| A thoughtful, energetic and experienced executive specializing
in Not-For-Profit, small business and start-ups. Broad management experience
including Board development and governance, strategic planning and fund
raising. An entrepreneurial thinker, Melodie is highly skilled in managing
complex issues with multiple stakeholders. As a consummate team player,
applies excellent analytical and communication skills to achieve goals.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Founded and successfully managed a small, highly specialized business
through start-up and growth to prosperous maturity over a twenty-five
year period.
Developed and executed a successful, multi- million dollar national community
development initiative with multiple stakeholders and complex political
environment.
Planned, developed and implemented a $5 million fund raising campaign
for a national Not-For-Profit charitable organization.
Provided strong leadership and successfully navigated a national charitable
organization through exceptional economic challenges over a multi-year
period.
Developed and implemented a 4-phase national public education strategy
utilizing television, radio, billboards, print materials that increased
organizational profile and secured ongoing funding.
Provided solid leadership to the Board of Directors and Committees of
the Board that ensured the organization met and exceeded its legal, financial
and program goals and commitments.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
- Aurora Wellington Family Health Team
- Markham Family Health Team
- Seaton House
- Fenelon Family Health Team
- Surex Community Centre
- Morsonic Inc.
- Centre for Family Medicine
- Community Living Toronto
Canadian Enerdata Ltd. – Vice President
Canadian Association for Community Living
- Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Director, National Office
- Director of Operations and Communications
- Director of Fund Raising and Administration
- Director of Public Education
Canadian Community Living Foundation – Executive
Director
Saskatchewan Department of Health – Policy Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS
York University – MBA
University of Waterloo – B. Sc.
Awarded Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
Markham Board of Trade – Active Member
Canadian Association for Community Living – Past Board Committee
Member
Winstonette Gymnastics Club, Markham – Past Vice-President and Board
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