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Board Applications – March 2016

Name Area of Strength Mentioned in Ad Social

Housing Knowledge

Other Declared Strengths

Area of Residence

Finance / Accounting

Resident Engagement

Community Services

Immigration / Resettlement

1 Jaouad Mangal

Hamilton

2 Ray Trask -IT Manager – Region of Waterloo -Extensive and varied volunteer experience -Building / contracting experience

Burlington

3 Duncan Maclean

-Commercial real estate knowledge & experience -Large network of contacts in Waterloo Region -Board experience

Waterloo

4 Doug Caldwell

-Board experience -Retired banker

Stoney Creek

5 Bruce Wilson

-Retired -Lived in poverty as a child

unknown

6 Mary Massarella CPA, CA

-HR -Board experience

Hamilton

7 Christine Cayuga

-Knowledge & experience in Aboriginal issues -Volunteer experience

Hamilton

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Housing Knowledge


Area of Residence


Resident Engagement

Community Services


8 Tarek Gohary

Oakville

9 Alicia Mah (co-op)

-Director of CHF Canada (co-operative housing)

Unknown

10 Gary Olynik, CPA, CMA

Oakville

11 Santhosh Zacharia

-Working as a PM with Toronto Community Housing -Civil Engineer -Volunteer experience

Toronto

12 Gary Mathieson CPA, CA

-Volunteer experience

Burlington

13 Abrar Ahmed, CPA, CGA, MBA

-Volunteer and Board experience

Milton

14 Tara-Lynn Mableson

-Applied to Board Opening; seeking employment -Volunteer experience

Mount Hope (Hamilton)

15 Jasmina Gilpin CFE, C.Eng, CIA, CGAP, CISA

-Board experience -Legal, IT, compliance, anti-fraud & audit expertise

Oakville

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Housing Knowledge


Area of Residence


Resident Engagement

Community Services


16 Arjit Kang -Volunteer experience

Guelph

17 Cindy Yuan MBA, CPA, CGA

-Volunteer experience

Brampton

18 Greg Stopelli

-Extensive IT /risk management experience -Volunteer & Board experience

Burlington

19 David Liburdi

-self employed Property Manager -volunteer experience

Unknown

20 Dale McKechnie

-former VP Board member and current HR Committee member -Extensive HR experience

Paris

21 Dennis Montini BAS, CPA, CGA

-30+ years senior financial/risk management experience -Volunteer experience

Hamilton

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Housing Knowledge


Area of Residence


Resident Engagement

Community Services


22 Michael Hackl

-lawyer with 20 years’ experience (commercial litigation; potentially municipal and planning law); clients include NFPs -Volunteer experience, including Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards Committee for City of Oakville

Halton region (Oakville?)

23 Santiago Zapata

-University student -Volunteer experience

Waterloo

24 Abdel Hasish

Oakville

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From: A Hashish <[email protected]>Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 12:21 PMTo: RecruiterSubject: Board OpeningAttachments: A Hashish Resume.pdf

Re: Board Member

I am pleased to submit my resume in response to the Board Member role that was advertised on Oakville Beaver on Feb 26. Having read about the role it would my pleasure to contribute my experience and skills to your organization.I bring to VPCH world class Finance, Accounting and Management skills coupled with experience in Information Technology, Software Development, Global Distribution Systems and Hotels & Travel and Mining Industries. I have mastered all aspects of Finance, Accounting and Regional offices management functions in a fast paced, global environment to advance VPCH objectives.

Highlights of my accomplishments: World class financial accounting and reporting, audit and compliance, improved cash flow management during adverse

economic climate, enhanced financial budgeting and forecasting, capital sourcing, multi-currency , multi –company consolidation and project management support

Worked collaboratively with the North American organization and global business units to achieve business unit goals and strategies for Canada

Cost saving initiatives, improved margins, finance modeling and analysis, P&L ownership, strategic planning, decision-making and align resources utilization to achieve maximize growth in addition to KPI tracking

Managed HR & IT business units Developed and delivered successful and motivating executive presentations to various level of the organization Relationship builder with a unique ability to bridge language and cultural differences to cultivate mutually beneficial long-

term partnerships as a solid foundation for business growth Avid traveler

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Abdel HashishT: 4166185110

E: [email protected]

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From: Dale McKechnie <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 1:14 PMTo: Darlene RobinsonSubject: Board OpeningAttachments: McKechnie, D Resume Nov 2014.doc; ATT00001.txt

Please consider my attached resume in application to a Board of Director role. My current role is with Hamilton Health Sciences as an HR Business Partner since May 2015. As a past board member for 6 years coupled with my HR experience I believe I would be an asset to the board of VPCH. Please note that my address and phone number have changed to: 82 Savannah Ridge Drive Paris, ON N3L 4G2, 519-302-0696. Thank you for your consideration.

DALE MCKECHNIE 1 of 3

DALE MCKECHNIE, CHRL162 Osborn Avenue Brantford, ON N3T 6S7 (H) 519-750-0272 (C) 416-456-9310 [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with extensive experience in all HR related functions including Onboarding, Employee and Labour Relations, Recruitment and Selection, Terminations, Training and Development, Health and Safety, Total Rewards, Performance/Attendance Management, OrganizationalDesign, Strategic Planning, HR Project Lead, Policy & Program Development and implementation

Sound knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pay Equity, Employment Standards Act and other related Employment and Labour laws.

Proven ability to function as a successful HR Business Partner, development through to implementation of strategies to support and align clients long-term business plans and objectives

Articulate communicator who utilizes strong interpersonal skills to successfully interact with internal and external clients and business partners

Efficient, organized problem solver who applies planning and time-management skills to coordinate and manage multiple tasks

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHRL Designation On-Boarding Detail Oriented Recruitment & Selection Knowledge of HR Legislations Coaching & Counselling Disability Management Employee & Labour Relation issues Influencing Skills Training & Facilitation Policy Development Independent Self Starter Performance Management HR Program Development HRIS (PeopleSoft) Conflict Resolution Skills Project Planning

/Management

Strong Communication skills Excellent Customer Service Skills

Research and Analytical Skills

Strong Client Relationship Skills

EDUCATION

B.A., Human Resources & Labour Studies Athabasca University *In Progress Management Program, Rotman School of Management University of Toronto Certified Interpreter – The McQuaig System The McQuaig Institute Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) Canadian Council of HR Association Human Resources Management Diploma McMaster University Ontario Management Development Program Mohawk College

WORK EXPERIENCE

Regional Municipality of Peel 2010 - Present

Human Resources Associate

Reporting to the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, the HR Associate serves as a highly valued consultant and trusted advisor, and is the primary point of contact to business leadership teams. Operating as the key business contact, representing HR and promoting HR services and capabilities. Currently supporting 3 Commissioners with day to day advice, coaching and guidance in functional HR areas including employee and labour relations, training and employee development, workplace investigations, organizational design, recruitment/selection, total rewards, attendance and performance management as well as job evaluation. My current portfolio includes Corporate Services, Service Innovation, Information & Technology and a Long Term CareCentre.

Assisted Commissioners with 3 large divisional restructures (HR, IT, Communications) over my 5 year tenureand 1 cross departmental restructure (Corporate Services & Employee Business Services) that created a new department enabling resource efficiencies that successfully met department objectives and aligned with theorganizations strategic goals and priorities. My involvement included strategic planning and as the HR lead, I created consensus with other HR functions with the timing of restructure changes impacting payroll, position management, budget and resource changes. Assisted with job development and evaluation, communication


plan, preparation and delivery of severance packages and subsequent negotiations with external legal representation. Overall successfully ensuring seamless transition of resources.

Assisted Directors with the development and implementation of Competency Framework for 2 divisions (Finance, IT)

Provided recruitment & selection assistance to Commissioners and senior management for the selection of 4Directors and many other senior management roles.

Developed multiple RFQ’s on behalf of Commissioners for procurement of external consultant work Educate and communicate decisions, priorities and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff

regarding business unit requests and project initiatives.

Provide guidance, advice, and coaching to management with respect to employee & labour relations issues, interpretation of the collective agreement and HR policies and procedures.

Conduct workplace investigation complaints and provide recommendations Participate as a member of the Job Evaluation team Pay Equity Member - UFCW Bargaining Group Member of UFCW collective bargaining team, assisting with proposals, cost analysis, strike preparation Represent the Region at grievance, mediation and arbitration hearings held at Labour Board, Human Rights

Tribunal hearings and trials Assist with employee accommodation process in collaboration with Disability Specialist Organize and participate in union consultations and joint labour management committees Administer WSIB/STD disability process along with return to work process

Accomplishments: Recipient of 2010 GEM Award (Going the Extra Mile) for Customer Service, Nominated for the CAO 2011 TWBA (Together We Are Better Award) Teamwork

Children’s Aid Society of Brant 2007 – 2009Senior Human Resources Generalist

Reporting to the Director, Administration, provide day to day HR guidance and advice to senior management as the sole HR professional. Developed and implemented new policies, procedures, programs and initiatives to address root causes negatively impacting organization success.

Developed & Implemented Corporate Attendance Management program reducing absenteeism by 27% Developed & Implemented Orientation Program successfully reducing turnover by 30% Developed Health & Wellness Committee, attributed with significantly reducing sick time. Recognized by Brant

County Health Unit for successful program initiatives with “Trailblazer Award”

Responsible for the full life cycle of recruitment process including: preparation of postings, screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, reference checks, extend offers, prepare new hire documents, and conduct new hire orientation

Provide interpretation of corporate policies/procedures, collective agreement and HR related legislation(s) Developed and delivered HR training to management and employees Bargaining team member for 2 successful rounds of CUPE collective bargaining, including preparation of

proposals, researching and cost analysis Manage WSIB, STD and LTD disability; respond to internal/external inquires related to disability. Liaise with

insurance carrier and WSIB for claims adjudication Participate on joint management/labour meetings Respond to internal and external HR related inquires effectively and in a timely manner

Accomplishment: Recipient of 2008 Trail Blazer Award as Chairperson for Health & Wellness Initiatives


Ministry of Education, Province of Ontario 1989 - 2007

Human Resources Liaison Officer

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Administration. Acting as the sole HR professional providing HR guidance and support to management in the areas of: Employee & Labour Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Performance & Attendance Management, Disability Management, Onboarding, Payroll & Benefits Administration, WSIBAdministration, development of employment contracts. Act as first point of contact for OPSEU, FOPSAT grievance resolution. Provided Leadership support for 2 direct reports.

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation - Senior Human Resources Coordinator Recipient of Employee Recognition Award for Customer Service

Harding Carpets – Human Resources Coordinator

Hamilton Automobile Club – Human Resources Administrator

KeepRite Inc. – Purchasing Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Human Resources Assistant

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HRPA – Hamilton Chapter Member since 2003 HRPA – Annual Conference Participant, Registration Volunteer 5 years Board of Director & HR Chairperson since 2008– Victoria Park Community Homes Inc. – Largest Private Non

Profit Housing Provider Ongoing professional development - attending HR conferences, webinars, seminars, reviewing case law

decisions B.A. Human Resources & Labour Studies – Athabasca University. Anticipated completion 2016

March 7,2016

To the Victoria Park Community Homes lnc. Board of Directors:

I was very fortunate as a child to live in Ancaster where access to sheher and food was never an issue.

Similarly, the classmates that I attended elementary school and high school with were for the rnost part

equally as blessed. We were never burdened with the constant struggles faced by many people in our

surrounding communities for affordable housing and the associated social problems that stem from it.

During my university co-op placements at Taylor Leibow (located in downtown Hamilton) and my eventual

entry into the rental propefi market I became cognizant of the lack of affordable housing that plagues thedowntown Hamilton core. As the price of real estate continues to climb drastically across Ontario, the waitlists for affordable housing has hit record highs.

Victoria Park Community Homes' ('VPCH") mandate is to provide sustainable affordable housing and related

services to the Hamihon, Hahon, Brantford, Waterloo, Wellington and Peel Regions. Affordable housing is an

increasingly prevalent issue in Ontario and statistics of homelessness and youth povefi illustrate thedemand for social housing. ln my opinion, youth poverty and the scarcity of food available to many children is

a direct correlation to the affordable housing issue. With rents higher than can be afforded, people use

money to pay for shelter that would otherwise be budgeted for food and clothing.

Organizations in today's economy need to constantly adapt and it is refreshing to see that VPCH is taking a

proactive approach in creating an environment that will foster innovative thinking and collaboration. By

implementing a matrix-based corporate struc[ure, VPCH will achieve greater levels of communication across

the Organization. I believe that collaboration within different departments is vital to everyone understandingthe vision of VPCH and working together towards a common goal.

My previous work experience as a public accountant, property investor, business valuation analyst and

litigation accountant has requlred me to be forward thinking and creative. Furthermore, these jobs have

required me to work with others to effectively find solutions in subjective fields of work. My strong workethic and organizational skills have assisted in my career success. I have high expectations for myself whichhas me constantly striving to continuously improve and develop new skills.

I will be turning 30 years of age in exactly a month from today. My younger brother takes the Social Workprogram at Ryerson University and volunteers at Wesley Urban Ministries. During the recent federal election,

he challenged me to make a difference in the community. After conducting research on a variety of social

issues, I believe that the topic of affordable housing is a pertinent dilemma will continue to become a greater

issue moving forward if not addressed sufficiently at present day.

Accordingly, I am applying to become a Board Member at VPCH, because I believe that every man, womanand child deserves safe living accommodations without the need to trade-off other life necessities. I aspire tobecome a Board Member at VPCH so that I can utilize my skills to assist with the Organization's transition to a

new phase in iE storied history ensuring that the success from the past continues for future generations. I

would appreciate the opportunity to volunteer alongside other VPCH Board Members whom I can learn fromin order to share these experien€es with my peers, so that moving forward we have a young generation

focused on the social factors that have the ability to strengthen our communities.

Thank you for your consideration,

David Liburdi

Devro Lreunor(90s) 818-e8e4

david. liburdi@gmai l.com

PRoFEsstonel ExpgRlerucr

Senior Consultant - Litigation Accauntant July 2o75-Present

Collins Borrow, Toronto, Ontarior Preparation of Economic Loss Reports pertaining to income losses and other heads of damage

that result from injuries sustained in accidents.. Review of medical and income documentation to determine relevant losses.. Assessing documentation received and preparing requests for additional information.. Conducting occupational research to determine the expected earnings for both employed and

self-employed individuals.. Effectively maintaining communication between the client and firm partner, so that everyone

associated with a given engagement is well informed of its progress.

Associate - Busrness Valuations Analyst Actober 2071-July 201'5

bluepoi nt Valuations, Burlington, Ontario. Preparing Business Valuation Reports for companies of varying sizes and in varying industries,

operating in different stages of the business life cycle.. Assessing the best valuation approach to use after reviewing of company financial

statements, holding discussions with management and executing in-depth market research.. Performing analytical analysis to support valuation conclusions.

Real Estate lnvestor/Property Manager April 2o7O-PresentSelf-Employedr Responsible for identifying properties with the potential for a quality return on investment.. Bringing together investors with common goals to combine capitalfor property acquisition.. Listing properties for lease and conducting prospective tenant interviews.I Managing allaspects of the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to:

r Property maintenance. Contracting trades and service providers. Collecting rent

' Maintaining accounting records. Preparing cash flow statements (quarterly)

Deuo UauRor Paer2 or 2

Seniorfl unior Staff Accou ntant January 20A6-June 2070Taylor Leibow Chartered Accountants, Hamilton, Ontario. Responsible for overseeing client audits and reviews from start to finish, including but not

limited to; planning the audit/review, discussing the plan of action with the engagementpartner and manager, performing the engagement (preparation of adjusting journal entries,financial statements and corporate income tax returns), and delegating tasks to junior staff.

' Mentoring junior staff members by reviewing work, providing feedback on areas of strengthand improvement, and completing performance evaluations for firm managers to assess.

' Sought the advice of senior staff members and mangers in order to continually improve.

' Attending firm-wide social events to meet co-workers in other departments.

EoucRrloru

Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Degree with HonoursBrock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Co-op option with 4 work terms (spanning 16 months).

VouurursrR EXPERTENcE

GenNext HamiltonlBurlington - Cabinet Member

Se pte m be r 2OO4-Dece rn be r 2008

September 2oL}-April 2A 15

' lnvolved in the planning and coordination of charity events with the proceeds being donatedto the United Way, Meetings held once per month and more often leading up to events.

. Responsible for securing corporate sponsorship.

' Acted as the lntermediary to facilitate communication between the GenNext Cabinet and theBurlington United Way.

. Facilitated and participated in local community volunteering initiatives.

GenNext Hamilton/Burlington - Associate Memberr Promoted and attended GenNeA events.

Basketball Coach, Ancaster Basketball Club

July 2077-August 2A73

September 2OO9-April 2A 1- 7

' Coached a Rep TravelTeam with practices during the week and tournaments on weekends.

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From: Doug Caldwell <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, March 04, 2016 10:22 AMTo: RecruiterSubject: Re: Board opportunity

Thank you. I have put together the following, to serve as an application for your consideration:

5 Russet CourtStoney Creek, ONL8E 3Z5March 4, 2015

Darlene Robinson, CHRLHuman Resource SpecialistVictoria Park Community Homes155 Queen Street NorthHamilton ON L8R 2V6

Dear Ms. Robinson:

Thank you for your message of March 3, 2016 which included additional information about Victoria Park Community Homes.

I have reviewed your Mission and Vision, along with the strategic plan and the financial information provided. There appears to be an excellent ‘fit’ and I would like to be considered for membership on your Board of Directors. In my banking career I was involved in financing a diverse group of for-profit and not-for-profit entities and in my volunteer career I have been involved in governance of a wide variety of groups.

In all of my volunteer work it has become clear to me that sustainable housing is one of the key elements that support successful living. I would be pleased to share my experience and my dedication to serving the mission of Victoria Park Community Homes.

Yours truly,

Doug Caldwell

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DOUG CALDWELL

5 Russet CourtStoney Creek, ONL8E 3Z5905-664-8913

WORK LIFE

For 31 years, I was employed with Royal Bank of Canada in successively responsible positions in consumer credit and later commercial lending. I retired (early) in 2004. Since 2006, I have done some consulting work for a manufacturing company whom I now serve as Treasurer.

VOLUNTEER LIFE

Present

Stoney Creek United Church – Chair of Church Council

I served as Chair from 2006 to 2008 and was asked to assume the role again in 2015. The Council is a hybrid of a governance and working board models.

Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada

Since 2007, I have served on the presbytery’s Pastoral Relations Committee. We are responsible for the Call, Appointment and discipline of clergy. This work has provided me with insight into the functioning of volunteers and staff in the approximately 42 diverse congregations in the area. I also serve as Treasurer of the Presbytery and Parliamentarian.

St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton –

I am currently a member of St. Leonard’s and serve on a financial advisory committee supporting the Society’s major renovation project.

St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton is a community-based agency whose mission is to reduce crime and mitigate its effects on the community. We own two houses and have about twenty employees who deliver residential, job training and other programming. I joined the Board in 1990, was made Treasurer in 1992 and elected President in 1996. Term limitations in our constitution required me to leave this position in June 2002 but I remained on an advisory committee. I returned to the Board in about 2005 and was again elected President, serving in that capacity until a further term limit was reached in 2014.

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Past

St Leonard’s Society of Canada – President

St Leonard’s Society of Canada is a national organization of community-based agencies operating in four provinces. I served as a director from 1996 to 2014, including a three year term as President. In 2014 St. Leonard’s Hamilton did not renew its affiliation with the national group, and I reluctantly left the national board.

Stoney Creek Minor Hockey Association – President 2000-2004This board managed a budget of over $400,000 to provide recreational hockey for about 1,100 children in the former City of Stoney Creek. The board was of mixed skills, aptitudes and attitudes. My role was been to bring a cooperative approach to the off-ice activities of the Association. After four years’ service, I was elected President in December 2000.

Miscellaneous

From 1995 to 1997 I delivered the Junior Achievement Project Business curriculum to grade eight students. The most challenging, and rewarding, of those seasons was the time I spent with the alternative programme (ACES) class in the inner City. These children needed an outsider to help them gain a grasp of the realities of business and money and I was able to help them. After our final session one of them confided in me that his Dad was a resident at St Leonard’s.

I was a director with Hope Haven Homes from 1986 to 1988.

I was a director and then Treasurer of the Canadian Club of Hamilton from 1991 to 1993.

I spearheaded four annual fundraising hockey games between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and local Bank staff, raising over $1,000 each time for the local children’s hospital.

In 2005, my church operated a Wraparound program and I became connected with a family. Since then, I have shared their journey through dealing with ODSP, sorting out housing issues for an older person who uses a wheelchair and a younger person who was, for a time, hard to house. Despite enjoying my own privileged life, I have nonetheless gained insight into the challenges facing disabled and otherwise hard-to-house individuals.

References are available on request

From: RecruiterSent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:15 AMTo: Doug CaldwellSubject: RE: Board opportunity

Mr. Caldwell,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our Board of Directors.

I am sorry that the link on our website failed to activate our auditor’s financial statements for you. I have advised our IT liaison. For your convenience I have attached a copy of those statements for your information.

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Regarding your interest in becoming a Board member: The Board’s Nomination Committee will consider all the applications received. All candidates will be notified about the status of their application by the end of the recruitment process that concludes at the AGM on May 24.

Best wishes,

Darlene Robinson, CHRLHuman Resource SpecialistVictoria Park Community Homes155 Queen Street NorthHamilton ON L8R 2V6Tel: 905 527-0221, x229Toll Free: 1-866 780-7275, x229Fax: 905 667-0354Email: [email protected]: www.vpch.com

Please note that the reception office at 155 Queen Street North is closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

From: Doug Caldwell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:51 PMTo: RecruiterSubject: Board opportunity

I read the ad with interest and sought to get more information from your website.

My own board experience includes about 19 years with St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton, and several years with St. Leonard’s Society of Canada. These organisations focus on criminal justice and offenders, with the former providing transitional housing in Hamilton for federal parolees. I am a retired banker with experience in financial matters and I am active as Treasurer of Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada and of a local manufacturing company.

A few questions remain. The link to the auditor’s report on the website does not appear to be working. Does the corporation share its financial statements with the public?

In the same way as four of your directors reached term limits and had to move on, I reached a second nine-year term limit with St. Leonard’s Hamilton recently and had to move on. While still serving on an advisory group there, I am eager to see where else I can make a contribution to addressing some of the massive problems facing our community – one of primary ones being affordable housing.

I would welcome an opportunity to speak with someone about this opportunity.

Doug CaldwellStoney Creek 905 664 8913

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From: Dennis Montini <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2016 5:23 PMTo: RecruiterSubject: Board OpeningAttachments: Dmres2016.pdf

To whom it may concern.

I noticed your organization is looking for Board Members. I have over 30 years of Senior Management experience overseen by a Governance Structure. I am certain I can bring a lot of experience and value to your organization.

I'm submitting my CV for your consideration.

Thank you kindly

Dennis Montini

--Dennis Montini10 Termoli CourtHamilton OntL8K 6R8Home: 905 544 7443Mobile: 289-237-4182

Dennis Montini, BAS, CPA, CGA 10 Termoli Court

Hamilton Ontario L8K 6R8 Business: 905-562-0320 x 814 Res: 905-544-7443 Mobile: 289-237-4182

Email: [email protected] Work: [email protected]

An accomplished Senior Executive with a successful track record in managing all aspects of the financial and administrative operations for some of the largest and well known Post-Secondary institutions in Canada. A professionally designated accountant with 30 years of experience in manufacturing, consumer goods and not for profit sectors. 20+ years of experience at the Senior Executive/Management level in a multi unionized environment dealing with all aspects of financial reporting, risk management, banking, financial/compliance audits, cash and portfolio & investment management. A strategic decision maker using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to gather provide accurate data to make informed decisions. An experienced change agent using lean management principles implementing best practices and solutions to enable an organization to optimize its resources in achieving its core mission. An action-oriented and hands on administrator with above average computer literacy skills and significant experience in implementing ERP systems. Excellent communication and team building skills values staff and recognized for creating and fostering an environment allowing staff to reach their full potential.

My desire is to be part of a dynamic and progressive organization in the profit or not for profit sector that truly values human capital as an investment and provides a valued added product or service contributing to the quality of life of their client(s) or society as a whole. An organization possessing high ethical standards fostering an environment of synergy embracing the exchange of human interaction and ideas contributing to the organization’s overall mission, vision and goals.

Developed activity based budget planning model for the Faculty of Humanities for short and long term planningDesigned and implemented online time/attendance/absence management and Fixed Asset Tracking Systems Assessed technology needs for Academic and Administrative computing and implemented a 4 year technology evergreen plan 2 major ERP system migrations – Oracle Financials & People Soft ERP Solutions for Finance, HR and Student Modules Developed Activity Based Revenue and Budget Allocation Model – Sheridan College First College to implement procurement card system reducing administrative expenses by $200K Implemented IT strategy for administrative and academic computing for Humanities. Saved $50K in maintenance costs by implementing a common disk image over 200 desktop platforms Developed business case for outsourcing Bookstore and printing operations Raised $10 Million for the Student Endowment Fund (OSOTF) Oversaw the budget and financing for over $100M of Building Development Implemented multi-year financial recovery plans due to in year deficits and Provincial funding cuts Developed and designed mini-data warehouses for budget tracking, KPI, financial audits/reporting Recovered $400K in GST rebates by designating rebate activity as commercial activity Recognized significant savings in debt financing First Ontario College to introduce multiple payment and installment payment options Very customer and client oriented (Internally and externally)

PROFILE

OBJECTIVE

ACHIEVEMENTS

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 2013-Present

Director of Finance

VRIC is s a world-class research centre dedicated to applied research in horticultural science and innovation. Responsible for all aspects of day to day accounting, budgeting and planning. Implemented new ERP system & job costing (Sage ERP) 5 direct staff reports. Responsible for $25M investment portfolio and risk management. http://www.vinelandresearch.com

McMaster University 2006-2013

Director, Finance and Administration, Faculty of Humanities Working very closely with the Dean, responsible for strategic financial and operational planning in support of the Faculty’s academic mission of teaching and research. Direct oversight of all support and administrative staff, information technology, space management and health and safety. Preparation of current and multi-year academic/financial plans. The Scope of this position included an operating budget of $30M, research and endowment funds of $15M and scholarships/student financial support in excess of $6M. Oversight of 200,000 square ft of academic and administrative space, 4 academic computing labs, technology infrastructure for 3,000 FTE students and 200 faculty and staff. Direct reports include 8 management staff and 35 indirect unionized staff. http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/ University of Toronto – New College 2006-2006

Director of Business Services/Chief Administrative Officer Responsible for the academic administration and ancillary operations for New College at the University of Toronto. Responsibilities include financial planning and budgeting, human and physical resources for New College housing 3 residences with 800 beds, food service operations and summer international experience programs. Operating budget exceeding $20M along with $7M in revenues. http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/

Sheridan College - Institute of Technology and Applied Learning 1995-2005

Director of Finance and Administrative Services

Responsible for all of the financial business operations, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, debt financing, statistical analysis and reporting, operational and financial reporting, treasury, risk management, all financial, enrollment and compliance audit engagements, endowment funds and donor reporting, and financial systems. Other responsibilities included overseeing ancillary operations such as food services, residences, bookstores, printing and media services. Other duties include assist in the planning of physical resources, strategic enrollment planning and management, IT capital renewal plans, long term capital equipment and building plans. Managed and oversaw the implementation of Oracle Financials then a full ERP integration using People Soft. Finance included AP/PO/GL/ AR and Fixed Assets. Ensured integrity of other modules in HR and Student Systems in particular fee assessment, refund processes and degree audit. Scope of this position included overseeing an overall operating and ancillary budget of $150 M per annum, an asset base of $250M and the largest endowment fund held by any College in Canada exceeding $30M. Direct reports included 5 professionally designated accountants and managers overseeing 30 full time staff positions. http://www.sheridancollege.ca/

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Sheridan College - Institute of Technology and Applied Learning 1986-1995

Controller/Comptroller/Manager Accounting Services - Responsible for day to day financial and accounting operations of Financial Services. Areas of responsibilities included internal/external financial and compliance audits and all internal/external reporting, payroll for 2500 employees, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, student accounts, purchasing/procurement and bookstores operations.

Other Employment Capo Industries, Burlington, Ontario -Controller - Manufacturer/Packager of consumer and industrial products.Tamarack Lumber, Division of Alpa Lumber Inc. - Accounting Supervisor - Wholesaler/retailer of building/commercial construction products and manufacture of roof trusses. Gordon Lomax and Hyde, Public Chartered Accountants

OTHER SKILLS

Advanced knowledge in all Windows based applications including, MS Excel, MS/Word, Presentations, Powerpoint, E-mail, ACCPAC, Flowcharting(Visio), Paymate, Quickbooks, Tax Prep Software, Oracle Financials, SAP and People Soft(including design, build and testing), BI tools such as Sage Intelligence, SAS/SAS FM some knowledge using Cognos.

Bachelor Administrative Studies, York University 1997 CGA, Certified General Accountants Association 1986 Mohawk College, Three Year Business Administration Program 1982 Management Training in Harassment and Discrimination, Health and Safety, WHMIS Leadership Develop Institute - ACCATO ACCC World Congress Leadership Conference 1998 WHIMIS Training Occupational Health and Safety Training

Director, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Chair and Director of Education Committee Certified General Accountants Hamilton Chapter Volunteer, United Way, Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian Cancer Society Chair Central Region College Finance Officers – GTA Colleges Designed and delivered workshops on Retirement and Estate Planning Designed, developed curriculum for CCE Payroll Management Courses House League Soccer Coach Foster Parent – Region of Halton – Completion of Pride Parent Training Professor for the Certified General Accountants Association - Intermediate accounting Job Evaluation Committees for Management and OPSEU Member and advisor for the Provincial Support Staff Joint Insurance and Benefits Committee Provincial Member of the Alternate Funding Review Committee for ACCATO ERP Committee Member Functional Advisory Group – Research and Project Accounting Member of Dean’s Advisory Council, Chair, Directors of Administration and Finance Officer

ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Numerous courses in change and leadership management Graduate of ACAATO (Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology) Executive Management Development and Leadership Institute Human resources management training in Labour Relations/Grievances/Arbitration Oracle University Business applications for Government Financials, People Soft ERP System Core Competencies & Leadership Program – McMaster University Lean Management Methodology Principles

AwardsCGA, Chapter Distinguished Service Award CGA, Award for highest grade in Financial Management

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Vincenza Wall

From: Doug Caldwell <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, March 04, 2016 10:22 AMTo: RecruiterSubject: Re: Board opportunity

Thank you. I have put together the following, to serve as an application for your consideration:

5 Russet CourtStoney Creek, ONL8E 3Z5March 4, 2015

Darlene Robinson, CHRLHuman Resource SpecialistVictoria Park Community Homes155 Queen Street NorthHamilton ON L8R 2V6

Dear Ms. Robinson:

Thank you for your message of March 3, 2016 which included additional information about Victoria Park Community Homes.

I have reviewed your Mission and Vision, along with the strategic plan and the financial information provided. There appears to be an excellent ‘fit’ and I would like to be considered for membership on your Board of Directors. In my banking career I was involved in financing a diverse group of for-profit and not-for-profit entities and in my volunteer career I have been involved in governance of a wide variety of groups.

In all of my volunteer work it has become clear to me that sustainable housing is one of the key elements that support successful living. I would be pleased to share my experience and my dedication to serving the mission of Victoria Park Community Homes.

Yours truly,

Doug Caldwell

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DOUG CALDWELL

5 Russet CourtStoney Creek, ONL8E 3Z5905-664-8913

WORK LIFE

For 31 years, I was employed with Royal Bank of Canada in successively responsible positions in consumer credit and later commercial lending. I retired (early) in 2004. Since 2006, I have done some consulting work for a manufacturing company whom I now serve as Treasurer.

VOLUNTEER LIFE

Present

Stoney Creek United Church – Chair of Church Council

I served as Chair from 2006 to 2008 and was asked to assume the role again in 2015. The Council is a hybrid of a governance and working board models.

Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada

Since 2007, I have served on the presbytery’s Pastoral Relations Committee. We are responsible for the Call, Appointment and discipline of clergy. This work has provided me with insight into the functioning of volunteers and staff in the approximately 42 diverse congregations in the area. I also serve as Treasurer of the Presbytery and Parliamentarian.

St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton –

I am currently a member of St. Leonard’s and serve on a financial advisory committee supporting the Society’s major renovation project.

St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton is a community-based agency whose mission is to reduce crime and mitigate its effects on the community. We own two houses and have about twenty employees who deliver residential, job training and other programming. I joined the Board in 1990, was made Treasurer in 1992 and elected President in 1996. Term limitations in our constitution required me to leave this position in June 2002 but I remained on an advisory committee. I returned to the Board in about 2005 and was again elected President, serving in that capacity until a further term limit was reached in 2014.

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Past

St Leonard’s Society of Canada – President

St Leonard’s Society of Canada is a national organization of community-based agencies operating in four provinces. I served as a director from 1996 to 2014, including a three year term as President. In 2014 St. Leonard’s Hamilton did not renew its affiliation with the national group, and I reluctantly left the national board.

Stoney Creek Minor Hockey Association – President 2000-2004This board managed a budget of over $400,000 to provide recreational hockey for about 1,100 children in the former City of Stoney Creek. The board was of mixed skills, aptitudes and attitudes. My role was been to bring a cooperative approach to the off-ice activities of the Association. After four years’ service, I was elected President in December 2000.

Miscellaneous

From 1995 to 1997 I delivered the Junior Achievement Project Business curriculum to grade eight students. The most challenging, and rewarding, of those seasons was the time I spent with the alternative programme (ACES) class in the inner City. These children needed an outsider to help them gain a grasp of the realities of business and money and I was able to help them. After our final session one of them confided in me that his Dad was a resident at St Leonard’s.

I was a director with Hope Haven Homes from 1986 to 1988.

I was a director and then Treasurer of the Canadian Club of Hamilton from 1991 to 1993.

I spearheaded four annual fundraising hockey games between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and local Bank staff, raising over $1,000 each time for the local children’s hospital.

In 2005, my church operated a Wraparound program and I became connected with a family. Since then, I have shared their journey through dealing with ODSP, sorting out housing issues for an older person who uses a wheelchair and a younger person who was, for a time, hard to house. Despite enjoying my own privileged life, I have nonetheless gained insight into the challenges facing disabled and otherwise hard-to-house individuals.

References are available on request

From: RecruiterSent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:15 AMTo: Doug CaldwellSubject: RE: Board opportunity

Mr. Caldwell,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our Board of Directors.

I am sorry that the link on our website failed to activate our auditor’s financial statements for you. I have advised our IT liaison. For your convenience I have attached a copy of those statements for your information.

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Regarding your interest in becoming a Board member: The Board’s Nomination Committee will consider all the applications received. All candidates will be notified about the status of their application by the end of the recruitment process that concludes at the AGM on May 24.

Best wishes,

Darlene Robinson, CHRLHuman Resource SpecialistVictoria Park Community Homes155 Queen Street NorthHamilton ON L8R 2V6Tel: 905 527-0221, x229Toll Free: 1-866 780-7275, x229Fax: 905 667-0354Email: [email protected]: www.vpch.com

Please note that the reception office at 155 Queen Street North is closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

From: Doug Caldwell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:51 PMTo: RecruiterSubject: Board opportunity

I read the ad with interest and sought to get more information from your website.

My own board experience includes about 19 years with St Leonard’s Society of Hamilton, and several years with St. Leonard’s Society of Canada. These organisations focus on criminal justice and offenders, with the former providing transitional housing in Hamilton for federal parolees. I am a retired banker with experience in financial matters and I am active as Treasurer of Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada and of a local manufacturing company.

A few questions remain. The link to the auditor’s report on the website does not appear to be working. Does the corporation share its financial statements with the public?

In the same way as four of your directors reached term limits and had to move on, I reached a second nine-year term limit with St. Leonard’s Hamilton recently and had to move on. While still serving on an advisory group there, I am eager to see where else I can make a contribution to addressing some of the massive problems facing our community – one of primary ones being affordable housing.

I would welcome an opportunity to speak with someone about this opportunity.

Doug CaldwellStoney Creek 905 664 8913

Greg Stopelli1400 Beaufort Dr.

Burlington, ON L7P 4V8(416) 823-8145

To the Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee of Victoria Park Community Homes;

I would like to put my name forward for a position on the Board of Directors at Victoria Park Community Homes. I was intrigued by the role you have posted and I believe that I am an excellent fit based on myskills and background which include:

Over 34 years in the IT field, over 25 at a management level. Previous board experience at Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in Red Lake Ontario Past volunteer work at Oaklands Regional Center and The Acquired Brain Injury Program at

Chedoke/McMaster Expertise with various governance and regulatory controls including HIPPA, PHIPPA, PCI, SOX, MI

52-109, SAS 70 and the Canadian Privacy Act Extensive Risk Management background Extensive experience in various areas of IT including strategy and planning, ITIL, IT Service

Management (ITSM), IT delivery/operations, security, architecture and infrastructure/software design and implementations.

Past designations in multiple technical areas (systems, network, storage, security), audit (CISA), security (CISSP) and risk (CRISC and CRP)

Work experience in Canada, US, Europe and the Middle East gives me a unique understanding of business and culture.

Long term resident of the Halton region

After many years of contract consulting where I would relocate for each role to minimize travel and expense and provide added value to my clients, I have re-established roots in my community and would now like to give back to the community that I grew up in, to help it grow and prosper. The role that you have posted is just such an opportunity, an exciting and challenging prospect that will allow me to utilize my broad and varied experience to assist the hospital and the community to flourish.

I hope that I have piqued your interest in my background and capabilities enough to have a follow up conversation regarding the role. Please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected] or via phone at 416-823-8145. Thank you for your time and attention and I look forward to speaking with you soon regarding this exciting opportunity.

Regards

Greg Stopelli

GREG STOPELLI1400 Beaufort Drive, Burlington, ON L7P 4V8

Cell (416) [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEA seasoned, team oriented professional with 33 years of experience in the IT field and over 300 projects in most business markets and segments, specializing in consulting and advising on security and risk related

projects

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYManagement Consultant

Self Employed Nov 2003 – Present Owner and primary consultant Recent projects have included:

o Security consulting for an international direct retailer and a national heavy equipment retailer. Primarily responsible for review and assessment of current PCI maturity. Developed a PCI remediation plan, advising the client and subject matter expertise to internal resources for execution of the plan.

o Security consulting for an international liquor distribution retailer. Primarily responsible for review and assessment of current PCI maturity. Developed a PCI remediation plan, providing advising and project management for execution of the plan through to audit and certification.

o Security consulting and advising for a national data services provider. Development of all security aspects of a multi-billion dollar RFP for a provincial government’s local and wide area network services. Advised the client on design, sizing, system selection, costing and value add features.

o Security consulting and advising for a Provincial Health Care Authority. Review, design and implementation of an extranet environment for all externally facing services (over 100) including all security aspects of the build.

o Security consulting and advising for an international retailer. Development and implementation of standard operating procedures in support of the security and network operations centres for major applications and systems support.

o Security consulting for a health equipment provider. Design and development of security aspects of web based customer portal.

o Security/Strategy consulting and advising for a Canadian University. Review and risk assessment of the infrastructure and security of the shared IT organization and development of a long term plan

o Strategy consulting and advising for a national health insurance provider. Review and risk assessment of the IT organization, in particular process, development and human resources. Development of a long term plan.

o Strategy consulting and advising for a national drug testing organization. Review and assessment for all aspects of an IT organization including overall maturity, infrastructure, security, development and resourcing.

o Strategy consulting and advising for a regional government. Conducted a review and risk assessment of the maturity of the IT organization supporting several departments in the regional government. Developed a long term IT plan for these groups.

o Disaster Recovery consulting and advising for a national logistics organization. This included review, risk assessment, design and execution of an IT disaster recovery plan for all main locations of the organization (30+ distribution centres)

o Management of a technical ERP group involved in the deployment of SAP into a national online retailer including all aspects of infrastructure, security and risk management

I have worked with contractors including Accenture, Cap Gemini, BMC, HP Consulting, Stonebridge, Svelto Consulting, OTB Solutions and Avient Solutions Group

Client list includes organizations such as:o Toromont CAT, Thane Direct, Rogers, Liquor Stores GP Inc., SCI Group, Region of York,

Loblaws, Lowes, Harlan Labs, Queens University, Best Buy/Future Shop, Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services Authority of BC, Blue Cross of Washington, Medtronics, Ledcor, Chapters Online, Ontario Cancer Research and Treatment Foundation

Director of Professional ServicesIT Security Training & Solutions I(TS)2, Riyadh Saudi Arabia Jan 2007 – Jan 2008

Provided day to day management of the professional services groups of the organization including services group (IT Security service delivery), solutions group (IT security product delivery), Training Academy and the PMO.

Delivered senior management consulting services in the areas of IT security planning and strategy and COBIT related business to IT security framework development.

Provided program management for a number of IT security projects including ISO27001, ethical hacking, risk assessments, IT Security governance analysis, PCI, training and awareness and infrastructure implementation projects.

Developed a PMO to provide centralized project management services for all client facing projects including the framework, project documentation and resource planning.

Developed a Pre Sales Group and a Documentation Group to better enable the pre sales process with the Sales Group including the process, control documents and aided in the development of several proposal templates and presentations.

Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk ServicesDeloitte & Touche, Toronto & Vancouver Jan 2000 – May 2003

Responsibilities included demand generation and service fulfilment for a number of areas including internetworking, security, risk and change management, project management, corporate governance, strategy, people, and business solutions.

Frequently responsible for project management for at risk projects to bring them back on track

Director of ERP Services (contract)Chapters Internet, Toronto Sept 1999 – Dec 1999

Design, develop and implement SAP solution (FI, CO, SD, MM) for e-Business environment. Post install management of support and development staff.

Consulting Services ManagerArqana Technologies, Mississauga Mar 1999 – Sept 1999

Management of a consulting services practice including security, HR, resource development, strategy and planning, demand generation, project and risk management.

Responsible for management of internal IT department and design and planning for technology refresh including ERP, systems, LAN/WAN document management, security and HR.

National Practice Manager, ERP SolutionsGE Capital TMS, Mississauga Jan 1996 – Mar 1999

Management of an ERP technical services group of 12 consultants for North American and European markets. Project management of implementations of a number of SAP environments.

Previous Work ExperienceSenior Systems Consultant (contract) - Ontario Cancer Treatment & Research FoundationSenior Systems Consultant (contract) - Hewlett PackardMIS Manager/Senior Tech Resource (contract) - Placer Dome Canada, Campbell Mine

MIS Manager/Senior Tech Resource (contract) - The Brantford General HospitalMIS Manager/Senior Tech Resource - Hamilton Psychiatric HospitalOwner/Consultant - Origins Computer Corporation Inc.Microcomputer Specialist - University of TorontoMicrocomputer Support Specialist - Lanpar Technologies Inc.

CERTIFICATIONS

In Process Certifications PCI Professional CISSP

Previous Certifications Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) - Raptor Firewall Certified Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - GE Six Sigma Certified Certified Risk Professional (CRP) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) SAP Certified EarlyWatch Specialist HP9000 Post Sales Technical Support designation IBM AIX Advanced Support Professional HP Star Server certification Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

March 4, 2016

DELIVERED BY EMAIL TO [email protected]

To whom it may concern,

Re: Board Opening

I am writing to apply for a position on the Board of Directors of Victoria Park Community Homes Inc., as advertised in the February 18, 2016 issue of the Oakville Beaver. To that end, I am enclosing a copy of my CV. As outlined in my CV and below, I believe that my commitment to volunteerism together with my professional training and background would make me a strong addition to your team, and I further believe that serving on your Board of Directors would be an interesting and rewarding way for me to give back to my community.

As a resident of Halton Region and having been born and raised in Waterloo Region, I am very interested in those communities as well as the surrounding communities. I have served on a number of committees in the Town of Oakville, and presently volunteer as President of the Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association. While attending high school in Kitchener, I served my high school community through the Students’ Council, and was actually twice Co-Premier of the Students’ Council.

Professionally, I have over 20 years of experience in commercial litigation and municipal/planning law. I have experience dealing with construction liens, leasing issues, municipal approvals, employment matters and human rights code matters, among other areas. I have recently taken advantage of an opportunity to join Iler Campbell, LLP, a firm that specializes in representing co-operatives, non profit ventures, charities and socially progressive businesses. I am grateful to have been given this opportunity to do work that will make a lasting difference to our society and I believe that serving on your Board of Directors would provide me with yet another means of giving back to my community and helping to make a difference.

I hope to have an opportunity to meet with your organization to discuss this opportunity further. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly, ILER CAMPBELL LLP

Michael Hackl E-mail: [email protected] /mh Encl.

CURRICULUM VITAE NAME MICHAEL JOSEPH HACKL CALLED TO THE BAR OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO February, 1994 EDUCATION LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, June,

1992 Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) (Mass

Communications and Political Science), Carleton University, November, 1988

CONTACT INFORMATION office phone: (416) 598-0103 x 135 cell phone: (416) 562-8956 e-mail: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE Iler Campbell, LLP – associate February, 2016 – present I have recently changed firms as an opportunity arose to take on a leadership role with the litigation team at Iler Campbell, LLP as well as to direct my practice toward serving a specific type of client. My practice is very similar with respect to the areas of law in which I practice; I am still doing primarily commercial litigation and potentially municipal and planning law. However, the types of clients served by Iler Campbell, LLP include co-operatives (including housing co-operatives), charities, not for profit entities and socially progressive businesses. Papazian Heisey Myers - partner July, 2001 – February, 2016 (formerly Kerzner Papazian MacDermid) My practice is split between commercial litigation, involving Construction Lien Act matters, debt collection actions (including debts secured by various instruments and debts that are unsecured), actions against guarantors, contractual disputes, leasing disputes, franchisor/franchisee disputes, wrongful dismissals, and shareholder and partnership disputes, and municipal/planning law, involving attendances before municipal councils, Committees of Adjustment and the Ontario Municipal Board.

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Kerzner, Papazian, MacDermid - associate February, 1994 - June, 2001 As an associate in the predecessor firm to Papazian Heisey Myers, my practice was essentially the same as it was at Papazian Heisey Myers. Fraser & Beatty – articling student 1992-1993 During my articles, I took an extended advocacy rotation, and also had a rotation in the real estate department. While in my advocacy rotation, I did a lot of work for David Bristow, Q.C. and his construction group, and was fortunate that even when I was in other rotations I was often referred litigation files from his group. PUBLIC SERVICE President 2014 - present Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association This position involves performing a variety of tasks to assist in the growth of youth lacrosse in Oakville and guiding the direction of the association. Because of my professional experience, I am often asked to provide advice on matters relating to the interpretation of the constitution, by-laws and regulations of our association and of the Ontario Lacrosse Association. In addition I often sit as a member of a three member panel that deals with disciplinary matters in our association. In addition, as president, I chair the board of directors and am often required to mediate between the needs and goals of our association’s three programs (girls’ field, boys’ representative, and house league). Member, Board of Directors 2012 - present Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association This position involves performing a variety of tasks to assist in the growth of youth lacrosse in Oakville and guiding the direction of the association. Many of the tasks assigned to me were very similar to those I am responsible for as President, in particular the tasks that fall to me due to my professional experience. Committee of Adjustments 2007 - 2011 Town of Oakville As a member of this Committee, I sat on a five member panel that would hear evidence and submissions from persons seeking permission to develop properties in a manner that was not otherwise permitted by the applicable by-laws, as well as evidence and submissions from persons in opposition and in favour of those applications. The panel would then have to assess the evidence and submissions against statutory tests set out in the Planning Act to determine whether the relief sought ought to be granted.

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Property Standards Committee 2002 to 2005 Town of Oakville As a member of this Committee, I sat on a three member panel hearing appeals from property standards by-law compliance orders. The panel would hear evidence and submissions from property owners and by-law compliance officers, then assess the evidence and interpret the by-laws to determine whether or not the by-law was complied with. In the event that the relevant by-law had been breached, we would then typically weigh the seriousness of the breach, the reasonableness of any proposed plan to address the breach and the impact on surrounding property owners and determine whether any relief from the compliance order was warranted. ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS The Law Society Second Prize (for the student attaining the third highest grades in the Bar Admission Course), 1994. Member of the University of Toronto Law School Team, 1992 Arnup Cup Trial Advocacy Competition. The Honourable Walter Baker Award in Political Science, Carleton University, 1988. Ottawa Ladies College Scholarship, Carleton University, 1987. Dr. Frederick William Charles Mohr Scholarship, Carleton University, 1987. Gerhard Herzberg In Course Scholarship, Carleton University, 1986. Dean’s Honour Roll, Carleton University, 1986, 1987. Parliamentary Page, House of Commons, 1985-1986. REFERENCES Available on request.

Santiago Zapata

667 Pinerow Cres. Unit #2 Waterloo, ON, N2T 2L5 Phone: (519)-781-4473 Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, 2011-Present

Honours Political Science and Legal Studies Option Candidate.

Faculty of Arts Dean’s Honour Roll 2014-2015

Parkside Collegiate Institute, St. Thomas, ON, 2007-2011

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Graduated with Ontario Scholar status.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS), 2015-Present Associate President

Organized and coordinated the day-to-day operations of over 20 AUS student employees.

Responsible for the daily management of all arts faculty program associations and over 50 clubs

at Laurier.

Represented the academic interests of arts students at faculty and department-head meetings.

Coordinated branding and managed website restructuring of AUS http://auslaurier.ca/

Drafted the AUS presidential nomination package and election policy.

Promoted to Associate President after a successful tenure as the VP of Academics.

Wilfrid Laurier University Special Constable Service, 2015-Present

Student Liaison

Built relationships with community stakeholders (University faculty and staff members, Waterloo

Regional Police Service, prospective Laurier students, alumni etc.) by attending meetings and events and delivering educational presentations.

Participated in various health and safety campaign with the Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo

Fire Rescue, and the Waterloo By-Law team.

Represented the Laurier student-body in the Waterloo Crime Awareness Team.

Generated and curated content and developed campaigns to increase awareness of all Special

Constable Service events and services across the Laurier campus.

Twitch Interactive Inc. 2014-Present

Independently Contracted Content Producer

Produced live video game related content on Twitch.tv in an informative and entertaining fashion.

Created content in both English and Spanish.

Amassed an audience of over 35,000 viewers and over 400 monthly paying subscribers.

Participated in several marketing campaigns to promote video games from companies such as

Ubisoft, Electronic Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Used various creative marketing methods to increase monthly viewership and revenue. These

methods include a variety of contests, and the use of popular social media outlets.

OTHER WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Council for the Intellectual and Cultural Development of the Arts, 2014-2015 VP of Marketing and Promotions

Directly responsible for managing and designing the marketing campaigns for all clubs within the

Faculty of Arts at Laurier, representing 18 clubs in total.

Coordinated a team of marketing representatives to promote the cultural and intellectual

development of the arts within the university.

Sat on the grant research fund panel, which sponsors and provides funding for student events and

research opportunities that contribute to the development of the university.

Laurier United Way, 2013-2015

Communications Coordinator

Responsible for overseeing all social media activity on our Facebook page, Twitter page and club

web site.

Worked in a team to promote all Laurier United Way events and causes on campus and around

the city of Waterloo.

Participated in numerous fund raisers across the Laurier campus to raise funds for the Kitchener-

Waterloo United Way.

Volunteered monthly at the St. John’s Kitchen to serve food to people from the Waterloo region.

Target Canada Co. Kitchener, ON, 2013-2014

Electronics Sales Associate/Backroom Team Member

Helped customers by answering questions about a variety of products and services in person and

over the phone.

Provided costumers with a wealth of knowledge on a wide array of electronic goods so that they

may make an informed purchase.

Organized and catalogued incoming and outgoing merchandise.

Elected to be the electronics lock-up captain. The duties of the captain include keeping track of

all high-end electronics and logging all employee access to the electronics lock-up.

Bonnie Togs, Cambridge, ON, 2009-2012

Summer Warehouse employee

Tasked with fulfilling orders from Bonnie Togs stores across Ontario.

Helped to unload 2-3 trucks of merchandise a day.

Tasked with organizing clothing merchandise according to style, colour and size.

SKILLS AND TRAITS Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish.

Efficient with computer programs such as IBM SPSS Statistic, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,

Adobe Photoshop, Sony Vegas and Online Broadcasting Software.

Very confident speaker, not shy about approaching others. Very comfortable speaking in front of

large crowds.

Can thrive in both independent and group work environments.

Exceptional time management skills. Balanced a life of academics, work, and athletics.

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