The lead in two key portfolios within the Department’s Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) directorate, with responsibilities including (but not limited to):1) Ensuring the successful operation of the directorate’s core mandate to enhance strategic partnerships within the Canadian Federal Public Service, Provincial and Territorial governments, Municipalities, Industry, Academics, NGOs, etc; manage 20 national economic development initiatives from coast to coast; oversee the… Show more The lead in two key portfolios within the Department’s Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) directorate, with responsibilities including (but not limited to):1) Ensuring the successful operation of the directorate’s core mandate to enhance strategic partnerships within the Canadian Federal Public Service, Provincial and Territorial governments, Municipalities, Industry, Academics, NGOs, etc; manage 20 national economic development initiatives from coast to coast; oversee the directorate’s $17 million/year program envelope.2) Overseeing the policy and program delivery of a $12 million/year clean energy program to strengthen Indigenous communities’ capacity to participate in clean energy projects and contribute to Canada’s climate and Net-Zero goals. Show less

Developed and refined efficient systems and approaches for timely, responsive and strategic international assistance policy and programming advice; and managed allocations and reporting of Canada’s International Assistance Envelope - including Canada’s Crisis Pool ($200M/year) and Strategic Priorities Fund ($200M/year).

▪ Successfully led in the design and implementation of a $333 million COVID-19 relief measure to offset declines in Indigenous communities own-source revenues. ▪ Launched five (5) regional Indigenous clean energy initiatives across Canada which resulted in the creation of 2,148 jobs, 50 partnerships, with approximately $155 million in leveraged funding.▪ Led in the coordination of a network of 22 federal departments and agencies in addressing complex economic development opportunities… Show more ▪ Successfully led in the design and implementation of a $333 million COVID-19 relief measure to offset declines in Indigenous communities own-source revenues. ▪ Launched five (5) regional Indigenous clean energy initiatives across Canada which resulted in the creation of 2,148 jobs, 50 partnerships, with approximately $155 million in leveraged funding.▪ Led in the coordination of a network of 22 federal departments and agencies in addressing complex economic development opportunities in Indigenous communities across Canada.▪ Designed, developed and implemented a clean energy program ($36M over 3 years) to support Indigenous communities’ transition to renewable energy systems, while advancing Canada’s net-zero emission goals.▪ Played a key role in securing policy approval (Memorandum to Cabinet) and developing a new program (Treasury Board Submission) to streamline federal processes in the Off-Diesel space Show less

▪ Supported the Federal Executive lead in advancing priorities under Ontario’s Ring of Fire – a geographical region rich in critical minerals – with responsibilities included providing advice and recommendations to senior management in fulfilling the Government of Canada’s obligations to build capacity and mining readiness.▪ Played an instrumental role at advancing the Ring of Fire Community Well-being Pilot Project, which resulted in the mobilization and participation of other government… Show more ▪ Supported the Federal Executive lead in advancing priorities under Ontario’s Ring of Fire – a geographical region rich in critical minerals – with responsibilities included providing advice and recommendations to senior management in fulfilling the Government of Canada’s obligations to build capacity and mining readiness.▪ Played an instrumental role at advancing the Ring of Fire Community Well-being Pilot Project, which resulted in the mobilization and participation of other government departments, the province, First Nation institutions, Tribal Council to implement community development action plans – including accountability and governance framework. Show less

Under the Aboriginal Business Financing Directorate, supported the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and its network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions in providing Indigenous entrepreneurs and SMEs developmental loan and non-repayable contribution to increase the number of viable businesses in Canada owned and controlled by Indigenous People. Highlights: ▪ Led the development and implementation of the Métis Economic Development Strategy ($25M)… Show more Under the Aboriginal Business Financing Directorate, supported the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and its network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions in providing Indigenous entrepreneurs and SMEs developmental loan and non-repayable contribution to increase the number of viable businesses in Canada owned and controlled by Indigenous People. Highlights: ▪ Led the development and implementation of the Métis Economic Development Strategy ($25M), including establishing partnerships and securing long-term capital for multiple National Indigenous Organizations, its affiliates, and Capital Corporations.▪ Managed partnerships with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations (NACCA), overseeing a $33M annual funding initiative. Show less

Under the Business Development Directorate, supported Indigenous entrepreneurs and partners in developing business opportunities and through the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Busienss (PSAB), encourage Aboriginal set asides in major federal procurement opportunities. Highlights:▪ Developed strategic briefing materials, including presentations, charts, succinct infographics, and oral briefs to advance Indigenous economic development and procurement strategies.▪ Developed… Show more Under the Business Development Directorate, supported Indigenous entrepreneurs and partners in developing business opportunities and through the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Busienss (PSAB), encourage Aboriginal set asides in major federal procurement opportunities. Highlights:▪ Developed strategic briefing materials, including presentations, charts, succinct infographics, and oral briefs to advance Indigenous economic development and procurement strategies.▪ Developed business case on the unique value proposition of Indigenous Tourism in the broader context of Canada’s national tourism vision. Led in the development of a Memorandum to Cabinet on Canada’s New Tourism Vision, which resulted in the unlocking of $8.6M in the 2017 Federal Budget to advance Indigenous Tourism in Canada.▪ Led in the preparation, coordination and participation in the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (Charlottetown 2014, Winnipeg 2015, Iqaluit 2016). Show less

Implemented educational & developmental programming i.e. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism.

▪ Pioneered an international business consulting firm under renowned business strategists, Professor W. Chan Kim and Professor Renee Mauborgne, authors of Blue Ocean Strategy.▪ Successfully organized workshops and conferences for C-level executives with clienteles from Air Canada, Drake International, MaRs Social Innovation Centre, Ameresco, AECON, etc.Together with the Country Manager, pioneered and established the international business consulting firm - UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy… Show more ▪ Pioneered an international business consulting firm under renowned business strategists, Professor W. Chan Kim and Professor Renee Mauborgne, authors of Blue Ocean Strategy.▪ Successfully organized workshops and conferences for C-level executives with clienteles from Air Canada, Drake International, MaRs Social Innovation Centre, Ameresco, AECON, etc.Together with the Country Manager, pioneered and established the international business consulting firm - UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Canada in Toronto. Show less

Together with the Country Manager, pioneered and established the international business consulting firm - UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Canada in Toronto.

Implemented educational & developmental programming via Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with pre-school autistic children.

Supported in the data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of a large scale study on Winnipeg homeless street youth at various resource and drop-in centers in and around Winnipeg.