Lorri Podolski
About Lorri Podolski
Lorri Podolski is a Senior Development Manager at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in financial planning and marketing, she has held various managerial roles in organizations such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Investors Group.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Lorri Podolski has been serving as the Senior Development Manager at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2020. In this role, she is based in Stonewall, Manitoba, and is responsible for overseeing development initiatives. Prior to this position, she held the role of National Manager of Development at the same organization since 2018. Her work focuses on ensuring growth and delivering excellence to both the organization and its stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Before joining Ducks Unlimited Canada, Lorri Podolski worked at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada as the Manager of Planned Gifts from 2012 to 2016. Her experience in the non-profit sector has contributed to her understanding of development strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background and Certifications
Lorri Podolski holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours from the University of Manitoba, with a major in Marketing and a minor in Finance. She has also achieved a Practical Workshop Facilitation Skills Certificate from the University of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Transition Centre. Additionally, she is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has obtained the Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) designation from Toastmasters International.
Career in Financial Services
Lorri Podolski has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked as an Independent Financial Advisor at Investors Group from 1986 to 1989 and later served as Manager of Client Acquisition at the same organization for a brief period in 1998-1999. Additionally, she held the position of Product Manager for Business Communications Systems at MTS (Manitoba Telecom Services) from 1989 to 1991.
Skills and Strategic Focus
Lorri Podolski utilizes a unique combination of financial, legal, marketing, and business skills in her professional endeavors. She maintains a strategic perspective while ensuring that growth initiatives are built on a solid foundation. Her proven track record includes inspiring human resources through clarity of vision and creativity, as well as revitalizing businesses across diverse sectors, including telecommunications and hospitality.