Human Resources

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Barbara J. Bowes, FCHRP, CMC, M.Ed.

President

As President of Legacy Bowes Group, Barbara Bowes is a highly regarded HR authority, author and professional speaker.

She is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRP - Fellow), and holds a Master of Administration in Education degree. She is also certified in a number of human resource and proprietary operational tools and strategies.

During more than 20 years in all phases of executive search, she has completed successful searches for senior leadership roles including President/CEO, Vice President and General Manager for companies in a variety of sectors. Recently, her focus has been directed to College, School Board and senior human resource assignments.

In addition to her experience as a business owner, Barbara has also led the human resources management practice at an international accounting and consulting firm and was Director of the Western Canada HR consulting practice for a regional accounting firm. In these roles she and her staff produced results for client organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to not-for-profit organizations.

Her popular "Working World" column appears every Saturday in the Careers section of the Winnipeg Free Press and she is a regular contributor to the Manitoba Business Show on CJOB in Winnipeg.

Barb is also a talented speaker, weaving her first-hand experience, extensive HR knowledge and witty stories into speaking sessions that are both educational and entertaining at the same time. Barb is known for her charm, professionalism and love of professional speaking. Her company is always a pleasure, and she is a welcome addition to meetings, conferences and workshops as Keynote Speaker or HR Expert.  As well, no matter the industry or group size, Barb will customize her speaking role to suit specific audiences.

Barb is a member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and is a certified Coach Practitioner as recognized by the Certified Coaches Federation.

For further information on Barbara’ Public Speaking and professional training, go to www.Barbarabowes.com.

Barbara is also the author of five books:

• Taming the Workplace Tigers
  
• Resume Rescue
• Working World with Barbara Bowes, an Employer's Guide
• Working World with Barbara Bowes, an Employee's Guide
• Easy Resume Book: A Transferable Skills Approach

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Richard Lannon

Vice-President, Strategic Planning and Leadership Development

Richard Lannon has over 25 years of professional experience in strategic planning, business improvement and organizational transformation within service-based and technology driven organizations. He excels at helping businesses and organizations take a structured approach to engage their people and transform their business environment.

In 2004, Richard left PricewaterhouseCoopers and the corporate world to form BraveWorld where he served as the principal consultant for clients. He focused his practice on working with businesses and organizations to identify their priorities, establish direction and build business brainpower for positive bottom line impact. He joined Legacy Bowes Group in 2011 to continue his mission of investing in the success of others.

Richard has successfully contributed to many small, mid-range and large business enterprises in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Specializing in strategic planning, facilitation, leadership development, executive coaching and mentorship, Richard gained valuable and diverse practical business experience through working with energy, education, transportation, not-for-profit, financial and business services organizations. He has worked with an impressive client list including Enbridge, Canadian Pacific Railway, Enmax, Alberta Government, Encana, Proton Foundation, Mount Royal University, ATB Financial, Fraser Health Region, Access Credit Union, Royal Canadian Pacific and many others.

Richard is an award-winning business trainer, strategic mentor and consultant. He received Mount Royal University’s Distinguished Teaching Award 2010 for his contribution to two successful programs in business analysis and project management and MKS Learning’s Business Recognition Award for his work with transitioning professionals and micro-enterprise development in strategic planning, coaching and mentorship. He is also a professional member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).

Richard’s thought leadership, clear presentation style and edgy ideas have been featured in publications around the world including the National Post, the Business Analyst Times, the Project Times, and Chamber of Commerce e-features where he’s provided comment on the importance of bridging the gaps between business and the enabling organization through engaging stakeholders and developing their greatest asset: their people.

Today, Richard is focused on working with clients who want to fine-tune their business environments so they can achieve consistent measurable results for positive impact.

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Charlene Ramkissoon BA

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Charlene has developed an enviable reputation for her genuine talent in cultivating a natural connection and rapport with her clients which promotes the successful building of long term business relationships. She has the innate ability to identify areas of dysfunction or challenge within an organization and leads in the collaboration and implementation of HR strategies to build resolution to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Charlene has 15 years human resources and project management practice.  This has awarded her with leadership experience in specialty areas such as: HR strategy development, complex job evaluation processes, organizational and compensation reviews, competency analysis, career transition/outplacement, career coaching, professional resume development, self assessment activities, effective networking and personal marketing strategy, interviewing coaching and mock interviewing, training and development and the delivery and facilitation of workshops, focus groups and formal presentations.

She is a Career Transition Member of Career Partners International, a Certified Life Options Retirement Coach and Trainer/Coach of the Results Centered Leadership program. Charlene is also featured as the “Career Guru” of Legacy Bowes Group,  where she provides personal one on one coaching sessions, as well as career coaching and transition workshops.

Charlene graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Psychology and Criminology.  In addition, she has a Certificate in Leadership and has armed herself with a considerable number of technical web and marketing/design programs.

As an HR Professional, Charlene is a member of the Human Resources Management Association of Manitoba (HRMAM) and has played a key role on the HRMAM Conference Program Committee in 2008.  Charlene currently engages in a multitude of volunteer leadership roles on various planning and fundraising committees in support  of awareness building initiatives with various organizations and agencies throughout Manitoba.

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Leigh Melville Lachance

Consultant

Leigh is an HR Consultant with over ten years experience working within the Human Resources field. She has experience and skills with career transition, organization development, job evaluation, project management, conference/events planning and executive search for all levels for organizations.

Leigh's organizational ability and attention to detail successfully support our professional search process in finding the 'right' candidates for our clients. Leigh also is the Legacy Bowes Project Management and Professional Event Administrator, responsible for the successful organization of client training programs, public workshops, speaking engagements and community events. Leigh is also a partner with all our consultants in ensuring our client research and work product services meet the highest professional standards. Leigh's superior service orientation and knowledge of our business, ensure our client inquiries, requests and needs will be met with both knowledge and with a sincere and warm 'Legacy Bowes' welcome!

Leigh is a personable professional with exceptional customer service strengths and she thrives working in the continuously changing world of human resources.

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Brad Tyler-West, CHRP, PMC, CCP

Senior HR Consultant

Brad is a Senior Human Resource consultant with over 22 years professional experience in training and development, diversity management, human resources and communications. Born and raised in Australia, as part of highly entrepreneurial family, Brad learnt firsthand the value of good communication and strong interpersonal relationships.

Brad has worked with both the private and public sector across North America and the Pacific Rim. He was recognized as the Asia Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year from the Asper Centre. Building on his earlier experiences as a champion debater and professionally trained actor, Brad represented Canada in the 2004 International Championships of Public Speaking. He is a master presenter, just as comfortable doing a break out session with 10 people or a conference keynote for hundreds.

Referred to as ‘the connection coach, Brad is kind of like a magnifying glass..he helps you focus so you can connect the dots and get the results you are looking for!’ Brad is an expert in leveraging diversity & inclusion management; going beyond cultural & racial diversity to encompass all forms of inclusion, including intergenerational workforce, LGBTTQ employees and conscious entrepreneurs.

His certifications include-Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP); Certified Personal Management Coach (PMC); Certified Life Options Retirement Planning Coach (LORC); White & Yellow Belts in Deep Democracy Advanced Facilitation and a Certified Coach Practitioner as recognized by the Certified Coaches Federation. His practice is built on Whole Life Coaching- merging traditional Leadership Coaching with Executive Coaching.

Brad is a member of the Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba; LAMBDA and the Pride at Work National Network.

He is a professional who helps his clients focus & connect on what they want to achieve and ways in which to do it!

As a community leader and volunteer, Brad is currently a Director on two volunteer boards and also serves on a National Steering committee.