Donna Metcalfe, CRAE304-2261 W 41st Avenue Vancouver BC V6M 2A3

dmetcalfe54@gmail.com 416.803.2731

Chief Executive OfficerSeasoned, ambitious professional with over fifteen years of experience with comprehensive diversified strategic planning with success in areas of corporate, mainstream and government support for research, real estate regulations/advocacy, bio-medical awards distribution and involvement with public and corporate sector high engagement cultures and industries. Excel in supporting innovative, corporate teams at the Director level and subsequently delivered corporate and political support for Board strategic plans development, investigation, implementation and consensus. Utilizes analysis, insight and a team approach to drive improvement and implement ‘best in class’ practices. A results oriented mentality, strategic focus and vast experience serves to overcome challenges.

CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic & Vision Planning Business Development Branding Program Management

Project Management Solutions Advice Cost Reduction Resource Management Leadership Recruitment & Retention Community Outreach Fiscal Management Public Relations

Stakeholder Relations Community Relations Polices & Procedures

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTSMISSISSAUGA REAL ESTATE BOARD, Mississauga, ON 2008 – 2015Executive OfficerPrograms involved opportunities to train volunteers for a variety of roles including directorships; introducing internships and the delivery of new ideas from local university and college students, developing and supporting operational reviews, the creation of policies and procedures for integrated staff/board management and departmental operations. Cultivated extensive positive relationships; government corporate partnerships and inter-boarding strategies; delivering on community awareness, government advocacy and concepts for digital amalgamation.

Achieved high quality member-facing support by anticipating needs and proactively providing solutions to a changing industry.

Improved corporate and Industry project support adding to outreach and revenue streams. Increased Membership through the addition of branding, political programs and activities

relating to trade show expansion and networking. Oversaw achievement of expanded sales through trade show expansion, member workshops,

advertising opportunities, corporate sponsorships and the development of Inter-Board partnerships and continuing education programs.

WATERFRONT TORONTO REITALIZATION CORPORATION, Toronto, ON 2007 – 2008Corporate Board SecretaryMonitored CEO and Board Strategic Plans; controlling information flow that would influence stakeholder involvement. Supported three levels of government (Municipal, Provincial and Federal) monitoring an appointed Board of Directors, audit, compensation, finance, risk management and governance Committee Chairs. Executed the archiving, generating and circulating of agendas, minutes, and action sheets and oversaw Director recruitment and candidacy using best-in-class guidelines.

Monitored, organized, and nurtured long-term plans for City-wide Waterfront Toronto revitalization projects.

Successful created, edited and approved power presentations, reports and project overviews for Board consumption.

Identified opportunities for information dissemination improvement leading to stronger senior team involvement and in-house printing facilities.

Completed planning initiatives designed for the local, provincial and federal financing of local (Toronto) infrastructure redevelopment, project management, construction, the acquisition of real estate and architectural redesigns for dormant lands on the waterfront.

ONTARIO DENTAL ASSOCIATION, North York, ON 2004 – 2005Governance & Corporate Board Secretary

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Providing executive level support to CEO for a short contract with a mandate to manage the flow of information; success was in the delivery of communication between a twelve Member Board of Directors, a 100 Member Council, Association Members and Component Society leaders. Additional responsibilities included consultation with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, a Dental Inter-Disciplinary Council and Parliamentary Chair.

Directed annual three day off-site strategic planning sessions including the hiring of facilitators, locating site opportunities, determining group life management sessions and facilitating special education sessions in areas such as Goal Management and Competition Law.

CEO/BoD information distribution and flow, membership liaison for AGM, Trade Show and Education programs, BoD monitoring, Governance and oversight of strategic plans, archiving, generating and circulating agendas, minutes, action sheets and wordsmithing projects, reports and presentations as directed by the CEO and Committee Chairs

NORTH YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, North York, ON 2002 – 2003Executive Director Promoted awareness of available financial institution support and developed the outline for MBA certification through York University, for retailers unable to attend training on a daily basis. Designed and refurbished new offices; restructured internal processes to streamline daily operations and Staff responsibilities. Introduced and made available regional sales delegations in partnership with City Economic development and local small business.

Increased membership by encouraging small business to the Chamber through partnership, with government and entrepreneurial advocacy on a local, provincial, and national level.

Chamber membership also expanded through the addition of new products, services, events. Developed national and international deputations through government Departments of Trade

and Commerce Successfully rebranded Chamber magazines, restructured operations and increased revenue

streams.

THE GAIRDNER FOUNDATION, Toronto, ON 2000 – 2002Executive DirectorIncreased Foundation exposure and branding through communication expansion, driving marketing and media campaigns around international scientists in the field of bio-medical research, broadening awareness of Canada’s Mini-Nobel Awards for scientific advancement. Established, implemented, and completed goals in areas of peer review in bio-medical investigations. Streamlined internal operations and improved overall efficiency and revenue generation.

Recommended and secured corporate sponsors for programs growing the brand through awards, Centers of Excellence, and media exposure

Achieved new branding through the organizing of press conferences and symposium centered on the scientific community; from marketing campaigns to academic and public information activities.

Successfully delivered on international research; providing annual scientific luncheons, science presentations, an Awards Night with media and academic recognition adapted for additional visibility and a profile of Canada’s Medical Advisory Council the ‘whose who’ of Medical Nobel Laureates.

EDUCATIONAssociation Management Certification, Canadian Society of Association Executives

Art Design & Mixed Media, English Entrance Program, U of T, Toronto, ON

Associate Management Certification, CREA/OREA, Ottawa, Toronto