Human Library / Mentorship Services
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Clients should have already met with a YES Business Coach before requesting a meeting with a volunteer. Meetings can take place in-person, via telephone or online. Simple questions for the Human Library volunteers can be conducted via email. All connections are made with the support and assistance of the YES Mentorship Coordinator. Meetings depend on the availability of our volunteers and are not guaranteed.
Accounting, Finance & Banking
Business & Financial Consultant
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Business, Financial & Management Consultant
A Fluently bilingual and passionate CA, with many years of experience in managing accounting and financial operations...
A Fluently bilingual and passionate CA, with many years of experience in managing accounting and financial operations...
Chief Financial Officer
Over the past twenty-five years, built a foundation of financial and business expertise across various industries: brand management (Procter & Gamble), manufacturing, importing and exporting in the footwear industry, and high-technology development...
Over the past twenty-five years, built a foundation of financial and business expertise across various industries: brand management (Procter & Gamble), manufacturing, importing and exporting in the footwear industry, and high-technology development...
Experienced Project Manager, Investor, and Consultant
An experienced data analyst, economic and strategy consultant, early-stage venture investor, and career coach. Specialties include project management, business development, marketing, career advancement, entrepreneurship, startup, investing, and business plan development.
An experienced data analyst, economic and strategy consultant, early-stage venture investor, and career coach. Specialties include project management, business development, marketing, career advancement, entrepreneurship, startup, investing, and business plan development.
Finance Leader & Executive Coach
This mentor has over 20 years of experience inspiring and transforming teams in the financial sector. She honed her development, coaching and leadership skills with three world class financial institutions in an economic landscape that has seen considerable change over the past two decades.
This mentor has over 20 years of experience inspiring and transforming teams in the financial sector. She honed her development, coaching and leadership skills with three world class financial institutions in an economic landscape that has seen considerable change over the past two decades.
Project Management, Ethics and Compliance Expert
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
Senior Banking Manager / Flight Sciences Engineering Professional
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
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The Art World & Creative Professions
Art Sales & Auction House Professional
Art Sales Professional with ten years experience in international art sales and studio / gallery management. Keen business development skills with a solid art foundation and a proven track record of identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth.
Art Sales Professional with ten years experience in international art sales and studio / gallery management. Keen business development skills with a solid art foundation and a proven track record of identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth.
Arts Administration Specialist & Consultant
Wide experience in the arts covers all disciplines of the cultural world, primarily arts administration and teaching administrative techniques...
Wide experience in the arts covers all disciplines of the cultural world, primarily arts administration and teaching administrative techniques...
Creative Director
Cultivates digital projects, from website to virtual reality, through the stages of ideation, concept, strategy and visual design...
Cultivates digital projects, from website to virtual reality, through the stages of ideation, concept, strategy and visual design...
Creative Professional Consultant
This mentor is specialized helping creative professionals re-align their careers and competencies when their personal priorities shift.
This mentor is specialized helping creative professionals re-align their careers and competencies when their personal priorities shift.
Freelance Director - Film Animation and Motion Design
This mentor is keen on working with artists who are starting off as freelancers or entering the job market. Heâll be most helpful with seeking out the right opportunities, preparing your portfolio and handling communications with clients or potential employers. He founded the video department for a global advertising agency and oversaw all production as an art director before moving on to freelance.
This mentor is keen on working with artists who are starting off as freelancers or entering the job market. Heâll be most helpful with seeking out the right opportunities, preparing your portfolio and handling communications with clients or potential employers. He founded the video department for a global advertising agency and oversaw all production as an art director before moving on to freelance.
Multi-Talented Artist
A multi-talented, clarinetist, improviser, conductor, composer, and pedagogue.
A multi-talented, clarinetist, improviser, conductor, composer, and pedagogue.
Visual Artist & Photographer
A self-proclaimed artivist who uses a combination of traditional media (Film, photography, dance choreography, painting and set design) in order to activate hope and reflection around contemporary social and environmental issues.
A self-proclaimed artivist who uses a combination of traditional media (Film, photography, dance choreography, painting and set design) in order to activate hope and reflection around contemporary social and environmental issues.
Visual Artist, Art Educator, Art Therapist
Co-founder and current Director of the non-profit, community-driven Pointe-Saint-Charles Art school.
Co-founder and current Director of the non-profit, community-driven Pointe-Saint-Charles Art school.
Music Business Executive
Founder and President of the Trebas Institute, an award winning private career college offering accredited programs in the art, technology and business of film/audio production....
Founder and President of the Trebas Institute, an award winning private career college offering accredited programs in the art, technology and business of film/audio production....
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Business Development
Business & Financial Consultant
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Business Development Analyst
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Business Development Professional
Business Development professional with over 7+ years of experience in areas ranging from Global Mobility, Retail, Garment, Hospitality and Finance...
Business Development professional with over 7+ years of experience in areas ranging from Global Mobility, Retail, Garment, Hospitality and Finance...
Business Opportunity Expert
A born entrepreneur, I launched several companies in the construction products and services sector. Being an MBA graduate, I have a profile of general manager specializing in marketing and business development. After several mandates received by national companies, non-profit industry associations and government agencies, I became an expert in B2B or B2B2C business models in the Canadian market, from coast to coast.
A born entrepreneur, I launched several companies in the construction products and services sector. Being an MBA graduate, I have a profile of general manager specializing in marketing and business development. After several mandates received by national companies, non-profit industry associations and government agencies, I became an expert in B2B or B2B2C business models in the Canadian market, from coast to coast.
Business Startup & Growth Specialist
Experienced business development professional and entrepreneur. Following a successful corporate career in engineering, management and marketing, transitioned career into entrepreneurship, founding and developing 3 businesses over the past 15 years...
Experienced business development professional and entrepreneur. Following a successful corporate career in engineering, management and marketing, transitioned career into entrepreneurship, founding and developing 3 businesses over the past 15 years...
Business Strategy Specialist
A knowledgeable business professional proficient with building from the ground up; whether it be a new office location, new product or new company. Experience with creating strategic plans, finding and retaining great talent, applying for government grants, building business relationships, negotiating agreements and commercialization strategies.
A knowledgeable business professional proficient with building from the ground up; whether it be a new office location, new product or new company. Experience with creating strategic plans, finding and retaining great talent, applying for government grants, building business relationships, negotiating agreements and commercialization strategies.
CEO & Growth Expert
Entrepreneur with 10 years experience in capital raising, growing teams, and scaling businesses. Developed businesses from inception to launch in the import/export, Big Data, and fitness industries. Holds a background in finance and economics and can help in financial modeling, pitching and grants/loans within local and international markets
Entrepreneur with 10 years experience in capital raising, growing teams, and scaling businesses. Developed businesses from inception to launch in the import/export, Big Data, and fitness industries. Holds a background in finance and economics and can help in financial modeling, pitching and grants/loans within local and international markets
CEO, father, husband, dressage rider
Successful track record with startups, turn-around situations, corporate financing including an IPO, planning and execution of growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions. Strategic vision. Extensive knowledge of many markets (defense, aerospace, technology, software, logistics, robotics, automation, business processes re-engineering, agritech, nutrition). Extensive experience of international business. Strong executive leadership coaching and motivational skills. Successful management consultant.
Successful track record with startups, turn-around situations, corporate financing including an IPO, planning and execution of growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions. Strategic vision. Extensive knowledge of many markets (defense, aerospace, technology, software, logistics, robotics, automation, business processes re-engineering, agritech, nutrition). Extensive experience of international business. Strong executive leadership coaching and motivational skills. Successful management consultant.
Chief Strategic Officer
Leverages forward-thinking strategies, personal and business coaching and Red Team support to identify opportunities and implement road maps that get to the heart of the matter and help businesses and individuals outperform the competition in their spheres of influence, community and operations.
Leverages forward-thinking strategies, personal and business coaching and Red Team support to identify opportunities and implement road maps that get to the heart of the matter and help businesses and individuals outperform the competition in their spheres of influence, community and operations.
Founder & Work Culture Expert
Founder and president. A purpose-driven entrepreneur and intrapreneur with10 years of working experience in large corporations, small businesses, and establishing a business from scratch. Eager to help individuals in areas such as leadership and entrepreneurship, business development and sales, service/product development, and work culture/team development strategies.
Founder and president. A purpose-driven entrepreneur and intrapreneur with10 years of working experience in large corporations, small businesses, and establishing a business from scratch. Eager to help individuals in areas such as leadership and entrepreneurship, business development and sales, service/product development, and work culture/team development strategies.
Independent Telecommunications Professional
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
International Trade Professional
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
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Career Transition
Career Transition Support
Left a successful career as an IT project manager, spent a year refocusing, and returned to university to study for a doctorate in science...
Left a successful career as an IT project manager, spent a year refocusing, and returned to university to study for a doctorate in science...
Transition Coach
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
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Digital Marketing, Ecommerce & SEO
E-Commerce Director
E-Commerce Director for an iconic Montreal-based luxury brand and retailer, leading strategy for online sales, omnichannel growth, web development, customer experience and digital marketing.
E-Commerce Director for an iconic Montreal-based luxury brand and retailer, leading strategy for online sales, omnichannel growth, web development, customer experience and digital marketing.
Entrepreneur
A serial entrepreneur who looks forward helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges and growth their business...
A serial entrepreneur who looks forward helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges and growth their business...
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Currently works as a Digital Marketing Manager at a major, Montreal-based, software development company. Also works with a few different companies as SEO/SEM project manager. A young professional with 5 years of professional marketing experience in content, social media, research, ads, strategic marketing, SEO & SEM
Currently works as a Digital Marketing Manager at a major, Montreal-based, software development company. Also works with a few different companies as SEO/SEM project manager. A young professional with 5 years of professional marketing experience in content, social media, research, ads, strategic marketing, SEO & SEM
Recognized Digital Consultant and Internet Entrepreneur
Sales, Online Marketing & Operations Education: JMSB - Accounting McGill - CPA-CA
Sales, Online Marketing & Operations Education: JMSB - Accounting McGill - CPA-CA
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Engineering
Agile Project Manager
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
High-level Executive Specialized in Project Management, Sales, and Marketing
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Maintenance Engineer
A new immigrant who arrived in Canada in 2014 and completed a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal. Current member of the OIQ (l'Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) working as a Junior Maintenance Engineer for a leading Canadian producer and distributor of industrial and specialty gases for wide range of industries.
A new immigrant who arrived in Canada in 2014 and completed a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal. Current member of the OIQ (l'Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) working as a Junior Maintenance Engineer for a leading Canadian producer and distributor of industrial and specialty gases for wide range of industries.
Project Management, Ethics and Compliance Expert
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
Senior Banking Manager / Flight Sciences Engineering Professional
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Technical Sales Engineer
An International Student who came to Montreal in 1996 and now calls Montreal home. Completed a Bachelors and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) and working in Technical Sales as a Regional Sales Manager for a company that manufactures Energy Controls.
An International Student who came to Montreal in 1996 and now calls Montreal home. Completed a Bachelors and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) and working in Technical Sales as a Regional Sales Manager for a company that manufactures Energy Controls.
Engineer, MBA & Management Consultant
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
Software Engineer, Scrum Master
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
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Small Business Support
Business & Financial Consultant
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Passionate leader with over 20 years of experience working with commercial clients in the financial services sector. Strong capacity to develop and implement added value business strategies. An inspiring leader with the ability to engage teams around a shared vision and deliver superior results.
Business Coach & Trainer
I specialize in helping small to medium sized businesses and self-employed individuals plan and implement the steps they need to take to achieve their business goals...
I specialize in helping small to medium sized businesses and self-employed individuals plan and implement the steps they need to take to achieve their business goals...
Business Development Analyst
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Corporate and Strategic Planning Professional
This mentor holds a masters degree in Public Policy and Administration and is an independent consultant with long and solid experience in strategy and corporate planning, stakeholder and government relations/advocacy, stakeholder capacity building, non-profit governance planning, program evaluation and organizational performance management as well as public policy research and analysis and business/market research.
This mentor holds a masters degree in Public Policy and Administration and is an independent consultant with long and solid experience in strategy and corporate planning, stakeholder and government relations/advocacy, stakeholder capacity building, non-profit governance planning, program evaluation and organizational performance management as well as public policy research and analysis and business/market research.
Entrepreneur
A serial entrepreneur who looks forward helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges and growth their business...
A serial entrepreneur who looks forward helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges and growth their business...
Experienced Manager and Entrepreneur
Substantial expertise in business strategy, maximizing potential and international development especially in regards to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises...
Substantial expertise in business strategy, maximizing potential and international development especially in regards to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises...
Human Resources Expert
My passion is to help job seekers as well as entrepreneurs with issues relating to human capital...
My passion is to help job seekers as well as entrepreneurs with issues relating to human capital...
Independent Telecommunications Professional
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
International Entrepreneur
A multi-skilled professional with more than 10 years of global experience in international trade, international marketing, foreign market entry, global sourcing, and related business practices.
A multi-skilled professional with more than 10 years of global experience in international trade, international marketing, foreign market entry, global sourcing, and related business practices.
International Trade Professional
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
Organizational and Operating Specialist
40 years' experience working in wholesale distribution, importing and retail. expertise in planning, organization and sales.
40 years' experience working in wholesale distribution, importing and retail. expertise in planning, organization and sales.
Serial Technology Entrepreneur
Serial technology entrepreneur with proven expertise and passion for product design, development & marketing. Contributor to the Huffington Post and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Former management consulting who helped turn around organizations in the travel, high tech and pharma industries.
Serial technology entrepreneur with proven expertise and passion for product design, development & marketing. Contributor to the Huffington Post and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Former management consulting who helped turn around organizations in the travel, high tech and pharma industries.
Small Business Support Specialist
Substantial experience in the public sector providing support to small retail and tech businesses...
Substantial experience in the public sector providing support to small retail and tech businesses...
Strategic Advisor for Start-up, Growth and Profitability
An experienced consultant, entrepreneur and executive. A valued strategic advisor, consultant, coach, writer and cheerleader for entrepreneurs...
An experienced consultant, entrepreneur and executive. A valued strategic advisor, consultant, coach, writer and cheerleader for entrepreneurs...
Strategic Brand & Marketing Leader
Marketing professional with 10+ years experience working for Canadian lifestyle brands, from start-up to national brands. Passionate about building brand and business strategies, creating efficiencies through process, and attacking challenges with a fresh perspective.
Marketing professional with 10+ years experience working for Canadian lifestyle brands, from start-up to national brands. Passionate about building brand and business strategies, creating efficiencies through process, and attacking challenges with a fresh perspective.
Strategic Business and Human Resources Advisor
A business-focused, forward-looking HR executive with more than 20 years of experience with start-up and mature companies across a range of industries, specialized in technology-driven organizations with a global presence.
A business-focused, forward-looking HR executive with more than 20 years of experience with start-up and mature companies across a range of industries, specialized in technology-driven organizations with a global presence.
Strategic “dot-connector”
âAn innovative and holistic thinker that can quickly get the big picture, find the holes and put the pieces together...
âAn innovative and holistic thinker that can quickly get the big picture, find the holes and put the pieces together...
Human Resource Leader
Bilingual Human Resource leader with over 20 years of experience in multi-site national companies in professional services and insurance...
Bilingual Human Resource leader with over 20 years of experience in multi-site national companies in professional services and insurance...
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Brand Development, Marketing & Public Relations
Marketing & Brand Development Professional
Brand Development and Marketing Manager at a private corporation in Canada that owns and operates a global footwear and accessories brand. Role includes the analysis and interpretation of key data to support strategic brand initiatives. Acts as Lead Project Management of Go-To-Market activities and process refinement.
Brand Development and Marketing Manager at a private corporation in Canada that owns and operates a global footwear and accessories brand. Role includes the analysis and interpretation of key data to support strategic brand initiatives. Acts as Lead Project Management of Go-To-Market activities and process refinement.
Marketing & Branding Professor
Assistant Professor of marketing at University of Sherbrooke, teaching branding and services marketing courses...
Assistant Professor of marketing at University of Sherbrooke, teaching branding and services marketing courses...
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Currently works as a Digital Marketing Manager at a major, Montreal-based, software development company. Also works with a few different companies as SEO/SEM project manager. A young professional with 5 years of professional marketing experience in content, social media, research, ads, strategic marketing, SEO & SEM
Currently works as a Digital Marketing Manager at a major, Montreal-based, software development company. Also works with a few different companies as SEO/SEM project manager. A young professional with 5 years of professional marketing experience in content, social media, research, ads, strategic marketing, SEO & SEM
Marketing & Strategy
Recipient of multiple awards over her 20-year marketing and strategy career with a consistent record of achieving breakthrough results...
Recipient of multiple awards over her 20-year marketing and strategy career with a consistent record of achieving breakthrough results...
Marketing Content Writer & Editor
A trilingual marketer specialising in developing online content for brands and managing online communities...
A trilingual marketer specialising in developing online content for brands and managing online communities...
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager for a privately held renewable energy company in Montreal, Quebec that manufactures and distributes energy saving products worldwide.
Marketing Manager for a privately held renewable energy company in Montreal, Quebec that manufactures and distributes energy saving products worldwide.
Media Relations Expert & Creative/Eco Project Developer
Having worked in a business environment for over 25 years, amassed expertise and experience in eco-tourism, media relations, networking, import/export & the fashion industry.
Having worked in a business environment for over 25 years, amassed expertise and experience in eco-tourism, media relations, networking, import/export & the fashion industry.
Publisher, Marketing Executive & Innovator
Inspired publisher and marketing executive that has transitioned through the evolution of content and print...
Inspired publisher and marketing executive that has transitioned through the evolution of content and print...
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Non-Profit & Philanthropy
Clinical Social Worker
A McGill graduate, Social Worker, and accredited member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeute conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
A McGill graduate, Social Worker, and accredited member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeute conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
Community Organizer and Project Leader
Experienced non-profit and community organizer with a background in social work and urban studies.
Experienced non-profit and community organizer with a background in social work and urban studies.
Consultant for Non-Profit & Public Sector
Founder of a non-profit consultant company with over 17 years of experience through employment and volunteering in the non-profit and public sectors in Montreal.
Founder of a non-profit consultant company with over 17 years of experience through employment and volunteering in the non-profit and public sectors in Montreal.
Corporate and Strategic Planning Professional
This mentor holds a masters degree in Public Policy and Administration and is an independent consultant with long and solid experience in strategy and corporate planning, stakeholder and government relations/advocacy, stakeholder capacity building, non-profit governance planning, program evaluation and organizational performance management as well as public policy research and analysis and business/market research.
This mentor holds a masters degree in Public Policy and Administration and is an independent consultant with long and solid experience in strategy and corporate planning, stakeholder and government relations/advocacy, stakeholder capacity building, non-profit governance planning, program evaluation and organizational performance management as well as public policy research and analysis and business/market research.
Non-Profit Executive Director and Literacy Advocate
A young professional who is quickly rising in Quebecâs non-profit sector, this mentor is currently the Interim Executive Director of a Quebec-based non-profit organization focused on literacy.
A young professional who is quickly rising in Quebecâs non-profit sector, this mentor is currently the Interim Executive Director of a Quebec-based non-profit organization focused on literacy.
Tech Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
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Professional & Personal Growth
Business Consultant & Executive Coach
An independent consultant in the areas of business strategy, marketing, communications, business development as well as executive business and career coaching and mentoring.
An independent consultant in the areas of business strategy, marketing, communications, business development as well as executive business and career coaching and mentoring.
Career and Academic Strategist
Academic coordinator with 6 years experience working closely with higher education around the world. Over 40,000 hours of experience with one-on-one consultations with clients and students on achieving SMART personal goals.
Academic coordinator with 6 years experience working closely with higher education around the world. Over 40,000 hours of experience with one-on-one consultations with clients and students on achieving SMART personal goals.
Chef. Fighter. Dancer .
Private chef for over 20 years, certified from ITHQ Montreal, fighter in Thailand, personal growth addict...
Private chef for over 20 years, certified from ITHQ Montreal, fighter in Thailand, personal growth addict...
Event Planner & Dream Facilitator
With one of the most established careers in the event planning industry, this mentor has built a unique reputation based on professionalism and versatility. Experienced in everything from client services and project management to marketing, event execution, negotiations, and sourcing, they are known for their keen eye on details, impeccable networking skills, and resourcefulness.
With one of the most established careers in the event planning industry, this mentor has built a unique reputation based on professionalism and versatility. Experienced in everything from client services and project management to marketing, event execution, negotiations, and sourcing, they are known for their keen eye on details, impeccable networking skills, and resourcefulness.
Senior Management Consultant & Career Coach
A career coach for executives who feel unfulfilled and under insurmountable stress in their careers ... students who are lost and need direction... single parents stuck in a job and want to move up to provide for their family... professionals who feel depleted and drained, and simply want to feel joy waking up every morning for work. I am proud to be able to accomplish this given 14 years in corporate recruitment & Human resource management (HRM).
A career coach for executives who feel unfulfilled and under insurmountable stress in their careers ... students who are lost and need direction... single parents stuck in a job and want to move up to provide for their family... professionals who feel depleted and drained, and simply want to feel joy waking up every morning for work. I am proud to be able to accomplish this given 14 years in corporate recruitment & Human resource management (HRM).
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Retail & Hospitality
Bakery Retail & Branding Entrepreneur
Developed retail chain of specialty shops, eventually franchised across eastern Canada...
Developed retail chain of specialty shops, eventually franchised across eastern Canada...
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Sales & Strategy
Business Development Manager & Entrepreneur
Experience in business development within large corporate environments as well as smaller independent retail locations...
Experience in business development within large corporate environments as well as smaller independent retail locations...
High-level Executive Specialized in Project Management, Sales, and Marketing
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Internationally-Experienced Relationship Management Pro
Proactive leader with 15 years of experience in client relationship management in the financial industry. Experienced in building relationships (with individual as well as institutional clients), acquiring new clients, defining and implementing strategies and marketing activities, managing projects and leading a team in a multi-cultural and fast-changing environment.
Proactive leader with 15 years of experience in client relationship management in the financial industry. Experienced in building relationships (with individual as well as institutional clients), acquiring new clients, defining and implementing strategies and marketing activities, managing projects and leading a team in a multi-cultural and fast-changing environment.
Strategist, Storyteller & Global Solution Manager
Experienced in developing go-to-market strategies, sitting at the intersection of sales and product development. Cross-cultural professional that has lived across 3 African countries, Germany, and North America. Extensive experience advising clients across multiple industries, especially retail and telecommunications. Specialties include supply chain management, client management, and career transition advisor.
Experienced in developing go-to-market strategies, sitting at the intersection of sales and product development. Cross-cultural professional that has lived across 3 African countries, Germany, and North America. Extensive experience advising clients across multiple industries, especially retail and telecommunications. Specialties include supply chain management, client management, and career transition advisor.
Strategy Coach
I'll help you identify, map out, and reach your business objectives. I've got over 10 years experience developing strategic plans in various organizations, from small start-ups to large international companies, and a demonstrated record of success.
I'll help you identify, map out, and reach your business objectives. I've got over 10 years experience developing strategic plans in various organizations, from small start-ups to large international companies, and a demonstrated record of success.
Technical Sales Engineer
An International Student who came to Montreal in 1996 and now calls Montreal home. Completed a Bachelors and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) and working in Technical Sales as a Regional Sales Manager for a company that manufactures Energy Controls.
An International Student who came to Montreal in 1996 and now calls Montreal home. Completed a Bachelors and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec) and working in Technical Sales as a Regional Sales Manager for a company that manufactures Energy Controls.
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Social Entrepreneurship
Chief Philanthropy Officer & Founder
Social-entrepreneur, father of 2, philanthropy Executive Officer & Startup Founder...
Social-entrepreneur, father of 2, philanthropy Executive Officer & Startup Founder...
Entrepreneur, Publisher & Cultural Curator
A business consultant and serial entrepreneur, with experience in starting and growing businesses...
A business consultant and serial entrepreneur, with experience in starting and growing businesses...
Social Responsibility and Well-Being Entrepreneur
This young, successful, entrepreneur's expertise is in social responsibility, AI for good, well-being product design, and curating online communities.
This young, successful, entrepreneur's expertise is in social responsibility, AI for good, well-being product design, and curating online communities.
Tech Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Social Enterprise Expert
Combining experience with strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to build successful organizations in emerging markets, affects positive change within the community and industry through business.
Combining experience with strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to build successful organizations in emerging markets, affects positive change within the community and industry through business.
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Startup & Tech Scene
Agile Project Manager
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Business Development Analyst
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Passionate about helping early stage companies grow, with experience in accounting, sales, venture capital, and business development. Experience working in the FinTech space. Main areas of skills include working on the ideation phase, go to market strategy, product validation and pitching/presenting of companies. Looking to help entrepreneurs in the early stage working on validating and bringing their ideas to market.
Community Developer & Mobile Developer
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Drupal Developer & Entrepreneur
Co-founder and front-end lead of a successful web design & development startup...
Co-founder and front-end lead of a successful web design & development startup...
EdTech Support Specialist
With a decade of IT experience in public and private sectors, I have found my niche running a high school help desk that caters to the tech and training needs for nearly one thousand staff and students of all ages.
With a decade of IT experience in public and private sectors, I have found my niche running a high school help desk that caters to the tech and training needs for nearly one thousand staff and students of all ages.
Entrepreneur & Hustler
Founded a web based on demand dry cleaning service that was recently acquired...
Founded a web based on demand dry cleaning service that was recently acquired...
Growth Guru
This mentor has a strong entrepreneurial spirit having started companies and worked in numerous small and medium enterprises/divisions.
This mentor has a strong entrepreneurial spirit having started companies and worked in numerous small and medium enterprises/divisions.
Project Manager & Entrepreneur
An experienced product manager and entrepreneur who specializes in developing go-to-market strategies and launching innovative products for technology companies.
An experienced product manager and entrepreneur who specializes in developing go-to-market strategies and launching innovative products for technology companies.
Senior Database Administrator and Tech Lead
Over 13 years of experience as DBA (Oracle, PostgreSql, MySql & SQL Server) in development and production environments...
Over 13 years of experience as DBA (Oracle, PostgreSql, MySql & SQL Server) in development and production environments...
Tech Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Tech Exec & Startup Specialist
Seasoned technical executive with a broad range of marketing, business development and systems engineering experience...
Seasoned technical executive with a broad range of marketing, business development and systems engineering experience...
Software Engineer, Scrum Master
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
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Women in STEM Fields
Community Developer & Mobile Developer
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Customer Experience Manager & Strategist
A successful customer experience manager, passionate about her work, and takes pride in creating unique user-centric experiences in a multidisciplinary and collaborative fashion. This mentor's career started as a digital business analyst for one of the biggest marketing agencies in Canada. As a highly respected team leader, she led several digital projects for international and national brands, always making sure to deliver value-added products for her clients, while aligning project priorities with business goals.
A successful customer experience manager, passionate about her work, and takes pride in creating unique user-centric experiences in a multidisciplinary and collaborative fashion. This mentor's career started as a digital business analyst for one of the biggest marketing agencies in Canada. As a highly respected team leader, she led several digital projects for international and national brands, always making sure to deliver value-added products for her clients, while aligning project priorities with business goals.
Female Entrepreneur Lead
A leader, business professional and successful entrepreneur with over 15 years in marketing and 6 years in web-based startup as a Founder...
A leader, business professional and successful entrepreneur with over 15 years in marketing and 6 years in web-based startup as a Founder...
IT Project Manager with Career Transition Experience
20 years experience as a project manager in IT...
20 years experience as a project manager in IT...
Project Manager & Entrepreneur
An experienced product manager and entrepreneur who specializes in developing go-to-market strategies and launching innovative products for technology companies.
An experienced product manager and entrepreneur who specializes in developing go-to-market strategies and launching innovative products for technology companies.
Tech Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Social butterfly with a background in tech and three years of global experience helping early stage tech startups (angel â preseed) grow teams and manage partnerships, with a strong track record in lead generation and closing contracts.
Engineer, MBA & Management Consultant
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
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Human Resources
Human Resources Advisor
An HR executive with over 20 years of experience in all facets of HR. Has worked for mature companies and plenty of start-ups, mainly in the high-tech space. This mentor understand how companies function and what they expect from employees. She has done hundreds of interviews in the course of her career and advised and mentored countless employees and candidates on how to self-reflect and understand their true value-add, as well as how to learn and grow from challenges and opportunities.
An HR executive with over 20 years of experience in all facets of HR. Has worked for mature companies and plenty of start-ups, mainly in the high-tech space. This mentor understand how companies function and what they expect from employees. She has done hundreds of interviews in the course of her career and advised and mentored countless employees and candidates on how to self-reflect and understand their true value-add, as well as how to learn and grow from challenges and opportunities.
Human Resources Consultant
A seasoned human resources professional with experience coaching both business leaders and job seekers.
A seasoned human resources professional with experience coaching both business leaders and job seekers.
Human Resources Professional & Life Coach
Iâm a Human Resources Professional as well as a Personal and Professional Life Coach with a passion for people development, leadership development and coaching. My goal is to partner with ambitious individuals to empower and guide them in reaching their full potential when it comes to both their personal and professional development. My intention is to serve and support individuals in their journey of growth.
Iâm a Human Resources Professional as well as a Personal and Professional Life Coach with a passion for people development, leadership development and coaching. My goal is to partner with ambitious individuals to empower and guide them in reaching their full potential when it comes to both their personal and professional development. My intention is to serve and support individuals in their journey of growth.
Recruitment Firm Founder
Developed a reputation in Quebec and Ontario as well as an extensive HR network. She is proud to have worked with Pepsi, CAE, Rio Tinto, Starbucks, Sapa and Walmart among many others...
Developed a reputation in Quebec and Ontario as well as an extensive HR network. She is proud to have worked with Pepsi, CAE, Rio Tinto, Starbucks, Sapa and Walmart among many others...
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Project Management
Agile Project Manager
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Global Business IT Professional
Senior professional with global experience in the IT industry helping companies successfully deliver large and complex projects worldwide.
Senior professional with global experience in the IT industry helping companies successfully deliver large and complex projects worldwide.
High-level Executive Specialized in Project Management, Sales, and Marketing
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Forward thinking executive, with an outside the box look on detailed aspects in a project or undertaking. Extensive experience in industrial and mechanical engineering.
Project Management, Ethics and Compliance Expert
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
A skilled professional with 8 years of work experience in business, specializing in project management, operations management, marketing and ethics and compliance. Work experience has been in engineering companies in the aviation industry, engineering consulting as well as the energy industry.
Senior Banking Manager / Flight Sciences Engineering Professional
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Part of the internal enterprise consulting team for a major financial institution, aimed at delivering business transformation, operations excellence and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects... Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Transition Coach
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
Software Engineer, Scrum Master
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
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