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Post Secondary / Adult Learning
People
Akaid Diaz, President of FailProof Technology Inc., FailProof Technology Inc.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-331-4968 | Email:
Occupation: Cloud Computing Professional
Presentation topics: Cloud Computing and Infrastructure as service (IaaS) for Managed Service Providers (MSP's) and IT Professionals
Notes: We hold regular webinars and discussions with organization interested in developing a cloud computing strategy. Follow as on Twitter @failproofcloud and visit our website www.failprooftechnology.ca
Allan Friesen, Alberta Blue Cross
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-382-3593 | Fax: 403-327-9823 | Email:
Occupation: Group Insurance / Employee Benefits
Presentation topics: 1) Health Insurance - Public, Private and Corporate 2) Career Advice from Aristotle
Notes: Group Insurance / Employee Benefits
Amanda Herman, Service Canada
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-382-4758 | Fax: 403-327-6958 | Email:
Occupation: Citizen Services Specialist
Presentation topics: Apprenticeship Grants and Employment Insurance Benefits
Notes: Citizen Services Specialist
Bernie De Schutter, Bullock's Auto Body Ltd.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-329-1245 | Fax: 403-329-1120 | Email:
Occupation: Trades / Auto Collision Repair
Presentation topics: Career Opportunities in Trades; Vehicle Maintenance for Longevity; Vehicle Maintenance & Simple Repairs for Women
Notes: Trades / Auto Collision Repair
Bev LeBlanc, Toastmasters
Contact Info:
Phone: 403.332.0377 | Fax: 403.380.3898 | Email:
Occupation: Communication & Leadership
Presentation topics: Getting Your Message Across--Effectively
Notes: Communication & Leadership
Carolyn Thomas, Invis
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-381-9419 | Fax: 1-866-225-7573 | Email:
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Presentation topics: Mortgage Process
Casey Hellawell, WC Hellawell Consulting Services
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-330-7706 | Email:
Presentation topics: Gossip in the Workplace/Workplace Bullying
Clint Dunford, Clint Dunford Consulting Inc.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-381-6770 | Email:
Occupation: Politcian
Presentation topics: Provincial Politics
Notes: The influence of politics on people's lives, especially young people, is often underestimated.
Colette Acheson, ANCO Business Solutions
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-393-2258 | Fax: 403-206-7878 | Email:
Occupation: Business, Management
Presentation topics: Career Planning, Employability, Personal Goal Setting, Networking, Motivation, Disability, Entrepreunership, Social Media
Notes: Business, Management
Connie-Marie Riedlhuber, Bromwich & Smith
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-380-1089 | Fax: 403-320-7999 | Email:
Occupation: Financial Counselor/Life Coach
Presentation topics: Personal Finance and Family Financial Management
Notes: Financial Counselor/Life Coach
Darren Neuberger
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-380-8815 | Email:
Occupation: Cancer Awareness
Presentation topics: Young Adult Cancer
Notes: Author of a book called Let's Talk About It: Inspiring Stories From Young Adult Cancer Survivors. My book was published in January 2010. You can also view it on my
website at: http://letstalkaboutit.viviti.com/
I host an Internet Radio Show with the main topic Empowerment in our personal lives. I am a Certified Life Coach, Stand up Comedian and Advanced Toastmaster Bronze.
Deb Brewin, Face 2 Face Image Consulting
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-655-2463 | Fax: 403-655-2403 | Email:
Occupation: Image Consulting
Presentation topics: Color & Figure Analysis, Makeup, Business Dress & Etiquette,
Notes: Image Consulting
Dr. Aaron Bridge, Bridge Chiropractic
Contact Info:
Phone: 403 329 8266 | Fax: 403 329 8347 | Email:
Occupation: Chiropractic
Presentation topics: Managing Stress Naturally, How to Protect Your Back While You Work, Staying Fit While You Sit, and various other health related topics.
Notes: Chiropractic
Gillian Nish, Execuserv Plus Inc.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-320-5604 | Fax: 403-327-3577 | Email:
Occupation: Business Management and Training
Presentation topics: Business Etiquette
Notes: "Soft Skills" presentation
i.e. Effective Speaking
Goal Setting
Dinning Manners
Time Management
Customer Service
Presentation Skills
Facilitation Skills
Greg Bialobzyski, Canadian Wheat Board
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-801-0499 | Email:
Occupation: Agriculture
Presentation topics: CWB operations,policy,goverance,history etc
Notes: Agriculture
Greg Stonehocker, ActionCOACH
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-524-3636 | Fax: 403-524-3637 | Email:
Occupation: Business Coach
Presentation topics: Business, Coaching, Motivation
Heather Petherick, Heather Petherick Coaching
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-795-4239 | Fax: 403-388-3383 | Email:
Occupation: Career & Performance Coaching
Presentation topics: Career Transition, Networking, Motivation & Personal Leadership
Notes: Career & Performance Coaching
Jason Donkersgoed, Manulife Bank
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-330-3400 | Fax: 403-329-3001 | Email:
Occupation: Banking
Presentation topics: How Credit Works
Notes: I have found that there is a great deal of misunderstanding of how credit works. The lack of information allows many recent graduates to get in over their heads with credit misuse. I hope to help educate others in how credit works and prevent them from hurting their overall financial picture.
Jean Greer McCarthy, Greer Home Builders
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-381-0028 | Fax: 403-381-6096 | Email:
Occupation: Home Building/Entrepreneurship/Performing Arts
Presentation topics: Leadership; Business Development; Work/Life Balance
Notes: An experienced presenter who strikes a balance between diverse personal/professional lives.
Jim Brown, Empower Performance
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-388-4545 | Fax: 403-388-4196 | Email:
Occupation: Training and Development
Presentation topics: Importance of Continous Skill Development
Notes: Training and Development
Keith Greeno, Asyma Systems Ltd.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-328-8188 | Email:
Occupation: Management Consultant
Presentation topics: Management Topics
Notes: We offer training presentations dealing with various management issues. Human resource and payroll management and control, customer/vendor relation management and control, executive reporting, project cost management and control, accounting procedures and process control.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, National Bank Financial
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-388-1902 | Fax: 403-388-8204 | Email:
Occupation: Investment Advisor
Presentation topics: The Basics of investing and how to begin; Understanding the advantages/disadvantages in different types of investment accounts - which is best an RRSP, RRIF, TFSA & RESP's?; Inter-generational Wealth Transition and Succession planning as well as other Inv
Notes: Investment Advisor
Lori Harasem, Galt Museum & Archives
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-320-4219 | Fax: 403-329-4958 | Email:
Occupation: Event and Volunteer Coordinator
Presentation topics: Event Planning, Volunteer Coordination
Lorne Armstrong, CIBC Wood Gundy
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-382-2016 | Fax: 403-382-2050 | Email:
Occupation: Financial Planning/Stockbroker
Presentation topics: Anything to do with Stock and Bond Industry
Notes: I Have been in the brokerage industry for 22 years as Investment Advisor. Manager of the branch for 13 years.
R. Bruce Thurston , Management Resource Services
Contact Info:
Phone: 403 330-6676 | Email:
Occupation: Management Consulting
Notes: Management Consulting
Randy Helm, Servus Credit Union
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-331-6518 | Fax: 403-329-6069 | Email:
Occupation: Commercial Financial Services
Presentation topics: Commercial Lending
Notes: I have 18years experience in the financial services industry in both the administration and lending areas.
Rick Ross, Waterrick2000 LTD / CWRA
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-317-0017 | Email:
Occupation: Water Resources
Presentation topics: Water Licenses Canadian National Water Strategy
Notes: Water is an emerging issue on the National Stage and will be the next oil. We need to prepare while the lights are only flashing and not solid red due to crisis being here.
Sandy B Lyons, KPMG Inc.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-380-5749 | Fax: 403-380-5760 | Email:
Occupation: Trustee in Bankruptcy
Presentation topics: Financial Management and Restructuring Business and/or Personal
Notes: The materials regarding budgeting and money management can cross many areas and the restructuring area may have a more limited application and audience.
Steve Baines, Wardell Professional Development
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-795-4044 | Email:
Occupation: Business Advisor, Professional Speaker
Presentation topics: “Achieve Growth & Build Value - Utilizing Systems-Based Theory”, “Innovate & Grow - Continuous Improvement Isn’t Good Enough”, “Fostering a World-Class Culture - Great Employees Make Great Companies”, “Stop Talking & Listen - A Social Media Strategy That Works”, “Technology is Changing Faster Than Ever - Is Your Business Ready For The Future?”
Notes: I absolutely love speaking! Being the spark of change in a business, or in someone’s life brings me great satisfaction. I want to use my enthusiasm and passion to inspire people all over the World through my dynamic keynotes.
Stuart Selby, Heat Seeking Thermal Imaging LTD.
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-329-1539 | Fax: 403-394-9882 | Email:
Occupation: Predictive & Preventative Maintenance
Presentation topics: Predictive & Preventative Maintenance, Thermal
Sue Reeves, Remco Memorials
Contact Info:
Phone: (403) 329-9434 | Fax: (403) 329-9392 | Email:
Occupation: Memorialization & Final Expense Planning
Presentation topics: Art of Memorialization and Final Expense Planning
Valorie Allen, Population in Sync
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-553-4400 | Fax: website: www.populationinsync.net | Email:
Occupation: Population and the Environment
Presentation topics: Population and the environment
Notes: Population and the Environment
Wendy Aitkens, Galt Museum & Archives
Contact Info:
Phone: 403-320-3907 | Fax: 403-329-4958 | Email:
Occupation: Museum Curator
Presentation topics: Human History, Museum & Communtiy
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