Danielle Myles Wilson, MPA, CPHR

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DISC Type : ds

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Cowichan Valley Regional District

Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Danielle Myles Wilson is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, where she serves as a passionate and creative leader. Her expertise is in public service excellence and community development, supported by a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Victoria.

Danielle is deeply interested in local government and civic matters, even referring to herself as a "self-declared nerd" regarding public administration and politics. She is dedicated to improving civic education and engagement within the community, finding the subject fascinating.

She believes that Regional Districts are a mysterious and often misunderstood form of government.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Results Focused

Deliberate Doer

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Public Service Innovation
Leads her management team in exploring how new technologies like AI can be used to enhance work efficiency and improve the delivery of public services.
Civic Engagement
Passionate about improving civic education, she has expressed a desire to see more public interest and understanding in the workings of local government and public administration.
Regional Advocacy
Actively advocates for the Cowichan region's key issues, including watershed security, regional water management, public transit, and highway corridor safety.

Media Appearances

Cowichan Valley Regional District hires new chief administrative officer. Featured in Chek News

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Work History

10-2022
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Cowichan Valley Regional District
8-2019 - 9-2022
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at District of Port Edward
9-2019
Manager, Economic Development at City of Terrace
Regional Manager MJTST, Regional Negotiator MARR at Government of British Columbia

Education

2021 - 2024
Human Resources Management Certificate from Simon Fraser University
Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from University of Victoria

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Insights For Selling To Danielle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danielle is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danielle

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danielle move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Danielle take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Danielle

Personality Compatibility


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