Catherine Mc Bride Trafton
About Catherine Mc Bride Trafton
Catherine McBride Trafton serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Cooke Inc. in New Brunswick, Canada, a position she has held since 2021, following various roles in human resources and information solutions across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Cooke Inc.
Catherine Mc Bride Trafton serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Cooke Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the human resources functions and strategies for the organization. Her leadership contributes to the development and implementation of HR policies and practices that align with the company's goals. Cooke Inc. is based in New Brunswick, Canada, where Trafton has been instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at CedarCrestone
Prior to her current position, Trafton worked at CedarCrestone as the Manager of Composite Applications Development & Implementation from 2010 to 2011. In this capacity, she managed the development and implementation of composite applications, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. This role provided her with valuable experience in application management within the human resources sector.
Experience at New Brunswick Community College
Trafton has held multiple positions at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). She served as the Director of Information Solutions from 2017 to 2019, where she directed IT strategies and solutions. Additionally, she was the Manager of Enterprise Applications from 2014 to 2017, overseeing the management of enterprise-level applications. Trafton also worked as the Registrar from 2000 to 2003 at the St. Andrews campus, managing student records and enrollment processes.
Education and Qualifications
Catherine Mc Bride Trafton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management from Mount Saint Vincent University. She also studied Culinary Arts at Washington County Community College, achieving qualifications in this field. Furthermore, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Languages from the University of New Brunswick, providing her with a diverse educational background that supports her professional endeavors.
Career Path and Roles
Throughout her career, Trafton has held various roles that have shaped her expertise in human resources and management. She worked at Deloitte as a Manager from 2003 to 2009, gaining significant experience in consulting and operational management. Additionally, she briefly served as Vice President of Human Resources at Calais Regional Hospital in 2019, where she contributed to HR leadership for a short period.