Michelle Thorne Email and Phone Number

Enjoying a new pace of life. Staying highly active as a volunteer.

Provided candidate researcher services to various retained executive search firms in the Toronto area. The scope of the projects I have been involved with range from regional to national and in the managerial to executive levels. Most recent, focus is on the charitable/nonprofit sector including hospitals, academic, healthcare, etc. OTHER INTERESTSFundraising: * Created and hosted three fundraiser dinner/silent auction events (2012, 2013, 2015) for Child Haven International raising in total over $58,000 and attended by over 100 people at each event. Developed the promotional strategy, event plan of action, volunteer requirements, logistics, venue decor, budget, negotiated with vendors, secured food sponsorship, and designed the overall program.

Provided sourcing expertise and short list development in a wide range of industries including: professional services, technology, financial services, consumer packaged goods, engineering, public sector, energy, investment management, non-profit, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, transportation, and utilities. Recruited in a wide variety of functions including VP Finance, CFO, CEO, HR, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Technology.Interacted with candidates with integrity and professionalism. Acquired critical information on their background and assessed suitability for Interim assignments and short listed for the Partners.Divisional lead for the database involved developing procedures. Participated as one of the beta testers for a new implementation (Encore). Grew a database of 700 to over 6000 Interim Executives in four years and ensured ongoing database quality and integrity.

Provided consulting support to executives in career transition which included research expertise, career related coaching advice, facilitate seminars, and manage a resource centre to ensure useful information was available to clients.

Coached clients through the career transition process to help move them towards career goals. Provided one-on-one career coaching sessions, on-site support, facilitate seminars, one-on-one interview coaching, and on going support through their programs.

Freelanced as an HR Recruiter / Generalist for five years. Canada Life & Zurich Insurance were the main two companies that I held a series of assignments with. Recruited all levels of positions including Finance, Investment, IT, and Claims.

Handled both Temporary and Permanent placements with four top agencies in Toronto.