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AVANTI WOMEN & SENECA COLLEGE PRESENT CAREER & NETWORKING EXPO Your guaranteed recipe for success Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Doors Open at 9:00 AM Register at avantiwomen.com 8 The Seneca Way, Markham, ON L3R 5Y1 PREMIUM PASS • Goddess Lean In Circles- Hot topic discussions • Information sessions • RE-charge station & networking • Swag bag & lunch • Vendors & giveaways $29 PRO PASS Includes Premium Pass and... Register for the VIP PASS for $99 and bring a friend for FREE! Includes activities from all three passes, a value of $350! Register at www.avantiwomen.com Then have your friend register for FREE by using discount code “AW-VIP” at the checkout and enter YOUR name in the “Additional Details” section to secure your pass. KEYNOTE SPEAKER 10:00AM Claudia Harvey Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Dig It Apparel Inc. • Career development workshop • Mock Interview Room: resume, cover letter + job posting review with HR professional • Opportunity to win Free coaching sessions & Harvard Business Publishing courses VIP PASS Includes Premium Pass, Pro Pass and... • Speed Networking with 5 Master Mentors & 25 women based on your Career Track: 1) Start of My Career 2) In Transition 3) Advancing My Career • Access to VIP room with all speakers GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES Participate in Women’s Personal & Professional HOT topics: • Getting that dream job • Making a career transition • Living a balanced & healthy lifestyle Contact: [email protected] $49 #awnetworkingexpo $99 CAREER DEVELOPMENT Interactive Info Sessions: • How to use storytelling to land your next job • Three secrets to turbocharge your confidence • Creating & marketing your personal brand AVANTI WOMEN & SENECA COLLEGE PRESENT CAREER & NETWORKING EXPO Your guaranteed recipe for success Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Registration Opens 9:00 AM Register at avantiwomen.com 8 The Seneca Way, Markham, ON L3R 5Y1 CONTACT: [email protected] #awnetworkingexpo 2 INFORMATION SESSIONS FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! Self-branding: The key to your success FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 11:00-12:00pm Svetlana Lazareva Educator- Ontario Nurses Association Learning Objectives: • Find yourself and your passion • Discover your niche and be unique • Create and build your own personal brand I have been successful in my career endeavors because I was able to discover my niche, be unique and create a personal brand. I was born in Russia and have demonstrated that a non-Canadian born immigrant can be successful in Canada. My book, “The Sky is No Longer the Limit” – a plan to success for immigrants with big dreams, is about breaking through barriers and overcoming self-imposed limitations. Mentoring VS. Coaching: What’s the difference? 12:00-1:00pm I am entrepreneurial, creative and resourceful in building learning tools and programs for all employees to perform at their highest potential. Learning Objectives: • Differentiate between coaching & mentoring • Determine when to utilize coaching or mentoring skills • Practice applying coaching & mentoring models Experience developing learning programs for the entire employee life cycle including onboarding, performance management, high potential development and coaching. FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS Kristina Proctor Learning & Development Professional Get Away to Find your Way: How Travel & Career Navigation really works 1:00-2:00pm I am a Success Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer at YIJ Group and I discovered that the foundation behind success in Life & Business is built around the 3 Pillars To Success. Learning Objectives: • Using travel to understand your true passions and create your life, career and business accordingly • Understanding that you need to balance your focus and strategies for true success I combined 27 years of the corporate business-world life & biz lessons, education, expert insights, business knowledge with my 21 Day Journey to Success© to help clients live inspired lives. FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS Anita Heidema President: YIJ Group Inc. Three Secrets to Turbocharge your Confidence FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 2:00-3:00pm Johanne Pitre Professional CoachJohanne Pitre Coach Learning Objectives: • Growing confidence in your career • 3 secrets every career women needs to know • Speak up, success is not a reaction Business Communication Strategies for Women FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 3:00-4:00pm Diana Kawarsky President- The Soft Skills Group Inc. Learning Objectives: • How to communicate your message successfully • How to create your image and perpetuate it • Ensure communication options work for you REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, & COR.E Wellbeing Specialist as well as a member of the International Coaching Federation.I specialize in helping professional women in career, business and life to imagine and negotiate extraordinary outcomes. As a former executive in manufacturing I have also held different key positions in the male-dominated construction industry. I have unique insight and understand the challenges facing women leaders. My expertise in negotiation, change management and project management provides a rich foundation to my passion for helping women tap into their confidence by overcoming self-doubt, secondguessing and people pleasing. I am a specialist in facilitating learning for professionals to hone their interpersonal and intrapersonal skill sets. I’ve worked with more than 15,000 business professionals, effectively improving their management communications skills. I also specialize in business communications for Schulich’s Executive Education Centre (SEEC) of York University and based on feedback from my learners I rank within the top 3% of all teaching faculty. #awnetworkingexpo 3 CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS One session included in Pro Pass & VIP Pass. Additional sessions can be purchased for $20 each. Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! Powerful Conversations: Adapting Your Communications to Effectively Connect with Others 11:00-12:00pm Siobhan Brown Practice LeadTIdalShift Inc. Learning Objectives: • Determine your own communication style • Adapt your leadership communication when encountering diverse style preferences I am a dynamic speaker, published author, and an expert in change management and leadership. My creativity, energy, results-driven attitude has earned me a wellearned reputation for motivating and inspiring client groups to work more collaboratively. Beyond the Resume: Tell the story of your future career Kate Hodgson Producer- 9to5 Narrative 12:00-1:00pm I am a professional trainer and coach and I train others on skills such as, presentation, delivery, and storytelling. Learning Objectives: • Grab the attention of hiring managers with a professional narrative that makes you a memorable and compelling candidate By having an established narrative, personally or professionally, there is a purpose and direction that comes from it. Seeing the cause and effects that are at play in our lives, brings about a personal transformation, greater understanding and confidence. Be Heard the First Time! An Introspective Look at Your Communication Style 1:00-2:00pm Liza Provenzano Principal- SparkHR Learning Objectives: • Identify your own preferred approach to communication • Learn to easily recognize the styles of others • Leverage the strengths of even the most diverse team! Create and Market your own brand! I am a seasoned human resources professional whose career has spanned the non-profit, public and private sectors. 2:00-3:00pm Veronica Utton Managing DirectorV.Utton & Associates Learning Objectives: • Create a personalized 30-second commercial • Learn how to optimize LinkedIn • Learn how to leverage your Predictive Index style Career By Design: Create your road map for success 3:00-4:00pm Jane Lavelle Farris CEOWork. Well. Done., Inc. Learning Objectives: • Understand the concept of “Right Livelihood” • Assess your skill set and build an experience profile • Plan to create a career road map and strategy REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM I am an experienced HR professional, bringing 20 years of insightful HR perspective to the solutions that SparkHR offers. SparkHR, a human resources firm focuses on helping Canadian businesses to be more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Prior to starting SparkHR, I spent approximately 7 years at Canadian Tire as a member of the HR senior leadership team delivering HR support to the supply chain organization and contributing through corporate HR development roles. As a leadership and transition coach, I have the privilege of closely working with diverse clients through career management and transition options, applying my credentials as a Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst, a Certified Career & Life Options Retirement Coach, along with my hands on experience leveraging effective offline and online marketing tools. I am a corporate coach and my ‘Right Livelihood’ is empowering others to be their personal best. As Founder of Work. Well. Done. Inc., a Toronto based consulting firm I help organizations like Blakes LLP, Alcon and Tangerine Bank meet their corporate objectives. I am a highly respected coach, facilitator and change expert who draws on twenty years’ experience as a performance and leadership specialist, writer and broadcaster. #awnetworkingexpo 4 PERSONAL GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! Walk Boldly and Confidently into your purpose - you are more than enough FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 11:00-12:00pm Nikkie Wright Certified Life Coach FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 12:00-1:00pm I am an energetic facilitator, transformational coach, survivor, and powerhouse speaker who is fiercely committed to inspiring women to live a fabulous life. During my weekly Monday Mindset Makeover sessions, I create a safe place (no judgment) for women to become their authentic selves, empowering them to get the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live the life they deserve and desire. I am certified in voice and speech delivery, and have been using my voice to bring my message to the world. My mission and commitment is to empower women to do the same so they, too, can be free. Surprise Guest Speaker! Jane Doe Secret Lean In Circle The Key Principles to living a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 1:00-2:00pm I am an accomplished IT professional with over 16 years of diversified experience across a variety of industries including Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Banking, Telecommunications and Manufacturing. An outgoing, results focused leader who enjoys motivating and inspiring others. I have a passion for Health & Wellness and strongly believe in the importance of work/life balance and how it positively contributes to healthy, productive work environments. Kathie Stiner Business & Lifestyle Consultant- SheBiz Solutions The Power of Networking FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 2:00-3:00pm I am a passionate, results-driven HR professional with a breadth of experience particularly as it relates to talent acquisition and direct sourcing of qualified candidates. I am pleased to count among my recent clients Caledon Capital Management, Boston Consulting Group, Flat Iron Construction, The Toronto Port Authority, Everest Funeral Planning and Concierge, the CFO Centre, Sears Canada, Rubbermaid-Newell, BMO, CIBC and CUMIS. Alice Gofferdo Founder- Gofferdo Consulting Group Inc. Crafting your own Brand- A live Brandstorming work plan I am an accomplished senior marketing communications professional with over 12 years of experience in corporate and service sectors. FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 3:00-4:00pm Lisette Edward Communications & Digital Marketing Manager- NTL Trust Limited REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM A well-rounded marketer with proven strengths as creative leader, operations architect and digital strategist. I am recognized for my ability to implement high-yield solutions that enable the achievement of business goals, elevate brand visibility and create marketing operation efficiencies. #awnetworkingexpo 5 PROFESSIONAL GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! Making a Career Transition - What does it take? FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 11:00-12:00pm I am an award-winning learning executive with twenty years’ experience in all facets of leadership and learning and development. I have dedicated my career to building innovative and technology-driven learning solutions for the financial and banking sector, and have recently started my own consultancy business. Throughout my career, I have served as a change leader who has coached and mentored teams and individuals through large-scale work and career transformations. Fiona Betivoiu Principal- Fiona Betivoiu Consulting 6 Tips to being Responsible for Onboarding your own career FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 12:00-1:00pm I am a specialist within the Training and Development sector, with previous education from Sheridan College in Principles of Adult Education and more. Suesie Love Training & Communication Consultant Getting your voice heard at the corporate table FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 1:00-2:00pm Jessica Phinn Vice President of People & Engagement- Nelson Education Ltd. Be a Star in your business! FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 2:00-3:00pm Linda Sherwin Founder- Powerful Performance Institute What you need to know to get what you want FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS 3:00-4:00pm Natasha Horodelski HR Specialist- TD Bank, Executive- Start Your Life REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM I help companies define and achieve their objectives by customizing training programs that effectively leverage the organization’s tribal knowledge. I am accountable for overseeing workforce strategy, organizational and performance development, HR services delivery and compliance, and governance regulations with the organization. I am a bilingual certified human resources leaders (CHRL) with over 12 years of experience in the private sector, previously with the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail and Manufacturing industries, and most recently as a sole proprietor. My experience includes providing HR direction to Cott Beverages Canada, Pepsi Bottling Group, and Loblaw Companies. I am an International Master Facilitator, Business Consultant, Author and Coach with over 20 years of extensive experience in both domestic and international markets. I have worked with leaders in a broad spectrum of industries in both the public and private sector to help them connect and communicate with confidence to improve productivity and performance in their organizations. My recent book “All the Workplace is a Stage: Acting Techniques to Create Award-Winning Business Performance” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Business Leadership! I have been with TD Bank for over 8 years. I started as a Teller and am now working as a HR specialist. Two years ago I was introduced to an industry called Network Marketing and was able to hit the highest rank of the company within 6 weeks and earned numerous awards along the way - including an all inclusive trip to St. Thomas. I was also recognized as one of the Women of the year in 2014 and am currently working as an Entrepreneur within this business and growing it! #awnetworkingexpo 6 MOCK INTERVIEW ROOM: CHIEF INTERVIEW OFFICERS 30 minute session included in Pro Pass & VIP Pass. Bring your resume, cover letter & job posting! Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! I joined the People & Engagement team in 2012 overseeing Nelson’s Health & Safety program, corporate communications and recruitment activities. I have been in the recruiting industry for over 16 years. Specializing in the Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics industries for the last 5 years. Working closely with my clients to strategize together and assess their needs and meeting with candidates to Kerry Beck understand their capabilities. Owner- Beck Employment Solutions I support and facilitate the diversified recruitment and Currently, I am the Senior HR Manager at Sc360 and my selection process for Home Office positions. previous roles include HR Generalist and HR consultant. To attract the most qualified candidates, I work closely I also have high expertise in performance management, with Hiring Managers to identify important information Teresa Gabriele and organize the full recruitment cycle. onboarding, employee relations and talent management. Kathryn Scott Senior Human Resources Manager- Sc360 Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist- TJX Canada Rene McKeown HR Director- TMIG Natalie Grella HR GeneralistNelson Education My portfolio has grown over the years and expanded to managing Nelson’s internship program, delivering quarterly business e-newsletters, planning two learning/ wellness weeks a year and overseeing our online performance management system. As a Senior HR Leader I focus on planning, directing As a Senior Human Resources Leader with a 15+ year and implementing activities designed to maximize my HR career, I possess extensive experience in all facets of organization’s workforce. My responsibilities include Human Resources gained by leading people, policy and recruiting, hiring and training staff; strategizing and process. I am passionate about human resources and planning for future needs. collaborate with teams and the business to successfully I am a Certified Professional Mentor, a Registered Anne Bloom achieve results in a timely manner while minimizing risk Recruiting Professional and a Certified Human Head of HR- LG Electronics and ensuring compliance within all areas. Resources Professional in the Province of Ontario. My HR leadership experience is a unique combination I have over 35 years of experience in Business of corporate, field and project leadership roles with Management, Human Resources, Learning & particular strengths in building high performance Development and Organizational Effectiveness. cultures, change leadership and growing talent. I am known as a collaborative business partner and Tanya Krisp Talent Management Leader- IAMGOLD coach with a track record of delivering practical, solutions oriented HR strategies that enable business I excel at working with organizations to resolve conflict Mary Ellen Lewis HR Consultant by developing and sustaining realistic goals. performance. I have extensive knowledge and experience in I am a cultural ambassador and strategic business HR, specifically surrounding the areas of Talent partner for senior leadership in organizations that Management, Employee Relations, Team Building, value talent management as a means for enabling Onboarding and Performance Management. and sustaining progressive high performance results and outstanding shareholder value. My specialties Sandi Young HR Professional REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM Melissa Law include: Talent Management, Learning and Leadership Director of Learning & Development- Aecon Development, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, HR/ #awnetworkingexpo Business Strategy Alignment. 7 SPEED NETWORKING Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! TRACK ONE MASTER MENTORS START OF MY CAREER INCLUDED IN VIP PASS 11:00am 1 Alice Gofferdo Founder- Goffredo Consulting Group Inc. 2 1:00pm I am a passionate, results-driven HR professional with a breadth of experience particularly as it relates to talent acquisition and direct sourcing of qualified candidates. I am pleased to count among my recent clients Caledon Capital Management, Boston Consulting Group, Flat Iron Construction, The Toronto Port Authority, Everest Funeral Planning and Concierge, the CFO Centre, Sears Canada, Rubbermaid-Newell, BMO, CIBC and CUMIS. Managing DirectorV.Utton & Associates I am a seasoned human resources professional whose career has spanned the non-profit, public and private sectors. As a leadership and transition coach, I have the privilege of closely working with diverse clients through career management and transition options, applying my credentials as a Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst, a Certified Career & Life Options Retirement Coach, along with my hands on experience leveraging effective offline and online marketing tools. 3 I studied at the University of Toronto and completed a Veronica Utton 1 I am a dynamic speaker, published author, and an expert in change management and leadership. My creativity, energy, results-driven attitude has earned me a well-earned reputation for motivating and Siobhan Brown Practice LeadTIdalShift Inc. 2 inspiring client groups to work more collaboratively. I have extensive experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management & Alignment, Learning & Development and Change Management. In my past I have held positions such as Training and OD Manager, Head of Talent Management and more. Maha ElHindawy Learning ManagerMaple Leaf Foods 3 I possess a Masters Degree in Organizational Learning and Change and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. I am a target-driven passionate Business Leader with over 20 years experience in leading sales teams to degree in Sociology and a Masters in Sociology. achieve objectives. Nazila Rostami Legal CounselTD Bank I continued with my education at York University – I develop and implement strategies to deliver on Osgoode Hall Law School and am now certified as a corporate objectives with a demonstrated ability to Barrister & Solicitor and Attorney. 4 I am a passionate and consummate Communications, Marketing and Advertising professional with equally strong experience and results on both the client and agency side. Client-side experience made me an excellent agency partner and agency experience helped me to drive highly relevant and strategic consumer communications. Managing Integrated Marketing Marisa Barber Communications across CPG, food, non-profit, and Director of Product financial sectors provided a rare breadth and depth of Marketing-World Vision Canada knowledge for myself. 5 I have extensive experience in Organizational Alison White improve revenues while maintaining high levels of Director Sales CanadaSabert Corporation customer satisfaction. 4 I have extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of Business Analysis, Project Management, Budgets, ISO, Quality Management, and RFP/RFI Bid Management. Silvia Devlin Director of Development- Telus 5 I have been in the recruiting industry for over 16 years. Development, Talent Management & Alignment, Specializing in the Manufacturing, Distribution and Learning & Development and Change Management. Logistics industries for the last 5 years. In my past I have held positions such as Training and OD Manager, Head of Talent Management and more. Maha ElHindawy Learning ManagerMaple Leaf Foods Working closely with my clients to strategize together I possess a Masters Degree in Organizational Kerry Beck and assess their needs and meeting with candidates to Learning and Change and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Owner- Beck Employment Solutions understand their capabilities. REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM #awnetworkingexpo 8 SPEED NETWORKING Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! TRACK TWO MASTER MENTORS IN TRANSITION INCLUDED IN VIP PASS 11:00am 1 1:00pm I am a Success Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer at YIJ 1 Group.com and I discovered that the foundation behind success in Life & Business is built around the 3 Pillars To Success. I have combined 27 years of the corporate business- Anita Heidema PresidentYIJ Group Inc. 2 world life & biz lessons, education, expert insights, business knowledge with my 21 Day Journey to Success© to help clients live inspired lives. Founder- Powerful Performance Institute I am an International Master Facilitator, Business Consultant, Author and Coach with over 20 years of extensive experience in both domestic and international markets. I work with leaders in a broad spectrum of industries in both the public and private sector to help them connect and communicate with confidence to improve productivity and performance in their organizations. My recent book “All the Workplace is a Stage: Acting Techniques to Create AwardWinning Business Performance” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Business Leadership! 3 I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Linda Sherwin Josephine Camilleri Director- Aimia 4 Certified Life Coach 3 I am a strategy consultant for entrepreneurs and Wellbeing Specialist, as well a member of the and recommendations in the areas of marketing, International Coaching Federation and The International communications, business development, and human Positive Psychology Association. I am an award-winning resources. both client and agency senior management positions. Michelle Hamelin Founder- Michelle Hamelin Consulting I am a savvy HR professional with exceptional 4 Marketer and Innovation Facilitator & Trainer with 25+ years experience in the financial sector having worked and mentor. I am a passionate and consummate Communications, Marketing and Advertising professional with equally strong experience and results on both the client and agency side. Client-side experience made me an excellent agency partner and agency experience helped me to drive highly relevant and strategic consumer communications. Managing Integrated Marketing Marisa Barber Communications across CPG, food, non-profit, and Director of Product financial sectors provided a rare breadth and depth of Marketing World Vision Canada knowledge for myself. I am a relational psychotherapist, yoga therapist, 5 I have change management expertise developed in Kim Cochrane Career Coach and Psychotherapist Nikkie Wright I am an energetic facilitator, transformational coach, survivor, and powerhouse speaker who is fiercely committed to inspiring women to live a fabulous life. During my weekly Monday Mindset Makeover sessions, I create a safe place (no judgement) for women to become their authentic selves, empowering them to get the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live the life they deserve and desire. I am certified in voice and speech delivery, and have been using my voice to bring my message to the world. My mission and commitment is to empower women to do the same so they, too, can be free. small to mid-size organizations; providing guidance strategic talent management capabilities. 5 2 Master Practitioner, & COR.E ™ Performance & relationship building skills, strong business acumen and Wendy Swinden Vice President of HR- Walmart Canada Karen Elkin Leadership Coach I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner and Organizational Effectiveness Consultant. I am passionate about learning and both individual and organizational growth and development, I work with executives and staff at all levels to inspire leadership development and thus support a positive work culture. I believe that each of us has the power to choose ‘who’ we want to be in each moment. fast-paced growing market realities as well as being a true team player who is known for being a strong leader I am a savvy HR professional with exceptional conscious dance & mindfulness teacher, with an holistic relationship building skills, strong business acumen and mind/body/spirit approach. strategic talent management capabilities. I create connected relationships with individuals who I have change management expertise developed in have career concerns, struggle in their relationships, feel anxious, depressed, among other concerns that may be affecting life and work. REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM Wendy Swinden Vice President of HR- Walmart Canada #awnetworkingexpo fast-paced growing market realities as well as being a true team player who is known for being a strong leader and mentor. 9 SPEED NETWORKING Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile! TRACK THREE MASTER MENTORS ADVANCING MY CAREER INCLUDED IN VIP PASS 11:00am 1 1:00pm I am a management consultant with specific project experiences in organizational strategy, business process improvement/re-engineering, efficiency evaluation, performance measurement and improvement, program strategy and project management. Helen Liu Management Consultant- Deloitte 2 President- The Soft Skills Group I am a specialist in facilitating learning for professionals to hone their interpersonal and intrapersonal skill sets. I’ve worked with more than 15,000 business professionals, effectively improving their management communications skills. I also specialize in business communications for Schulich’s Executive Education Centre (SEEC) of York University and based on feedback from my learners I rank within the top 3% of all teaching faculty. 3 I am a self-professed marketing junkie and was recently Diana Kawarsky 1 I have over 20 years of experience in senior corporate business in sales, marketing and operations, Co-Founded Dig It® Apparel Inc which successfully struck a deal on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and recently became a contributing Author to the No. 1 Best-selling book Empowering Women to Succeed. I speak to organizations and Claudia Harvey women across North America about personal Business Owner & Consultant- empowerment, successful business strategies and C.Harvey & Associates making positive and balanced choices in your life. 2 partner for senior leadership in organizations that value talent management as a means for enabling and sustaining progressive high performance results and outstanding shareholder value. My specialties Melissa Law include: Talent Management, Learning and Leadership Director of Learning & Development- Aecon Development, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, HR/ 3 named one of “25 Community Builders to watch” for my contributions in the Durham Region. When not working with clients of my marketing agency, Andrea Kennedy Founder & Chief Strategist- Spread your Word Marketing Group 4 Spread Your Word Marketing Group, I can be found around the Durham Region teaching and leading at Jane Lavelle Farris places like the Spark Centre, UOIT, and the Whitby CEO- Work. Well. Done. Inc. Chamber of Commerce. Since 2001 I have worked with industry leaders to I am a cultural ambassador and strategic business 4 Business Strategy Alignment. I am a corporate coach and my ‘Right Livelihood’ is empowering others to be their personal best. As Founder of Work. Well. Done. Inc., a Toronto based consulting firm I help organizations like Blakes LLP, Alcon and Tangerine Bank meet their corporate objectives. I am a highly respected coach, facilitator and change expert who draws on twenty years’ experience as a performance and leadership specialist, writer and broadcaster. I am a self-professed marketing junkie and was recently transfer learning to business results through talent named one of “25 Community Builders to watch” for my development strategies and solutions. contributions in the Durham Region. When not working with clients of my marketing agency, I have more than 16 years in consultative selling Jennifer O’Brien Account ExecutiveSkillSoft 5 and business development with organizations such as Sterling Commerce, GE Information Services, Saga Software and SkillSoft. I am a strategy consultant for entrepreneurs and Andrea Kennedy Founder & Chief Strategist- Spread your Word Marketing Group 5 Spread Your Word Marketing Group, I can be found around the Durham Region teaching and leading at places like the Spark Centre, UOIT, and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. As an influential HR & Change Leader, I am committed to strategic organization transformation. small to mid-size organizations; providing guidance and recommendations in the areas of marketing, communications, business development, and human I have 13 years of experience in Human Resources resources. combined with 20 years in the education field and 8 Michelle Hamelin Founder- Michelle Hamelin Consulting REGISTER AT AVANTIWOMEN.COM Susan Jodoin years applying Change Management best practices Senior Manager of HR & Change- OLG within the Public and Private Sector. #awnetworkingexpo 10