Brook Carpenter
Director, Indigenous Relations @Infracon Construction Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Indigenous Relations @Infracon Construction Inc.
Calgary, AB, CA
Responsible for developing and strengthening respectful, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations. Supporting Infracon’s commitment to reconciliation and inclusive growth by facilitating meaningful engagement, fostering partnerships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration in alignment with Infracon’s business objectives.
EDUCATION
University of Calgary
Master's Degree, Resources and the Environment
University of Calgary
Continuing Education, Sustainable Business Strategies
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Certificate, Indigenous Negotiations Skills Training
Indigenous Corporate Training
Certificate, Indigenous Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT BROOK CARPENTER
As an experienced, dynamic leader in Indigenous and stakeholder relations, I have successfully developed and executed strategic business partnerships and community engagement strategies that generate revenue, enhance organizational reputations, and contribute to environmental, social, and economic benefits for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. With a proven track record in the energy, logistics, remote services, government and tourism sectors, I excel as the primary business relations contact, consistently achieving strategic goals and operational results through effective collaboration with diverse partners and stakeholders.I am adept at connecting people and fostering trust among internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, Indigenous leaders, community members, and rural residents. My expertise as a public speaker and negotiator allows me to present opportunities persuasively to prospective partners, senior management, and boards of directors. I am recognized for my exceptional ability to mentor and lead team members, empowering them to achieve organizational goals effectively.Demonstrated Successes and Contributions:• Execution and relationship management of over 60 Joint Ventures between Industry and Indigenous communities - JV\'s totaling more than $1 Billion in contract awards; • Led ATCO to receive first ever Gold-level certification in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program• Initiated first Indigenous community engagement strategy for the NWT Protected Areas strategic planning;• Creation of the Calgary TDR Society (2002) recruiting board members; increased client base from 30 to 320 in 5 years;• Negotiated with the Govt of Alberta an increase in overall TDR budget from to $1.5 million (20••••10);• Developed and executed Travel Alberta Co-op marketing program - increasing stakeholder access year-over-year by 40%• Facilitated first collaborative business initiative between the Calgary Stampede, Spruce Meadows and the Calgary Hotel Association (CHA) – Calgary, Think About It;• Facilitated partnership - Edmonton Ec. Dev; Ministry of Culture; Ministry of Tourism Parks and Rec and Travel Alberta to create winning bid for 2015 Red Bull Crashed Ice event;• Established SAIT tourism endowment fund in 2012
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