Our Team

  

David C. Curry, CMA, CISA

David Curry, CMA, CISA, is the President of Performance Training Solutions (PTS) Inc. He specializes in facilitating continuous individual and organizational improvement through the provision of high quality, targeted, and market-driven training products and services. Prior to joining PTS, David was an associate of Focused Management Information (FMI) Inc. While there, he implemented Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Performance Measurement systems in numerous industries including Government, Plastics Extrusion, Food Processing, and Steel Fabrication. David is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He also possesses a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University.


Phil Nguyen, B.A.Sc.Man

Phil Nguyen is the Senior Trainer at Performance Training Solutions. He specializes in teaching professional management skills to learners and leaders who want to achieve peak levels of performance and productivity. Phil holds a Bachelor's Degree of Engineering and Management as well as a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. He is a Certified Master Trainer, a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF), and a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and has been recognized as one of his community's "Top Forty Under 40" and "Citizen of the Year" for his business achievements, professional expertise, and community involvement. He has designed, developed, and delivered interpersonal and management skills training workshops and facilitated strategic planning sessions and corporate retreats and teambuilders to over 3,000 public and private sector clients, the majority of whom work for the federal government. Phil believes in the trilogy of human endowment; the mind, the body, and the spirit. As such, in any workshop you attend with Phil, he will strive to teach you personal and professional development processes, tools and techniques to stimulate your mind, engage you in stress-reducing exercises to stimulate your body, and will seek to create a positive, focused, safe, and supportive learning environment to stimulate your spirit. This makes for a most educational, empowering, and enjoyable learning event.


Su Thomas

Su Thomas is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. Specializing in coaching senior level officials and training management and administrative staff, Su skillfully helps enhance and expand your communication skills while increasing confidence to successfully handle interactions with management, staff and clients. Su is a communications specialist: specifically verbal and non-verbal communication (such as body language). Her extensive background includes a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, a Trainer's certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming and a professional speaker designation. Su speaks 5 languages (six, including her expertise of translating non-verbal communication). She has trained and inspired employees at all levels of government to expand their communication styles to increase productivity and enjoyment in the workplace. Her enthusiasm is infectious. Just attend one of her workshops, you'll see.


John Harrison

John Harrison is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions and the Managing Partner of BMB Consulting Services Inc. John is a seasoned professional who brings more than 30 years of experience in business management and consulting in a career that spans the federal government and the private sector, as well as school board politics. He has assisted numerous organizations in dramatically improving their effectiveness by working with executives, program managers and staff at all levels to arrive at practical solutions that have a lasting impact. A skilled communicator, facilitator and trainer, John is a frequently invited guest speaker at national and international conferences and workshops and has trained thousands of public sector executives, managers and practitioners in results-based management principles, using a combination of sound theory and practical exercises. John’s current consulting focus is on assisting government clients in implementing management best practices that improve strategy, focus and internal decision-making to support the achievement of breakthrough results.


Mary McCorkell

Mary McCorkell is a Registrar with Performance Training Solutions Inc. Prior to joining our team, Mary ran a successful business for 18 years in the field of Early Childhood Education. Mary also has 10 years of experience as an Office Supervisor for a company that specialized in Computer Support. Mary’s strong interpersonal skills ensure that dealing with Performance Training Solutions is always a pleasurable experience.


David Rosborough

David Rosborough is a Registrar with Performance Training Solutions and has worked within various departments of the company including sales and marketing. This comprehensive background means that David is ready to answer any questions you may have about our courses to help you along your career path. David is also an active member in the community and coaches High School Boys basketball.


Dave Ross

Dave Ross is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. He is an experienced leader, manager, trainer and communicator with over thirty years experience. Dave holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in History as well as a Masters of Liberal Arts Degree. A retired Air Force officer, Dave is skilled in successfully motivating people toward excellence. His background includes teaching both technical and soft skills to military, corporate, and government organizations at various venues across the globe. A master communicator, he has experience with television and radio productions. He has also held a near life long affiliation with Toastmasters International and won their World Championship of Public Speaking in 1991. Dave will ensure that your workshop experience is enjoyable, entertaining and enriching.


Patricia Campbell Hatton

Patricia Campbell Hatton is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology as well as a Diploma in Adult Education. Over the past 20 years, Patricia has managed a large sport and recreation department at a community college; worked within both federal and municipal governments; and provided training and consulting to a number of government funded organizations and groups. The content of each workshop she delivers is enhanced by her sharing of these experiences. Patricia has the skills to bring people together as a group to learn and play enthusiastically and co-operatively. Through games and activities, she gets participants talking and sharing in a safe environment, making the learning experience for the participants that much more enriching. Workshop participants describe Patricia as knowledgeable, engaging, dynamic, caring and fun.


Thomas W. Cookson

Tom Cookson is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. Tom spent 22 years with the Federal Government in senior consulting positions involving community development, community economic development and labor force adjustment programs. He was also responsible for the operations of a field office employing up to 22 staff and handling budgets in excess of $30 million. After leaving the federal government Tom started his own successful consulting business specializing in leadership development programs and organizational transformation initiatives within private and public sector organizations. Tom holds a BA in Economics and Sociology, is an accredited psychological profiling practitioner and, is certified in strategic planning processes. His knowledge and experience with a wide range of organizational issues allow him to apply workshop concepts to real work situations for participants in a learning environment which encourages discussion, energy, fun and respect for all. Workshop participants describe Tom as having “excellent knowledge and delivery skills” and being “very enthusiastic and fun”.


Amanda Hast

Amanda Hast is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. She has over 10 years experience in project management, account management, facilitation, training development, analysis and sales. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Marketing and International Business, a Master’s of Science Degree in Information Systems, an MBA, and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management. She brings real world experience and insight to her classes, drawing from her work in the public and private sector including; consumer packaged goods, hospitality, pharmaceutical, and training industries. Amanda has taught both technical and soft skills to adult learners through a variety of delivery methods. Specializing in workshops and e-learning, she continually focuses on adult learning methods to ensure participants leave every session with ideas for how to improve their on the job skills and performance. She believes participants not only learn from the trainer but also from each other, so interaction and idea sharing are key. Workshop participants describe Amanda as being focused, respectful and as having a great stage presence.


Harry Peasley

Harry Peasley is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. He is an experienced leader and Human Resources professional with over 20 years in Operations Management and Training. He has a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and is a subject matter expert in leadership, management and team development. Harry’s goal for every workshop is to give participants greater knowledge and skills. He utilizes an interactive approach to keep participants actively engaged in the course material. He believes that adults learn best through problem solving, discussion, and discovery. His energy and enthusiasm for the subject matter and his passion for helping others delivers a winning combination. Workshop participants constantly describe Harry as high energy, as having a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable with real-world applications. He considers it an honor to work with every person he meets.


Lashanda Thomas

Lashanda Thomas is an Associate Instructor with Performance Training Solutions. Her background includes training government personnel in both technical and soft skills. Lashanda worked as a trainer on a major government project, training hundreds of county employees in a new computer system. Lashanda has technical writing skills and creates curriculum and facilitates training for many County web based applications. She prepares materials for training sessions and demonstrates knowledge of all instructional materials. Lashanda holds a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Graphic Design and prides herself on creating a professional and fun learning environment.




 

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