Sandra Taylor-Crutcher
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Results-oriented executive with proven expertise in operational efficiency and team leadership. Skilled in budget management and strategic planning, successfully directing initiatives that enhance community engagement and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
BeSpatial Ontario
Markham, Ontario
01.1998 - Current
- Accumulated 30 years of public sector experience in municipal and nonprofit sectors.
- At the nonprofit level co-founded URISA Ontario and the GO Open Data association, providing board leadership and strategic direction.
- Directed multiple municipal business projects, including building permits, restaurant inspections, and community health initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with key municipal and nonprofit stakeholders, aligning initiatives with community needs and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Managed financial resources and operations, ensuring fiscal accountability while optimizing resource allocation.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating budgets for municipal and nonprofit sectors, ensuring legal compliance and financial integrity.
- At the municipal level developed expertise in planning processes by implementing application management systems for bylaws and permits.
- Planned annual events ranging from 50 to over 2,000 attendees, boosting community engagement.
Various Management positions
Former City of Scarborough and City of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
04.1985 - 09.2013
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Supervisor, Statistical Research
A.C. Neilsen Company
Markham, Ontario
05.1980 - 04.1985
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Education
DPA - Diploma in Public Administration - Public Administration
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia09-1980
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Political Science
Acadia University
Wolfville05-1978
Skills
- Strategic planning and project management
- Budget management
- Community engagement and policy development
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Event coordination
- Team leadership and development
- Decision making
- Operational planning
- Staff management
- Board relations and corporate governance
- Case management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Hall of Fame, Leadership and Exemplary Service awards
Timeline
Executive Director
BeSpatial Ontario
01.1998 - Current
Various Management positions
Former City of Scarborough and City of Toronto
04.1985 - 09.2013
Supervisor, Statistical Research
A.C. Neilsen Company
05.1980 - 04.1985
DPA - Diploma in Public Administration - Public Administration
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Political Science
Acadia University