LEADER OF THE YEAR Fran Parolin
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Devon employees put their energy, integrity and hard work into action.
Congratulations to Devon employee Fran Parolin, recipient of the Human Resources Institute of Alberta’s Leader of the Year Award. Advance your career in the oil and gas industry. Join Devon.
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ran Parolin with Devon Canada Human Resources is a Learning and Organization Development Specialist. In addition to being an outstanding leader in volunteer role, she is a leader within her profession stemming from roles as a Business Leader and Team Lead, University Associate, Curriculum Consultant and Educator within her 27 years of her career. Her outstanding leadership style and her contributions to the organizations she has worked in are well respected. The foundation of her beliefs and work ethic whether personally or professionally is empowering people through a transparent approach. Within her career she has been an inspiration by creating a clear vision and empowering others to take the initiative to succeed. She provides possibilities, encourages, and never asks for more than she was willing to give of herself. Fran acts as both a mentor and a role model and is an individual who inspires by example. She says what she means, which allow others to trust her, motivate them to give her everything they have to give, and keeps people interested in their work. Through her openness she invites feedback because of her willingness for her own growth of learning. Fran is the epitome of an inspirational leader.
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