RESUMÉ

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Principal Consultant (December 2006 - Present)

Responsibilities:

  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the evaluation of Government of Canada projects, programs and policies.
  • Supporting Government of Canada managers in implementing results measurement, from introductory sessions on process to providing advice on identifying intended results, indicators and instruments used to track project, program or policy performance.

Transport Canada
Chief, Aviation Security Regulations (September 2005 - December 2006)
Chief, Marine Security Regulatory Affairs (November 2004 - September 2005)
Senior Evaluation Officer (May 2004 - November 2004)
Program Officer (July 2003 - May 2004)

Responsibilities:

  • Leading and working with departmental staff to develop new maritime and aviation security regulations for Air Cargo and Canadian ships, ports and marine facilities.
  • Leading and working on cost-benefit analyses for regulations being developed. Developed economic analysis tools and interpreted data relevant to the impact of various regulations on national security, safety and trade.
  • Liaison with international, federal, provincial, industry, labour and NGO stakeholders (for example, the United States Coast Guard, Justice Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Canadian Shipowners Association).
  • Leading consultations, making recommendations and oral presentations to senior management and coordinated departmental response.
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the evaluation of Transport Canada projects, programs and policies.

Canadiana.org
(August 2000 - May 2005)
National Library of Canada (July 2000 - September 2001)
Project Manager and Consultant

Responsibilities:

  • Leading a multi-disciplinary project team for Canadiana.org (a cultural NGO) to deliver educational services and Web content to the public.
  • Conducting analysis of various educational approaches and legislation across Canada.
  • Evaluating products using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Assessment and Evaluation of CIHM Educational Resources (2002) cited as an exemplar by Canadian Heritage.
  • Development of promotional materials.

London Education Authority (September 1998 - June 2000)
Contract Teacher

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating the delivery of educational services to classes of 30 or more students, as well as coordinating the work of a junior teacher.
  • Working and liaison with parents, school administrators, London Education Authority inspectors and Department for Education staff.
  • Team-building with colleagues, and providing direction, guidance and support to a junior teacher.
  • Planning resource allocation, curriculum development, evaluation and the delivery of services to special needs students on an annual, termly, monthly, weekly and daily basis.

Canadian Armed Forces (Regular Forces) (July 1984 - April 1993)
Canadian Armed Forces (Reserves) (April 1983 - April 1998)
Bridge and Administration Officer (Rank on departure: Lieutenant (Navy))

Some responsibilities:

  • Coordinating the delivery of administrative services to various units in the CF. Services provided by sections in my charge: pay, staffing, accommodation, travel, correspondence, security clearance coordination, recruiting, and other support to command staff.
  • Managing section and unit budgets for services identified above.
  • Supervising and evaluating subordinates, including supporting career development. Coordinating the annual evaluation of unit personnel, reviewing up to 200 evaluations per year.
  • Second Officer of the Watch of Canadian naval vessel at sea and Officer of the Day alongside. Responsible for maintaining ship's routine, safety of the ship and crew and other supervisory duties (for example, exercising the duty staff in firefighting, flood control and other safety and security responsibilities).
  • Prepared press releases and responded to media and public queries about the Canadian Armed Forces. Organized press conferences and media events.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Secretary and founding member of Canadians for Accountability, a whistleblowers' rights advocacy group led by Sponsorship Scandal whistleblower Allan Cutler and newly incorporated in 2008.
  • Formal leadership, management and administration training through the Canadian Armed Forces (e.g.: Regular Officer Training Plan; public speaking courses).
  • Taught English as a second language.
  • Experienced writer for the Web and print. Published in a variety of daily newspapers and journals. Guest editor for Canadiana.org journal Facsimile (May 2001).
  • Experienced in Web design (HTML, CSS). Experienced on Mac and PC. Use HomeSite, Photoshop, MSWord, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other software.
  • Security clearance: SECRET (until August, 2011).
  • Language profile (French): BBB

AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

EDUCATION

(LIST OF COURSES)

2003 - Masters of Education (Administration) (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

1998 Bachelor of Education (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

1988 Bachelor of Arts (Honours History and Political Science)
Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario

1984 Advanced High School Diploma (with Excellence)
Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary, Alberta

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