Accomplished professional with 16+ years in Governance, Projects, and HR Management in the corporate financial sector. Expert in leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and building strategic partnerships to drive business success. Fluent in Spanish
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director-Board Secretary
Bridges of Love
01.2022 - Current
Collaborate with the Chair to design and implement a strategic workplan that outlines the organization's programs, workshops, and activities for the year.
Cultivate strong relationships with seniors' groups and community members to actively promote our programs and services.
Ensure compliance with CRA regulations by organizing regular Board meetings.
Maintain accurate documentation of meetings and decisions to uphold transparency and accountability.
Governance Committee Chair
Caledon Community Services
09.2016 - 09.2023
I led efforts to ensure Caledon Community Services adhered to its governing documents, legal standards, and strategic objectives.
I rigorously enforced adherence to bylaws, the strategic plan, and governing documents, maintaining the organization's integrity and legal standing.
I developed and executed a comprehensive recruitment strategy, ensuring a consistent, systematic approach to onboarding new Board members.
I conducted thorough surveys of the Directors, our community partners and staff on our Board effectiveness.
I spearheaded the creation and implementation of critical governance policies, such as the Whistleblower Policy and guidelines for Board Members seeking political office.
Under my leadership our committee developed a competitive CEO compensation strategy that is based on the organization’s strategic objectives, goals and performance.
As a vital member of the CEO Selection Committee, I led the successful hiring of a CEO who aligns with Caledon's future needs.
Political Candidate
Political Candidate
08.2021 - 10.2021
I made swift, decisions during my campaign, that allowed me to maximize the 35 days of campaign I had, the small team of 5 volunteers against a 6-year incumbent, so that we could achieve the gains we had.
Executed targeted canvassing in my opponent’s strongholds, making bold decisions on where to campaign for maximum impact.
Strategically allocated limited funds to build a powerful social media presence, effectively reaching undecided voters and amplifying our campaign's influence.
Built and led a highly capable team with deep local expertise, strategically targeting key areas that were crucial in closing the gap and positioning us to win the race.
Established a strong reputation as a trusted community leader by actively engaging in local affairs.
Translated complex information, such as legislative bills, into 1 page, visuals that are easy for every person to understand.
Through strategic planning and targeted efforts, I successfully converted 3,000 undecided voters into supporters, narrowing the election gap by 5% compared to the previous campaign.
Our campaign was the closest race in York Region during the 2021 election.
Corporate Communications Manager
TD Bank
11.2010 - 05.2015
Transformed a stagnant, disengaged team into a focused and engaged high-performing team of four communications professionals.
Orchestrated the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying and hiring top talent to comprehensive training, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
Led tier 1 projects from concept to completion, meticulously planning, managing deadlines, and tracking milestones to ensure on-time, successful delivery.
Crafted and implemented impactful communication strategies, setting the standard for other departments.
Developed and executed clear, pan-operational communication strategies that significantly increased awareness and engagement on key topics across the organization.
Played a vital role in the success of major projects by developing and executing internal and external communication strategies.
Communications Specialist
TD Bank
11.2009 - 11.2010
Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive communication strategy to support pan-operational initiatives.
Designed and implemented an efficient communication framework, streamlining both the deliverables and approval process.
Provided expert guidance to business owners and senior leadership, for the effective execution of communication plans.
Reviewed and vetted all internal communications before dissemination to executives and employees.
Education
Human Resources Management Post Graduate - Recruitment & Selection, Compensation, HR Planning, Health & Safety, Employment Law, Organizational Behaviour, HR Management, Financial Accounting, Pension & Benefits, Labour Relations, Training & Development, Capstone Project