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Will Gow
Will is the Owner of CBD Network Inc. and has over fourteen years experience as a consultant to various federal and provincial agencies (as well as numerous corporate clients, small business, and private individuals) with over ten years in the appointed position of Chairperson, Employment Insurance Board of Referees. Having instructed hundreds of workshops on job search, career transition, and essential management skills he brings a wealth of information to local professionals in transition. Will has also provided Outplacement Services acting as a Coordinator for company shutdowns including Brenda Mines and Vanguard Mfg. A keynote speaker on workplace issues; former Owner and Trainer, Priority Management Program (Okanagan); and a Certified Human Resource Practitioner, Will obtained a Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario.
Barbara Mazankowski
As CBD's Program Coordinator / Facilitator, Barbara combines her diverse business experience with a background in human behaviour to assist clients in assessing career strengths and interests while matching goals, with opportunities in the market place, and developing effective job search skills. Facilitating the career transition Orientation session by providing assessments, evaluations and planning assistance; clients are engaged in communication, negotiation and resolution skills through work group problem solving processes. Previously recognized for a successful business background in operations management, Barbara has extensive experience in fulfilling marketing and promotion strategies and a demonstrated financial track record of exceeding forecasts, budgets and corporate goals.
Luc Bergeron
Luc is a Bilingual (French/English) Career Coach & Facilitator at CBD Network, Kelowna. With a significant professional history working within a variety of Social Sectors including Mental Health, Persons with Disabilities, Human Resources & Employment, Luc has an educational background in Recreation Management, Employment Assistance and Human Resources. With over 10 years experience in the Employment Assistance Sector providing Case Management, Assessment, Counselling, Coaching and Facilitation Luc brings a broad knowledge base to a diverse variety of population sectors.
Carol Bernard
A Career Coach in the Kelowna office, responsible for resume preparation, career pathing and job search monitoring, Carol is a Human Resource professional and is a Certified Strong Interest Inventory Administrator/Counsellor with 18 years experience directing Human Resource and administrative activities. Carol has extensive expertise in: labour relations recruitment, salary administration, employee relations, health and safety, employee relocations, attendance management, career counselling, training and development, performance planning and evaluations, corporate skills assessments, personnel testing including interpreting and counselling with results, developing training plans. Carol brings a comprehensive background in Business Management including: employment and contract law, strategic planning, resource planning, team building facilitation, planning and implementing downsizing strategies, career transition management. Carol has worked with military projects in NWT, Canada, USA, South East Asia and Europe and has an excellent background knowledge in the Not For Profit Sector.
Sandy Zangbell
As a Career Coach working with CBD clients for the past 9 years, Sandy has been providing assistance with career / job search strategies, including resume development, cover letter preparation, researching stats and keeping current on labour market trends. She assists with interview preparation, conducting and recording mock interviews and facilitating the Career Networking Workshop. Sandy is also our technical advisor, maintaining office networked computers; updating and upgrading of computer systems and software, as well as ongoing troubleshooting and technical support. Sandy comes from a background of fifteen years of diverse experience in Senior Administration and Office Management, and is currently taking the Career Facilitator Certification program at Okanagan College.
Deepy Suri
As CBD's Administrative Assistant, greeting and making appointments for new clients is Deepy's primary role while establishing client files and tracking client activity for CBD statistics. Deepy's other responsibilities include maintaining the Resource Centre and Computer Lab, ensuring clients have reliable access to job leads, networking activities and other resources including CBD's website.
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The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.