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Coming September 2024Independent Consultant
May. 2024Calgary, Alberta, CanadaIn my role, I successfully steer entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit entities for over 30 years towards achieving and surpassing ambitious objectives. I also offer expertise in organizational change, guiding companies through executive search phases.
Highlights are:
• Implemented a proprietary program, "7 Essentials, " to foster innovation and enhance operational efficiency.
• Tailored growth and enhancement strategies to meet specific organizational requirements.
• Engaged in interactive professional development activities and workshops with leaders and teams to promote continuous learning and improvement.
Calgary Society for Christian Education aka Calgary Christian SchoolExecutive Director
Dec. 2013 - May. 2024Calgary, AlbertaI strengthened governance protocols and activated board committees. I completed planning and obtained permits for a $16M double gymnasium and event center. I also revitalized brand identity and implemented programmatic policies to accommodate theological diversity for learners from 120+ local congregations. I defined and articulated the school's "Learning Experience, " consolidating graduate profile features and program priorities.
Notable achievements are:
• Spearheaded transformation of a private society and its school, eliminating debt and achieving $3M in reserves.
• Established sustainable annual spending of $400k for "evergreen" and capital improvements.
• Achieved full student capacity and developed a wholly renewed policy manual.
• Led initiatives that Increased society membership participation 10-fold.
FocalPoint Coaching CanadaBusiness Coach
Sep. 2012 - Jan. 2016Calgary, Canada AreaIn my role, I collaborated with the driven business owners and not-for-profit executives to establish clear, inspiring objectives. I also leveraged Focalpoint's modular training system for personalized coaching. I facilitated small-group cohort sessions for comprehensive training.
Highlights of the role are:
• Enhanced operational efficiency to significantly boost desired outcomes.
• Delivered one-on-one coaching through full-time or part-time formats.
Q Jets Aviation Ltd.President
Jun. 2006 - May. 2012Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPresident, Owner & Managing Director of Fractional Jet Program and Charter Services
Quikair Airline ServicesVP of Customer Care
Nov. 2004 - Oct. 2006Alberta, CanadaAirline talent development and customer service facilitiator.
Alta Flights (Charters) Inc.General Manager
Jun. 2002 - Oct. 2004Calgary, Canada AreaCharter Aircraft / Base Operations Supervisor
Chicago Shakespeare TheaterDirector of Institutional Advancement
Jan. 1999 - May. 2002Major Gift Strategist & Solicitor, Board Builder, and Team Leader for the Successful 3-year, $13 million Comprehensive Campaign for Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Trinity Christian CollegeTheatre Instructor & Director
Feb. 1996 - May. 2001Palos Heights, ILAs an adjunct faculty member, selected, produced, designed, directed, and marketed a then newly-sanctioned college student Theater Production program. Generated experience, interest, and raised community expectations for Drama at TCC. Literally "set the stage" of activity that led to the development of TCC's Theatre Curriculum and excellent Performing Arts space.
Trinity Christian CollegeDirector of Development and Communications
Aug. 1994 - Dec. 1998Greater Chicago AreaFostered donor relations and appealed to key demographic groups for unrestricted support of TCC. Drafted the College's first comprehensive marketing & communications plan, integrating brand messaging for admissions and advancement. Developed and introduced the official Troll mascot design for the College's 40th Anniaversary.
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