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AJ Williams

AJ Williams

Toronto,ON

Summary

High-achieving management professional bringing several years of developing continuous improvements throughout planning and implementation phases of projects. Demonstrated history of establishing and enforcing adherence to standards of excellence. Well-versed in mentoring and guiding associates to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Accustomed to cultivating innovative ideas and encouraging new ideas that drive company growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Implementation Manager & ERG Co-chair

BenchSci
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - Current

Leading Operations & Customer Enablement

  • Collaborated with Sales and Product teams to gather customer feedback and inform product enhancements, contributing to ongoing product development cycles.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in executing project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget management.
  • Developed and refined implementation methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in accelerated time-to-value for customers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships and drive business growth.

Leading ERG & DEI Initiatives

  • Co-chair and founding member of QueerSci
  • Organized and facilitated events, workshops, and training sessions to educate employees on DEI topics and promote awareness.
  • Collaborated with HR and senior leadership to advocate for policies and practices that support underrepresented groups.
  • Managed the budget and resources allocated to ERG activities, ensuring efficient use and accountability.

Senior Product Manager

Axiom Real-time Metrics
Toronto, ON
08.2014 - 05.2022
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards and to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders such as customers, partners, and sales reps, to gather feedback about existing products and features to increase customer retention and loyalty.
  • Worked closely with UI and UX designers in creating intuitive user interfaces that are aligned with business goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
01-2022

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Innovation management
  • Scope Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Cost Control
  • Systems implementation
  • Root Cause Analysis

Certification

  • GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs, Biologics, and Devices
  • Physiological and Psychological First Aid
  • Actively pursuing ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Planned pursual PMP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Implementation Manager & ERG Co-chair

BenchSci
05.2022 - Current

Senior Product Manager

Axiom Real-time Metrics
08.2014 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

University of Toronto
AJ Williams