Sincerely,
The Barrie & District Chapter Board
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Apr13
Barrie and District: IN PERSON Improving talent retention through better managers experience
Let’s be honest – when great employees leave, it hurts. You invest so much time in building a great company,...
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Barrie and District: IN-PERSON Annual Business Meeting and Handling Tricky Terminations
During this event we will cover an over-view of our year in the Barrie & District Chapter at our Annual Business...
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About Leadership
Sherry Patterson, B.A., CHRP
Chapter Chair & Chapter Student Liaison
Sherry earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Laurentian University and obtained her post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from Georgian College. She has a Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
Sherry has 9 years of progressive Human Resources experience in several industries including transportation and manufacturing. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding in creating policies and procedures, disability management, coaching/counselling, project management and health and safety. Sherry strives to update her knowledge and skills regularly so that she may stay current in all areas of Human Resources.
Sherry has always had a passion for volunteering. She has previously volunteered for Victim Services as a team leader and at the Season Centre for Grieving Children in Barrie.
Sherry looks forward to contributing to HRPA.
Lesley Harrington, CHRL
Past Chair & Chapter Programs
Lesley is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and obtained her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College. She is currently working locally in the healthcare sector and has management experience in HR, Administration, Customer Service and Operations and has worked in the medical, legal, telecommunications and real estate private sector.
Lesley’s experience encompasses many aspects of HR including recruitment and selection, employee relations, onboarding and orientation, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy development, HRIS and health and safety.
Lesley enjoys volunteering and participating as a Board Member of the HRPA Barrie & District Chapter and looks forward to contributing to the upcoming year.
Victor Dosumu, CHRP, PMP
Chair, Chapter Mentorship & Chair, Chapter Regulatory Discussion Group
I am a Human Resources professional with five years of experience working both in Canada and abroad. I currently work as a Human Resources Generalist for one of the municipal governments in Ontario.
I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. As I do consider myself a lifelong learner, I do have several pieces of training in diversity and inclusion, project management, leadership, and employee wellbeing to name a few.
I love to contribute to meaningful causes and be deeply involved with my community. I have served as a PR Officer (Public Relations) for the Nigerian Government agency responsible for environmental sustainability.
In my free time, I love to read, go for long drives, explore nature, and a soccer fan.
Sue Skawinski, CHRP, CHRL
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Sue is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with over 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Sue completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management through Humber College in Toronto.
Sue’s passion is recruiting, however, does possess many years of HR generalist experience including, but not limited to, Talent Acquisition, International HRM, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits and HRIS & Payroll.
Sue is currently working as an HR Manager with Hitachi Rail STS Canada. Hitachi is currently part of the Mobilinx consortium working to deliver the Hurontario Light Rapid Transit project in Mississauga. Sue has held various roles within HR such as HR Business Partner, Director, Resourcing, Manager, Recruiting, and Human Resources Manager. For many years she worked and built the company & the HR department at Thales Ground Transportation, a large, global hi-tech company.
Sue embraces volunteering and has enjoyed many different volunteer experiences prior to being a member of the Board of Directors of the Barrie & District.
Shannon Loughran, B.Comm, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Communications
Shannon Loughran is currently the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communication in the food service industry. He has spent the last eight years developing his experience in human resources through a variety of roles with board memberships, executive committees, selection groups, and on executive leadership teams. Prior to embarking on his professional human resources career, he spent over 10 years working as a project manager for his family business and also spent some time overseas working in corporate training and communications consulting. Shannon has his CHRL designation and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree through the University of Guelph and his Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management through Conestoga College.
Shannon is looking forward to contributing to the HRPA community. His unique combination of progressive human resource leadership experience, social and community development, and an educational background focused on business will enable him to affect positive change and continue to be a collaborative leader.
Shannon lives in Barrie with his spouse and two children who all participate in various community events, charities and sports. Being active and enjoying Barrie’s natural amenities is a passion for Shannon and his family, you will find them enjoying the beaches, waterfront path, bilking/hiking trails, ski hills and sports fields all year long.
Sherry Patterson, B.A., CHRP
Chapter Chair & Chapter Student Liaison
Sherry earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Laurentian University and obtained her post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from Georgian College. She has a Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
Sherry has 9 years of progressive Human Resources experience in several industries including transportation and manufacturing. She has an excellent knowledge and understanding in creating policies and procedures, disability management, coaching/counselling, project management and health and safety. Sherry strives to update her knowledge and skills regularly so that she may stay current in all areas of Human Resources.
Sherry has always had a passion for volunteering. She has previously volunteered for Victim Services as a team leader and at the Season Centre for Grieving Children in Barrie.
Sherry looks forward to contributing to HRPA.
Lesley Harrington, CHRL
Past Chair & Chapter Programs
Lesley is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and obtained her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College. She is currently working locally in the healthcare sector and has management experience in HR, Administration, Customer Service and Operations and has worked in the medical, legal, telecommunications and real estate private sector.
Lesley’s experience encompasses many aspects of HR including recruitment and selection, employee relations, onboarding and orientation, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy development, HRIS and health and safety.
Lesley enjoys volunteering and participating as a Board Member of the HRPA Barrie & District Chapter and looks forward to contributing to the upcoming year.
Victor Dosumu, CHRP, PMP
Chair, Chapter Mentorship & Chair, Chapter Regulatory Discussion Group
I am a Human Resources professional with five years of experience working both in Canada and abroad. I currently work as a Human Resources Generalist for one of the municipal governments in Ontario.
I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. As I do consider myself a lifelong learner, I do have several pieces of training in diversity and inclusion, project management, leadership, and employee wellbeing to name a few.
I love to contribute to meaningful causes and be deeply involved with my community. I have served as a PR Officer (Public Relations) for the Nigerian Government agency responsible for environmental sustainability.
In my free time, I love to read, go for long drives, explore nature, and a soccer fan.
Sue Skawinski, CHRP, CHRL
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Sue is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with over 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Sue completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management through Humber College in Toronto.
Sue’s passion is recruiting, however, does possess many years of HR generalist experience including, but not limited to, Talent Acquisition, International HRM, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits and HRIS & Payroll.
Sue is currently working as an HR Manager with Hitachi Rail STS Canada. Hitachi is currently part of the Mobilinx consortium working to deliver the Hurontario Light Rapid Transit project in Mississauga. Sue has held various roles within HR such as HR Business Partner, Director, Resourcing, Manager, Recruiting, and Human Resources Manager. For many years she worked and built the company & the HR department at Thales Ground Transportation, a large, global hi-tech company.
Sue embraces volunteering and has enjoyed many different volunteer experiences prior to being a member of the Board of Directors of the Barrie & District.
Shannon Loughran, B.Comm, CHRL
Chair, Chapter Communications
Shannon Loughran is currently the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communication in the food service industry. He has spent the last eight years developing his experience in human resources through a variety of roles with board memberships, executive committees, selection groups, and on executive leadership teams. Prior to embarking on his professional human resources career, he spent over 10 years working as a project manager for his family business and also spent some time overseas working in corporate training and communications consulting. Shannon has his CHRL designation and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree through the University of Guelph and his Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management through Conestoga College.
Shannon is looking forward to contributing to the HRPA community. His unique combination of progressive human resource leadership experience, social and community development, and an educational background focused on business will enable him to affect positive change and continue to be a collaborative leader.
Shannon lives in Barrie with his spouse and two children who all participate in various community events, charities and sports. Being active and enjoying Barrie’s natural amenities is a passion for Shannon and his family, you will find them enjoying the beaches, waterfront path, bilking/hiking trails, ski hills and sports fields all year long.