Senior executive responsible for managing and operating CSLS, a national, independent, non-profit founded in 1995, focused on enhancing understanding of productivity, living standards and economic well-being.
Senior executive responsible for leading in-depth economic analysis and research, key spokesperson in media and events.
Secured over $10 million in funding to successfully launch the Business Data Lab (BDL), a first-of-its-kind partnership with StatCan to deliver real-time data and insights for over 100,000 Canadian businesses annually of all sizes, sectors and regions.
Responsible for planning and executing the BDL's workplan — a key pillar of the Chamber 2025 strategic plan — to enable a culture shift to become a more data-driven organization, including building and leveraging an innovative Business Data Trust.
Built and manage a cross-functional team of 10 FTEs , overseeing activities (research, data purchases, website design, communications and marketing, consulting contracts), outputs (data dashboards, reports, business survey analysis, data visualizations, commentaries, presentations and events) and program finances.
Nationally-recognized spokesperson at media and events. Delivered keynote speeches at over 100 external events, providing a reliable, unique perspective during global trade wars and the COVID-19 pandemic
Senior executive with management responsibilities for Economics (25 FTEs) and Research Department (5 FTEs). Created a diverse and inclusive team of economists delivering policy-relevant analysis.
Developed the Big Data Lab leveraging administrative firm-level StatCan data to support corporate strategy. Established innovative tools such as the Canadian Economic Recovery Tracker. Redesigned surveys to enhance their rigour and relevance.
Create and led an award-winning research program on global commerce involving 30 authors from 7 countries.
Authored regular commentaries on Canadian economic and policy topics for Policy Options and national media.
Raised $275,000 in revenue and effectively managed these resources to deliver on a multi-year initiative.
Founding member of small team responsible for the PBO's economic and fiscal analysis and research agenda.
Collaborated with Parliamentarians to cost legislative proposals, delivered studies, presentations and speeches under tight deadlines for high-profile committees and media.
Developed the PBO's operating plan detailing the start-up organization's operating principles, goals, and resource allocation.
Instructor for undergraduate macroeconomics courses of 70 students. Recieved excellent teaching evaluations.
Course coordinator managed 8 instructors, ensured cohesive curriculum across multiple courses. Resolved student complaints.
Research assistant for: Thorsten Koeppl; Katsumi Shimotsu; Sumon Majumdar; and James MacKinnon.
Published papers on federal-provincial transfers and development aid; refereed articles; wrote op-eds; participated in conferences; attended Monetary Policy Council meetings and IMF/OEDC consultations.
Published a working paper that reviewed the literature on rules of origin in preferential trade agreements.
Worked in the Current Analysis Division, divided time between research and forecasting the Canadian economy.
Worked in a team of economists to produce a short-term forecast and assess risks for Canadian GDP and inflation.
Provided weekly briefings on Canadian economic data and responded to requests from senior management.
Solicited job estimates and negotiated contracts for sales of $50,000 annually; one of the top franchise results in the region.
Managed concurrent production on multiple work sites; recruited, trained and oversaw eight employees.