CBD Network

THE TEAM AT CBD NETWORK

Our team includes our key internal staff who are dedicated to assisting clients in their careers.

In Kelowna:


William Gow, BA (Hons), CHRP Owner / Program Manager
	Certified Human Resources Professional (BC HRMA).
	Over six years in the appointed position of Chairperson, Employment Insurance Board of Referees, Kelowna, BC.
	Outplacement Coordinator on company shutdowns including Brenda Mines and Vanguard Manufacturing.
	Instructed over 400 workshops on various components of Job Search, Career Transition, and essential Management Skills.
	Labour Market Consultant for the business community.
	Former Owner and Trainer, Priority Management Program (Okanagan).
	Keynote Speaker on HR and workplace issues.


Carol Bernard Senior Administrator / Career Coach
	Human Resources Professional with 18 years experience in Administration and Human Resource Management for up to 1500 management and unionized employees (Telus Communications). 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, interpreting, counselling and developing training plans.
	Senior Administrator with fifteen years experience in Business Management including, strategic planning, manpower planning, team building, downsizing and transition. Contract law, cross cultural and business relations experience in South East Asia, Europe, United States, North West Territories and Canada. Employment equity training and education of management and staff.
	Program Development and Implementation of International Compensation Programs, Employee Appraisal/Evaluation Programs and Employee Involvement Programs.


Luc Bergeron Career Advisor
	Service Coordinator experience with Alberta government included providing employment assessment, training and career services for persons with disabilities. Assisted Alberta Human Resources and Employment, and the Canadian Paraplegic Association to start and operate the "Champions Career Centre" in Calgary.
	Employment Counsellor experience supporting individuals with mental health issues and concerns on employment and career services to assess and determine employment or training goals and develop action plans for successful outcomes.


Sandra Zangbell Administration and Technical Support Advisor
	Administrator and Office Manager: implement and control financial, payroll and benefit programs, corporate databases and confidential files, executive assistant to senior management.
	Technical Advisor / Trouble-shooter: hardware and software purchases, installations, upgrades and maintenance of Web Site and office network computers.

In Vernon:


Anita Suess Employment Manager
	15 years experience as a financial manager and public accountant.
	10 years Program Management experience responsible for the creation, development, delivery and administration of employment and life skills programs.
	Employment Counsellor assisting individuals to achieve employment and career goals.
	Facilitator / Adult Educator with 10 years experience in Continuing Education focusing on employment skills development and life skills.
	Successfully owned and operated a small business, has written successful program proposals and business plans.
	Qualified trainer in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory.


Susan Neilly Career Coach
	Employment Counsellor: supporting individuals with employment and career planning.
	Outplacement Counsellor: supporting professionals in career transition.
	Adult Educator: Six years in Continuing Education Business Programs focusing on skills development for the workforce: Communications, Conflict Resolution, Business English, Computer Skills.
	Certified Job Club Leader: Facilitated over 300 workshops covering all aspects of job search techniques, hidden job market, resume writing, interview preparation.
	Lifeskills Facilitator.
	Human Resources Consulting: recruitment, training and development, policies and procedures, job evaluation, and labour relations within public/private sectors.
	Client Case Manager: supporting individuals with employment and career needs to determine goals and develop action plans.
	Program Coordinator, Employment Training Services: Developed and staffed programs to assist youth and women to enter/re-enter the workforce. Developed curriculum for multi-cultural programs.

AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.

Our funding agreement with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada under the Employment Assistance Program has been very successful over the past four years. We have assisted over 1200 out of work Professionals with their career management. www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Canadian Career Partners

We also have an affiliation with Canadian Career Partners, who are affiliated with over 140 offices worldwide, to assist clients facing career transition, as well as provide management services. www.career-partners.com

Okanagan Memberships

We actively maintain our memberships with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Okanagan Science and Technology Council, B.C. Human Resource Management Association, and The John Thomson Media Marketing Club. These organizations, and the hundreds of past clients' achievements, all contribute to our success.