Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Attributes
Languages
References
shared mobility evangelist and over-the-top tennis passion
Timeline
Generic

Pam Cooley

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Over 40 years of facilitating groups with sound, integrous processes from the community "on the ground" level to major board rooms of senior level executives and politicians. Focused on social and environmental change, skilled in demonstrating and communicating new industry concepts to a bandwidth of relevant parties (the word stakeholder is removed due to colonist connotation), overcoming resistance and enrolling valuable, relevant influencers to create a successful adoption of the idea/project at whatever stage it is in. Leader in impact strategic planning and careful implementation ensuring the values of cultural respect, genuine listening and collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

CSA Global Carsharing Association
01.2017 - Current
  • Leading the carsharing industry association by supporting member’s growth addressing challenges through webinars, cohort conversations, conferences and the prestigious “Carsharing City Award”
  • Working with the Board to elevate the position of carsharing in the "Shared mobility eco-system" and recruit a global membership to learn and grow from shared knowledge and experiences
  • Providing materials, bylaws, and research for city officials (planners and politicians) with proven solutions for meeting their transportation and environmental targets
  • Addressing the fast-moving shared mobility innovations and challenges and reconciling them to “on the ground” reality, e.g., EV technology and fleet challenges

Founder and President

CarShare Atlantic (now Communauto)
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Created from scratch the only shared mobility system “carsharing services” east of Montreal, grew from 9 to 90 vehicles and sold in 2019
  • Successfully integrated a new environmentally proven NEW concept to NS.
  • Guided team members and members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Developed and led the whole operations, customer services and fleet, including purchasing, maintaining, and selling vehicles, contractor network, and technology solutions
  • Prioritized employee engagement and leadership development to align with organizational culture, mission, vision, and values
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Senior Strategic Consultant

Choosethical Ventures Inc
03.2024 - Current
  • Strategic Advice and "Best Practice" tours for the Minister of Public Works and the CEO and staff of the Joint Regional Transportation Agency to Canadian cities to learn about regional transportation systems in order to develop a plan for NS.

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Strategic Advisor to the Minister of Housing, Deputy Minister of Housing and Executive Director, NS Provincial Government on best practice and re-envisioning affordable housing models

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Strategic Advisor to the Minister of Lands and Forestry, NS Provincial Government (now Dept of Natural Resources and Renewables) completing a controversial multi-sectoral engagement process with the forestry industry stakeholders, gave strategy advise, reviewed and made changes to legislation re: Biodiversity Act.

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Office of Aboriginal Affairs (now L’nu Affairs), NS Provincial Government
  • Led advisory roles related to the relationship between the Mi’kmaq peoples and NS Provincial government including “Made in NS” treaty process and fisheries development for the Mi’kmaq Nation.

On Local Fisheries Plans

Mi’kmaq Nation
  • Honoured to facilitate the "traditional Chiefs in a fisheries workshop to gain local knowledge and wisdom. Facilitated various projects working with the Mi'kmaq fisheries department to address local fisheries.
  • Provided local engagement regarding fisheries-related issues, helping to build capacity for effective resource management.

Facilitated Multi-sectoral Table

DFO Harvest Planning Committee
  • Wild Salmon Fisheries in BC. Worked with representatives from the Commercial, Recreation, and Indigenous fisheries, environmental agencies (David Suzuki Foundation ,etc) and the Federal and Provincial governments to work together to set quotas, and stop fighting (literally) on the water.

Stakeholder Consultation

Real Estate Foundation of BC
  • Facilitated a province wide consultation (virtual and in person mix) to identify environmental principles and priorities for the distribution of grants.

Consultation

Downtown Eastside, Vancouver
  • Facilitated the community engagement process for the first Safe Injection Site in Canada in Vancouver, BC.

Advisory Commissioner

City of Vancouver
  • Visioning and development of their ethical procurement process for the City of Vancouver.

Community Consultation

City of Vancouver
  • Engaged communities and neighbourhoods adjacent to the False Creek Flats in Vancouver to vision the future development of this major geographical land in Vancouver's centre.

Community Consultation

Vancity Credit Union
  • Province wide consultation with members for values clarification, for priorities in distribution of funds. Took a delegation to Italy to learn about Cooperative movement. Multiple contracts

Strategic Planner/Consultant

Vancouver Farmers Market
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Vancouver Farmers Market – created a path from one market to a food security organization and collaborated to begin the “local food” movement
  • Went from 600K to 6M in 12 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
01.1984

Skills

  • Proven experience in the study and integration of the client's industry best practices, safety standards, and quality assurance
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, utilizing data for informed decision-making
  • Experience in identifying relevant parties and developing a respectful strategic analysis and plan for optimizing consultation and relationship development and engagement
  • Proven excellence in public speaking, as a moderator and a facilitator
  • Leadership and Team Management: Adept at leading, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing teams
  • Facilitation/Strategic Vision: Contributes to and drives overall business strategy for continued growth addressing changing environment
  • Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to align goals with business objectives
  • Diversity: Possesses a rich background in diversity and cultural sensitivities, fostering inclusive environments through effective communication and collaboration

Attributes

  • Visionary leader with proven experience in knowing where to start and implementation.
  • Adaptable and forward-thinking, yet aware that for many, change is difficult.
  • Committed to fostering a culture aligned with organizational mission, vision, and values.
  • Coach small businesses/organizations - social enterprises that support self-sufficiency.
  • Volunteers at local initiatives in NS and nationally.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

References

Available upon request.

shared mobility evangelist and over-the-top tennis passion

My commitment to shared mobility and getting people of of their personal use vehicles has been my participation in a real way to reducing GHGs. My tennis obsession is to keep my mental and physical health in check as an outlet for frustration and low-level anxiety about the future of our planet and humanity.

Timeline

Senior Strategic Consultant

Choosethical Ventures Inc
03.2024 - Current

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021

Executive Director

CSA Global Carsharing Association
01.2017 - Current

Senior Strategic Advisor

Choosethical Ventures Inc
01.2015 - 01.2021

Founder and President

CarShare Atlantic (now Communauto)
01.2008 - 01.2019

Strategic Planner/Consultant

Vancouver Farmers Market
01.2002 - 01.2014

On Local Fisheries Plans

Mi’kmaq Nation

Facilitated Multi-sectoral Table

DFO Harvest Planning Committee

Stakeholder Consultation

Real Estate Foundation of BC

Consultation

Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Advisory Commissioner

City of Vancouver

Community Consultation

City of Vancouver

Community Consultation

Vancity Credit Union

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -

Dalhousie University
Pam Cooley