Worked as part of a leadership team of 3 in managing three different companies generating a combined revenue >$650,000
Designed and hosted “Weekend Working Retreats” that cater to men looking for development in leadership and fatherhood while learning and experiencing the day-to-day activities involved in bison ranching (welding, carpentry, equipment operating, fencing, etc.)
Designed and led the “Christmas Tree Adventure Package”, where ~100-150 people arrived yearly to Keystone Ranch for a wagon ride through the old river valley, to cut down a Christmas tree, complete with hot chocolate and bison smokies roasted over a campfire
Developed the company’s e-commerce platform, set prices, developed 4 product lines, and managed content creation including: photography, writing, newsletter, and videography
Led and managed teams of up to 12 members
Led and executed projects valued from $12,000 - $200,000
Instructor, Business Planning (300 level University Class)
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Design Management International
Taught a class of 22 international students the fundamentals of business planning
Developed curriculum with case studies on regenerative agriculture with the final project being pitched as a exemplary circular business
Facilitated group coaching sessions, reviewing students work, providing encouragement and constructive criticism
Human Centred Designer
The Physician Learning Program, University of Alberta
Facilitated workshops with patients and medical staff to collabortively create tools to improve healthcare outcomes for both parties
Facilitated educational workshops on how the Physician Learning Program utilizes human-centred design in healthcare
Provided strategic guidance and reporting to transform current messaging into concise, complementary statements that help stakeholders understand the why the organization exists, what its goals are, and how it has been accomplishing its targets
Worked together with project managers to refine their understanding of the problem through multidisciplinary collaboration and design thinking techniques
Education
Masters of Arts in Design
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art
A practical thesis exploring how collaborative design might disseminate mental health knowledge based on male preferences in seeking and receiving help.
Western University, Ivey Business School ∙
December 2022
A week long leadership course for farming executives operating multiple businesses. Topics included strategic planning, financials for executive decision making, leading and managing teams.
A self-paced online course specialized in driving word-of-mouth marketing including: creating contagious content, building stickier messages, leveraging social media, and making any product or idea catch on.