Experienced leader in financial and administrative services, currently managing day-to-day operations of the FAU team to ensure accurate and timely support across all branches and levels of government. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising staff, as well as developing and implementing effective work plans to enhance team performance.Oversees the WFM financial planning process by setting objectives, performance standards, and addressing identified concerns. Establishes policies and procedures for financial management, prepares variance reports, and maintains comprehensive financial reporting systems.Coordinates the development and monitoring of O&M and Capital budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manages procurement processes for goods and services, overseeing contracts that can exceed $20M.Contributes to the Branch Management Team in developing short- and long-term strategies, enhancing cross-unit collaboration and emergency service delivery. Participates in federal and provincial committees to improve emergency recovery programs, ensuring effective resource management during critical situations.

Responsible for supporting financial management and planning activities within the department. I lead and help mentor and support numerous financial positions located within the finance unit.

Economic Development Project manage and coordinate the delivery of funding programs, primarily Paid Sick Leave and Business Incentive Program, by assisting local businesses through the application process over the phone and email, responsible for answering questions and providing information relevant to the application process, and work with clients to submit proper documentation and accurately file, process, and complete applications Provide one-on-one counselling assistance to the Yukon and Whitehorse Chambers of Commerce and maintain regular contact for the purpose of exchanging information, conducting research, assessing needs, and review and assist in completion of applications to provide funds for business development projects, analyze historical database records and other tools to determine levels of funding, make/explain decisions, resolve problems, and ensure funding meets program policies and parameters Respond to inquiries regarding business development in the Yukon and assist existing and new clients by explaining policies, procedures, and services available through Business Industry Development, help determine what programs are available to them and who can best assist, occasionally making referrals to other branches Work with other departments, such as Policy, to create and deliver program reports that provide statistics on total number of applicants, number of unique applicants, and dollars spent to support future funding decisions and parameters Provide support and recommendations to Director on projects and initiatives for the purpose of problem solving, making funding decisions, and special projects like the Business Excellence Awards

Emergency Measures Organization· Worked with and supported various departments within the Government of Yukon (YG) including, Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), the Incident Management Team and Wildland Fire Management (IMT & WFM), Highways and Public Works (HPW) for flood response, and Health and Social Services (HSS) for COVID-19 rapid testing clinics· Built strong relationships with individuals across YG and gained a strong sense of inter-governmental relations while working with Stakeholders from within the territory. Acted in part as liaison with other department heads to advance tasks related to flood management and Covid-19 response. Self-sufficient in finding the appropriate contacts to complete resource requests· Collaborated with IMT, HPW and HSS to determine and plan resource needs and procured all operations vehicles, food, equipment, and supplies by completing product research to identify vendors and obtain quotes for purchasing· Received and fulfilled resource requests by working with the HR Management team to source staff, purchased equipment and supplies up to $250,000, and provided this information to IMT· Completed the ICS 100 certification which enabled thorough understanding of and ability to closely follow the Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure all procedures and policies are being met· Created and maintained databases for inventory, supplies, fleet vehicles, equipment, and hardware such as laptops and technical equipment· Briefed in Section Chiefs when acting as Logistics Section Chief – reviewed and discussed high priority items on situation reports including current workforce requirements and inventory/equipment status

Performed a range of client services, such as maintaining customer phone/distribution lists, responded to correspondence and daily inquiries, provided logistical support in planning and organizing customer events with continuous account follow-ups, assisted licensees with limited management experience through strategy development, troubleshot draught systems, and verified invoices prior to coordinating deliveries

Business to business sales consultant, managed a broad range of client services and special assignments in an office environment, such as provided valuable product/sales information to co-workers and external clients, created easily comprehensible job aids outlining the inbound/outbound sales call flow, product updates, and current sales promotions, developed client base through solutions-based selling, and provided guidance to co-workers and assisted them with processing sales

Assisted one of the industry’s top brokers by providing administrative support, maintained a database containing contacts and business information, completed special research assignments to assist in pitch presentations and decision-making, tracked changes in the GTA industrial real estate market, and drafted weekly status reports to help management identify leasing/acquisition opportunities