1. PATRICIA M. BOYLE
714327 Baseline Road
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada N0C 1E0
H (519) 924-2088
C (905) 691-2131
boyle.patm@gmail.com
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patriciaboyleconsulting
SUMMARY
A globally minded, results-driven organizational development leader with extensive experience in all facets of
learning management systems, strategic planning, program implementation, financial resource management
and fundraising, on-site training, and leadership development. Leverages practical experience with strong
communication skills, collaborating with business leadership to implement strategies that optimize operational
efficiency, enabling an organization to help people in the developing world through financial inclusion.
EXPERIENCE
OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL, Chicago, Illinois
Vice President, Leadership Development and Learning, 2009-2016
Created internal learning and development function; developed five-year learning strategy including year-by-year
implementation plan. Consulted with country CEOs on implementation of business plans. Served as primary fundraiser for third
party proposals. Travelled to Africa six times annually to deliver 500 training days to front line employees; training programs
ranged from new manager training to sales and sales management programs. Facilitated senior leader development and
conferences including Center for Creative Leadership executive 360 feedback surveys. Implemented LINGOS (Learning in
NGOs) learning management system and acquired e-learning curriculum. Led team of two directors.
• Developed and implemented learning strategy to shift learning culture, improving performance and talent management.
• Raised $1,000,000 in funding annually to support learning and development.
• Facilitated ten CEO conferences and contributed to business planning with all nine African CEOs.
• Developed and delivered 500 days of training annually in nine African countries, as well as in Serbia and Romania.
• Implemented LINGOs learning management system globally.
• Launched first microfinance diploma in the world in collaboration with Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland.
KPMG CANADA, Toronto, Ontario
Director, Leadership and Learning, 2004-2009
Hired to create internal learning and development function; developed five-year learning strategy, including year-by-year
implementation plan. Consulted with function heads on implementation of business plans. Traveled across Canada to
implement new programs in regional offices; training programs ranged from new manager training to sales and sales
management programs. Implemented CLiX learning management system and acquired e-learning curriculum. Led team of eight
project managers.
• Achieved all goals on time and within budget including establishing entry level curriculum and leadership development
program.
• Introduced annual report on learning to showcase learning investment.

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• Consulted with external banking sector clients on training plan for implementation of International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS).
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PATRICIA BOYLE CONSULTING, Toronto, Ontario, Principal, 1999-2016. Provided performance consulting, and training design,
development, and delivery services. Built strong client relationships. Developed business analyst certification program, HR
professional foundations program, and consulted on various strategic initiatives.
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (RBC), Toronto, Ontario, Head, RBC Learning Centre, 1979-1999. Charged with rationalizing and merging
learning functions from four acquired financial institutions and introducing new strategic direction for organizational learning.
Oversaw staff budget of $20,000,000 and development budget of $80,000,000. Constructed new learning centre with 120
employees working for 30 bank functional and business units. Provided training for 1,600 branches and 45,000 employees.
Received international recognition at American Society of Training and Development annual conference and Brussels Global
Innovation Award.
EDUCATION
BROCK UNIVERSITY, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Enterprise Education, 2003
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, Ontario
Masters of Education, 2001
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, Ontario
Honours Bachelor of Commerce, 1979
CERTIFICATIONS
Centre for Creative Leadership 360 Executive Feedback Evaluator
Certified Facilitation Techniques
Diploma in Microfinance
Learning and Development Evaluation Certificate
Leading From Your Strengths Certified Facilitator
AFFILIATION
Canadian Entrepreneurial Network