Giselle Blackman Mba, Cphr, Shrm-Scp, Chrl

Vice President People & Culture at Fit Foods

Giselle Blackman, MBA, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHRL has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Giselle most recently held the position of Vice President Human Resources at Fit Foods, where they are responsible for managing the HR function. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant.

Giselle previously served as the Head of Human Resources - Global at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L), where they played a key role in developing and executing HR strategies and initiatives. Their responsibilities included leading the HR, Payroll, and Office Services practices across the company and its affiliates worldwide. Giselle also focused on implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, enhancing HR processes, and driving professional growth and development programs.

Before joining CC&L, Giselle held the position of Vice President, Human Resources at Concert Properties Ltd., a real estate company. Giselle was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function and was promoted to a new role to support business growth and acquisitions. In this role, they also managed payroll, office services, learning and development, and health and safety.

Giselle began their career as the Director of Human Resources at Concert Properties Ltd., where they established and led the company's first HR division. Giselle implemented policies to shape the organizational culture and address compliance issues, and successfully negotiated benefits and pension packages.

Additionally, Giselle has experience working in the public sector as a Manager of Human Resources at TransLink, where they contributed to the Olympic Transportation project in Vancouver. Giselle also worked as a Manager of Human Resources at Colliers International, focusing on Canadian HR strategies and implementing HR programs and policies.

Earlier in their career, Giselle worked as a Manager of Human Resources at Cott Beverages and 7-Eleven, where they achieved significant accomplishments in areas such as occupational health and safety, employee performance improvement, and talent management.

Overall, Giselle Blackman's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic HR leadership, talent management, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development.

Giselle Blackman holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Their field of study was Business Administration and Management, General. Giselle also completed a post-diploma program in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from the BCIT School of Business + Media.

In addition to their MBA and post-diploma program, Giselle obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma of Arts from Douglas College. The field of study for these degrees is not specified.

Giselle has also obtained several professional certifications. Giselle is a CPHR (Certified Professional in Human Resources) member, which they acquired from CPHR BC & Yukon in December 2005. Giselle is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), having completed the certification through SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). Furthermore, they have completed a Masters Program (Master) from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, which was obtained in June 2023. It is worth noting that the obtained month and year for the SHRM-SCP certification and the Certified Human Resources Leader certification are not provided.

Based on the provided information, Giselle Blackman has built a strong educational foundation with degrees in business administration, human resources management, and arts. Giselle has also demonstrated a commitment to professional development and has attained certifications in human resources and senior management.

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