| An accomplished executive with a record of developing
strategic visions which he then successfully implements. He is an energetic
leader who facilitates the building of diverse groups into a unified team.
Detailed knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, agency/government relations
and organizational design. Skills in issues management and public communications,
combined with highly developed expertise in policy development and problem
solving in compressed time frames.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully brought a time-limited (three year) independent high profile
commission studying contentious public policy issues to conclusion within
budget and on time.
Assembled and directed the multi-disciplinary team responsible for social
assistance legislation, culminating in the first new legislation in thirty
years - legislation which reflects today's economic and social realities.
Led a feasibility study of the applicability of ISO 9000 to a Ministry
of the Provincial Government resulting in certification of selected business
units.
Directed the co-ordination of government strategies and designed an innovative
program that moves the homeless off the streets and into shelter.
Managed analysis of government options for response to an independent
study of a conflicted, multi-billion dollar social assistance system with
a resulting $415M plan of improvements.
Co-chaired a task force of senior municipal and provincial staff which
authored a public action plan for local government to realign delivery
of social housing, child care and social assistance in ways that achieve
savings and improve service.
Executive responsibility for alignment and execution of policy analysis,
program development and monitoring of delivery for provincial and municipal
social assistance programs.
Developed strategy for service system to assist severely handicapped adults
to live independently in the community.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
- City of Toronto
- Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- The Responsible Gambling Council
- Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care
- Family Health Teams: Queen Lynch, East Wellington Advisory Group, Parry Sound, Burk's Falls
Ministry of Community and Social Services,
Project Director, Provincial/Municipal Services Implementation Project
Ministry of Finance, CAO of the Fair Tax Commission
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade,
Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement
Ministry of Community and Social Services, Director
of New Social Assistance Legislation Project
Ministry of Community and Social Services, Director
of Income Maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Commerce
University of Toronto - Master of Business Administration
Markland Homes Association - Current Board Member
Markland Wood Golf and Country Club - Member of Greens Committee
Etobicoke – Mimico Creek Watershed Coalition – Member |
