Type Of Business:
1) Manufacturing design company 2) Nonprofit organization
Major Product/SVS:
1) Machine manufacturing and consulting 2) Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Hobbies/Sports:
Drinking wine; Spending time with her children
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, University of Strathclyde (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Founder, Youth Can Dance; Special Olympics Ontario; The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Charity:
Local School; Children's Aid Society; Kids in Crisis
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her enthusiastic energy and open-mindedness.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the influence of her husband, who is a design engineer.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Argent has been working with Special Olympics Ontario for 20 years. She is also a Scottish dance teacher.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Marketing; Advertising; Developing strategic business plans; Maintaining the website; Attending trade shows; Consulting; Implementing organizational development and risk management; Working with the human resources department; Fundraising; Creating media campaigns; Writing; Interviewing trainees; Hiring and firing employees; Planning events; Supervising staff
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Argent intends to continue performing her job with energy and passion.