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Belinda Pyle

Belinda Pyle

Nanaimo,British Columbia

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in program development, strategic planning, and leadership roles spanning diverse sectors including non-profit organizations and hospitals. Noteworthy accomplishments include spearheading innovative employee development programs at Médecins sans Frontières, founding and managing a successful non-profit consulting company, and driving transformative projects at esteemed institutions such as Concordia University. Skilled in team management, program development, and fostering inclusive environments, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Learning and Development Manager

Medecins Sans Frontieres
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Spearheaded the development of innovative interdisciplinary employee development program.
  • Directed all employee career planning and development, training, education, job rotation and exchange, and annual performance management assessments.
  • Managed a team to successfully create and implement comprehensive L&D program for 450 employees across three project sites.
  • Collaborated on strategic Human Resources planning process, conducting 16 focus groups with over 100 local staff to assess their HR needs and satisfaction.
  • Pioneered a new, inclusive L&D approach that empowers employees to take control of their educational and career development.
  • Addressed systemic racism by developing a standardized learning program based on job levels and introduced an Employee Development Plan for career management for national staff.
  • Advocated for increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and training for both existing staff and new hires.

BUSINESS OWNER

My Life in English
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Established a thriving business teaching English as a Second Language, providing both in-person and online instruction to diverse adult and youth clients worldwide
  • Developed innovative, customized curriculum and assessments aligned with client culture and organizational goals to maximize individual and group learning outcomes
  • Consulted extensively with business owner to optimize processes and systems, supporting staff development and accelerating company growth
  • Served a global client base, including: VIPKid (China), ITutor Group (Taiwan), Lingueo (France) and College International Jean de la Fontaine (Montreal).

SENIOR OFFICER

Concordia University Advancement
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Contracted to determine the feasibility of raising funds for the libraries
  • Conducted rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing comprehensive data to uncover key insights
  • Leveraged research findings to develop a comprehensive report with strategic recommendations for establishing and scaling a multi-faceted fundraising and stewardship program.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Pathy Family Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Served as the founding Executive Director, growing the private family foundation from a $500,000 first-year budget to $8 million annually within 5 years
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to inform strategic, operational, and programmatic plans
  • Built the organization, establishing operational systems, policies, and procedures
  • Assembled, trained, and led a high-performing team, conducting comprehensive performance evaluations
  • Developed innovative impact assessment frameworks to track and monitor the foundation's social change benefits
  • Consulted and collaborated extensively with grant partners to align organizational development initiatives with their unique goals and needs
  • Developed a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion lens through close collaboration with grant partners serving refugees, Indigenous youth, and survivors of human trafficking and slavery
  • Dynamic, bilingual (English/French), visionary leader whose consultative and collaborative approach inspires unwavering confidence and loyalty from stakeholders at all levels
  • Excels at cultivating healthy, inclusive environments that welcome and nurture individual differences, ultimately enriching the entire organization.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Engaged to re-establish all operational and governance systems and processes for the foundation
  • Conducted comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis to deeply understand the current situation and align efforts with the organization's vision and goals
  • Collaborated extensively with key stakeholders, including foundation staff, donors, volunteers, and hospital leadership, to develop innovative operational and governance plans
  • Assembled, trained, and coached a high-performing team to implement programs and cultivate strong relationships with all stakeholders.

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

Concordia University Advancement
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Tasked with implementing a new core structure and culture to decentralize fundraising and alumni programs from a central office to each faculty
  • Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive plan, complete with clearly defined goals and benchmarks, in close collaboration with staff and stakeholders
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and supervised faculty-based fundraising staff to drive success
  • Established impactful major gift programs within each faculty, securing significant donations ofover $25,000
  • Educated, trained, and supported faculty leadership to foster a thriving fundraising culture across the institution.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

The Pyle Group
01.1993 - 01.2000
  • Founder and owner of a management consulting firm specializing in capacity building and organizational development within the nonprofit sector
  • Pioneered a unique capacity building approach that illuminated the dynamic interactions between organizational capacity and goal achievement
  • Delivered a wide range of high-impact services, including strategic, operational and governance plans, feasibility studies, needs assessments, HR analysis, and leadership development
  • Recruited, trained, and coached top-performing staff and volunteers to support client engagements
  • Developed and facilitated transformative workshops for a diverse client base, including universities, hospitals, and community organizations
  • Provided comprehensive leadership development and training for staff and board members across 50+ client organizations.

Education

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Addictions & Mental Health

Confederation College
08.2023

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - English as a Second Language

Acadia University
01.2017

BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Human Relations (Major)/Adult Education (Minor)

Concordia University
01.2015

Skills

  • DEI informed
  • Conflict Management
  • Workshop design and delivery
  • Leadership Development
  • Coaching
  • Performance management
  • KPI Performance
  • Remote Instruction
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • New Process Implementation
  • Performance Measurement
  • Business Management and Development
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Program Optimization
  • New Employee Training
  • Staff Empowerment
  • Critical Thinking

Volunteer Experience

  • PACIFICA HOUSING ADVISORY, Board Member & Governance Committee Member, 2022-01-01, 2023-12-31, Victoria
  • NANAIMO SENIORS VILLAGE, Life management volunteer for senior with dementia, 2023-01-01, 2023-12-31

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Quote

The best leaders are also the best followers. They follow a purpose, cause or belief bigger than themselves.
Simon Sinek

Software

Canva

Generative AI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Learning Management Systems

WordPress

Forms

One Drive

One Note

Outlook

Sharepoint

Adobe PDF/PDF Expert

Teams

Social media: Instagram, Facebook

WhatsApp

WeChat

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceWork from home option

Timeline

Learning and Development Manager

Medecins Sans Frontieres
08.2023 - 06.2024

BUSINESS OWNER

My Life in English
01.2018 - 01.2022

SENIOR OFFICER

Concordia University Advancement
01.2014 - 01.2017

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Pathy Family Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2013

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

Concordia University Advancement
01.2000 - 01.2005

NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

The Pyle Group
01.1993 - 01.2000

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Addictions & Mental Health

Confederation College

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - English as a Second Language

Acadia University

BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Human Relations (Major)/Adult Education (Minor)

Concordia University

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