Staff Positions

 

 

 

 

 

Ken Blonski, Finance Manager

As Finance Manager, Ken is responsible for the financial management functions of CRKN. Reporting to the Director of Programs & Operations, the Finance Manager oversees the financial resources of CRKN and ensures that they are prudently and effectively managed and controlled. The Finance Manager plays a key role in the development and implementation of CRKN financial policies and procedures, as well as offering strategic and functional support for the Finance & Audit Committee. The Finance Manager serves as a resource for CRKN committees as appropriate, and provides analysis and recommendations to the Director of Programs & Operations, Executive Director, Board and other Committees.

 

Deb deBruijn, Executive Director

The Executive Director is appointed by the CRKN Board of Directors, and functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.  The Executive Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing strategy as established by the CRKN Board of Directors; identifying opportunities for site licenses and negotiating, executing and administering the site licenses; ensuring appropriate financial and contract management of CRKN site licenses; promoting CRKN among potential partners and within the academic community; and providing recommendations on policy issues. The Executive Director is also responsible for supervising CRKN staff including overseeing contract, remuneration, performance appraisal and related personnel matters.

 

Allison Kelley, Licensing and Member Services Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Operations, the Licensing and Member Services Coordinator serves as the principal contact with members to assure ongoing members’ needs are met.  This requires assessing and mediating the needs of the community and marketplace; actively assisting with content development and expansion projects; ensuring successful license implementation including financial commitment from the members, monitoring license performance and resolving license and access issues.  The Licensing and Member Services Coordinator is also responsible for the specification, collection, analysis and distribution of content usage data.

 

Cindy Smith, Office Manager

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Operations, the Office Manager is an integral member of the CRKN staff team, and works closely with CRKN members to support CRKN services.  The Office Manager provides overall administrative, financial and communications support; supplies meeting management services; offers logistical assistance during day-to-day operations; assists with coordination of special events; and collaborates with other staff to ensure the effective functioning of the office.

 

Bethany Tory, Director of Programs & Operations

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs & Operations is responsible for oversight of the member programs, finance function, human resources and facilities management for CRKN.

 

 

Dyna Vink, Director of Communications

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Communications is responsible for planning, developing, producing and implementing communications programs for both internal and external audiences and corresponding promotional activities among multiple CRKN stakeholders, including libraries, universities, research communities, funding agencies, government and media. Working closely with the Director of Programs & Operations, the Director of Communications distills CRKN's strategic vision, business goals, opportunities, threats and trends into an effective communications plan that positions CRKN appropriately in relation to its current and emerging landscape.

 

 

Updated: 31 May 2010