Caminata is the word used in Mexico for race walking, an athletics event that requires exceptional training, precision, and balance. Tim Berrett, President of Caminata Consulting, is a five-time Olympic race walker, and brings the same training, precision, and balance to his consulting work. He has extensive background in a range of economic research, policy, and management areas, and specializes in sport and recreation policy. [read more]
Expertise
[program evaluation]
Regular review of your programming is essential to its continued success and development. Are you meeting your objectives and employing the most effective strategies to do so? Let Caminata Consulting help.
[economic impact]
Caminata Consulting can examine the effect of your event, organization, or programming on the larger economy, focusing on a local, provincial, or national level. Develop a greater understanding of the impact or significance of your programming, event or sector, and strengthen it for the future.
[sponsorship evaluation]
We can help you weigh the value of a sponsorship opportunity from the perspective of a sponsor or sponsee. Caminata Consulting assists in making strategic, sound decisions in sponsorship and fund development that are advantageous to all involved.
[policy analysis]
Is your organizational policy doing the work it should? Caminata Consulting can help you bridge the gap between guidelines and goals, ensuring that your administrative and management strategies are efficient and productive.
[business planning]
We can develop a comprehensive business plan for your organization that will assist in charting its direction, and help with generating support from external stakeholders.
Clients
Caminata Consulting has served a diverse range of clients in both public and private sectors at the local, national, and international level.
Projects
Walk In Counselling Services
Developed a business case and funding proposal for Wrap Around Drop In Counselling, and secured significant grant support.Edmonton Heritage Council
Liaised with representatives of community leagues and arts community to produce an evaluation of the program's impact on artists, heritage practitioners, and communities.Ringette Alberta
Liaised with technical expert in the sport to develop a series of skills tests that are standardized across the province and yield an objective measure of a player's skill level.Westmount Community League
Completed historical research (archives, oral histories, museum research, etc.) resulting in raw material for documenting various aspects of the neighbourhood's past.Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association
Reviewed online course material, surveyed course participants, hosted virtual focus group discussion, interviewed key stakeholders, and reviewed integrated course feedback.Inter-provincial Sport and Recreation Council
Undertook primary and secondary research of policy environment in all provinces, territories, and at the federal level in Canada.Ministik School
Developed a proposal highlighting needs and unique attributes of the school that made it a deserving candidate for funding through a competitive grant program.Alberta Sport Connection
Assessed the existing framework and delivery model of a provincial Games initiative, analyzed its funding framework and reach of its programming, and made recommendations for the future of the program.Southwest United Sports Club
Development of successful proposals for grant funding of sports team travel.Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
Analyzed primary and secondary data (using government and private sector statistics) to determine the extent of the recreation sector in Alberta's economy.