Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the Ontario College of Opticians, excelling in strategic governance and stakeholder engagement. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving organizational growth, I leverage strong analytical skills and effective communication to enhance board effectiveness and champion diversity initiatives, resulting in a more engaged membership base.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Have taken and completed Provincial Advance Disciplinary Course June 2025. I sit have sat on the Governance, Patient Relations, Quality Assurance and currently sit on the Executive and Finance Committee as well as a member of the board of directors. I was just reappointed for another 3 years by the Province.
Manager of department staff of 7, budget duties operating and capital, attend council meetings, prepare administrative reports, adjudicate vicious dog hearings, member of senior management team,over see enforcement of all municipal bylaws, liason with Town outside legal counsel.
Prosecuted all non criminal offences for South Simcoe Police. Manager of animal control services and staff for Town. Investigate livestock claims for coyote attacks.
I have received a 25 year Volunteer Award from the Province for my work in the Youth Justice Program.
While working I earned my Certified Municipal Manager III from the Ontario Municipal Management Institute of Ontario.
I have owned 10 dogs over the years, while currently owning a 6 year old black lab and a 21/2 year old rescued german shephered.
Certified Municipal Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Executive
I have volunteered for 25 years to date with the Simcoe County Muskoka Criminal Youth Justice Committee where we sentence youth to non penal penalties or sanctions. This is a program to reduce youth in court, and hopefully change their ways.It is a very valuable program.
I also sit on the following City of Barrie Committees. Barrie Property Standards Appeal Committee where I am Chair, the committee hears appeals on property orders for clean ups etc, Barrie Council Renumeration Committee, appointed to 2026, Barrie Business Licence Appeal Committee, hears appeals of business licences, Barrie Council Election Audit Committee, going over election expenses, Barrie Recreation Public Funds Dispersement Committee.