Robert E. Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Responsible for leading the Policy, Public Trust and Engagement, Legislation, and Boards units of Manitoba Agriculture.

My team and I are responsible for administrative, technical, policy and regulatory support to Manitoba Agriculture's boards, councils, commissions and tribunals. We ensure the effective participation of producers, citizens, and government staff appointed to serve through its administrative activities and the maintenance and promotion of good governance policies, procedures, and training.

Developed, implemented, and monitored a business plan for a new public policy institute based at the University of Manitoba- Managed, developed, and delivered training for public servants, NGOs, and Crown Corporations- Worked with faculty (UM and other), other university partners, and external partners (including CEO’s, Deputy Ministers, and Ministers) to coordinate the Institute’s research and outreach activities- Led multi-year development and sustainability projects- Managed staff and the day-to-day activities of the Institute- Managed linkages with related university departments and faculties- Media relations

Regina

- Managed staff and the day-to-day activities of the organization- Worked with the party's Board of Directors to develop and implement the strategic plan- Developed press releases and the regional media plan- Acted as the Party’s spokesperson- Coordinated all election readiness activities (organized/delivered training for campaign managers, candidates, and official agents; media relations;maintained compliance with Elections Canada regulations) and acted as Campaign Director for the provincial campaign during elections- Worked with senior elected officials and their staff to coordinate the Party’s activities with the actions and direction of the Leader and elected officials- Guided, developed and assisted the growth, stability and financial plans of fourteen federal and fifty-eight provincial volunteer-run Riding executives- Liaised with Elections Canada and Elections Saskatchewan- Financial management and budgeting- Developed and implemented the party’s fundraising and development plan and goals for Saskatchewan.- Facilitated relationships among elected officials, party members (provincially and federally), media, party officials, community groups, and interested members of the public- Organized and managed key events, including large fundraisers, town halls, roundtables; as well as complex nomination and delegate selection meetings requiring simultaneous list management over long distances

Master Of Public Administration, Public Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science