A compassionate leader with a focus on relationship building and collaboration. A champion for health, safety, and wellness, and a relentless advocate for positive change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
iAdSafety
, Ontario
04.2016 - Current
Volunteering to help young and vulnerable workers
Contracted to set up health and safety programs for global companies
Finding gaps to health and safety compliance in the agricultural sector
Facility & Regional Health and Safety Coordinator
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
, Ontario
10.2017 - 07.2022
Legislative & technical expertise
Data analysis to drive decision making
Strategy, program development & design and training
Workplace inspections/audits/observations
Injury and incident investigations
Held positions in both the LCBO distribution centre and regionally across the retail network
Health and Safety Advisor
Federal White Cement
Woodstock, ON
04.2015 - 10.2017
High pressure HSE experience in construction, industrial and mines and mining regulations
Risk assessments & grass roots program creation
KPI and injury reduction
Continuous improvement: implementing technology and remote access tools
Brand Building Coordinator / Territory Manager
Mizuno Corporation - Running (Sporting Goods)
Mississauga, ON
06.2012 - 09.2014
Assisted in developing and leading a social media national strategy for Mizuno
Conducted hundreds of presentations to large audiences on various topics relating to performance running and wellness
Territory Sales Manager
Wolverine World Wide - Lifestyle Footwear - (Speciality Retail)
Montreal, QC
06.2011 - 06.2012
Position based in ON with head office being in Montreal this position was largely self directed
B2B presentations and trade shows
Technical Sales Representative
RMP Athletic Locker- Running (Sporting Goods)
Mississauga, ON
01.2010 - 06.2011
Lead field support strategy to increase market share
Conducted hundreds of presentations to large audiences on various topics relating to performance running and wellness
Education
Post-Graduate Degree - Occupational Health and Safety Management
University Of Western Ontario
2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brock University
2010
High School Diploma - OSSD
College Avenue Secondary School
2004
Skills
Highly motivated
Self-aware
Strong communicator (written and verbal), with the ability to influence others without direct authority
An entrepreneurial spirit
Creative and innovative
Certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - BCSP
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) - BCRSP
Workplace Mental Health Leadership - Queen's University, 2021
Certified Fire Inspector (CFI-1) - The Pro Board
Working at Heights Certification
Managing Pre-Start Health Safety Reviews, WSPS
Inspecting and Maintaining Steel Storage Racks Applying CSA A344.17, WSPS
Safeguarding of Machinery: Understanding & Applying CSA Z432, WSPS