Government
Eric Danon
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Conseil Superieur de la
Formation et de la Recherche Strategiques
Location: Paris, France
Eric Danon, Chief Executive Officer of Conseil Superieur de la Formation et de la Recherche Strategiques, has served as a diplomat for most of his career, and is dedicated to international security and development. Conseil Superieur de la Formation et de la Recherche Strategiques, or French High Council for Strategic Education and Research, offers foreign affairs, diplomacy and strategic research services. Mr. Danon’s responsibilities with the company include selecting strategic projects and overseeing research and finances. He attributes his success to his expertise in security-related issues, as well as his strong analytical and diplomatic skills. Throughout the course of his career, he has maintained a well-established network of high-level contacts.
Sonia Bate Swallow
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Canadian Parliament-MP Joe Daniel
Location: Ontario, Canada
After a successful career as an entrepreneur, Sonia Bate Swallow has started the next chapter of her life, working with the Canadian government. Ms. Swallow started working as an executive assistant to MP Joe Daniel in November 2014. In her role, she provides administrative assistance, handles the MP schedule, attends events, and liaises with government offices. Ms. Swallow also works on special projects and initiatives. Read the rest of this entry »
Christine Verillotte
Title: Head of Unit Business, Public Relations and Administration of the Accreditation Business Unit of State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
Company: Swiss Confederation
Location: Givisiez, Switzerland
Christine Verillotte started her education in political science and was advised to work in the private sector. She spent 10 years working for the Nestle Corporation in operational audits and efficiency, and then worked for Nestle in marketing before moving over into the public sector. Today, she draws on her 15 years of experience and strong skill set to fulfill her responsibilities as the Head of Unit Business, Public Relations and Administration of the Accreditation Business Unit of State Secretariat for Economic Affairs with the Swiss Confederation.
Well versed in project management and organization, Ms. Verillotte is responsible for handling accreditation services and technical issues, overseeing 42 people in Switzerland and all back-office functions, including administration, project management, journalists and compliance systems, building up control, and representing the office at the European level committee. Ms. Verillotte takes great pride in her work and attributes her success to her language skills and ability to adapt to various cultures. Read the rest of this entry »
Denise Blevins
Title: Resource Family Development Specialist (Retired)
Company: Latah County, Idaho, Youth Services Department
Location: Idaho, United States
Denise Blevins believes in eliminating child abuse and mistreatment from the world, which is why she dedicated 29 years to the family development services industry. She started her career as a social worker for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and gained a strong reputation for her compassion and experience in juvenile justice and foster parent recruitment. Read the rest of this entry »
Don Carmichael
Title: Career and Employment Consultant
Company: Government of Alberta
Location: Alberta, Canada
Dedicated to assisting others in succeeding, Don Carmichael pursued a career where he could work in a community service capacity and support others. For the past decade, he has been working for the Government of Alberta as a career and employment consultant in the Alberta Human Services Department. The department provides people with a wide range of human services, programs in abuse and bullying, adoption, disability services, family and community, financial support, foster and kinship care, guardianship and trusteeship, homelessness, newcomer services, and career services. Read the rest of this entry »