Resume

• 2004

  Sheridan College

  Canada's leading polytechnic

  Consensus Building

  Strategic Influence

  Leadership

  Client Centric Service Delivery

  Courage and Tenacity

  Communications

  Change Management

  Financial and Risk Management

  Project Management

  Strategic Planning

  Barrett

• 2003

  McMaster University

  Hamilton ON

  Appointed as a change agent to upgrade the outdated technology landscape at McMaster. Used a collaborative process to develop a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the University strategy

  Refining Directions

  which was approved by the Senate and Board of Governors. Championed strategy

  service

  and security. Implemented new governance and investment models

  Chief Information Officer

  McMaster University

  Nine years in executive roles including chair of the executive

  accountability for strategic direction

  advocacy with the Ontario government on a wide range of issues

  annual conferences

  representation on various committees

  President

  Municipal Information Systems Association

• 2002

  A senior IT leader with extensive and progressive experience in strategic planning aligned with business priorities and client needs. \n\nApplies keen insight

  analytical skills and collaborative leadership to develop and implement the strategic plan and achieve business results. Offers the proven ability to streamline business processes

  manage change and direct a portfolio of projects to transform organizations and create a culture of customer service.

  Debbie

  Barrett

  Chartwell IRM

  Provided trusted advice to public sector municipal and education clients on technology strategic planning

  change management

  and client service. \n\nSuccessfully completed the a wide range of consulting assignments all of which received commendations from the sponsors and approval by Council or Board

  Chartwell IRM

• 1999

  Municipal Representative

  Canadian Chief Information Officers along with the Chief Information Officers for the Government of Canada

  provinces and territories. Acted as the voice of 5400 municipalities across Canada in the consideration of technology matters affecting Canadian citizens. Strong focus on security

  privacy

  emergency preparedness

  and integration of service delivery.

  Canadian Chief Information Officers Council

  1994\tURISA Exemplary Systems in Government\n1994\tCanadian Productivity Award - Bronze\n1995\tCity of Mississauga Team Effectiveness Award \n1996\tCIPA Award of Excellence\n1996\tCity of Mississauga Leadership and Empowerment Award\n1997\tComputerworld Smithsonian Laureate\n2000\tShowcase Ontario Award of Merit “Working Together”\n2000\tSilver Medal Information Technology Management Excellence\n2001\tMISA John Cushing Award\n2006\tMISA Peter Bennett Award\n2009 MISA Lifetime Achievement\n

  Various Awatds

  Political Science

  BA

• 1988

  City of Mississauga

  Mississauga ON

  Developed and implemented a $38 million IT Plan which envisioned enterprise applications and technology infrastructure

  standards-based solutions and a high performance organization. Chair

  IT Committee.

  Director

  Information Technology

  City of Mississauga