***** Association ***** ***** *****.
Jul 1997 to present.
Executive Director.
research & write daily newsfeed on domestic developments in *****s; member of G8 advisory group on *****s; create GreenHeat Partnership; develop GreenHosting service; member of several international groups; trained under Al Gore ***** The Climate Project to promote climate change mitigation.

British High Commission, Jan 2007 » Mar 2009, Climate Change Programme Manager: design & implement activities to raise awareness on mitigation & adaptation among business sector; promote a carbon market; organize seminars with MBA students; write editorials & speeches ***** High Commissioner; undertake related activities to promote a low-carbon economy.
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Earth Energy Society of Canada, Dec 1993 to Dec 2006, Executive Director: chair of CSA standards committee ***** design & installation of geothermal systems; write feature articles on technology & applications; member of federal advisory table on climate change issues; analyse & research technical and policy issues (shared role with c.a.r.e.)
>*****, Jan 2001 to Mar 2002; Editor-in-Chief: produce daily electronic newsletter; attend industry meetings; develop strategic initiatives (role shared with c.a.r.e.)
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Solar Energy Society of Canada, Mar 1985 to Sep 1987; Executive Director: editor of SOL magazine; member of advisory committees; liaison with ISES.
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RadioComm Association of Canada, Mar 1991 to Jun 1993; Staff President: editor of national magazine; participate on advisory bodies; manage national trade show; member of North American Numbering Plan.
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***** Manufacturers & Retailers Council, May 1989 to Mar 1991; Director of Communications: promote JIT and QT concepts through adoption of UPC barcoding; analyze statistics.
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***** Chamber of Commerce, Aug 1977 to Mar 1985
- Manager of Community Chamber Relations: support 600 affiliated local chambers & boards of trade; implement Broadcast Centre and Legislative Action Program; develop initiatives.
- Manager of Programming: develop lobby campaigns; implement training courses; undertake *****-profit ventures.
- Manager of Policy: liaise with community groups; processing of national policy *****mulation; co-ordinate opinion polling.
- Manager of Publications: publisher of numerous print brochures; assist in media relations operations; write speeches and op-eds.
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Burlington Broadcasting (CING-FM), Jul 1976 to Apr 1977; Reporter:
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Broadcast News, Apr 1974 to Jul 1976; Editor
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Timmins Broadcasting (CKGB), Apr 1971 to Sep 1972; News Director.
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PART-TIME / CONTRACT POSITIONS
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*****EnergyFocus magazine, P/T since May 2002, Writer: research & write weekly newsfeed ***** 30,000 subscribers; write editorials on Green Heat / ***** Energy Hydrogen / Carbon Market ***** *****s; member of magazine advisory board.
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada, P/T since 2005, Expert Reviewer.
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***** Wind Energy Association, P/T from May 2001 to Jul 2002; Consultant.
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***** Solar Industries Association, P/T from Apr 2000 to Mar 2001; In*****mation Officer.
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***** School Boards Association, P/T Sep 1995 to Jun 1998; Media Relations.
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Toronto Star, PT Oct 1987 to Dec 1989; Reporter:
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CFRA / CFMO / CFCF / CJFM-FM / CKO Radio, P/T May 1978 to Feb 1984; Reporter / news announcer.
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Globe & Mail, P/T Aug 1976 to Apr 1977; Reporter:
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researcher / writer / editor, P/T Sep 1972 to present; clients include Elsevier Publishing, ENS-Lycos, ***** Energy World magazine, International Solar Energy Intelligence Report, UK Department of Trade & Industry, EMR Canada, Financial Post, Ottawa-Carleton Economic Development, consumer magazines, newspaper op-eds.
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inSIGHT Conferences, P/T Jun 1993 to Dec 1993; Program Developer on telecom issues.
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Department of Finance Canada, P/T Oct 1988 to May 1989; Chief of Media Relations ***** national task *****ce on tax benefits.
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Université d'Ottawa, P/T Oct 1987 to May 1992; Lecturer on association management.

Carleton University, 1992 Masters degree - Journalism
York University, 1975 Bachelors degree - Political Science

Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Ottawa, 2009 to 2012, Chair of working group on ‘Energy & Climate Change.’

The Climate Project - Certified Presenter, 2008 to present; trained by Al Gore to deliver presentations on the implications of climate change.

***** Society of Association Executives, 1980 » 2004; Member of education committees; develop & deliver training courses; develop training video ***** NGO staff.

IEEE Conferences, 1993 & 1998;Chair of local arrangements and of publications at national conferences.

MENSA Canada, 1994 to 1998; National President; international director; develop first strategic plan of activities; publisher of national newsletter.

Charlatan Publications, 1988 to 1990; Inaugural Ombudsman of university newspaper; develop procedures and protocols; work with journalists to ensure accuracy of work.

Solar Energy Society of Canada, 1988 to 1990 and 2007 to 2009; Director of the Board.

York University Student Council, 1973 to 1974; College Senator.

***** Society of Association Executives, 1993; Awarded ‘Association Executive of the Year’ by Ottawa Chapter

***** Society of Association Executives, 1991; Awarded ‘Association Executive of the Year’ by Ottawa Chapter

***** Society of Association Executives, 1985; Designated as ‘Certified Association Executive’

***** Institute ***** Organization Management, 1978 to 1984; Participant (and then administrator) of week-long training course.