Resume

• 2009

  Master of Education (MEd)

  Researched and wrote about adult education and career development concerns of university-aged youth

  in search of strategies to enhance their career agency and employment outcomes.

  Adult Education & Community Development - Work & Career Focus

  University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

• 1987

  Deloitte

  Butterfield & Robinson Luxury Travel

  Toronto

  Ontario

  Managed executive search

  compensation and performance management studies with a focus on the not-for-profit sector. Joined as Research Analyst in 1987 and left as Senior Consultant in 1994 to start my own private practice.

  Consulting Roles - Human Resources

  Deloitte

  Dijon Area

  France

  Guided three 7-day bicycle tours through the Provence and Lot River areas of France

  ensuring a delightful experience for travellers from Canada

  the United States and Brazil.

  Bicycle Tour Guide

  Butterfield & Robinson Luxury Travel

  Toronto

  Ontario

  Provided research services to executive search firms in Toronto. As Associate Consultant with Drake Beam Morin

  supported individuals and groups in career transition. Developed and delivered a program to support high school students in making university decisions.

  Owner and Principal

  Excalibre

• 1984

  Robinson

  Fraser Group

  Toronto

  I guide young adults in their career exploration

  education planning & application

  and work search efforts. I also support their parents by providing quality resources and coaching tips that inform their young adults' education and work transitions.

  Education & Work Coach | Program Consultant

  Private Practice

  Reporting to the Dean of Student Affairs

  direct 18 staff through 3 Managers: Manager

  Advising & Learning Skills Services

  Manager Career Counselling & Employment Coaching and Manager

  Resource Centre Services.

  University of Toronto Scarborough

  Toronto

  Ontario

  Recruited managerial and executive talent for IT roles in Toronto-based organizations. Managed all aspects of the recruitment process from securing client contracts to cultivating relationships with candidates and negotiating offers with finalists.

  Executive Search Consultant

  Robinson

  Fraser Group

  Toronto

  On a campus of 12

  000 primarily undergraduate students

  coached clients one-on-one and in group workshops to optimize their education and career decisions and prepare for competitive job and education application processes. Working with students from first year through 2 years post-graduation

  empowered them to diligently research their future options and confidently present themselves on paper and in person. Created comprehensive program and online resources to enhance students' interview skills. Developed online resources (Research Catalogue) to help students gain research experience.

  Career Counselor

  University of Toronto Scarborough

  Toronto

  Reporting to the Director

  Academic Advising & Career Centre

  manage a staff of 7 responsible for delivery of career and employment services to undergraduate and graduate students of 10

  000-strong student body. Collaborate actively with colleagues at St. George and Mississauga campuses of U of T to create for employers a delightful employer experience for hiring great students.

  Assistant Director

  Career & Employment

  University of Toronto Scarborough

• 1983

  Master in Environmental Studies

  Examined quality of work life and the role of new information technologies in the workplace. Final paper focused on strategic

  human resource and socio-economic impacts of the introduction of Point-of-Sale technology at a major Canadian retailer.

  Organization Development

  Level 1 Certificate in Cybercounselling

  University of Toronto

  Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

  Certificate in E-Learning

  University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

  Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation

  University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

• 1981

  McKinsey & Company

  Toronto

  Ontario

  Supported the document production process inside the Toronto office of the world's top international strategic management consulting organization. In a team environment

  produced high quality proposals

  major reports and presentations.

  Administrative Assistant

  McKinsey & Company

  Joined university in 2001 as Coordinator

  Physical Sciences Co-op responsible for Computer Science and Environmental Science Co-op programs. Promoted to Science Co-op Manager

  then asked to manage merger of Arts & Science Co-op. In this role

  managed a staff of 8 in the delivery of co-operative education services to 700 students in 30 academic disciplines. Managed registrarial process for new students and the grading process for students on work term placements. Throughout 5-year period

  oversaw rapid growth of employment partners to ensure two or three 4-month work term placements for all students and implemented integrated website and database management system.

  University of Toronto Scarborough

  Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association

  English

  French

  Excellence in Innovation: Flourish

  Worked with colleagues in AccessAbility Services

  Health & Wellness

  Athletics & Recreation and the Registrar's Office to develop assessment battery and workshops enabling first year students to explore their strengths

  understand their stressors and develop strategies for well-being and resilience.

  University of Toronto

  Excellence in Innovation: Career Learning Network (CLN)

  As member of U of T tri-campus team

  earned recognition for implementing an integrated system serving the career learning needs of 70

  000+ students and enhancing the online experience of Faculty

  Staff and Employers.

  University of Toronto

• 1975

  HBA

  Linguistics

  Université Laval

• 000.

  Managed a team of 7 career and employment professionals who provide career counseling and employment coaching

  deliver career and employment workshops

  and host employment and higher education fairs and events for a student population of 10

  University of Toronto Scarborough

• Manage website

  writing weekly posts

  updating ride calendar and creating new features for community cycling organization.

  Ganaraska Freewheelers

  Career Development

  Leadership

  Research

  Career Counseling

  Recruiting

  Higher Education

  Workshop Facilitation

  Performance Management

  Human Resources

  Job Search

  Management

  Resume Writing

  Coaching

  Conflict Resolution

  Public Speaking

  Mock Interviews

  Program Development

  Leadership Development

  Job Search Strategies

  Muskoka Originals: Artistry and Inspiration on the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour

  Muskoka Originals celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour

  one of Ontario's first art tours. Through the lenses

  lives and works of 22 artists on the tour

  we explored notions of right livelihood and the challenges of making a living in the creative arts.

  Muskoka Originals: Artistry and Inspiration on the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour

  As the representative for the Scarborough campus of the University of Toronto

  planned and coordinated implementation of integrated tri-campus contact and career management system. Enabling job posting and application management

  appointment scheduling

  event registration

  program management and resource deployment

  the Career Learning Network (CLN) system supports UofT's 70

  000+ student and alumni body

  faculty

  staff and an extensive network of employers.

  Ruth

  Louden

  Excalibre

  University of Toronto Scarborough

  Private Practice