Joanne Graham, B.A, OCELT

Experience

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  King-Reed & Associates Inc.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Vice President, Marketing And Business Development
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  Sheridan College-Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2020

  Instructor, Training and Development Specialist

  Sheridan College- Centre for Workforce Development (FCAPS)-2009-present• 1,850 + successfully trained participants to date; Design, facilitate and program manage engaging and innovative post-grad training and coaching programs in both small workshops and large audience environments to attract and retain the most qualified internationally trained IT and medical professionals• Develop strategic plans that support the faculty’s admission requirements and business goals by attracting Internationally Trained Professionals; establish and nurture trusted relationships with top employers that have a need to attract and retain the talent of Intentionally Trained Professionals • Successful demonstration of prospective international IT and medical professional cultivation, management and coaching for educational and professional success• Assess and evaluate existing training and marketing programs; initiate changes based on admission requirements, faculty’s goals, changing employer requirements, technical and soft skills gap analysis Show less

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  Efficient Language Coaching

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Language Coach
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  JGraham Training

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

  Founder

  Provide customized professional training for internationally experienced professionals looking to re-launch and further develop their career in CanadaPartner with employers interested in investing in the communication skills training of their diverse workforce by designing and facilitating training programs and observational coaching initiatives

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  University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Professor - Building Leadership for Change
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  Global LT, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  Training Consultant

  Design and facilitate customized training plans for expatriates to improve English communication skills and enhance Canadian workplace knowledge. Specialist in providing business and cross-cultural communication strategies to a multicultural and multi-generational clientele.

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  Centre for Skills Development

  Oct 2020 - now

  Senior Program Coordinator, Language Training and Settlement Services & Partnership Development

  Provide organizational and operational leadership in the LINC/ESL and Settlement services in order to meet the business objectives of the program. Manage and provide active involvement with the coaching, mentoring, training and performance management of staff. Assist with marketing and outreach plans for the promotion of Centre for Skills' programs. Take the lead with local Boards, key partners and professional associations to identify labour market trends and strategically identify funding opportunities to create future program development across all Centre for Skills program areas. Participate in external committees, continuous improvement projects and develop partnership opportunities. Show less