Ed Pugliese

Ed Pugliese is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in recruitment, career coaching, and employer relations. Currently serving as a Talent Matching Specialist at NPower Canada since October 2021, Ed has successfully secured employment for 40% of participants before graduation and previously functioned as an Alumni Placement Specialist, achieving an 80% employment rate for alumni within six months of graduation. Ed's background also includes roles as an Employment Consultant at the Workforce Planning and Development Board, Career and Employment Specialist, and Job Developer at the London Employment Help Centre, alongside participation in the Audience & Income group. Ed's career began in hospitality, progressively advancing from a busboy to lead bartender at The Old Mill Inn. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, a Master of Arts in History from Lakehead University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Western University.