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Project Management

Project ManagementProject ManagementProject Management

Specializing in the Canadian 

agriculture industry 

Project Management

Project ManagementProject ManagementProject Management

Specializing in the Canadian 

agriculture industry 

MY WORK

MIKKI SHATOSKY 

Animal Health & Welfare Consultant 

Declercq Design, Owner / Operator 


Since 1995 managing project lifecycles, from conception and budgeting through execution, tracking and reporting with a focus on animal health and welfare. 


I have been operating as an independent contractor under the name Declercq Design since 1995, managing a range of projects and programs for not-for-profit organizations in the animal agriculture sector.

  

Summary Professional Experience


  • Not-for-profit Leadership: Over two decades of executive leadership and project management experience in the not-for-profit sector.
  • Business Planning and Strategy: Skillfully developed comprehensive business and project plans, considering market trends, regulations, and financial aspects.
  • Financial Management: Effectively oversaw budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost reduction efforts.
  • Risk Management: Proficiently identified and mitigated potential risks through contingency planning.
  • Performance Improvement: Consistently delivered tailored solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Program Development Collaboration: Collaborated with industry and government stakeholders to prioritize program development and aligned strategies with the organization’s objectives.
  • Sustainability Planning: Formulated and maintained sustainable plans with a focus on long-term impact.
  • Funding Opportunity Identification: Successfully pinpointed funding sources that aligned with organizational missions.
  • Sponsorship Outreach Strategy: Developed effective event outreach strategies to engage sponsors.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strategic Planning: Led strategic and business planning to align with mission and vision.
  • Policy Adherence: Ensured consistent adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Effective Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills across print, online, social media, and media relations.
  • Team Leadership: Collaborated with boards, committees, and managed personnel-related tasks, including hiring, training, and managing contractors.
  • Financial Management Proficiency: Experienced in bookkeeping and annual budget development.
  • Grant Writing: Pursued grant funding through effective grant writing.

 

Client and Projects list


Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada

  • Executive Director (2009-current)
  • Equine Health and Welfare Project - Manager (2023-current)
  • Equine Code Awareness and Education Project - Manager (2019-2021)


Alberta Farmland Trust

  • Executive Director (2024)


Animal Health Canada (formerly National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council )

  • Animal Health Emergency Management II Project - Operations Manager ($4.7 M) (2019-2023)
  • Animal Health Emergency Management I Project - Consultant (2016-2018)
  • Canadian Livestock Transport Training Program - Manager (2017-2018) (2020)


Animal Transportation Association 

  • Consultant (2021-2022)


Alberta Equestrian Federation

  • Economic Impact of the Equestrian Industry in Alberta Project - Consultant (2021)
  • Equine Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Project - Manager (2015-2016)
  • Equine Health and Welfare (Biosecurity) Project - Manager (2014-2015)


National Farm Animal Care Council

  • Codes of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals - Communications & Technical Consultant (2010-2019)

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