ALANNAH BOISVERT
Kingston,ON
Summary
Accomplished Executive Manager with a track record in leadership, strategic planning, and team building. Highly skilled in multitasking and optimizing management functions within performance-driven environments. Adept at enhancing team communication, decision-making, and resource allocation to meet organizational goals. Proficient in financial management, including effective analysis and presentation of financial data. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office and a strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Committed to driving organizational success by streamlining operations, reducing costs, and fostering a collaborative, empowering work culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, University Relations
Queen's University
03.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded team development by mentoring and identifying growth opportunities, significantly enhancing team performance and collaboration.
- Collaborate with leadership to refine operational strategies and establish a continuous improvement culture.
- Managed comprehensive budgets, ensuring financial stability and optimizing resource allocation.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes and operational continuity.
Associate Director, University Relations
Queen's University
11.2016 - 02.2021
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by encouraging staff input and facilitating professional development.
- Streamlined operations by prioritizing tasks and efficiently allocating resources to enhance team productivity.
- Managed the annual budget process, aligning financial objectives with departmental resources.
- Enhanced senior leadership communication, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic objectives.
Business Officer/ Executive Assistant to the VP
Queen's University
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Served as a strategic advisor to the VP, enhancing decision-making with streamlined reporting and financial insight.
- Drove organization-wide financial strategies to maintain long-term fiscal health.
- Led change management initiatives, improving organizational agility and operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic goals in collaboration with executive leadership, aligning them with broader organizational objectives.
Executive Assistant to the VP, University Relations
Queen's University
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided critical support to the VP, managing complex scheduling and strategic HR planning.
- Overhauled administrative functions, improving efficiency and standardization across the department.
- Managed multiple high-stake projects, developing key reports and presentations to aid strategic decision-making.
- Represented the VP in committee meetings, effectively coordinating with senior leadership to implement departmental improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurial Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC03.2020
Diploma - Office Management
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON05.2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Budget Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Human Resources Management
Professional Development
- Developing your Executive Presence - Smith School of Business, Queen's University (2023)
- Strategic Planning - Smith School of Business, Queen's University (2023)
- Power Intelligence - Diamond Power Index (DPI), (2019)
- Excellence Canada, Process Management Certificate Program, 09/2017, 12/2017
- Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD), University Management Course, 05/2016
Volunteer Experience
- Regiopolis Notre Dame, Kingston, ON, Fund raising coordinator
- Interval House, Kingston, ON
- 100+ Women Who Care Kingston
- United Way, Kingston, ON, Organizer of events at both Queen’s and Invista Canada
Recommendations
Letters of recommendation and references are available upon request
Timeline
Director, University Relations
Queen's University
03.2021 - Current
Associate Director, University Relations
Queen's University
11.2016 - 02.2021
Business Officer/ Executive Assistant to the VP
Queen's University
01.2015 - 10.2016
Executive Assistant to the VP, University Relations
Queen's University
04.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurial Management
Royal Roads University
Diploma - Office Management
St. Lawrence College
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