Frank Parkes's Linkedin Analytics

A seasoned and motivated Indigenous Senior Manager. - Recent experience creating an Indigenous Employment Program with Red River College Polytechnic. - A unique combination of business acumen, cultural awareness and team building skills with all levels of government and community agencies. - Selected as one of Winnipeg's 50 most influential leaders in 2014 by Leadership Winnipeg. - Highly skilled in inner-city hiring and developing employees with multiple barriers to employment. - Indigenous leadership skills in a variety of fields including HR, retail, project management and aerospace. - Expertise in Indigenous workforce development and retention strategies. - I can develop the strategic plan or execute a strategy with precision and focus. - Excellent project management skills. - - Skills in Lean, JIT and 5S processes and leading teams in implementing lean initiatives in aerospace. I am passionate about developing the potential of Indigenous people. I understand the difficulties faced by Indigenous people in securing meaningful work and the challenges so many of our youth face. I see tremendous potential in the youth today but there are many bridges to build. I intend to be a builder of those bridges.