1. 1 Gerry Laslo ResuméOctober,2014
GERRY LASLO
P.O. Box 669, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1A5
Phone: (403) 845-2770 | Cell: (403) 895-4788
Email: gerry.laslo@gmail.com
Profile
 Accountable professional offering over 30 years of senior management, human resource
development, stakeholder liaison and coaching experience
 Strong understanding of community, family and intercultural dynamics
 Committed to using my leadership, organizational, relationship building and mentoring skills
Professional Highlights
Leadership
 Performed the duties of Chief Administrative Officer
 Served as Director of Human Resource Development for Sunchlid First Nation for 7 years to
assist Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members regarding job readiness,
assessment, career planning, work experience, funding options, and the promotion of work
opportunities both inside and outside the community
 Developed and coordinated program activities and policies in Traditional Land Use, safety,
personnel, training and economic development
Human Resource Development, Public Relations and Liaison Skills
 Advised and familiarized invested parties regarding community and employment initiatives
by engaging and promoting on-going communication and building positive relationships with
stakeholders (e.g. Alberta Works, Oil and Gas and Forestry Stakeholders)
 Represented Sunchild First Nation, Yellowhead Tribal Council and Confederacy of Treaty 6
at regional, provincial and national AHRDA (Aboriginal Human Resource Development
Agreement) committees, events and functions
 Served as a member of various local, regional, Yellowhead Tribal Council, Treaty, provincial
and national boards/committees (e.g. Treaty 6 HRD Directors, Working Task Force for
Aboriginal Youth Employment Trends)
 Continually built and fostered positive relationships with key stakeholders on committees
such as West Central Stakeholders Synergy Group, Weyerhaeuser Forest Advisory
Committee, Sundre Forest Products Public Involvement Round Table, Tay River Advisory
Committee, Panther Advisory Group, Sunchild/O’Chiese Mutual Aid Group, Central Alberta
Economic Partnership Initiative
 Promoted and assisted with the development of Synergy Alberta
 Served as a Board member of Circle For Aboriginal Relations for four years
 Served as Sunchild First Nation stakeholder representative at GoA Regional Land Use
Planning Zones consultation initiative
 Served as volunteer in a variety of special interest initiatives including the 1998 (Duncan,
B.C.) and 2002 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) North American Indigenous Games as a coach,
mentor and advisor

2. 2 Gerry Laslo ResuméOctober,2014
Employment Profile
Rocky Native Friendship Center, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, 2013 - Present
Executive Director
 Perform duties associated with that of an Executive Director including liaising with all levels
of government; program/budget negotiations; oversee and monitor program delivery; staff
development; organization representative/public relations at both Aboriginal and non-
Aboriginal events/ceremonies; plan, coordinate and execute special projects; develop multi-
year business and operating plans; mentoring, coaching and fostering Aboriginal youth
 Increase community awareness of Aboriginal challenges/barriers within the non-Aboriginal
community
 Sit on local boards, committees, action groups including the Alberta Native Friendship
Center Association, the National Association of Friendship Centers and the Aboriginal
Resource Center
 Member of sweat lodge at Sunchild First Nation
Flint Management Administrative Services Anzac, Alberta 2012
Aboriginal Stakeholder Engagement Liaison
 Developed and implemented Aboriginal Stakeholder Liaison function for Surmont II Project
 Liaised with various agencies, communities and organizations including Alberta Works,
Service Canada, Local Opportunity Center, NAABA, First Nations’ HR and Social
Development Directors, and the Métis Nation of Alberta to secure employment/business
opportunities, such as subcontracting for local/regional individuals and businesses
Sunchild First Nation Sunchild (SFN), Alberta 1999 – 2011 – various roles
Administrator
 Performed administrative duties for the Sunchild First Nation
Human Resources Development Director
 Performed HRD functions and managed the HRD department
 Developed economic and business training proposals to foster job creation and employment
supports
Synergy Liaison
 Maintained supports and developed positive relationships with industry, stakeholders and
community members to improve the economic outcome for the First Nation Community
 Assisted with the development of the SFN Traditional Land Use department and served as
the primary contact for SFN Consultation process
 Served as a Remedial Management Plan Coordinator
 Performed Public Relations duties to enhance the expansion of the Sunchild Development
Corporation and to promote continued networking and employment opportunities

3. 3 Gerry Laslo ResuméOctober,2014
T’Sou-ke First Nation, Sooke, British Columbia 1997 - 1999
Administrator
 Performed administrative duties for the T’Sou-ke First Nation
 Responsible for overseeing various initiatives in economic development
 Served as stakeholder representative for the T’Meux Treaty Association, Sooke Chamber of
Commerce, Southern VanIsle Aboriginal Education and Training Society
O’Chiese First Nation, O’Chiese, Alberta 1995-1997
Administrator
 Performed administrative duties for the O’Chiese First Nation
 Responsible for overseeing various initiatives in economic and human resource
development
Mistawasis & Associates 1989 – 1995
Life Skills Coach
 Coached and facilitated Life Skills program and basic job readiness training
 Served as employment and business adviser/support
 Assisted individuals with transition into employment and training related opportunities

4. 4 Gerry Laslo ResuméOctober,2014
Formal Education
Certified Life Skills Coach
Life Skills Training Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
Entrepreneurial Diploma
Yellowhead Tribal Council/Westerra College
Spruce Grove, Alberta
University Education
U of Waterloo / Brock U – 2 years – social sciences
Completed two years of social sciences course work
High School Diploma with Honors
Stamford Collegiate Vocational Institute
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Relevant Certifications
 Class 3 Drivers License, with Air
Endorsement (Current)
 Security Level I & II (B.C.)
 CSTS - 09
 Accident Scene Investigation
 Safety Program Development
 First Aid and CPR/AED
 H2S Alive
 TDG and WHMIS
 Confined Space Entry/Monitor
 End User Fall Protection
 FLRA Hazard Assessment
 OSSA Firewatch
 OSSA Regional Orientation
Professional Development
 Management of Day Projects
 Blueprint Reading
 Time Management
 Band Management
 Contract Management
 Budgeting
 Housing Project Management
 Capital Project Supervision
 Economic Development
 Proposal Writing
 Native Taxation
 Native Business Development
Community Volunteering
In 2006 I co-founded and continue to co-facilitate the local ‘Communities Celebrating Life™’
suicide awareness and prevention initiative. In support of this undertaking, I have successfully
completed the A.S.I.S.T., SafeTalk and Mental Health First Aid training programs. I previously
completed Crisis Intervention training in Nanaimo, B.C.