Austin's resume, CV, background.

 

Formerly the Vice President of Marketing, Commercial Services, with North Prairie Developments, a $90 million company, and the previous Vice President of Corporate Relations for Innovation Place, involved with the development of this world renowned research park system basically since its inception, Austin has a diverse background in facilities planning, development and management. Combined with his knowledge of marketing, promotion and communications, human resource management and strategic planning, as well as his businesslike approach to organizations needs, Austin acts in the best interests of the organization at all times.  

 

Austin has consulted to organizations in Malaysia, Panama, Chile, and the United States as well as offered advice to numerous locations in Canada.

 

GOVERNANCE EXPERIENCE:

Chair, Audit & Finance Committee and Board member of Bio-Industrial Innovation Canada

Past President of the international Association of University Research Parks (AURP)

Founding Director and Secretary, AURP Canada

Vice president, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce

Member of the Executive of the U of Saskatchewan Senate

Member of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Board of Directors

Board of Directors of Regional Employment Development, a non-profit organization

Chair, Hamlet of Casa Rio

 

EDUCATION:

Facilitator, The Pacific Institute, Seattle, Washington

Management Development Course, The Banff Centre, 1989

Canadian Securities Course Diploma, 1988

Diploma in Financial Administration, Government of British Columbia, 1984

Diploma in Public Sector Management, University of Victoria (not yet complete)

Bachelor of Arts, University of Saskatchewan, 1974

 

RECOGNITION:

AURP Career Achievement Award, September, 2012

University of Saskatchewan Alumni Achievement Award, October, 2012

Dedication of the Galleria East Wing, July 2012

 

Laura's Resume, CV, Background

 

A highly dedicated and proven leader, who is motivated and takes initiative; possessing strong written and verbal expertise, effective interpersonal skills, and excellent analytical and organizational skills.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

July 2014 – Current

Partner, TALM Services Inc.  Private management consulting firm.

 

Jan. 1, 1997 – July 2014:

CEO, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc., Saskatoon, Sask.

 

Outcomes:

- Developed the organization from a relatively unknown start-up, to a widely recognized, credible business organization with over 900 members across the province, $30.0 million in lending activity and $20 million in leveraged financing from other institutions, creating jobs and economic activity in the province.

 

Aug. 1988 – Dec 1996:

Western Economic Diversification Canada

                              

Responsibilities:

- Project Development and Management;

- Develop project proposals to meet funding requirements;

- Analyze and evaluate proposals submitted to WD and make recommendations as to the form and conditions of financial assistance;

- Review and analyse budgets and pro-forma statements;

- Monitor projects as to progress and compliance.

- Pan-western and Strategic Initiatives;

- In conjunction with industry players, work on a western basis to resolve issues affecting industry productivity, development and growth;

- Liaise with other federal and provincial agencies, industry and business representatives, and program related groups to assist in attaining the departmental objectives of regional economic development;

- Carry out research and studies that support program assessment and development on a pan-western, strategic initiative basis;

- Assist in policy development and implementation.

 

Achievements:

• Performed the duties of Manager, Business Development on an acting basis, which involved the management of up to eight professional staff.

• Assisted business firms and industries in Saskatchewan to increase their competitiveness and success in the global market place.

 

August 1974 – April 1982   

Government of Saskatchewan, Attorney General, Land Titles Office

 

Responsibilities:                                 

- Advised the public and professionals regarding land titles procedures and registrations;

- Examined legal documents for registration;

- Supervised and trained subordinates;

- Accounting duties, including general bookkeeping, cash received, suspense and deposit accounts, and general ledgers; general office duties.

 

BOARD EXPERIENCE

 

President, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce (2004/2005)

Chair, Tourism Saskatoon (2004)

President, Canadian Council of Small Business & Entrepreneurship (2009/10)

President, Riverside Country Club (2015)

Board Member, Saskatchewan Golf Association (2003 – 2010)

Governor, Royal Canadian Golf Association/Golf Canada (2009 – present)

President, Business and Professional Women Saskatoon (1997)

Founding Board Member, Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Program

Board Member Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon (2011 – 2015)

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 

Graduate Studies Scholarship (U. of S.) - 1987/1988

Chamber ATHENA Award nominee – 2001 & 2004

YWCA Women of Distinction nominee – 2002

Saskatchewan Women of Influence – 2006

Saskatoon’s 100 People, 100 Reasons – 2006

The International Alliance for Women World of Difference Award - 2012

 

EDUCATION:        

                              

1988     University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sk.

            Master of Business Administration: focusing on financial and human resource management.

1986     University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.

            Bachelor of Science, Geography: focusing on tourism development, regional economic development and urban planning.

Other:  On going educational courses: Managing Things-Leading People, University of Saskatchewan Leadership Development Program, Effective Decision Making, Managing Conflict, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Negotiating Skills, and Interactive Communications.