Barbara Mackie

Barbara Mackie

Community Volunteer

Co-Chair - Allandale Neighbourhood Association (ANA)

Past Community Committee Member - Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy (HNS)

My career path has always been driven by my passion and my intrinsic motivation. I care about people, the environment, our country, our community and the most important role in my life; being the best Mom and role model I can be for my daughter. Sharing my expertise to help others succeed "because I care" has always been my source of inspiration, influencing my decision to become a licensed Mortgage Agent in 2014. My interest in real estate began when I became a licensed Real Estate Agent at 22 years old, where I enjoyed the personal reward of helping people succeed in completing the most substantial purchase/sale of their life.

In addition to real estate, my past experience covers a variety of industries including the the manufacturing industry, accepting a role for an international company to build their NGV division from scratch. I managed all aspects of the business to assemble compressor packages for vehicles fuelled by natural gas with revenue peaking at 40 million in 1997. The opportunity to become involved with products providing a safer environment led me to establishing a powder coating facility from a business plan to a 10,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility, which I owned and operated for 7 years before leaving in 2007 to embark on the emerging industry in social media for senior executives and small businesses.

As Principal of Increasing Opportunities, I consulted with professionals and businesses on utilizing social media to enhance their online presence increasing their opportunities for success. I was recruited to blog for an executive career management professional, gained certification as an Online Career Strategist, created presentations and secured speaking engagements, educating professionals and entrepreneurs.