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Elizabeth Lemoine

Elizabeth Lemoine

Fractional COO & AI Advisor in Halifax, NS, Canada

Elizabeth Lemoine is the founder of Northlight Advisory Services, a fractional COO and AI advisory practice based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She brings a decade of director-level operations leadership — building the systems, governance, and infrastructure that let organizations actually scale. At Northlight Advisory Services, she works with small and mid-sized businesses to integrate AI into their operations: reducing manual work, improving output quality, and building infrastructure that grows without burning people out. She specializes in making AI adoption practical — not theoretical.

About Elizabeth

Halifax, NS, Canada
Fractional COO & AI Advisor
Northlight Advisory Services

Function Experience More information about Function Experience

47% Operations
25% Software Development & Engineering
8% Marketing
6% Academia & Research
6% Compliance & Risk
3% Law / Legal
3% Design
3% HR & People

Industry Experience More information about Industry Experience

47% Non-profit
31% Technology
8% Education
6% Consulting
3% Professional Services
3% Government
3% SaaS

Commitment Experience More information about Commitment Experience

53% Employee
31% Founder
8% Other
3% Business Advisor
3% Business Owner
3% Consultant

Accomplishments

Completed Create Your First Gemini Enterprise Application

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Completed Vibe Coding with Claude Code Certification

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Built Operational Infrastructure for International Expansion

Director of Administration & Operations
Divine Renovation
September 2018 - April 2021

Summary

Led organization-wide selection and implementation of Salesforce CRM, improving data integrity and program tracking across departments. Directed international operational expansion, scaling Microsoft 365 infrastructure to support new entities in the UK, Australia, and the US. Established legal, financial, and compliance frameworks across three international entities. Designed integrated HR, finance, and operations systems and authored governance manuals and board policies adopted globally.

Led Global Operations Across 100+ Countries

Director, Global Events
Divine Renovation
April 2021 - March 2026

Summary

Led cross-functional operations for a global ministry organization operating across 100+ countries. Selected and implemented ClickUp as the organization-wide project management platform across six departments. Directed a Salesforce-integrated multilingual digital platform enabling cross-regional reporting and benchmarking. Oversaw a portfolio of 50–100 initiatives annually, managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams while maintaining governance and compliance across multiple legal entities.

Completed Generative AI for Digital Marketing Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2025 - Present

Summary

Completed Introduction to Agent Skills Certification

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Built a Concurrent Consulting Practice Serving Nonprofits and Small Business

Principal Owner
Elizabeth Anne Randell Consulting
May 2014 - June 2021

Summary

Ran a consulting practice alongside full-time director roles, providing strategic operations and project delivery support to nonprofits and small businesses. Delivered CRM setup, digital workflow integration, and documentation alignment across multiple client environments, and developed employee handbooks and policy frameworks that improved compliance and organizational accountability for clients navigating growth.

Earned Effective Compliance Programs Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Achieved Salesforce Trailhead Ranger Status

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
March 2019 - Present

Summary

Earned ClickUp Expert Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Modernized Financial Governance for a Provincial Nonprofit

Director of Administration & Operations
Engage Nova Scotia
March 2015 - September 2018

Summary

Provided operational leadership for a provincial nonprofit promoting civic engagement across Nova Scotia — overseeing financial systems, government partnerships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Formalized financial controls, authority matrices, and budgeting processes that increased accountability and transparency across all projects; led execution of 20+ in-person initiatives involving government, community, and national leaders; and directed the development and publication of three annual reports, coordinating 5+ contributors for funders and stakeholders.

Led global events, enterprise systems, and GDPR compliance

Director, Global Events
Divine Renovation
April 2021 - March 2026

Summary

Completed Claude 101 Certification

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Completed Introduction to Claude Cowork Certification

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Built Windows call-recording and AI analysis application

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
March 2026 - Present

Summary

Guided strategic transition to digital credentialing SaaS

Marketing Director & Executive Operations
Accredible
May 2014 - March 2015

Summary

Completed AI Visibility Masterclass Certification

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Guided a Startup's Transition to a Scalable SaaS Platform

Marketing Director & Executive Operations
Accredible
May 2014 - March 2015

Summary

Partnered directly with the CEO and CTO to design and execute the strategic plan guiding the company's transition to a scalable digital credentialing SaaS platform, enabling launch within six months. Managed early-stage operational infrastructure — including banking oversight and financial administration — through a period of product and market expansion, while co-developing foundational HR policies and onboarding frameworks. Led marketing communications strategy across newsletters, long-form content, and stakeholder engagement in the emerging MOOC and digital credentialing space.

Built unified multi-cloud file browser application

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
March 2026 - Present

Summary

Earned Cloud Computing Law Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Provided operations consulting for nonprofits and SMBs

Principal Owner
Elizabeth Anne Randell Consulting
May 2014 - June 2021

Summary

Completed Generative AI for Project Managers Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2025 - Present

Summary

Earned OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Completed Generative AI for Program Managers Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2026 - Present

Summary

Earned High Performance Collaboration Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Founded AI Advisory Practice & Shipped 3 Production Tools

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
March 2026 - Present

Summary

Founded Northlight Advisory Services, a fractional COO and AI advisory practice based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Built and shipped three production AI tools — Northlight Vault, Northlight Meetings, and Northlight OS — each with published case studies demonstrating hands-on implementation. Works with small and mid-sized businesses to integrate AI into operations: reducing manual work, improving output quality, and building infrastructure that scales without burning people out.

Developed AI-native operating system for advisory practice

Founder
Northlight Advisory Services
March 2026 - Present

Summary

Founded strategy, AI, and operations advisory practice

Founder & Principal
Northlight Advisory Services
March 2026 - Present

Summary

Directed financial controls and operations for nonprofit

Director of Administration & Operations
Engage Nova Scotia
March 2015 - September 2018

Summary

Earned Regulatory Compliance Specialization

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Earned Google Project Management Certificate

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2023 - Present

Summary

Implemented Salesforce CRM and expanded infrastructure

Director of Administration & Operations
Divine Renovation
September 2018 - April 2021

Summary

Earned ClickUp AI Expert Certification

Director Global Events
Divine Renovation
January 2024 - Present

Summary

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Experience

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Divine Renovation

Business Operations

Led organization-wide selection and implementation of Salesforce CRM, improving data integrity and program tracking across departments. Directed international operational expansion, scaling Microsoft 365 infrastructure to support new entities in the UK, Australia, and the US. Established legal, financial, and compliance frameworks across three international entities. Designed integrated HR, finance, and operations systems and authored governance manuals and board policies adopted globally.

Divine Renovation

Global Operations

Led cross-functional operations for a global ministry organization operating across 100+ countries. Selected and implemented ClickUp as the organization-wide project management platform across six departments. Directed a Salesforce-integrated multilingual digital platform enabling cross-regional reporting and benchmarking. Oversaw a portfolio of 50–100 initiatives annually, managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams while maintaining governance and compliance across multiple legal entities.

Divine Renovation

Digital Marketing

Function: Marketing • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Elizabeth Anne Randell Consulting

Business Operations

Ran a consulting practice alongside full-time director roles, providing strategic operations and project delivery support to nonprofits and small businesses. Delivered CRM setup, digital workflow integration, and documentation alignment across multiple client environments, and developed employee handbooks and policy frameworks that improved compliance and organizational accountability for clients navigating growth.

Divine Renovation

Regulatory Compliance

Function: Compliance & Risk • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Enterprise Systems Development

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Project Management

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Engage Nova Scotia

Business Operations

Provided operational leadership for a provincial nonprofit promoting civic engagement across Nova Scotia — overseeing financial systems, government partnerships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Formalized financial controls, authority matrices, and budgeting processes that increased accountability and transparency across all projects; led execution of 20+ in-person initiatives involving government, community, and national leaders; and directed the development and publication of three annual reports, coordinating 5+ contributors for funders and stakeholders.

Divine Renovation

Global Operations

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Accredible

Brand Strategy

Function: Marketing • Industry: SaaS • Type: Employee

Northlight Advisory Services

Growth Marketing

Function: Marketing • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Accredible

Business Operations

Partnered directly with the CEO and CTO to design and execute the strategic plan guiding the company's transition to a scalable digital credentialing SaaS platform, enabling launch within six months. Managed early-stage operational infrastructure — including banking oversight and financial administration — through a period of product and market expansion, while co-developing foundational HR policies and onboarding frameworks. Led marketing communications strategy across newsletters, long-form content, and stakeholder engagement in the emerging MOOC and digital credentialing space.

Northlight Advisory Services

Software Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Divine Renovation

Data Privacy & Protection

Function: Law / Legal • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Elizabeth Anne Randell Consulting

Business Operations

Function: Operations • Industry: Consulting • Type: Consultant

Divine Renovation

Project Management

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Program Management (PMO)

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Program Management (PMO)

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Leadership Coaching

Function: HR & People • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Northlight Advisory Services

Business Operations

Founded Northlight Advisory Services, a fractional COO and AI advisory practice based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Built and shipped three production AI tools — Northlight Vault, Northlight Meetings, and Northlight OS — each with published case studies demonstrating hands-on implementation. Works with small and mid-sized businesses to integrate AI into operations: reducing manual work, improving output quality, and building infrastructure that scales without burning people out.

Northlight Advisory Services

AI/ML Engineering

Function: Software Development & Engineering • Industry: Technology • Type: Founder

Northlight Advisory Services

Business Operations

Function: Operations • Industry: Consulting • Type: Founder

Engage Nova Scotia

Business Operations

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Regulatory Compliance

Function: Compliance & Risk • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Project Management

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Business Operations

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Divine Renovation

Project Management

Function: Operations • Industry: Non-profit • Type: Employee

Education

Saint Mary's University

Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English Literature , Continuing Education

1996 - 1999

Nova Scotia Community College

Earned Diploma in Interior Decorating , Set Design

2002

Saint Mary's University

Earned Certificate in TESL , Teaching & Instruction

1997

Skills

Salesforce Microsoft 365 HR Systems Compliance Governance International Operations Program Management ClickUp Cross-functional Leadership Consulting CRM Setup Governance Documentation Change Management Nonprofit Advisory Small Business Operations Financial Governance Stakeholder Engagement Budgeting & Controls Government Partnerships Program Delivery Nonprofit Operations Startup Operations Strategic Planning SaaS Transition HR Policy Design Financial Administration Marketing Strategy Color Theory Space Planning Textile Selection Lighting Design Budgeting Client Consultations AI integration Fractional COO Operations Leadership Systems Implementation AI Advisory Product Development