Nicole La Duke is an experienced professional currently serving as Program Lead for Applied Academy at Applied Industrial Technologies in Canada since May 2024. Prior to this role, Nicole held multiple positions at Cimcorp Group from January 2020 to May 2024, including Country Manager Canada and North American Customer Support Manager, focusing on strategic direction and business growth while managing customer support teams across Canada and the US. Previous experience also includes roles at Siemens, where Nicole excelled as Customer Product Training Manager and Training Coordinator, contributing to significant growth and recognition in training initiatives. Early career experience at Baldor Electric Ontario and Accu Electric Motors Inc. provided a strong foundation in sales, marketing, and administrative support. Nicole holds a BA in Honours English from the University of Waterloo and a Certificate in Records Management from Mohawk College.