Ron Gauthier Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

Accountable to the Board of Directors for the strategic and operational leadership of CPHR Manitoba, its 1,600 members and programs, and its brand's promotion and management. Manage a one million budget, six staff and partnerships with volunteers. A member of the national association's (CPHR Canada) Chief Staff Officer council.• Within two months of joining CPHR Manitoba, in 2011, identified critical risks to the association's solvency. Rebuilt the association's viability by implementing plans and strategies that allowed the association to meet its immediate financial obligations and grow revenues by 97% - from $642,000 in 2011 to $1,265,000 in 2020. • Consistently recorded operating surpluses and increased various fund balances by 430% ($431,179).• Increased membership by 18% from 1,360 to 1,608 while increasing annual member fees by 135%.• Created plans to position the association for growth and evolvement into a self-regulated, professional association focused on certification, delivering business value and serving the public interest. • Developed and submitted an official application to the Government of Manitoba in 2017 to be legislated to regulate the human resources profession in Manitoba• Participated in restructuring and repositioning of CPHR Canada as the premier human resources national body, ready to advance the human resources profession.Increasing brand awareness• Participated in the national task force to create a new branding strategy for CPHR Canada.• Increased CPHR brand awareness with Manitoba business leaders from 3% to 37% based on Probe's Manitoba Leader index surveys conducted in 2017 and 2020.• Increased brand awareness of CPHR with Manitoba of the Chamber of Commerce from 36% in 2016 to 62% in 2019.• Received, on average, a 90%-member satisfaction rating over seven-years.• Created a self-directed team that embraced a customer-focused, results-oriented, flexible, fair, and fun culture.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

Executive Director, 2006 - 2011Accountable to the Board of Directors for the strategic and operational leadership of Folklorama, its programs and brand. Managed a $2.7 million budget and 19 staff and partnerships with volunteers. Director of Finance & Operations, 2000 - 2006Accountable to the Executive Director, managed a budget of $2.2 million and 12 staff, including partnerships with volunteers. Worked closely with the Board of Directors.Director of Finance & Administration, 1993-2000Accountable to the Executive Director, managed a $1.9 million budget and nine staff, including partnerships with volunteers.•Developed strategic plans to help the Board navigate changing market conditions and position Folklorama for growth. •Consistently recorded annual operational surpluses and increased various fund surpluses by 55%.•Created a new program resulting in additional revenue of $500,000 over five-years.•Led the creation of a new branding strategy, international advertising campaign and promotional tour. •Developed and maintained excellent relationships with corporate sponsors and a culturally diverse membership base of over 50 communities and all stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.•Played a crucial role in initiating and developing a customer service philosophy, with input from ethnocultural communities. Resulted in more front-line decision capability, improved member relations and a "bill of rights" that outlined customer service delivery expectations for all pavilions.•Received positive feedback from membership survey with an 86%, 93% and 93% service satisfaction ratings.•Developed, in collaboration with the leadership team, leadership intentions, critical success factors, and success measures in alignment with objectives for their staff. •Coached individual staff members in developing their professional goals and provided opportunities for staff to attend relevant training courses and conferences.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

Accountable to the Executive Director for the leadership of finance, accounting, human resources, building maintenance, capital projects. Managed a budget of $1.2 million and 50 staff through six direct reports. Worked closely with the Board of Directors and the Finance and Building Committees of the Board. •Recorded consecutive operating surpluses. Negotiated labour contract on behalf of management with CUPE. Led the implementation of a city-wide customized computer tracking system Managed relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Accountable to the Executive Director for the leadership of finance, accounting, human resource, grants, building maintenance, capital projects. Managed a $500,000 budget and five staff. Worked closely with the Board of Directors and the Board of Finance and Building Committees. •Successfully negotiated with Manitoba Health Organization (MHO) to improve employee benefits packages.•Implemented an improved membership renewal process that made it easier for members to renew their dues and resulted in a more consistent cash flow.