Dynamic Management Professional & Consultant eager to contribute exceptional talents in organizational development, coaching, and team-building toward supporting a progressive company in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Advanced understanding of group dynamics and considerable strengths in conflict resolution, strategic thinking, problem solving, crisis management, leadership/management development, and change management.

         Proven success in developing and enhancing employee assistance programs, conducting process assessments, revitalizing human resources departments, and coaching C-level executives.

         Substantial experience in multi-million dollar budget administration, labour relations, union and contract negotiations, counselling bargaining unit and board members, and conducting business with provincial and national government leaders.

         Actively participated in arbitrations, collaboratively resolved challenging grievances, interpreted contracts, and addressed diversity issues at Providence Health Care.

         Elected as Regional Vice President of 45,000-member Hospital Employees Union based on superior performance in bargaining unit position at Providence Health Care.

         Provided comprehensive financial administration for largest healthcare organization in Canada, meticulously administering $25M operating budget, and handling payroll for 500 employees.

         Created in-depth accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and internal control procedures for $250M inventory at Great Pacific News.

 

 

Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Citizen Services, Shared Services B.C., 2003 to Present 

Executive Director C Change Management        (2010 to Present)

         Strategically partner with top-level management to optimize effectiveness of human resources department and functions through change management, workplace planning, succession planning, and staff retention initiatives.

 

Organization Development Consultant / Manager         (2003 to 2010)

         Provided coaching services encompassing skill development, conflict resolution and mediation for managers and staff at offices such as Vancouver Island Health Authority, British Columbia Automobile Association, Provincial Health Services Authority, and Interior Health Authority.

         Coached, guided and supported managers in developing change and transition plans, assessed and identified learning needs of management, and developed and facilitated customized programs.

         Completed two-year contract assignment as Program Coordinator for Orthotics, Prosthetics, Seating & Spasticity, analyzing and improving program to ensure strict alignment with mission, philosophy and policies of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) legislation and accreditation standards. 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Synergistic Solutions, 1999 to 2003

Organizational Development Consultant

         Proficiently provided broad range of consulting services to academic institutions, health care organizations, and mid-sized to large corporations including Fortune companies.

         Demonstrated exemplary versatility in orchestrating financial system implementations, interim executive staffing, organizational development, communications strategies, crisis management, and change management.

         Applied strong leadership capabilities toward coaching C-level personnel in problem solving.

         Provided executive coaching and team-building services to Microsoft Corporation, in Seattle, Washington, resourcefully devising performance measurement/management tools where none had previously existed.

         Prepared and facilitated communication workshops for Sony executives, managers, and personnel with an emphasis on giving and receiving constructive feedback and cultural diversity.

         Provided comprehensive training in management, team building, communication, self-awareness, authenticity and other topics to Harcourt/Classroom Connect in San Francisco.

         Coached numerous corporate executives on operational and professional development issues for clients such as Select Publications, License Online, and Erickson College.

         Guided companies in developing corporate vision, mission, and core values and beliefs.

 

                         

 

Prior Experience:

 

Accounting Supervisor, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC, 1996 to 1999

Regional Vice-President, Hospital Employees Union, Vancouver, BC, 1996 to 1999

Accounting Manager, Great Pacific News, Vancouver, BC, 1995 to 1996

Assistant Controller, Marnet Holding Corporation, Vancouver, BC, 1993 to 1995

Accountant, Rotair Industries, Vancouver, BC, 1990 to 1993

 

 

Master of Arts in Applied Behavioural Science, Bastyr University / Leadership Institute of Seattle, 2000

Certified Management Accountant, Level III

Trainer Certification in Achieve Global Products

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Step I Qualifying

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Step II

Clear Leadership C Gervase Bushe

Interact-LIOS(leadership Institute of Seattle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In addition to an excellent background in organizational development, I bring to you extraordinary strengths in coaching and counselling top-level executives, outstanding expertise in providing critical human resources direction and support, and an exemplary blend of talents in financial management, change management, and piloting effective business strategies which minimize risk, enhance company communications, improve the workplace climate, and optimize profitability. To complement these qualifications, I offer first-rate organizational, strategic planning, and multi-tasking skills which are paramount as a <insert job title/position>.  

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative and unparalleled prioritization skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and will call you later in the week to see if we can schedule a time to meet.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Antonio Gomes