Wendy McLean
AI Asessment, Selection And Training
Summary
Accomplished professional well-versed in needs assessment, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO and Founder
IdeaStack Business
06.2023 - Current
- Managed strategic business relationships by identifying needs, appropriate solutions, pricing, implementation, negotiating and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to generate, create and develop business growth.
- Ability to understand, assess and explain the value of AI, its cost savings, efficiencies and value propositions, integration with existing business and how to work with technology within the context of existing work
Business Consultant
CareCru
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked with executives to implement process improvements to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help the company evolve and grow
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions in policy, business development, HR and documentation.
- Assisted CFO in designing and implementing updated risk management, investor relations and HR systems.
Freelance Content Writer
Freelance Writer And Editor
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Created concise, compelling, content for technology companies
- Specialized in transforming complex technical information into consumer friendly engaging content to growth, engagement and sales
Business Technology Consultant
Self Employed
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Worked closely with small business owners, managers and infrastructure staff to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective, efficiency, best practices, HR and growth solutions.
- Developed and assisted with change management as businesses had to shift and adjust during covid
Program Lawyer
Continuing Legal Education Society Of BC
09.1999 - 06.2013
- Developed, designed and delivered professional development courses for lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas.
- Responsible for all aspects of courses including recruitment, retention and success of presenters, managing key stakeholders, customer success, sales, marketing, financial viability and more.
- Championed, developed, delivered and fostered some of the first remote learning and digital content, encouraged adoption, integration and facilitation of online learning options
In House Counsel
Credential Securities
09.1988 - 08.1999
- Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas in a highly regulated environment.
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
Lawyer
Prowse And Chowne
07.1995 - 06.1998
- Practiced in both litigation and corporate commercial.
- Attracted, managed, worked for and billed own clients.
- Represented clients in business acquisitions, negotiations, contracts, litigation, court proceedings, and mediations.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Western Ontario
London, ON 09.1992 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Degree
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB 09.1988 - 04.1992
Skills
Relationship Management
Accomplishments
Called to the Bar
- British Columbia 1998
- Alberta 1996
Work Availability
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Timeline
CEO and Founder
IdeaStack Business
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Content Writer
Freelance Writer And Editor
09.2021 - 12.2022
Business Consultant
CareCru
01.2021 - 08.2023
Business Technology Consultant
Self Employed
09.2015 - 04.2021
Program Lawyer
Continuing Legal Education Society Of BC
09.1999 - 06.2013
Lawyer
Prowse And Chowne
07.1995 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Western Ontario
09.1992 - 04.1995
In House Counsel
Credential Securities
09.1988 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Degree
University of Alberta
09.1988 - 04.1992
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