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Thavy Phonsavath - OHRMA

Thavy Phonsavath is a human resources professional with 15 years of progressive experience. Thavy has worked in diverse industries including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, financial, manufacturing and retail.

As a coach and advisor, Thavy has worked with leaders and teams in sales and marketing, IT, investments, operations, manufacturing, global supply chain, customer service and shared services. As an internal consultant, she has worked for such organizations as Warner-Lambert (acquired by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals), Ontario Teacher’s Financial and Pension Plan Board, Teleglobe Telecommunications, and a division of Pepsi Cola. As an external consultant, her clients have included HSBC, Sun-Rype, and Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund.

Thavy’s passion and focus is human development. She is dedicated to helping leaders build powerful teams and organizations through individual and systems coaching, organizational development and human resources performance. Her business, strategic and operational background brings credibility and value to the work with her clients.

Thavy is a certified coach and has completed the International Co-Active™ Leadership Program with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). In addition to a Bachelor’s degree, Thavy has been certified by the Ontario Human Resources Professional Association, and has completed the Provincial Instructor diploma program.

Arden Albino - CHRP

Arden launched her practice 1989, initially focusing on all aspects of organization and job design as well as job evaluation. Eventually her work expanded to include a comprehensive range of compensation and other reward activities. From strategic design to the technical basics, clients turn to Arden for specialized expertise, an impartial perspective, and leadership for their projects and initiatives.

Arden's expertise is built on a foundation of over 25 years experience in human resources. She is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). Her affiliation with BCHRMA and WorldatWork fosters ongoing currency in HR trends and advancements. With a commitment to continuous learning, Arden is currently completing the Executive Program in Strategic Innovation through the Sauder School of Business at UBC.

As a member of the BCHRMA Professional Designation Committee, Arden supports the development of others in the HR profession. She also conducts workshops, teaching the principles of work design and compensation basics to HR practitioners. Arden is a published author in her field and does guest speaker engagements at post-secondary institutions, addressing students of the HR field.

Lewisa Anciano - CHRP, MA Organizational Management

Lewisa Anciano was formerly a Vice President, Human Resources with an award- winning technology company, in charge of strategic planning, corporate communications and human resources. She is a Certified Human Resource Professional and holds Masters Degree in Organizational Management. In 2009 she completed the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Executive Institute (Advanced Management) program. Lewisa has applied her HR practice to technology, telecommunication, banking, entertainment and contact centre industries. As well, she has brought her expertise to unionized and non-unionized environments, start-up, turnaround and established corporate cultures.

Lewisa serves on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Finance Committee of the BC Human Resources Management Association. Between 2005 and 2008, she taught management courses in the Business Continuing Studies program at Langara College. Lewisa has been featured in the National Post, BC Business and the Canadian HR Reporter for progressive work in the human resources field and has been a speaker at the American Society of Training and Development’s International Conference on Innovative Action, Learning, and Leadership Development practices.

Arthur Docherty - CHRP , BA Commerce, HR major

Arthur Docherty is that rare combination of established HR professional with working level experience with start up and early stage companies. He is currently President, CEO and a founding Principal with 2Tis Technologies Inc., a Vancouver based start up created to market a revolutionary new product called “Enginelock”. www.enginelock.com

In addition to 2Tis Technologies Inc., Arthur has also been a founding member of 3 other start up ventures. HR1STOP, his own successful HR Consulting firm, Xerion EcoSolutions Inc. and HRD Technologies Inc. As President of HRD Technologies, Arthur led the company through a growth stage from a $ 300k/year business to $ 2.0 M in 18 months. He has managed rapid business expansions on more than one occasion. Arthur has over 25 years generalist HR experience gained exclusively in the non-union private sector, in firms ranging in size from start ups to 27,000 employees.

Throughout his career, Mr. Docherty has learned and applied a broad set of HR skills at both strategic and ‘hands on’ levels within organizations. His HR experience covers the full spectrum of skills required to attract / retain / and develop human capital within client organizations. These skills include people assessment, compensation (both direct and indirect), employee relations and communications, training and development, performance management, succession planning, policy/procedure development and outplacement counselling.

In addition to organizationally applied HR expertise, Mr. Docherty is a sought after speaker and lecturer in the fields of management, human resources and job search. He has made numerous presentations at universities, colleges and technical institutions (once in a jail) throughout the Lower Mainland and has assisted many students in the transition from academia to the “world of work”.

Mr. Docherty received a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Human Resources from The University of Calgary in 1975. He has been a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) since 1994 and a member of BCHRMA since 1980.

Valerie Henderson - CHRP

Worked with a major oil company for over five years in Marketing, Finance and Economics. Valerie was involved in development of the company’s business plan at the department and corporate levels, and investigated the financial feasibility of major capital projects in both the retail and wholesale fuelling sectors.
Moved on to become Human Resources Manager for a national restaurant chain ranked number two in its category, with over 425 locations. The company is noted for its leading edge Human Resources practices.
Established a successful consulting practice in January 1994, providing a wide range of services to companies in a variety of industries including profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Developed an effective presentation style through six years in Toastmasters International Club of Canada. She spent three years on the Club Executive including one year as President.
Has a broad background in Human Resources, Marketing and Finance, and is well suited to helping companies identify their needs and implement effective programs.

Recent Assignments

Implemented ground-up Human Resources capabilities for several hi-tech start up companies including the development and implementation of HR strategies and sound HR practices and procedures.
Coach executives to improve their human relations skills.
Took a client from 20 employees to over 70 and put in place a full-time HR Manager.
Assessed executive teams and recommended organizational changes, role clarification, training and development programs.
Designed print recruitment ad campaigns that have proven successful in attracting high quality candidates.
Facilitated workshops to improve communication between departments.
Gathered and analyzed compensation data to ensure salaries are competitive with market.

Brad Herbert - CHRP, MA Industrial and Labour Relations, BA Business Administration, HR major

Brad has been a Human Resources professional since 1992, specializing in fast-growth, global, and entrepreneurial companies. As an executive with Electronic Arts Brad led all global talent development and organizational excellence programs, and as the VP of HR for the worldwide studio system Brad was accountable for all HR programs for 14 studios in 6 countries, 5,400 employees, and 60 HR employees. Brad has held Business Partner and Compensation/ Benefits/Mobility roles at Electronic Arts, Netscape Communications, and Amdahl Corporation.

Brad holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from Cornell University, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an HR specialization from Michigan State University, and is certified to administer the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) indicator.

Colette St. Mars - CHRP

Seasoned Senior Human Resources specialist working across a wide spectrum of industries including biotechnology, educational and hi-tech industries
Responsible for creating HR department for a rapidly growing biotech firm which grew and merged with US firm
Accomplished HR professional with 10+ years experience who consistently aligns HR strategies with business goals
Known as a strong leader with high standards and a powerful drive for results
Organizational Development: start-up and aggressive growth through recruitment
Developed 6-month recruitment plan for 50% company growth, including job design, departmental organization, compensation, etc.
Exceptional coaching, training and client services approach
Skilled in corporate re-organizations, team development and workplace culture enhancements
HR rep responsible for merger activities including due diligence, policy transition, staff reductions
Ensured high quality personnel within the company through effective selection, appraisal, promotion and retention programs
Collaborated in establishing a competitive compensation program to address differentials between Canadian and US markets, and managed annual performance review process