Representing Western Hemisphere

Brian has thirty-two years of experience leading the HR function in five organizations. Consulting services include:

• simple and effective outcomes-based performance management systems
• employee and labour relations support
• strategic human resource management capacity assessment
• human resource strategic plan development
• organizational development programs
• attraction, retention, alignment and engagement initiatives
• workplace climate improvement/relational issues
• faciltating the Leaders for Life program

Professional Background

• transforming the HR function in five organizations to achieve corporate goals
• dramatic improvements in employee/labour relations and conflict resolution
• developing/implementing outcomes-based performance management
• developing and teaching programs in human resources and customer relationship management
• organizational development initiatives aligned with corporate goals
• human resource planning integrated with business planning
• professional currency and catalyst for improvement
• leadership in change management
• personal integrity and credibility with employers, staff and union executives

Education

• Masters degree in Public Administration, Queen's University
• Honours Diploma, Public Administration, St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology, Kingston, Ontario

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Association of Commonwealth Universities Human Resource Management Network Steering Committee, 2002-2010
• Certified Facilitator, Leaders for Life
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), 1990-2010
• Past member, Human Resource Association Universities of Western Canada
• Past member, Conference Board of Canada Human Resource Executive Council