Luke Preston, B. Comm (Hons.) Email & Phone Number

Sundridge, On, Ca

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

South River, Ontario, Canada

Oversee the maintenance and operational aspects of housing units while also managing community relations and outreach activities to cultivate strong relationships with clients and community partners.Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Coordination: Oversee and manage the maintenance and repair activities for housing units. Ensure timely response to maintenance requests and supervise routine and emergency repairs.Inspections and Compliance: Conduct regular inspections of… Show more Oversee the maintenance and operational aspects of housing units while also managing community relations and outreach activities to cultivate strong relationships with clients and community partners.Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Coordination: Oversee and manage the maintenance and repair activities for housing units. Ensure timely response to maintenance requests and supervise routine and emergency repairs.Inspections and Compliance: Conduct regular inspections of housing units to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.Client Support: Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding maintenance issues. Address concerns professionally and provide updates on repair status.Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance tasks. Ensure that all third-party work adheres to organizational standards.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and inventory. Prepare and submit reports as required.Community Outreach: Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage with the community and raise awareness about housing programs and services.Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with community partners, landlords, and local organizations. Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of clients within the community and work to address any issues or barriers to accessing housing services.Program Support: Assist in coordinating program activities and events. Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless program delivery. Show less

South River, Ontario, Canada

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

RTO12 is one of thirteen Regional Tourism Organizations supported with core funding by the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries. As the regional Destination Development Organization for Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka, west Parry Sound district and South Algonquin, Ontario, Canada, the company uses a regenerative approach to ensure the sustainability of the tourism industry across the region, the organization itself, and affected… Show more RTO12 is one of thirteen Regional Tourism Organizations supported with core funding by the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries. As the regional Destination Development Organization for Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka, west Parry Sound district and South Algonquin, Ontario, Canada, the company uses a regenerative approach to ensure the sustainability of the tourism industry across the region, the organization itself, and affected communities.-Oversight of the Partnership Program to assist operators and stakeholders with projects that align with our objectives to further industry sustainability and overall community development, the Big Applause Awards which recognizes enployees and students who go above and beyond-Liase with industry stakeholder/operators and liaising with government, workforce agencies and other partners throughout the catchement-Working with senior management to provide insight on workforce development programs and training initiatives-Key contributor to the organization’s new social enterprise model and revenue generation projects which includes business model development, forecasting and project management Show less

While on a career break after working various management roles for over 15 years, I enhanced my skillset by taking various training opportunities such as Emotional Intelligence, Community Service, Emotional CPR and various other professional development initiatives.

Sundridge, Ontario, Canada

Employment North is a service provider and part of the Employment Ontario network, funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. ●Managed the daily operations of the office which included supervising a staff of 6. Involved in all aspects of the business which included human resources, marketing as well as bookkeeping and accounting, business and resource planning●Coordinated with the Executive Director, the execution of various Federal and… Show more Employment North is a service provider and part of the Employment Ontario network, funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. ●Managed the daily operations of the office which included supervising a staff of 6. Involved in all aspects of the business which included human resources, marketing as well as bookkeeping and accounting, business and resource planning●Coordinated with the Executive Director, the execution of various Federal and Provincial program contracts which included Employment Services, Youth Job Connect, Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career), Canada Ontario Job Grant as well as the Ontario Disability Support Program. ●Responsible to ensure targets were met and funds allocated in a prudent and pragmatic manner according to guidelines set out by the ministry during challenging pandemic times. Worked with management to submit annual business plans, monitoring reports and regular status updates to the ministry for the programs we managed - during two years I managed the office, we were within targets of other Northern Ontario Service Providers and surpassed workshop targets set. Created unique and out-of-the-box solutions such as virtual job fair series and employer information sessions to ensure uninterrupted delivery of service to clients and employers.●Collaborated with management on Federal and Provincial grant proposals, applications and special projects which included creation of a community hub and expansion of operations into the new building in South River.●Consistently looked for ways to improve on and streamline processes to improve efficiencies and reduce redundancies which included cross-training staff to ensure business continuity. Show less

Sundridge, Ontario, Canada

Sundridge, Ontario, Canada

● Managed and coordinated the administrative, financial and human resources aspects of the business ● Developed business plans and completed various financial analyses to support company objectives● Responsible for the hiring, recruiting, on boarding, managing and disciplining of all employees ● Managed continuous improvement initiatives and developed Standard Operating Procedures for Health and Safety, Human Resources and Accounting/Finance which resulted in improved efficiencies… Show more ● Managed and coordinated the administrative, financial and human resources aspects of the business ● Developed business plans and completed various financial analyses to support company objectives● Responsible for the hiring, recruiting, on boarding, managing and disciplining of all employees ● Managed continuous improvement initiatives and developed Standard Operating Procedures for Health and Safety, Human Resources and Accounting/Finance which resulted in improved efficiencies ● Championed cost reduction initiatives to improve processes and inventory management which resulted in an average yearly decrease in cost of goods Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

● Assisted Executive Director to enhance and refine financial analysis to facilitate report-making, purchase order issuing and provide cost projections as was required● Coached and supervised staff in the implementation of workflow enhancements and best practices as well as worked with vendors to improve processes and procedures to streamline efforts● Managed accounting processes and procedures for proper allocation of departmental expenses● Prepared monthly and annual reports as… Show more ● Assisted Executive Director to enhance and refine financial analysis to facilitate report-making, purchase order issuing and provide cost projections as was required● Coached and supervised staff in the implementation of workflow enhancements and best practices as well as worked with vendors to improve processes and procedures to streamline efforts● Managed accounting processes and procedures for proper allocation of departmental expenses● Prepared monthly and annual reports as required for budgetary and capacity purposes Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

● Produced cost comparison reports and analyses to support management decisions and overall company initiatives ● Lead monthly meetings with Supply Chain Management to identify variances and verify information for planning purposes● Continuously improved the month-end close process which involved constant updating and revision of key processes and any other documentation required● Monitored plant inventory and supported physical inventory count to ensure accurate costs were entered… Show more ● Produced cost comparison reports and analyses to support management decisions and overall company initiatives ● Lead monthly meetings with Supply Chain Management to identify variances and verify information for planning purposes● Continuously improved the month-end close process which involved constant updating and revision of key processes and any other documentation required● Monitored plant inventory and supported physical inventory count to ensure accurate costs were entered on a timely basis and that production deadlines were met Show less