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Kristin Samantha Williams Phone/Cell: 902-430-7195 Email: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Non-profit leader, advocate, researcher and volunteer. I am a decisive, collaborative and innovative leader with a strong business acumen and diverse expertise in dynamic and challenging regional, provincial, national and international markets. I am at home in corporate and non-profit environments as well as in academia. My career has given me the opportunity to assist organizations bridge resource gaps, design game-changing programs, and build sustainable business solutions that exceed business goals. I have a proven track record for increasing market share, enhancing and reshaping performance, generating revenue and elevating brand and profile. I believe that to achieve economic vitality, we need to be socially conscious, environmentally responsible and focus on building sustainable and healthy communities. PERSONAL GOALS

1. To continue to be an effective leader in the non-profit sector 2. To support social change and social justice 3. To constantly learn and grow and link theory to practice 4. To contribute to community sustainability 5. To align my volunteer, professional and research interests

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

Saint Mary’s University Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (Management), 2015-current Research Focus: As a post structural feminist and qualitative researcher, I am interested in issues of identity, power and subject position in organizations, specifically female leaders within the non-profit sector. Course Work: Management Thought and the Management Environment; the Nature of Management Research; Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Research Methods, Humane Research Management; Organizational Theory and Design; Directed Studies; Dissertation. Accomplishments:

Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Graduate Scholarship 2015-2016

Speaker: International Doctorial Consortium 2015 o Non-Profit Financial Sustainability (Thesis) o The Silencing of the Non-Profit Sector: Voices of Women Leaders (Dissertation Proposal)

Speaker: Administrative Sciences Association of Canada 2015 o The Improbable Strength of Fragility (Conference Paper)

Member & Partner: Centre for Leadership Excellence o http://www.smu.ca/centres-and-institutes/centre-for-leadership-excellence.html

Royal Roads University Degree: Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS), 2012-2014 Research Focus: “Non-Profit Financial Sustainability” ~ A study on financial sustainability strategies involving five Canadian community organizations, which resulted in the development of a proprietary, organizational self-assessment tool. Committee Members: E. Grant MacDonald (Dalhousie University), Dr. Cassandra Hanrahan (Dalhousie University), and Dr. Wendy Schissel (Royal Roads University). Course Work: Communication Policy, Politics and Law; Performance Measurement and Financial Management for Leaders; Theory in Interdisciplinary Studies; Leadership, Sustainability and Legacy; Social Science Research Methods; Organizational Communication and Culture, Coaching for Leadership; Directed Studies; Thesis.

http://www.smu.ca/centres-and-institutes/centre-for-leadership-excellence.html


Accomplishments:

4.05 GPA

Entrance Award: awarded to students with “demonstrated achievement in academia, as well as selfless dedication of time and energy to volunteerism and community involvement.”

Certificate of Completion: TCPS 2: Core – Course on Research Ethics

Speaker: Ethnography, Media, Arts and Culture Graduate Conference in Innovative Learning

“Future You” Program Mentor for MAIS prospective students York University Degree: Honours Bachelor of Arts, BA (Hons.), 1993-1997 Degree Major: Critical, Cultural and Historical Studies (Interdisciplinary Studies and Methodologies) Accomplishments:

Dean’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Scholarly Work

Student Council Program Representative

Departmental Student’s Association President

UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS

Dalhousie University Certification: Non-profit Sector Leadership, 2011-2012 A program designed specifically for Executive Directors/Chief Executive Officers and Board Chairs with an aim to improve non-profit governance, strategic planning and organizational leadership. Modules: Governance Models, Approach, Philosophy & Structure; Balancing Fiduciary, Strategic and Generative Responsibilities; Effective Board Coaching for Performance Improvement; Developing an Effective Executive Director or CEO/Chair Team; and Evaluation Techniques, Board Recruitment and Best Practices. University of Guelph Certification (Graduate with Distinction): Equine Sciences, 2006-2007 An award winning animal science program designed to increase a practitioner’s understanding of physiology, performance, nutrition and environmental responsibilities. Course Work: Exercise Physiology; Functional Anatomy; Nutrition; Health & Disease Prevention; Growth & Development; Managing the Equine Environment.

*After completing my studies, I also provided peer support to faculty and other students as a teaching assistant.


CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Community Sector Council and Federation of Community Organizations Certificate Program: Grant Writing Series, 2014

A three-part workshop series investigating effective grant writing strategies and techniques for non-profit organizations.

Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education Workshop: Occupational Health & Safety, Labour Standards and Human Rights, 2014

A program designed to assist organizations to gain a better understanding of their obligations as employers under the Labour Standards Code, the Human Rights Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Community Foundations of Canada Certificate Program: Human Resource Management Standards, 2013-2014

A program designed to address issues related to paid employees and labour development in the voluntary and non-profit sector.

Modules: Policy Framework & Employment Legislation; Getting the Right People; Managing People and Their Work; Workplaces that Work; Learning, Training and Development; HR Planning.

Blue Streak, Communications Company Program: Media Relations & Crisis Communications, 1998 & 2002

A program designed specifically for professional spokespersons. Modules: Crisis Communications; On-Camera/On-Air Training; Managing Community Issues and Hot Topics; Speeches and Presentations.

Schulich School of Business, York University Program: Strategic Alliances, Managing for Results, 2000

A program for professionals working in business development. Modules: Negotiation; Developing Strategic Alliances; Partnership Development.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Junior Achievement Nova Scotia 2013-present President/CEO

Job Profile: Providing strategic and operational leadership to support the charter’s charitable mission of promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness in youth. JA’s core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.

Goals and Vision: My goal is to inspire youth to express their innovative spirit and realize their potential. Through collaboration with critical stakeholders, my role is to develop strong community partnerships, impact more students and increase volunteer engagement, while expanding and diversifying funding and building essential organizational capacity. A strategic imperative is exploring and advancing JA’s role in building a strong economic future for Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) 2009-2013 Executive Director

Job Profile: Supporting the Society’s mission, vision and goals through oversight and operational management of all organizational elements, including, but not limited to: finance, human resources, administration, fund development, marketing, public affairs, branch oversight and engagement, animal cruelty investigations and animal care.

Applied Skills & Key Accomplishments: Serving as a change agent, it was my goal to successfully achieve all strategic imperatives for an organization requiring restoration and renewal. Critical initiatives included: stewarding the agency through significant governance reform; introducing financial sustainability programming; developing social innovation and enterprise programming; policy development and compliance; and securing legislative core funding and reform. Under my leadership, the SPCA earned a respected profile with donors, media and government; won 8 industry awards; reformed animal cruelty legislation; opened the first low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic in Atlantic Canada; and Nova Scotia became the first no-kill province in Canada with the largest percentage commitment of government funding of any SPCA in the country

Ontario SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) 2007-2009 Manager, Marketing & Public Relations

Job Profile: Supporting the SPCA’s mission, vision and goals through effective and strategic marketing and communications in the Society’s role as the provincial leader on matters related to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal welfare.

Applied Skills & Key Accomplishments: It was my mandate to increase public profile and design innovative strategies and programs to exceed funding and business goals. Critical projects included: ethnic/multi-language outreach; cause-related marketing programming; crisis communication action planning and response; e-commerce engagement strategies; and branch mentorship and support. Under my management, the Society elevated its media profile by 81%, introduced the first Chinese marketing campaign and won a media and communications award for a spay & neuter program that generated 91 million impressions.


Canada’s Wonderland 1995-2007 Manager, Public Relations & Special Events (2000 to 2007) Assistant Manager, Public Relations & Special Events (1998 to 2000) Supervisor, Public Relations & Special Events (1997-1998) Coordinator, Public Relations (1997) (seasonal contract) Supervisor, Guest Services (1995 & 1996) (seasonal contract)

Job Profile: Supporting Paramount, CBS and affiliated corporate media and intellectual properties and partners in all marketing, sponsorship and public relations strategies, including but not limited to: media relations, crisis communications, corporate branding, marketing, advertising, promotions, community relations, advocacy and specialized/strategic event programming.

Applied Skills & Key Accomplishments: Serving as the face and voice of the park for 10 years, it was my role to develop specialty programming and media reach to attract new attendance and generate unduplicated revenues. My focus included: sector research and competitive analysis; marketing brand sell development and media buy implementation; event contracting and program design; and crisis management and policy development. Under my management, the park delivered over 100,000 in unduplicated attendance yearly through a unique and comprehensive cultural program serving 18 different language groups. I also helped to lead the North American communications team on promotion and hot topic management, and stewarded the successful introduction of multi-million dollar attractions and programs annually.

WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING

Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia 2015-present Facilitator and Trainer

Job Profile: As a follow up to my academic research into non-profit financial sustainability, I facilitate a workshop using a proprietary assessment tool, which highlights the four key attributes of sustainable organizations: sound financial practices, active fund development, strategic thinking and planning and the capacity to innovate. Over 100 non-profit organizations have participated in these workshops

Daniel & Associates 2013 Associate

Job Profile: In 2013, Daniel & Associates was engaged to prepare an analytical report for the Ontario SPCA. The report examined all aspects of regulatory enforcement and cruelty investigations. As a result of the findings and recommendations, a long term commitment of significant funding (5.5 million annually) from the provincial government was achieved for the agency to increase its scope and responsiveness.


SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & ADVOCACY

Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia (2013-present): “Human Resource Management” (executive training for company program achievers), “Board Governance” (board orientation and training)

Community Sector Council: A Different Kind of Profit, Social Impact of the Non-Profit Sector (2014): “Non-Profit Financial Sustainability” (conference speaker)

Nova Scotia SPCA Animal Wellness Conference (2011, 2012, 2013): “Governance & Non-Profit Leadership”, “Media Management & Crisis Communications”, “Addressing Over-population – Development of Atlantic Canada’s First Spay/Neuter Clinic”

International Summit on Urban Animal Strategies or ISUAS (2011, 2012): “Leadership Panel (One Health)”, “Community Collaboration (Off-site Adoption Partnerships)”, “Wind Power for Animal Welfare (Fund Development)”

Ontario SPCA Education Conference (2012): “Building Strategic Alliances”

Federation of Community Organizations (2012): “Media Management & Crisis Communications” (sector workshop)

Humber and Seneca College (various): “Marketing & Tourism” (industry speaker)

I have also had the opportunity to speak with governing associations such as the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities and the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association. I have also presented to all levels of government, offering cases for support, effectively lobbying for legislative change, and appealing successfully for core funding and specialty program funding.

INDUSTRY AWARDS, HONOURS & RECOGNITION

One World Alumni Dinner (Junior Achievement) – Recipient Charity (Saint Mary’s University), 2014

Partnership (Kristin Williams) – Working on Our Future (Department of Justice, Correctional Services), 2013

Product or Service Innovation (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Working on Our Future (Industry – ISUAS), 2013

Top Pick (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Provision of Charitable Value (Charity Intelligence), 2012

Homing (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Off Site Adoption Program (Industry – ISUAS), 2012

Silver (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Best Place to Volunteer (The Coast’s Readers’ Choice Awards), 2012

Communications (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Year of the Cat Awareness Campaign (Industry – ISUAS), 2012

Volunteer Capacity Trust (Kristin Williams) – Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, 2011

Top Newsmaker (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Chamber of Commerce, 2011

Sheltering (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Palliative Care Foster Program (IAMS – Leadership in Sheltering), 2011

Leadership (Kristin Williams) – Industry Thought Leader (Industry – ISUAS), 2010

Education (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Girl Guides of Canada Program (Industry – ISUAS), 2010

Wellness (Nova Scotia SPCA) – Palliative Care Foster Program (Industry – ISUAS), 2010

Media & Communications (Ontario SPCA) – Spay/Neuter Awareness Campaign (Industry – ISUAS), 2009


VOLUNTEERISM AND AFFILIATIONS

Volunteer Appointments 1. The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia (Non-Profit Sector), 2012 to present

Vice Chair (current), Secretary (past) (Executive Committee), Inaugural Board of Directors

Hiring Committee (CEO search) 2. Urban Animal Foundation of Canada, 2014 to present

Board Member, Inaugural Board of Director 3. Habitat for Humanity of Nova Scotia, 2014-2015

Secretary (Executive Committee), Board of Directors

Hiring Committee (CEO search) 4. Nova Scotia SPCA, 2013

Hiring Committee (CEO search) 5. Affinity Renewables (Community Feed-In Tariff Program, Large Scale Wind Energy), 2011 to present

Director and Consultant to RMS Energy & the Nova Scotia SPCA in the development of a sustainable funding strategy

6. The Federation of Community Organizations (FOCO), 2011-2013

Secretary (Executive Committee), Board of Directors 7. The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, 2009-2010

Marketing & Communications Consultant, Board of Directors 8. Toronto and Central Ontario Regional Hemophilia Society, 2009

Mentor & Strategist, Communications Committee 9. York Region Children’s Aid Society, 2005-2006

Board Member, Board of Directors Committees and Working Groups

1. Workforce of the Future: Youth Attachment Team (2014)

NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education – youth labour market attachment and retention strategy

2. Youth Entrepreneur Working Group (2013-2014)

Youth & economic development – establishing a coordinated strategy among stakeholder organizations 3. National Codes Development Task Force (2013)

Animal welfare – establishing industry related codes of practice 4. Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Overpopulation Task Force (2012-2013)

Animal welfare – research committee addressing the cat overpopulation crisis 5. Atlantic Network: Atlantic Region Humane Organizations (2011-2013)

Animal welfare – chairing regional network addressing mission critical issues 6. Sector Council Advisory Committee: Next Steps to Developing the Non-profit Sector in NS (2012)

Non-profit engagement with government and the sector – development of a labour market sector council 7. Care for Cats Advisory Committee (2011-2012)

Sectoral collaboration – national development of resources for addressing cat overpopulation

Other

1. Halifax Executive Association (2015-present)

Member – exclusive networking group for Halifax leaders 2. Fusion Halifax Mentorship Program (2014-2015)

Mentor – industry leader is paired with young mentee for an intense 8 month mentorship relationship

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