Stephen Thiessen

Background

About Stephen Thiessen

COMMUNICATIONS - 20 years of public communication, including motivational speaking, public address, writing, and teaching - Development and execution of both large and small group training seminars - Writing training manuals and company policies - Public Relations and Spokesperson for company initiatives - Moderation of public forums and social media management MANAGEMENT, HR & TALENT DEVELOPMENT - Responsible for 50+ volunteer staff - Recruiting, training and support of large multi-generational volunteer teams - Extensive experience with employee development, coaching and mentoring - 15+ years of human resources experience with a non-profit emphasis - Skilled at conflict resolution and crisis management PEOPLE CARE - Family counselling, conflict resolution, and life coaching for parents and young adults - Emphasis on employee and client care - 15 years of experience providing mental and emotional care - Developing strategies to connect un-engaged public to the “big picture” mission and purpose - Canadian Red Cross Psychological First-Aid certified BUSINESS STRATEGY - End-to-end strategic implementation of multi-generational programming - Policy and by-law development - Collaborative engagement and inter-organizational relationship management - Financial oversight and responsibility of department budgets - Responsible for company buy-in of “big picture” mission and purpose