Peterborough Ontario Business Planning, Communications & Human Resources Consultants

ASSOCIATES

The Cactus Group - Jennifer Garland
Darnell Consulting Inc. (DCI) - Dean Darnell
Ewart Media - Justin Ewart
Golden Pathways - Cora Whittington
Market Optics - Mike Mair
Multilink - Lynn A. Hill
Profit Improvement Associates - Robert Totton
Silverthorn Management Consulting Inc. - Gwyneth James
Stephen H. Smith & Associates - Stephen H. Smith
Vansit Marketing - Susan Mellow
Woodsend Consultants - Sheila M. Wood


Consultant Name:	Jennifer Garland, ABC
Company Name:	The Cactus Group
Address:	Box 62 33 North Street Keene, ON K0L 2G0
Business Phone:	705.295.6618
Alt/cell Phone:	416.347.3235
Fax Number:	705.295.6619
Email:	jgarland@nexicom.net
Areas of Expertise:	Jennifer Garland specializes in the development of strategic relationship building approaches for organizations by drawing upon her unique combination of organizational and marketing communications and community investment experience. This experience and a thorough understanding of the unique requirements associated with communicating for change enables Jennifer to ensure that her clients’ communications products meet the needs of their stakeholder audiences.
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Certificate, Rotman School of Management Advanced Program in Managing Strategic Change Certificate, Dispute Resolution and Mediation Program, Trent University Professional Accreditation, International Association of Business Communicators Political Science/Business Administration Degree, Trent University, Public Relations Diploma, Durham College
Related Experience:	Jennifer’s work has included providing senior communications counsel and writing support for senior leaders to create both internal and external stakeholder communication pieces designed to build productive relationships, facilitate learning and drive change. Her written work and projects have received both national and international recognition through the International Association of Business Communicators and other national organizations.


Consultant Name:	Dean Darnell MSW
Company Name:	Darnell Consulting Inc. (DCI)
Address:	23 Spring Lane Warkworth, Ontario K0K 3K0
Business Phone:	Toll free: 1-800-756-4554 705-924-9009
Cell Phone:	705-760-4548
Email:	dean.darnell@nexicom.net
Areas of Expertise:	Focusing on the not-for-profit sector in Canada, DCI provides: Strategic Planning Board Development Organizational Reviews Social Action Research
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Masters of Social Work (MSW)
Related Experience:	DCI was founded in 1987 and over the past 20 years has provided planning, management support and training to a wide variety of health and social service non-profit agencies as well as government. Our consulting focuses on Board Development and renewal, organizational planning, mission, vision development and the establishment of organizational priorities and future directions.


Consultant Name:	Justin Ewart
Company Name:	Ewart Media
Email:	info@ewartmedia.com
Website:	www.ewartmedia.com
Areas of Expertise:	Graphic design and programming Logo design / Identity Development Database applications E-Commerce Solutions Design for print: business cards, CD/DVD covers, brochures, posters Updates of existing Web sites Proficient in: XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), DHTML, JavaScript, PHP, ASP, ColdFusion, Flash Competent in: SQL, MySQL, Access, XML, WML, Visual Basic (VB.net) Related Skills: Design for W3C standards and accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, digital photo editing/scanning, audio/video editing, conversion of audio/video formats for the Web, project management and collaboration
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Diploma, Fleming College Web Developer Program, Peterborough, Ont. Bachelor of Arts, York University, Toronto, Ont.
Related Experience:	Justin has been designing for the Web since 2000. His clients include both small and large businesses, artists, authors, musicians, and non-profit organizations. Justin brings his unique vision and well-rounded creativity to every new Web design project. He prides himself on both giving shape to the client’s creative vision as well as producing back-end code to industry standards for browser compatibility and accessibility.


Consultant Name:	Cora Whittington
Company Name:	Golden Pathways
Address:	RR 11 3075 Wallace Point Rd
Business Phone:	(705) 745-4006
Alt/cell Phone:	(705) 872-6418
Fax Number:	(705) 745-4006
Email:	cw@goldenpathways.ca
Website:	www.goldenpathways.ca
Areas of Expertise:	Identifying and removing barriers to business and personal growth Improve inter-personal communication Team-building Personality Profiles ~ Insights Discovery Coaching Conflict resolution Working with people in transition Leadership development Customer Service Problem Solving Appreciative Inquiry Strategic Planning Facilitation
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Certified Wavemaker Coach, Level 2 Certified Core Dynamics Teacher Accredited Insights DiscoveryTM facilitator and coach Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Plus more listed on www.goldenpathways.ca
Related Experience:	Cora Whittington is currently a personal and professional coach of professionals, executives and business owners. Also works with groups and organizations as a facilitator and consultant specializing in teamwork and strategic planning. Has local, national and international experience working with all sectors including government, not-for-profit, healthcare, business, industry, tourism and agriculture. Background includes a degree from the University of Guelph, working with Ministry of Corrections, founding member of Peterborough Youth Services and Women and Rural Economic Development Organization, graduate of Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program, mediator with Farm Debt Review Board and train the trainer for the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute. Cora is a Leadership Development volunteer for the United Way.


Consultant Name:	Mike Mair
Company Name:	President, Market Optics
Address:	1412 Wildlark Drive, Peterborough, Ontario
Business Phone:	(705) 745-7776
Alt/cell Phone:	(416) 949-0340
Email:	mikemair@marketoptics.ca
Areas of Expertise:	Marketing Management - determining and executing marketing mix elements, tools and techniques/process management. Research - designing and managing consumer and customer research, developing and conducting informational workshops, coaching and training clients to self-manage marketing efforts. Innovation - trend management, ideation, new product/service development, testing/feasibility, plan development and success tracking/management intervention. Strategic Planning - developing plans, portfolio analyses.
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	MBA, Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario Member- Market Research and Intelligence Association
Related Experience:	Marketing Management - Group Marketing Manager Quaker Oats, Marketing Director ConAgra Snacks, Marketing Director Renee’s Gourmet, Marketing Manager- Tabasco Research - Qualitative & quantitative research for Enbridge Gas Distribution, Novartis, World’s Finest Chocolate (U.S.), MIBRO Tool Group, Kraft Foods, Maple Lodge Farms, Uan’s Hair Care, Electronics Workbench, The Beauty Supply Outlet Innovation - Melitta Canada, Publix Super Markets (U.S.), New Product Manager- Warner Lambert (Pfizer), Group Manager New Products- Quaker Oats, New Product launch projects- ConAgra (Slim Jim), Maple Leaf Foods (Meatheads) Strategic Planning - Melitta Canada, Regal Tent Productions, Renee’s Gourmet, World’s Finest Chocolate Training/Coaching - Teaching experience: Sir Sanford Fleming, Schulich School of Business Executive Development Program, experience developing and leading marketing workshops


Consultant Name:	Lynn A. Hill FICB PFP
Company Name:	President, MultiLink Business Management Solutions
Address:	238 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X9
Business Phone:	(705) 872-8357
Email:	info@multilinkconsulting.com
Website:	www.multilinkconsulting.com
Areas of Expertise:	See below
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	35 years Senior Bank Manager, 30 years Not for Profit University (Trent University) FICB and PFP – Professional Designations
Related Experience:	Project Management – Village Inn (Lakefield) Organizational Review/Solutions – Pine Vista Resort. Viamede Resort, Employers First Restructuring – Canadian Canoe Museum, Marina (confidential) and Minden Medical Clinic Business Plans – Fleming College (Frost Campus) and Lindsay Montessori Preschool Marketing Plans – Canadian Fashion Designer, Not for Profit – Canadian Canoe Museum, Lindsay Montessori Preschool, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Peterborough Youth Services, Fleming College, Women’s Health Unit, New Stages, Skilled Trades Partnership, Human Resources Network. 20/20 Envisioning Process etc.


Consultant Name:	Robert Totton, CA
Company Name:	Profit Improvement Associates
Address:	Box 14, RR #11, Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y3
Business Phone:	(705) 745.1223
Alt/cell Phone:	(705) 760.1390
Fax Number:	(705) 745.1223
Email:	bob.totton@sympatico.ca
Areas of Expertise:	Objective and independent business analysis Identifying problems with a business and what they are costing Formulating business plans Operational budgets and forecasts Financial planning
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Chartered Accountant
Related Experience:	Public accounting and consulting Corporate lending Entrepreneur - owned and managed small businesses Business analyst with international management consulting organization Developed analytical software to identify and quantify the cost of problems within a business


Consultant Name:	Gwyneth James, MBA CGA
Company Name:	Silverthorn Management Consulting Inc.
Address:	Suite B-1, 223 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough ON K9J 3K3
Business Phone:	(705) 875-2748 (cell)
Alt/cell Phone:	(705) 932-4185 (alt)
Fax Number:	(705) 932-3027
Email:	gjames@silverthornmgmt.ca
Website:	www.silverthornmgmt.ca
Areas of Expertise:	Strategic Planning Facilitation Business Plan Formulation Financial Analysis Controllership Functions Project Management General Business Consulting
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Certified General Accountant (CGA) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Related Experience:	Prepared a detailed business plan which resulted in obtaining suitable financing for the construction of a new multi-million dollar recreational facility Provided controllership functions including financial statement preparation and analysis, HR management services, and regulatory reporting to a mid-sized communications company Participated in strategic planning including Net Present Value analyses of new service offerings and capital investments to a technical start-up Project manager for an AS400-based billing software amalgamation involving 20,000 customers Wrote $1M grant application for non-profit organization


Consultant Name:	Stephen H. Smith
Company Name:	Stephen H. Smith & Associates
Address:	26 Carson Court, Peterborough, Ontario, K9K 2R1
Business Phone:	(705) 876-9810
Alt/cell Phone:	(705) 768-1777
Email:	stephen@shsmithassociates.com
Website:	www.shsmithassociates.com
Areas of Expertise:	Strategic Frameworks (Mission, Values, Future Directions); Organization Assessment (Needs Assessment, SWOT Analysis, Employee Perception Surveys, Change Action Plans); Talent Management (Individual SWO T Analysis, Leadership & Management Development Programs, Leadership Coaching, Managing Performance, Succession Planning);Resource Management ( Third Party Mediations, Labour contract Negotiations, Attendance Awareness Programs, WSIB Claims Management
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	MA, (Political Science) University of Waterloo BA Honours(Political Science) University of Waterloo Certificate Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) University of Windsor Graduate Studies in Organization Design, Briercrest Seminary Delta Epsilon Chi Honour Society
Career Summary:	Strategic Planning and Assessment -Developed models for corporate organization development which focused on strategic framework, organization performance, evaluation and leadership development. (City of Peterborough, Fairhaven) Organization Assessment - Needs Assessment Employee Perception Surveys, Change Action Plans- City of Peterborough, Fairhaven Succession Planning - Designed and implemented a competency-based recruitment and succession planning strategy that analyzed both present and future leadership/management competencies and skills (City of Peterborough) Leadership Coaching -- Ongoing coaching of over 15 department staff in professional development, technical coaching of mediators Collective Agreement Negotiations -Developed corporate negotiions strategy and successfully negotiated agreements with 9 public sector unions ( City of Peterborough, Fairhaven Interest Based Employee Labour Relations - City of Peterborough, Fairhaven Attendance Awareness Programs - Design, implementation and management of programs Safety Culture Management - Behavioural- based safety cultures , Return to Work Programs ,WSIB Claims Management and Presentation of Appeals Curriculum Development -- PRBC, University of Waterloo, SSFC, Fairhaven, City of Peterborough Training and Teaching - PRBC, University of Waterloo, SSFC, BBC, City of Peterborough


Consultant Name:	Susan Mellow
Company Name:	Vansit Marketing
Address:	350 Irish Line, Ennismore ON K0L 1T0
Business Phone:	705 292.0195
Email:	vansitmarketing@xplornet.com
Areas of Expertise:	Corporate branding for new & existing businesses Development of Marketing Strategies Execution of Strategies Direct Marketing Timeline Management Media Buying Hiring of Talent Grand Opening & Special Events
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Public Relations Officer, Canadian Power & Sail Squadron Marketing Manager, Cadillac Fairview Account Executive, Chum Group and Metroland Promotion Committee member, Taoist Tai Chi Society
Related Experience:	Developed and design corporate identity for new business start-up and existing businesses Hired talent for writing, designing and editing newsletter and other marketing pieces Prepared realistic marketing strategies and methods to quantify results Installation of business signage, seasonal décor & merchandising Prepared news releases and media press packages for special events and grand openings Oversee all aspects of marketing strategies with frequent up dates and communication to client Purchased multimedia and competitive quotes for sale events and special promotions Organized special demonstrations and displays Involved in not-for-profit cross promoting special events


Consultant Name:	Sheila M. Wood
Company Name:	Woodsend Consultants
Address:	472 Rogers Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, K9H 1W9
Business Phone:	(705) 874-8340
Email:	awood23@cogeco.ca
Areas of Expertise:	Marketing Consultation Promotions and Event Planning. Public Relations Media Relations Copy Writing Research Business Planning
Applicable Education/ Training/Designations:	Over 25 years of experience in the areas of administration, marketing and sales promotion. George Brown College Office Administration. Courses in Time Management, Public Speaking, Labour Law, ACT (Database Management)Marketing and Promotions, Event Planning, Facade Program Workshops.
Related Experience:	Research and write proposals for grant and HRDC funds. Develop operational short term and long term marketing initiatives such as Downtown Jazz Festival,Downtown Farmers Market for Peterborough BIA. Various external and internal promotions for retail businesses including newsletters,retail surveys, media buying and advertising development.

Lynn A. Hill FICB PFP President and Founder of Multi-Link Business Management Solutions

"Lynn was able to provide the initial guidance and advice through a very difficult process. Her fiscal background and business acumen was invaluable in helping the Board to make some hard but necessary decisions. I would definitely enjoy working with Lynn should the opportunity arise and recommend her highly”.

- Dr. Marilyn R. Homewood, Former Chair, The Canadian Canoe Museum

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