In 1983, I arrived in Canada as a landed immigrant after a life-risking journey from Vietnam and 2 refugee camps in Indonesia. 3 years later, I got a part-time job programming computer software while still in grade 10 and learning English as a second language.
All that excitement distracted me from my dream of becoming a school teacher. I enjoyed a rewarding career in information technology, working with public and private organizations across North America.
In 2006, I founded a leadership and management consulting firm.
When 2010 rolled around, I was invited to facilitate leadership and management courses for universities and colleges. My career took another turn, toward my teenage dream of teaching.
These days, I’m delighted to contribute to my community through a mix of executive coaching, leadership training, management consulting, workshop facilitation, and keynote speaking.
Passionate about leadership and creativity, I help leaders grow and innovate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
⇒ Keynote Speaker
⇒ Workshop Facilitator
⇒ University Instructor
⇒ Corporate Trainer
⇒ Executive Coach
⇒ Management Consultant
⇒ Project Manager
⇒ Business Analyst
⇒ IT Consultant
⇒ Entrepreneur
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
⇒ Director, Logistics, CAPS Alberta Chapter
⇒ Director, Marketing & Membership, CAPS Edmonton Chapter
⇒ VP, Marketing & Sponsorship, IIBA Edmonton Chapter
⇒ President, TM4PM Toastmasters Club
⇒ Advisory Member, Business Analysis Extension Certificate, Mount Royal University
⇒ Advisory Member, Business Process Management Extension Certificate, Mount Royal University
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
⇒ Guitarist
⇒ Keyboardist
⇒ Singer
⇒ Sound Engineer
⇒ Photographer
⇒ Videographer
⇒ Virtual Show Producer
EDUCATION
⇒ Master of Business Administration (MBA)
⇒ Advanced Graduate Diploma in Management
⇒ Project Management Certificate
⇒ Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
⇒ Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
⇒ Project Management Professional (PMP)
⇒ Certified Virtual Presenter
PAST CERTIFICATIONS
⇒ Information Systems Professional (ISP)
⇒ Oracle Certified Professional – Database Administrator (OCP DBA)
⇒ Certified PowerBuilder Developer (CPD)
AFFILIATIONS
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)
AWARDS
⇒ Received a 2005 Premier’s Award of Excellence for a project I managed at Alberta Environment.
⇒ Received 2 President’s Choice Awards for Excellence at Computronix, an I.T. consulting company.
Confidence is more powerful when mixed with the right dose of humility.