Mr. Drabiuk earned his BA/Business Administration & Commerce in 2000 and his Computer Science Diploma in 1987. Mr. Drabiuk has travelled or worked in over 50 countries. He has managed over 300 projects in over 20 countries simultaneously. He has extensive project management experience leading multimillion dollar projects, and experience in acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. He has assisted corporations and governments in building technical training centres to support national capacity building initiatives. He specializes in leading project teams and motivating individuals to succeed.

Entrepreneur since 1975 with many presentations to small business groups in Canada and internationally. Developed and delivered small business programs for the provincial and federal governments, large corporations and post secondary institutions. Extensive experience worrking with individuals and small businesses to improve their marketing, management and team building skills. Also has experience working with non profits to develop fundraising and marketing programs and help them become more self sufficient.

I am a Certified FocalPoint Business Coach and Owner of FocalPoint Business Coaching Alberta, where our PROVEN curriculum is POWERED by the EXCELLENCE of BRIAN TRACY. I work with business owners and entrepreneurs to achieve their business and personal goals faster than they ever thought possible, while simultaneously REDUCING their STRESS, FRUSTRATION, and UNCERTAINTY. Through weekly 1 on 1 coaching sessions with the business owner, we work together to identify the key issues surrounding their TIME, TEAM, and PROFITABILITY and then develop goals and action plans to improve the company, and the individual. I offer a monthly MONEY BACK GUARANTEE to any client who feels they are not receiving value from our working together.

Dr Couturierâs professional career spans several decades of academic and senior executive experience.

As an academic, he was an associate professor of corporate finance (tenured) before his appointment as Associate Dean Research and Academic at Laval Universityâs business faculty. From there, he was appointed CEO of the Institute of Canadian Bankers, ICB, and spent the better part of his career as a private sector senior executive. Under his leadership, the ICB was transformed into a top ranking financial services educational provider, ranking among the top five in the world. His contribution to the field was recognized when he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Dalhousie Universityâs School of Management, an honorary Fellowship of the ICB and an appointment as executive in residence (Professeur associé) at UQAM Universityâs School of Management.

Upon retirement, Dr Couturier started his own consulting firm specializing in Strategic Thinking, Organisational Development and Executive Coaching. His approach is participative relying primarily on the facilitated workshop process to which he brings structure for task efficiency and group communication facilitation for process effectiveness.

Drawing upon his experience as a CEO, Dr Couturier believes that the most insightful knowledge about any organisation resides with the people in that organisation. Mining that dormant knowledge and creativity pool ensures better adapted and lasting solutions that achieve a higher and faster degree of acceptance and ownership by those responsible for implementing change. However, most executives are activities driven; as such they do not often have the luxury of time to reflect. Thus, the facilitated workshop process is an effective method of awakening the dormant knowledge and latent creativity of people within an organisation.

His clientele is both Canadian and international (Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman).

Dr Couturier is currently preparing a manuscript on â The Practice of Managementâ covering the following topics:
⢠Leadership
⢠Economic Value Creation
⢠Strategic Thinking
⢠Process Thinking
⢠Shifting the Financial Information Paradigm

Julianna Cantwell, CAE, CME, CCRN, is the President of JUNA Consulting Inc. and has been a professional facilitator for more than 13 years, specializing in sales, marketing, communications, strategic planning and human resource management. She is also a freelance writer and editor. Some of her current and past projects include work with clients such as Professional Home Builders Institute of Alberta, Christenson Developments Ltd., Park Place Communities, Landmark Homes, Nexient Learning (Global Knowledge), University of Alberta, EPCOR, Edmonton Public Schools, TELUS, Acton Consulting, SYSCO, InTrust Communications, Capture Technical Writing, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Edmonton Police Services, ATCO Gas, CN, Edmonton International Airport, Appeals Commission for Workersâ Compensation, LCN International.

A graduate from the University of Alberta, NAIT, and MacEwan College, she is a Certified Adult Educator, Master Instructor, Conflict Resolution and Negotiations Specialist, as well as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Candidate. Julianna is currently Vice President of Human Resources Management Association of Edmonton (HRMAE), where she also chairs the Public Relations & Communications Committee and serves on the Networking Committee. She also serves on the Community Investment Committee for the United Way.

15+ Years Industry Based Skills

Sales/General Management

Successful business development
Effective communication, customer relations; both internal and external
Logistics and transportation training; facilitation, sales and marketing training
Corporate financial statements and bank relations
Research, implementation and utilization of computer software programs
Proven business acumen with strong entrepreneurial spirit
Strategic customer database development

Operational and Logistics Management

Detailed Inventory audits, development and implementation of procedures
Quality Control Protocols
Corporate safety programs with WCB and OHSA COR compliance
Negotiate, monitor, and refine contracts; effective product sourcing
Procurement and system monitoring; ongoing vendor management
Development and implementation of operational and logistics strategies
Scheduling, staging and routing of equipment and personnel
Results driven a Activity Based Costingâ programs
Timely meeting of Provincial, Federal Legislative requirements
Define and deliver facility and fleet preventive maintenance programs
Effective equipment management including heavy and off road

Management and Supervisory

Direct supervision of cross-dock, expediting and forwarding
Overseeing and maintaining employee standards (100 employees)
Developing corporate and departmental policy and procedures
Beneficial carrier and vender negotiations
Continuous reporting with method improvement studies
Accurate cash flow and expenditure reporting
Feasibility studies and business analysis
Recruitment, investigation, hiring and termination of employees
Managed distribution centers
Sustainable project management

Industry Training: Allison, CAT, Cummins, Dupont, Freightliner, GM/Detroit, GMICT, Great Dane Trailers, Grote, Haldex, Hendrickson, Lode King Trailers, Meritor, Raymond, Volvo Trucks
Software Training Microsoft, Oracle, Seibel, Solomon, Syspro, Vertabase

Versatile manager and administrator with 19 year’s experience. Strong business acumen, demonstrated by 12-year ownership of successful engraving business. Approachable, mentoring leadership style builds team competence and maturity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented and accurate in all aspects of accounting and administrative functions

I am working in different area of business for the last 12 years. I have also worked in teaching and learning, which includes training the staff. My previous assignment with a not for profit organization provided me opportunities to work in teachers’ training, curriculum designing, school management, and other relevant areas. I have also worked as an education consultant & counsellor and taught and trained the students of English language including ESL and business administration.

Dr. Palza has more than 15 years of experience as a Consultant, Professor and Researcher. He has extensive experience in areas such as Business Management, Operations Management, MIS and Statistical Analysis.

As a consultant Dr. Palza has implemented Business and IT solutions for organisations as Nokia, Ericsson Research Canada, John Hancock (USA), NASA IV&V, World Bank, Bombardier (Canada), Cirque du Soleil (Canada), CGI Inc. (Canada), etc. Dr. Palza has taken in different roles and responsibilities: Director, Manager, Business Architect, and others.

He is Associate Professor at the Department of Software Engineering and Information Technology at « Université du Québec â�� Ã�cole de technologie supérieure ». Since 2009 Dr. Palza is working as Part Time professor at Telfer School of Management â�� University of Ottawa. Dr. Palza was also working as Part Time professor at « Ã�cole des sciences de la gestion â�� UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) », « Faculté d’Administration – Université de Sherbrooke ». Dr. Palza currently is imparting online courses at «University of New Brunswick (Canada) ».

Dr. Palza current research activities covers Artificial Intelligence applied to Management (Health, Finance, and Marketing), Business Intelligence (Data-Mining/Data-Warehouse), Statistics in Management, Performance Management, Project Management, IT Governance and Business Strategies. He has published several Books, Book Chapters and Articles in Journals and International Conferences. He is Editor Board in the Journal �International Journal of Information, Business and Management� , reviewer and Chair for International Conferences in Business Management and IT (CITSA , CCCT , RMCI , etc).

Actually Dr. Palza is conducting a Multidisciplinary Research Project in Health Informatics/Health Management. It is an International Project composed by Researchers and Students from Canada and Peru. The project interest is to predict diseases in newborns based on Pregnant Woman behaviours patterns applying Artificial Intelligence Models.

Dr. Palza is also a member of the ISO committee Working Group 24 of ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7-ISO 29110 � Software Lifecycle Profiles for Very Small Enterprises. He is leading projects relating of IT best practices for Small Enterprises in Canada and South America: Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico.

Dr. Palza completed his PhD Degree with a concentration in IT Operations Management from U. du Québec – Ã�cole de technologie supérieure – Ã�TS (Canada), he earned a Master Degree in Software Engineering with a concentration in Performance Management from UQAM-Ã�TS (Canada), a Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems. Dr. Palza has certifications in Finance, Human Resources, Operations Management, as well as studies in Innovation Management, Procurement, Project Management, Marketing and E-Business.