At Keystone Consulting, we know that successful training is a multi-part equation; strong course material plus knowledgeable and interesting instructors equals an unforgettable training experience. All of our Instructors either own their own business or currently have careers in their field of expertise. This ensures that our Instructors have more than just theory, they have time-tested, current, and hands-on experience.

We'd like you to meet our instructors, see their qualifications and know that when you train with Keystone Consulting, you're training with instructors who are professional, seasoned, inspiring, and there to give you the best learning experience you've had.

Chuck Swinden
Having completed his formal education in Malta, Chuck travelled in his initial career between England and Ireland before immigrating to Canada in 1974 where he proceeded to build an impressive career in Human Resources and Management.  He spent 18 years in management positions with two of the 100 Best Corporations; Purolator Courier and FedEx.

First hand experience in a myriad of environments and challenging situations from initial setups to staff hiring, evaluation, and discipline, enables Chuck to bring with him an understanding of the complexities and uniqueness of each given circumstance.  Along with this awareness comes the know-how to help his clients best approach the situation at hand.

Chuck brings forward expertise that is, first and foremost, hands-on.

Katherine Huck
A graduate of Laurentian University with an Honours B.A. in English and Psychology, Katherine gained diverse work experience designed to expand her marketing expertise. 

Katherine’s impressive hands-on experience as a marketing agent and graphic designer includes: visual and performance arts, education, underground technology, transportation and heavy equipment, communications, and computer solutions.

The path from Graphic Design and Marketing to Training was a natural progression for Katherine.  She states, "Theory is great and is also necessary, but business people want concise answers in a short amount of time from people who have actually been in the trenches".

www.keystonedesign.ca

 

Tessa Keaney
Having grown up in Southern Ontario, Tessa has been a proud Sudburian since 1994. She offers 20 years of profit and non-profit business experience to our team. She has owned and operated three successful businesses and helped in the creations of five more. Tessa has developed a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas of a customer service, marketing and public relations.

 

Tessa has co-ordinated a number of charitable events including  “Crop for a Cure 2005”, having raised over $12,500 for breast cancer research. Tessa is an active volunteer member of the Co-ordinating team of the Canadian Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life”.

 

As a wife, mother of two, and hobbyist in gerontology, Tessa offers a full understanding for the need of time and stress management. She understands the pressures of life and how events can affect productivity and environment in business.


www.pinkribbon.ca

Skye Dewar
After completing her B. A. in sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University, Skye returned to her northern roots and has built a dynamic and extensive social services career right here in northern Ontario.

 

Skye’s 14 year career includes employment counselling, literacy program coordination, workshop creation and facilitation, and professional speaking engagements. She is currently the Vocational Clinician for the Assertive Community Treatment Team 1 at Northeast Mental Health Centre.

 

Rounding out her resume with volunteer work that varies from driving a donated bus to a women’s clinic in Nicaragua, to workshop facilitating for the Children’s Aid Society, Skye continually raises the bar and seeks out new opportunities..

 

Skye is thrilled to join the Keystone team, and brings along her combination of frontline experience, professional demeanour and positive upbeat style.

Colleen Kleven
Born and raised in Toronto, Colleen began her career in media studying radio broadcasting at Humber College. Over the past twenty years, Colleen has created advertising and marketing concepts for seven radio stations and their clients throughout Northern Ontario.  She has also proudly contributed to public radio as a freelance writer-broadcaster with CBC Radio Sudbury. 

 

Her media background also includes writing newspaper and magazine articles and highlighting the positive in print when writing speeches, business profiles, nomination packages and winner profiles for individuals, businesses and Federal Ministry initiatives.

 

Now the sole proprietor of a writing, voicing and editing service, Colleen Kleven – Hired Pen, she represents a talent pool of experienced writers, graphic designers, and broadcasters who provide valuable services delivered with efficiency, expertise, and exceptional customer service.

www.hired-pen.ca

 
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