Biography
With both line and human resources management experience, Shawnne Soong is passionate about excellence in customer service and about active and strategic human resources and organizational planning. In teaching human resources management, she often speaks from the viewpoint of line management, human resource departments’ internal customers. Shawnne emphasizes to students the importance of communication skills in the Canadian workplace. She is a strong believer in life-long learning and continuous improvement. Shawnne motivates her students to hone their talents and leverage their strengths to reach their full potential.
Academic Credentials
Teaching ESL to Adults certificate, George Brown College, 2012
Certified Human Resources Professional, 2005
Human Resources Management post-diploma, Seneca College, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Sociology, National University of Singapore, 1988
Areas of Specialization
Human Resources Management
Communications
Areas of Expertise
Line Management
Volunteer Management
Not-for-Profits
Career Highlights
2013-Present – Professor, Human Resources Management, George Brown College, Centre for Business
2012-Present – Professor, Communications, George Brown College, Centre for Business
2011-Present – Human Resources Consultant, Powerwave Energy Solutions Inc.
2006-2011 – Human Resources Manager, Mothercraft
2002-2006 – Manager, Employee and Volunteer Resources, Canadian Red Cross, Toronto Region
1998-2002 – Manager, Independent Living Services, Canadian Red Cross
1995-1998 – Manager, Community Services, Canadian Red Cross
