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Allan Friesen

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

Community Volunteer / Leader | Public Speaker | Author | Video Blogger

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I am actively seeking opportunities to put those skills to good use, contributing to your goals.” icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-balance-scale” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Facilitator” separator=”no” text=”I have a lot of experience to offer you as a facilitator. Whether you have a discussion you need led, a decision you need made, a program you need delivered, or upcoming changes that you need help in navigating – I can help!” icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-briefcase” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Community Leader” separator=”no” text=”Vice President – LFGA (Lethbridge Fish and Game Association.) Secretary / Treasurer of the Lethbridge Detachment Victim Assistance Society. President of the SAFE (Southern Alberta Firearms Education) Society Secretary / Treasurer of the Chinook Country Shooters Club. Director of the Mcnally / Sunnyside Rural Crime Watch” icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-user-plus” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Volunteer” separator=”no” text=”Community engagement is very important to me. Without volunteers, our communities would be far less desirable. I have a theory that a person’s propensity to volunteer is directly related to their level of gratitude. I have much to be grateful for and, for this reason, I volunteer extensively.” title_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-users” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Mentor & Teacher” separator=”no” text=”Sharing time and knowledge with youth and others is a fundamental part of building healthy vibrant communities. I have Co-Founded two youth sports team programs and taught countless courses on safety, self improvement and personal development through sport and community engagement. ” text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#1e73be”][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-book” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Author” separator=”no” text=”I write a lot, online and offline I strive to share my experience, not just in person, but also through the written word. I have even written a book on community building: SUCCESS in My Sights: Using Firearms to Build a Cooperative Community – published July 2014 Available at Amazon: Success in My Sights.” icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-video-camera” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Video Blogger” separator=”no” text=”I produce a regular Video Blog on numerous topics mostly focused on aspects of Employee and Group benefit plans. These videos are designed to answer questions, provide specific and detailed information on relevant topics and inform viewers. I also sometimes include videos on my community activities and volunteering. Untimely my goals is to share what I know with other to help them get the very most out of life!” title_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-book” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Life Long Learner” separator=”no” text=”In order to specialize effectively, I maintain the required certifications and I continue my ongoing education. I hold the following designations: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) I also complete the continuing education program offered every year through the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (ISCEBS).” text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#1e73be”][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_text box_type=”normal” icon=”fa-thumbs-o-up” icon_type=”normal” icon_position=”left” icon_size=”fa-2x” use_custom_icon_size=”no” icon_animation=”q_icon_animation” icon_animation_delay=”100″ title=”Force for Good” separator=”no” text=”Community engagement is very important to me. Without volunteers, our communities would be far less desirable. I have a theory that a person’s propensity to volunteer is directly related to their level of gratitude. I have much to be grateful for and, for this reason, I volunteer extensively and strive to be a force for good. Daily I seek out ways to share positive energy and my desire to help people find their own drive for their personal best. I believe if we all spend a little more time each day sharing and helping others it will make the world a better place.” icon_color=”#1e73be” text_color=”#000000″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”11″ down=”0″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#1e73be” up=”20″ down=”0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

I contribute to the financial health of my employer clients by providing programs and services which contribute to the physical health and well-being of their employees.

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