Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with staff to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SOLE PROPRIETOR
RMOC RESOURCES
01.2018 - Current
Negotiate accommodation and government to government agreements on behalf of indigenous communities
Advise clients on policy reform related to the adoption of UNDRIP
Represent communities on several committees and boards
Develop capacity for communities through planning, governance structure, and training
Create territorial stewardship departments including recruitment of senior staff
Negotiate and advise on territorial dispute matters
Provide cultural awareness training
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
SPLATSIN (INDIAN BAND)
01.2010 - 01.2018
Managed up to 20 staff, budget up to $10 million
Project management of major projects and initiatives
Lead negotiator, political advisor to Chief and Council
Represented Splatsin on numerous business boards, government committees, and major initiatives
Led cultural and heritage research projects
Oversaw indigenous rights legal matters on behalf of Splatsin.
Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing revenue generation while minimizing expenses across the department.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
LANDS AND WATER MANAGER
SPLATSIN
01.2008 - 01.2010
Project management, field crew manager and supervisor
DIPLOMA, timber development, forest ecology, fish and wildlife ecology, integrated resource management - Natural Resource Technology
NVIT
01.2005
Governor general's award for highest GPA (4.3).
Skills
Project Management
Human Resource Management
Contract Administration
Staff Training and Development
Business Development
Negotiation
Business Leadership
Community Engagement
Activities
Co-authored "Making Place for Space: Land Use and Occupancy Studies, Counter Mapping and the Supreme Court of Canada's Tsilhqot'in Decision-BC Studies Journal -2015/2016
Hobbies and Interests
Research
Mountaineering
Hunting
Skiing
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
SOLE PROPRIETOR - RMOC RESOURCES
01.2018 - Current
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR - SPLATSIN (INDIAN BAND)
01.2010 - 01.2018
LANDS AND WATER MANAGER - SPLATSIN
01.2008 - 01.2010
FOREST TECHNICIAN - INTEGRATED PROACTION CORP
01.2005 - 01.2006
NVIT - DIPLOMA, timber development, forest ecology, fish and wildlife ecology, integrated resource management, Natural Resource Technology
Completions Consultant at Crestone Peak Resources/Sierra Resources/EP EnergyCompletions Consultant at Crestone Peak Resources/Sierra Resources/EP Energy
Biologist Aide / Senior Biologist Aide at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) - Marine Resources Division (MRD)Biologist Aide / Senior Biologist Aide at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) - Marine Resources Division (MRD)