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2015-16

EDA BOARD NOMINEES

Individual Candidate Profiles

2015-16 EDA Board Candidate Profiles

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Contents

Jon Allan ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Adena Cheverie ............................................................................................................................... 6

Michelle Gietz ............................................................................................................................... 10

Schaun Goodeve ........................................................................................................................... 14

Cathy Goulet ................................................................................................................................. 21

Gary Slipp ..................................................................................................................................... 25

James Tessier ................................................................................................................................ 30


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Jon Allan Position: Economic Development Officer, Town of Sundre Member of EDA: 2 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 2

Interested in the following Project Team/s:

Revenue Generation X

Membership Development & Resources X

2016 Awards Program X

2016 Silent Auction

Professional Development X

Partnership Development X


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Adena Cheverie Position: Economic and Community Development Officer, Mountain View County Member of EDA: 5 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 5 years


Revenue Generation

Membership Development & Resources

2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction


Partnership Development


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ADENA CHEVERIE A dynamic and skilled economic development professional with 7-years’ experience in municipal, corporate and non-profit settings; both nationally and internationally.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Economic & Community Development Officer March 2014 – PRESENT Mountain View County Rural municipal government position to leverage the county’s existing industries for inter-municipal projects and to build on existing and form new relationships.

Provide recommendations and lead processes to ensure Council and Administration decision making and actions in regards to economic development are completed in an informed, timely, consistent and professional manner.

Coordination of ongoing communication and dialogue between economic development parties, community and industry, relevant provincial departments, land developers and other parties having an interest in future growth and expansion of the County.

Develop and implement strategies and programs that will assist in the retention and growth of existing

County businesses and attraction of new business.

Assist with the preparation of the department’s budget and related duties.

Manager, Corporate Services SEPTEMBER 2013 – March 2014 Arete® Human Resources, Calgary, Alberta A small national company that provides professional services to small and medium sized businesses including but not limited to Employee Assistance Programs.

Generate communication and program development research and advice to senior management.

Provide administrative, strategic planning and operational support.

Oversee the relationship between the company and third party service providers.

Develop and streamline administrative, financial and operational processes and procedures to ensure smooth business operations.

Coordinate annual national conference for industry partners. Communications Coordinator AUGUST 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2013 CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board), Calgary, Alberta Regional board representing and supporting over 5000 REALTORS® in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Supported and advised nine internal business units with their communications needs.

Created and helped to implement strategic communication plans for numerous projects and events.

Managed daily, weekly and monthly tasks related to organized communications, media relations and employee communications.

Produced and managed content for internal and external websites and employee sharepoint. Communications Liaison & Economic Development Officer JULY 2010 – AUGUST 2012 Town of Crossfield, Crossfield, Alberta Municipal government position to build the foundation for Economic Development and ensure continued economic prosperity.


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Developed and implemented economic development and communications strategies.

Responsible for on-going communications initiatives including monthly newsletter, website content and various streams of social media.

Managed the first ever Economic Development Committee and facilitated the local chapter of the Chamber of Commerce.

First point of contact for site selectors, investors, brokers and businesses.

Leveraged relationships between provincial and federal government, surrounding communities, business, and community organizations.

Communications Events Coordinator & Team Administrator JANUARY 2009 – DECEMBER 2009

Royal New Zealand Plunket Society, Wellington, New Zealand National not-for-profit organization responsible for providing support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5 in New Zealand.

Established and implemented communication strategies and events.

Managed key day-to-day relationships with external stakeholders, media, sponsors, business partners and suppliers.

Supported and advised the funding team, sponsors and business partners to leverage third party promotional events.

Organized events such as training sessions, conferences, road shows and other functions. Responsible for daily media monitoring and maintained all records and databases.

Students in Business (SIB) Program Outreach Facilitator MAY 2007 – NOVEMBER 2008

Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Provincial government funded program for students, aged 15-34, to start their own businesses.

Recruited, retained and counseled and student participants in step-by-step process of business start- up.

Prepared basic funding rationales and statistical reports.

Facilitated experiential high school and university student entrepreneurial workshops.

Collaborated with senior management on program improvement and participant retention and satisfaction.

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EDUCATION Continuing Education Certificate in Public Relations MAY 2013 – Present Mount Royal University Bachelors of Arts Community Studies in Communications APRIL 2007 Cape Breton University

Dean’s list 2006 & 2007

Recipient of the Majorie S. Jost award for achieving academic excellence and displaying leadership.


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Establishing the Foundation, Economic Developers of Alberta 2014 Business Retention & Expansion, Economic Developers of Alberta 2014 Project Management Certificate, Economic Developers of Alberta 2011 Identifying Opportunities Certificate, Economic Developers of Alberta 2011 Cluster Development Certificate, Community Futures of Alberta 2011 Rural Diversification Certificate, Community Futures of Alberta 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Three D Coaching, Play Director and Vday event volunteer 2014 - PRESENT Board of Directors and Coach, Rocky View Junior Roller Derby Association 2013 - PRESENT Event Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie 2012 – 2013 Board of Directors, Economic Developers of Alberta 2012 Member, Economic Developers of Alberta 2010 - 2012 Program Volunteer, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia & Southern Alberta 2007 - 2012


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Michelle Gietz

Position: Manager of Economic Development Newell Regional Economic Development Initiative Member of EDA: 1 year Number of years in the economic development profession: 5


Revenue Generation


2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction




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Schaun Goodeve Position: Economic Development Coordinator Town of Morinville Member of EDA: 1.5 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 15




2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction




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Cathy Goulet Position: President Killick Leadership Group Ltd. Member of EDA: 25 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 25




2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction

Professional Development



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Gary Slipp Position: President, Network Global Inc. Member of EDA: 5 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 12


Revenue Generation


2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction

Professional Development



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James Tessier Position: Community Economic Development Coordinator, Community Futures Alberta SouthWest Member of EDA: 4 years Number of years in the economic development profession: 8


Revenue Generation


2016 Awards Program

2016 Silent Auction




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