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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Founding Partner of Core Firm, a consultancy that empowers organizations through tailored solutions for long-term impact and transformative change, guided by equity, collaboration and sustainability.

Providing consulting services that bring a range of planning, management, research, facilitation and writing tools to get the results required for the specific project or assist in administration of projects. Focus is on operating in complex and multi-deliverable environments while efficiently using resources.Clients:Project Management Consultant – Attachment Program, British Columbia Medical AssociationMarch 2011 – PresentProvide project management and support services… Show more Providing consulting services that bring a range of planning, management, research, facilitation and writing tools to get the results required for the specific project or assist in administration of projects. Focus is on operating in complex and multi-deliverable environments while efficiently using resources.Clients:Project Management Consultant – Attachment Program, British Columbia Medical AssociationMarch 2011 – PresentProvide project management and support services as required by the Executive Lead for the BCMA’s Attachment Program. Co-Op Education Coordinator & Recruitment Officer, Wood Products ProcessingDepartment of Wood Science, The University of British ColumbiaJanuary 2011 – April 2011Responsible for the marketing, coordinating and selling related wood projects processing placement programs to new and existing local, national and international employers and professional associations. GK PartnersAugust 2010 – January 2011Provided design consultancy on a multi-family development project. Additional services also included Investor/Developer representation, project feasibility and analysis. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, British Columbia

As a member of the Executive, responsible for the strategic planning, governances, administration and development of the association.

Vancouver, Canada Area

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) is a provincial non-government organization that stimulates the integration of skilled immigrant talent into BC’s workforce by building connections to help employers attract and retain skilled immigrant talent.Key Responsibilities Included:-Identification, planning, development, management and evaluation of strategic employer initiatives and projects that advance the vision and mandate of IEC-BC to connect employers with local immigrant… Show more The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) is a provincial non-government organization that stimulates the integration of skilled immigrant talent into BC’s workforce by building connections to help employers attract and retain skilled immigrant talent.Key Responsibilities Included:-Identification, planning, development, management and evaluation of strategic employer initiatives and projects that advance the vision and mandate of IEC-BC to connect employers with local immigrant talent-Developed and implemented strategies to support employer engagement, relationship management and partnership opportunities with employers, service delivery partners and other stakeholders Show less

As the Past Chair of the Board of Directors, and in addition to developing and promoting the objectives of the Society within the province of BC, key responsibilities also include management of senior staff and providing leadership to the organization for future direction and risk management.

Vancouver, Bc

Managed a wide range of projects initiated by individual departments or user groups within the University. Project scopes can include, but not limited to, new construction, renovations, re-purposing facilities and managing restructuring. Portfolio also includes client relationship management and risk management.

As part of the Board of Directors, responsible for the development and strategic planning for the programs and activates of the Not-for-Profit organization that strives to promote and enhance the cultural diversity, innovation, artistic excellence in the city of Vancouver.

Founding Director and key member of incorporating a City of Vancouver community initiative Project to a Non-Profit Society dedicated to the city-wide celebration of the Diwali festival as well as providing a platform for emerging and established south asian arts community talent.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As part of the Apprenticeship Support Program (ASP), provided information, guidance and resources to employers and apprentices to increase the completion rates for apprentices and to increase employer participation rates in the apprenticeship system. Additional duties involved the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table project done in partnership with BC CITO to apply the ASP activities towards the targeted trades as part of the Asia Pacific Gateway Infrastructure projects

Responsible for the Site Project Coordination of two parcels at the Olympic Village/Millennium Water Development. Key responsibilities initially included the management of site drawings, Site Instructions, Requests for Information (RFIs) and site correspondence with the Trades. With the progress of the project, areas of responsibility expanded to include the management of Change Orders and related Sub-Trade coordination. All noted scopes of work, along with additional project management… Show more Responsible for the Site Project Coordination of two parcels at the Olympic Village/Millennium Water Development. Key responsibilities initially included the management of site drawings, Site Instructions, Requests for Information (RFIs) and site correspondence with the Trades. With the progress of the project, areas of responsibility expanded to include the management of Change Orders and related Sub-Trade coordination. All noted scopes of work, along with additional project management tasks and issues, were to be addressed and executed to meet accelerated timelines while still maintaining methodical and clear explanations that were current and in sync with a multitude of inputs and factors specific to the project. Show less

Responsible for the coordination of the cabinetry scope of work for hi-rise residential developments. This included the key responsibilities of estimating, sales follow-up, shop drawings, project specification coordination prior to the start of the project, site measurements, coordination of the project documentation and deliverables in addition to the supervision of the involved individuals and trades on site to complete the project tasks and deficiencies on time and within budget.

Created policies and procedures that are in line with the Federation of B.C. Youth In Care Networks’ mandate and the requirements for successful contractual obligations. Activities included a review of the policies and existing collective agreements, evaluation of pilot projects, researching and developing appropriate and relevant policies and procedures.

Developed and managed the quality control team which saw the establishment of quality control measures, improvements, and policies as part of the Wood Products Quality Council of Canada WOODMARK Certification project. Activities included project management, process and product evaluation, the coordination and monitoring of Nickels business segments (manufacturing, engineering, sales, and administration).

Coordinated, managed and facilitated all youth related activities for the non-profit organization. Activities include training initiatives, conference and event planning in addition to organizational policy and resource development.

Managed and facilitated the WoodLINKS program, an industry-education partnership initiative for entry-level employment skills certification in the Forest Products Industry. Also developed, managed and coordinated a variety of industry-education partnership focused projects.