A detailed career history

1. Loradonna M. Botter, Ph.D., CPHR, CHRL Organizational Effectiveness
Efficiency-minded and globally acclaimed organizational development executive with extensive experience
transforming organizational cultures and building capacity at all levels. Develops and implements creative programs
and projects to enhance workplace culture, improve retention, increase cost savings, and assists management with
strategy creation. Holds comprehensive education and professional training. Core competencies span:
Visioning ~ Strategic Planning ~ Goal Setting ~ Performance Management ~ Motivation Strategies ~ Training
Relationship Building ~ Event Planning ~ Recognition ~ Presentations ~ Process Improvement ~ Team Facilitation
My Passion is to Inspire Others and Help Them be their Best
SELECT CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ø Designed and implemented a Talent Management System and Total Rewards Strategy for out of scope
employees, resulting in National Award nominations (Canterbury Foundation)
Ø Led a steering committee to create a Healthy Workplace Charter in six weeks, resulting in an award from the
Ontario Hospital Association. (William Osler Health System)
Ø Led the employee engagement survey process, including the selection of a vendor, implementing incentives for
participation, analysis of results, and obtained 100% of all action plans for improvement (North York General)
Ø Designed and implemented a leadership development continuum and corresponding curriculum to create a
pipeline for talent management and succession planning. (William Osler Health System)
Ø Recognized as a Top 40 Trainer under 40 due to successful implementation of a corporate training initiative to
complement the Healthy Workplace Charter. A corporate recognition program was established as a result of the
Charter implementation. (William Osler Health System)
Ø Contributed to the company’s 100% Health and Safety Audit score. (Unimotion-Gear)
Ø Oversaw corporate strategy execution at North York General hospital
Ø Worked with Emergency Chief of Staff and Director of Emergency and Intensive Care to make improvements to
patient flow and process design in the ER (William Osler Health System)
Ø Created the Human Resources strategic plan, which became a role model for all other Magna Powertrain
divisions in North America. (Unimotion-Gear)
Ø Established a continuous improvement program, resulting in corporate wide savings as well as ISO 9001
certification within six months. (Roma Moulding)
Ø Coordinated a continuous improvement project in the administrative departments of the company, resulting in
$300K+ in savings. (Honda Canada Manufacturing)
Ø Currently teaching five on-line Human Resources courses & helped six students obtain their CPP (Bow Valley
College)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor, Human Resources & Leadership Present
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE, ROBERTSON COLLEGE, GRANT MACEWAN
In-class and on-line instructor for HRM programs; responsible for teaching compensation and benefits, recruitment
and selection, introduction to HR, business communication, and essential supervisory skills. Grade assignments, tests,
design teaching modules, and study guides for students. Provide feedback and guidance for development.
Redeveloping the Compensation and Benefits course for Bow Valley College.
Director, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness 2015 - 2017
CANTERBURY FOUNDATION
Led all aspects of the Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness department in a 300 room assisted living
complex. Designed and implemented strategic initiatives; total rewards, performance management, talent
management and succession planning, leadership development, and transformational systems and programs. Wrote
and approved policies, engaged in negotiations with vendors and the union, appointed accreditation lead for the
department, and committee lead and member of various initiatives in the organization.
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2. Loradonna M. Botter, Ph.D., CHRP Human Resources & Organizational Development
780-434-0717 (H) ~ 416-454-5565 (M) ~ loribotter@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
Specialist, Organizational Effectiveness & Design
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. 2013 – 2015
Designed and implemented organizational effectiveness tools and processes to create capacity at all levels in the
organization. Tools and processes included, but were not limited to performance management, talent management,
progression matrices, leadership development, soft skill development, the development of a corporate diversity
program, fatigue management program, and mentorship program.
Director of Strategy Management & Organizational Development
NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL 2012 – 2013
Oversaw the execution of the corporate strategic plan. Responsible for all Organizational Development activities
including but not limited to leadership development, designing performance management tools and creating
organizational effectiveness at all levels. Led the current engagement survey process, including action plan
development and implementation. Oversaw project management as it related to strategic initiatives, the library as an
academic learning hub, and diversity to enhance the values of the organization.
Director of Organizational Design
WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM 2008 – 2012
Guided an inter-professional task force to create new tools and models in various human resources disciplines.
Assisted the Vice President with the human resources strategic plan. Led the succession planning process, focusing
on formal leadership roles to increase retention and engagement. Coordinated five streams of professional
development and Health & Wellness Strategy designed to increase overall employee satisfaction. Implemented
corporate competencies to assist in the writing of role profiles, performance recognition tools, rewards and
recognition strategies, and training and development plans. Mentored recruitment specialists in developing
behavioral interview guides to support competency based role profiles. Represented the organization at various
confederated press and professional training conferences. Conducted the staff and physician satisfaction survey
process to determine areas of improvement.
Instructor, HRM program
GEORGIAN COLLEGE 2001 – 2007
Developed a 13-week course for the school’s part-time study program in human resources management. Designed
class syllabi, accommodated special needs of students to leverage diversity and learning opportunities, and utilized
technology to create blended learning models. Created all tests, presentations, and final exams. Provided mentoring
and guidance for professional development to all students.
Human Resources Manager
UNIMOTION-GEAR 2005 – 2008
Implemented and maintained training matrices for every department noted as a strength during ISO audits.
Worked with the Assistant General Manager and General Manager on workforce planning strategies. Developed an
internal team leader, supervisor, and management development program to promote a learning organization, which
included a statistical process control course and a communication for women program.
Director of Human Resources
ROMA MOULDING INC. 2001 – 2005
Developed a successful employee evaluation system to assist with succession planning. Established a brand new
human resources information system using E-synergy software, increasing the accuracy and efficiency of data
management. Managed a corporate culture change, resulting in improved communication and trust between
employees and management. Improved recruitment practices in the organization by developing competency tests,
behavioral based interviews, competency-based job descriptions, and wage bands for all positions.
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3. Loradonna M. Botter, Ph.D., CHRP Human Resources & Organizational Development
780-434-0717 (H) ~ 416-454-5565 (M) ~ loribotter@yahoo.com
Additional Experience:
Administrator Training, HONDA CANADA MANUFACTURING
• Developed on-the-job training matrices and created a health and wellness program, contributing to retention.
Principal, LMB CONSULTING & ASSOCIATES
• Founded and developed this consulting practice.
• Provided human resources services, including recruitment, on-boarding, employee handbook development,
job description creation, health and safety committee organization, and management coaching
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Ph.D. in Organization and Management, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY 2001
Ø Doctoral Dissertation: “The Impact of the Synchronous Administration through Managerial Excellence
Management System (S.A.M.E.) on Administrative Environments.”
M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1994
Advanced Human Resources Management Designation Program, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 1998
B.A. in Applied Psychology, YORK UNIVERSITY 1992
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS CONTINUED
Incident Command Centre Level 100 Certification, CANTERBURY FOUNDATION
Discovery Insights Colours Instructor Certification, CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD
Prosci Change Management Certification Course, CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD
Teaching and Training Adult Certificate, GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training, MAGNA POWERTRAIN
AWARDS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Ø Conference Guest Speaker, Various presentations in Europe and the Emirates from October 2016 to Present
to oil and gas professionals on leadership skills and other skills
Ø Conference Guest Speaker, ASCHA 2016 Annual Conference
Ø HR Media Awards Finalist, Best Talent Management Strategy and Best Recruitment Strategy 2016
Ø ACCA Awards of Excellence Finalist, Most Innovative Initiative for Talent Management Strategy 2016
Ø Three-time Recipient, Training Magazine’s Top 125 Training Programs (a global competition)
Ø Recipient, “Top 40 under 40 Training Award” (a global competition)
Ø Recipient, Waterstone’s Top 10 Canadian Corporate Cultures
Ø Four-time Recipient, OHA Healthy Workplace Award
Ø Two-time Nominee, Award of Excellence in Leadership for Human Resources
A detailed list of Research/Publications/Presentations is available upon request.
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