture to partners of all levels

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for exceeding the expectations of customers and to enhance the lives of fellow store partners; reporting to a variety of Store and District Managers. •Assisted in leading large teams in high volume flagship stores•Successfully increased business results and delivered exceptional customer service maintaining a 95%+ snapshot average•Completed daily store opening and closing processes and daily banking

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for exceeding the expectations of customers and to enhance the lives of fellow store partners; reporting to a variety of Store and District Managers. •Hired as a barista promoted to shift supervisor within 2 months of employment•Took on additional responsibilities as a certified core trainer from 1996 to 1999