GORDON HOPE
40 Queen St. H401,
5487
Brantford, ON N3T 3B2
www.G-hope.ca
PHD
TEL.: 519 - 732g-hope@bell.net
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PERSONAL LIFE DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE SPECIALIST
PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICIONNER AND SUPERVISOR
Effecting real and persistent growth and change In individuals by working with them to use their own
self-knowledge and experience as instigators of personal development
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Creating a “Destination Workplace” through dialogue, analysis, strategic planning, team-building,
mentoring and coaching
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Providing effective leadership and support in formulating and implementing strategic plans, and in
procuring funds to achieve that purpose
Results-driven leader; Proven change agent with sensitivity for others’ experiences; Creative teacher;
focussed communicator; Proven Fund Developer; Motivating communicator of goals and purposes;
Recognized for completing projects on time and on budget.
EXPERTISE
-* Individual and group counselling and psychotherapy for real and persistent change
-* Career search, preparation and retention strategies, esp. with persons with disabilities
-* Development and implementation of Organizational inventories and assessments
-* Identification and actualization of organizational and individual potentials
-* Design and inauguration of meaningful and effective programs and projects
-* Design and follow through with strategic and tactical planning
-* Design and facilitation of workshops
-* Instruction and motivation of teams and individuals for optimal performance
-* Management of change implementation
-* Utilizing tried-and-true and innovative methods for effectively procuring funds
-* Managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
PhD, Social Psychology, Carlton University,, 1989
-* Thesis: Relationship between Religious Involvement and Deviant Behaviour
-* Perfected skills for design, administration and interpretation of surveys
Post-Doctoral Diploma in Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, 1990
-* Emphasis: Experiential Psychotherapy and therapist supervision
-* Honed capacities for effecting real change in individuals
MA, Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, 1983
-* Thesis: Learned Helplessness and Depression
-* Gained familiarity and success with several approaches to psychotherapy and counselling
-* Provided successful Career Counseling services, including interest and ability inventories
-* Honed research design and investigation skills, along with report writing
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GORDON HOPE
PHD
40 Queen St. H-401,
5487
Brantford, ON N3T 3B2
TEL.: 519 - 732Gord@g-hope.ca
www.G-hope.ca
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ASSOCIATIONS
Proprietor of G. Hope Enterprises, 2000 – Pres.:
Fulfilling contracts in the areas of Counselling/Therapy, Coaching and Consultative Services for
Personal and Business/Organizational Management and Improvement
-* Contracted and private practice in Psychotherapy and Marital Counselling, 2009-Pres.
-* Completed “Train the Trainer” program for Coaches with Softball Ontario, 2009
-* Co-ordinator and Umpire Convener, Best Light Ladies Open FastPitch Tournament, 2008-Pres.
-* Convener and Umpires Co-ordinator, Grand Valley Ladies League Kickoff Weekend, 2005-2008
-* Executive Director, Canadian Council of the Blind, Brantford Chapter, 2004-05
-* Co-ordinator, First National Bonspiel for Blind Curlers, 2004
-* Project Co-ordinator, Children’s Safety Village of Brant, Brantford, 2002-2004
-* Co-ordinator, Employment of Vision Impaired Project, Brantford - Conducting workshops for
employers and Human Resource Managers, 2001-2002
-* Convener of 12 successful and innovative FastPitch tournaments, 2000-2009
Certified Practicionner of Psychotherapy and Marital Counselling Services, 2009:
-* Certified by the Ontario Association of Cunsultants, Counselors, Psychometricians and
Psychotherapists
National Programs and Events Co-ordinator, Canadian Council Of the Blind - 2005-2009:
-* Designed and inaugurated the “Future Vision Program” for vision impaired children.
-* Assisted with design of a computer training course for blind and low vision adults
-* Conducted extensive nation-wide asset mapping of resources
Certified Peer Mentoring Trainer, Peer Resources Network, 2007:
-* Certified by the Peer Resources Network
-* Inaugurating member of the Pier Mentoring Program of the Canadian Council Of the Blind.
Managing Partner, Gold Mine Developments - 1998-2000:
-* Designing and implementing organizational culture improvement exercises
-* Designing and conducting innovative personality Development workshops
-* Providing individual psychotherapy and counseling
Certified Organizational Development Specialist, Human Synergistics, 2000:
-* Certified by Human Synergistics (Canada)
-* Completed intensive course on organizational culture assessment and modification
-* Adapted process for implementation by blind service provider
Client Service Provider and District Manager, CNIB Ottawa and Brantford,1995-1997:
-* Client Service Provider, Ottawa - 1995-1996:
Intaking and counseling new clients, increasing their number by sixty
-* District Manager, Brantford - 1996-1997:
Managing Advisory Board; conducting Environmental Analysis; managing Staff of 7.
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Independent, Licensed, Practising Psychologist, Ottawa - 1990-1995:
-* Providing Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessments - 1990-1995
-* Inaugurating and Co-ordinating a Family Follow-up bereavement Service, 1993-1994
-* Chaired Ottawa “Conference on Abuse of Persons with Disabilities”, 1992
Licensed as Professional Psychologist, Ontario Psychological Association, 1990
-* Achieved high scores on written and oral examinations
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Carleton University and University of Ottawa - 1984-1995:
-* Courses in Introductory Psychology, Criminology, and Adolescent Psychology.
-* Innovative adaptation of methods for blind instructor to evaluate students
-* Unique, successful supervision of community co-op student placements
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GORDON HOPE
PHD
40 Queen St. H-401,
5487
Brantford, ON N3T 3B2
TEL.: 519 - 732Gord@g-hope.ca
www.G-hope.ca
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS
Grand Valley Education Society - 1998-1999:
-* Led relationship development between the community and Wilfrid Laurier University
Advisory Committee, Mohawk College Program for Instructors of Vision Impaired, 1996-Pres.:
-* Impactfully providing perspective of a blind adult
Executive, then President, Graduate Students Association, Carleton University, 1984-1988:
-* Developed formula for allocating funds to GSA’s of various departments
-* Successfully negotiated fair pay for Teaching Assistants
Co-ordinator/President, then IPP., Canadian Council Of the Blind, Brantford, 2006-Pres.:
-* Designed and instigated an employment program for blind and low vision job seekers
-* Managed a unique 3400 square-foot facility.
Inaugural Chair, and then Vice-President of Operations, CCB-Brantford - 2003-2004
-* Instigating the most vibrant Chapter in the Country.
Committee on Ontario Blind and Low Vision Preschool Children, 2003-2007
-* bringing that population into Early Identification Program of Ontario’s “Best Start Strategy”.
Fund Dev. Director, then Secretary, Ichthys Theatre Productions, Brantford, 2003-Pres.:
-* Successful in procuring over $50,000 in grants
-* Inaugurating relations with 7 granting agencies
-* Played a role in production of “Twelve Angry Men”, 2008.
Inaugurator and Manager, Brantford Bombers Ladies Minor Softball Club, 2002-2005:
-* Successfully scheduled over 50 games, 3 tournaments and 40 Umpires per season
Athlete, Canadian Paralympic Team and National Championships, 1976-1986:
-* Canadian Paralympic Wrestler, 1976&1984
-* Canadian Goalball Team at World Championships, 1978
-* Multiple National titles and records in Athletics, 1976-1986
Coordinator of dozens of sports tournaments and events, 1974-2008:
-* For children/youth, adults, and including folks with impairments/disabilities
-* Best and largest annual Goalball tournament in North America, 1986-2000
-* Canadian Goalball Championships, 1985&1992
-* National Indoor Games for the Blind, 1979
-* Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled, 1986
-* Highly sought after for Softball, Athletics, Goalball and more
Executive/Officer, Ottawa, Ontario and Canadian associations for blind sports - 1976-1987
-* Member of inaugurating committee and Executive at all levels
-* Played a significant role in early days of Canada’s Paralympic movement
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