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SUMMARY:Real Talk: Career\, Stories & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Real talk: Career\, Stories\, and Networking is an empowering evening designed to bring together professionals (women and men) from agriculture and agri-food sectors to share authentic career journeys\, exchange insights and build meaningful professional connections. \nJoin ECO Canada to hear women who have carved unique paths\, to connect with like-minded professionals and open conversation about challenges\, growth and success. \n \nSpeaker: Kimberley Burfoot \nKimberley Burfoot is an accomplished finance and operations executive with over 25 years of experience turning strategy into action. She currently serves as Vice President of Finance & Operations at ECO Canada\, where she leads core business functions and supports national workforce development initiatives. \nBefore joining ECO\, Kimberley spent 16 years as Regional Controller at TC Transcontinental and 6 years as Executive Director of the Alberta Motor Transport Association. Her career highlights include leading the development of a 20\,000 sq. ft. training facility for autonomous and hydrogen-fueled commercial vehicles and integrating several major manufacturing operations post-acquisition. \nA strong believer in lifelong learning and staying at the forefront of change\, Kimberley recently completed the No-Code Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program through MIT Professional Education and is currently pursuing CPA Canada’s ESG certificate. She is also studying Horticulture through the University of Saskatchewan and volunteers with environmental and animal welfare organizations. \nWhen she’s not immersed in spreadsheets or strategic plans\, Kimberley enjoys long bike rides\, playing the piano\, and indulging her love of science fiction — especially when it explores big ideas about society\, ethics\, and the future. She shares her home with her husband and a rotating cast of foster and resident dogs. \n​ \n  \n \nSpeaker: Claudine Vidallo \nClaudine Vidallo is a seasoned strategic planner\, business analyst\, and program manager with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning the food manufacturing\, energy\, education\, and non-profit sectors. She is a PMP-certified professional holding a BSBA degree and has consistently delivered organizational successes and revenue growth.​ \nAs the VP of Projects\, Claudine is committed to fostering project management excellence and generating workforce insights and solutions to guide business\, program\, and career roadmaps. Outside of her professional realm\, Claudine is a proud mother of five boys\, is a gym enthusiast\, and has a black belt in Taekwondo. \n​
URL:https://eco.ca/event/real-talk-career-stories-networking/
LOCATION:Le Germain Hotel Calgary\, 899 Centre Street Sw\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G1B8\, Canada
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