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Marquest RecruitingFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Oct. 2023Canada · HybridMarquest Recruiting has a collaborative approach to human capital and helps organizations hire talent (from mid-level to C-Suite), build their talent acquisition functions including coaching internal teams, onboarding, employer brand, HR system and operations implementation and employee experience strategy and consulting. Previous clients include finance, transportation, retail, e-commerce, education , consumer goods, manufacturing, tech, HR and engineering companies. Also available for guest speaking and board positions (previous experience as President of a Canadian non-profit). Services include:
* Executive Hiring
* ATS/HRIS system implementation
* DEI strategy
* Employer Brand strategy
* TA team coaching * Workforce planning Please reach out to me directly to discuss your talent needs and how we can help.
RBCxLayoff/Position Eliminated
Mar. 2023 - Oct. 2023Prepped generated the most revenue in its 5 year history in 2022, that said, RBC decided to sunset Prepped (an RBC venture company) and all positions were eliminated. Currently spending my time volunteering as Past- President of a Canadian non-profit charity (CACEE), travelling and actively looking for my next opportunity in talent leadership.
RBCxHead of Partnerships
Oct. 2021 - Mar. 2023Toronto, ON, CanadaDeveloped and executed the B2B strategy for Prepped, resulting in a six-figure YoY revenue increase for the venture. Responsible for setting and negotiating pricing, partner contracts, onboarding, maintaining client relationships, up selling and managing the renewal process. Worked closely with legal, marketing, product and technology teams, to exceed partner needs and in turn, support the school to work transition for thousands of youth and young adults.
RBCxDirector, RBC Ventures
Oct. 2021 - Mar. 2023Toronto, ON, Canada
RBCxHead of People Operations and Experience, Dr. Bill
Jul. 2021 - Oct. 2021Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDr. Bill makes it easier for Canadian physicians to get paid & manage their income. We're one of many RBC Ventures that are solving problems for Canadians beyond banking. Helped the venture double in size within 4 months. Responsible for the overall People and Culture function for the venture including workforce and strategic planning, hiring mid to c suite talent, creating and leading venture wide town halls, creating, socializing and launching the internal employer brand (cultural compass) resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement and retention. RBC Ventures Inc. is a subsidiary of Royal Bank
of Canada.
Dr. BillHead of People Operations & Experience
Jul. 2021 - Oct. 2021Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDr. Bill makes it easier for Canadian physicians to get paid & manage their income. We're one of many RBC Ventures that are solving problems for Canadians beyond banking. Helped the venture double in size within 4 months. Responsible for the overall People and Culture function for the venture including workforce and strategic planning, hiring mid to c suite talent, creating and leading venture wide town halls, creating, socializing and launching the internal employer brand (cultural compass) resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement and retention. RBC Ventures Inc. is a subsidiary of Royal Bank
of Canada.
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.Head of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Strategy (Early Careers and Experienced Hires)
Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2021Toronto, Canada AreaResponsible for leading the Canadian Talent Acquisition team and organization through a complete talent function transformation. Responsible for: Strategic Workforce Planning, virtual onboarding, TA operations, Early Careers, Campus Recruitment, Employer Branding, Onboarding and Inclusion & Diversity. I was also a champion for Talent Development, in conjunction with our broader People and Culture team and consulted the executive team on succession planning. My team works in partnership with the shared service team in Argentina, our Global Talent team Headquartered in Lausanne and our regional team in NY, in our mandate to Unsmoke Canada by 2035 through our reduced risk products (RRP).
JYSKTalent Acceleration Manager (Performance Management & TA)
Feb. 2016 - Nov. 2018CanadaWinner - 2018 Canadian HR Award Retail Team of the Year & 2017 Canadian HR Award Most Innovative use of HR Technology | Winner - Mogul Top 1000 Places to Work for Millennial Women Reporting to the CHRO, I worked with a team of 22 Human Resources professionals tasked with supporting over 1,700 Colleagues in 62 Canadian retail locations, a rapidly-expanding eCommerce offering, 3 Distribution Centres & our Corporate offices. As strategic business partners my team has developed and implemented an aggressive talent acceleration, on boarding and Colleague retention strategy that supports business growth, while enabling the organization's transformational efforts. To do this, we've relied heavily on innovation. Our Team had a singular vision - to eliminate repetitive administrative tasks in favor of automation. This in turn allowed our team more time & freedom to coach, support and counsel their internal customers. Our ultimate goal - a completely paperless HR function. Since taking on the role, my team has developed & implemented a new ATS Talent Platform and reformed the strategic Talent Management and Acquisition function from the ground up. Fresh off our Award for Canada's 'Retail Team of the Year' (2018) & ‘Most Innovative Use of HR Technology’ (2017), I have worked closely with my peers to develop HR Analytics which tell the story of how strategic talent drives business decisions including: risk mitigation through predictive analytics, workforce planning, & internal/ external benchmarking, while driving organizational alignment & execution through the provision of robust, timely & actionable data.
Staples Business Advantage CanadaTalent Acquisition Manager
Mar. 2015 - Jan. 2016Toronto, Canada AreaReporting through the HQ in Framingham, MA office, I coached and mentored a team of 7 Talent Acquisition professionals and the B2B Talent Acquisition strategy for Staples Advantage Canada. Implemented HR metrics and analytics while driving organizational alignment and success through the provision of robust, timely and actionable data.
Brookfield Real Estate ServicesNational Manager Talent
Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2015TorontoPartner with broker owners and managers to create programs which source, select, attract & retain top real estate sales people. Recommended agent retention initiatives to brokers. Negotiated with third party job board vendors to create cost efficient job posting options. Introduced broker network to campus recruitment. Created scholarship program template to connect new agent candidates with brokers and assist with costs of becoming a new agent. Implemented an applicant tracking system and assessment through SMG (Talent Nest) and worked with IT to integrate systems. Presented recruiting best practices and led round tables with broker owner network at various meetings and training sessions.
BellAssociate Director, Talent Acquisition
Jun. 2013 - Dec. 2013Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOversee direction & set strategy for a National team of twelve direct reports. My team was responsible for all external recruitment (including sourcing) and onboarding for Bell Canada and Virgin Mobile Canada corporate retail stores. Team hired more than 1400 candidates per year. Introduced core competencies and metrics scorecards to hiring managers. Revamped corporate store strategy (including but not limited to sourcing, social media, campus program, internet, forecasting, reporting & background checks). Implemented social media campaigns with selected job boards and worked collaboratively with the corporate stores execution team to develop training for corporate store managers across the country.
Enterprise HoldingsTalent Acquisition Manager & Branch Manager
Apr. 2000 - Dec. 2013Vancouver and TorontoAs a branch manager, I was responsible for running a profit centre and $8MM of inventory. As a Talent Manager I launched the overall Talent strategy in Canada, forecasted talent needs, developed onboarding and training programs, executed and managed comprehensive Talent plans encompassing integrated recruiting initiatives designed to effectively staff all departments for both union and non-union positions. Managed a team of four direct reports servicing over 1000 employees. Administered compensation and benefits analysis resulting in a reduction of hours worked by employees, increased work life balance and a substantial reduction in personnel expense. Worked with large budgets and saved the company $60k within one year. Analyzed, planned and presented job market data to hiring managers. Trained and developed hiring teams and managers. Led and directed a forward thinking team, which led our team to win a company wide Human Resources Exceptional Achievement Award in 2010 (top 1% of all global teams). Effectively managed the campus recruitment program through work with various student groups, faculty members and career centre staff. Hired for all business lines including; accounting, entry-level, administrative/clerical, insurance, customer service, operations, account executive/manager and mechanical. Partenered with CGA of BC and Ontario as one of the first members of the Preferred Employer program. Developed and created partnerships and affiliations to maximize all referral sources. Sold the brand and Enterprise career opportunities to career centres and job candidates alike. Adept at overcoming objections and selling against competition to hire and retain top talent. Chosen to pilot new applicant tracking system in partnership with our St. Louis, MO team and appointed to the first Enterprise social media ambassador team to promote careers through social platforms.
Bosa PropertiesSales Assistant
Apr. 1994 - Sep. 1999Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaFor over thirty years, no name has inspired confidence and raised expectations to such a high degree as Bosa Development Corporation. From the landmark Westminster Quay to Citygate and the first developments on Blackcomb Mountain, Bosa Development Corporation has sought to construct properties that would set the tone of entire new communities. Always providing new outlooks and new horizons for homeowners who appreciate quality and classic value. Worked within a team environment to carry out a full range of sales and marketing functions including referrals and cold calling. Responsible for client presentations, answering inquiries, explaining pricing, selling features and benefits of the units and general office duties.
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