Alice Besong
Brampton,ON
Summary
- Well-versed in project management processes, report writing, communication, and presentations.
- Led multicultural teams to the successful completion of projects by leveraging organizational and effective communication skills with a results-oriented approach.
- Knowledgeable in data analysis, visualization, and presentation, using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experienced in managing budgets and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve the organization's goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President & VP Finance
Graduate Engineering Society, Western University
London, ON
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Displayed strong leadership skills while providing guidance and direction to an executive team of 6 members, resulting in a 15% increase in overall team productivity during the second quarter of 2023
- Created effective communication strategies between the executives and faculty advisors, resulting in a 25% rise in student satisfaction with campus events and initiatives
- Facilitated 4 monthly executive meetings, ensuring effective communication and engagement among a team of 6 core members, leading to the successful execution of various initiatives throughout the academic year
- Negotiated and structured mutual benefit agreements with external organizations to provide services for two major events with an average attendance of over 30 students per event.
- Evaluated current financial systems and procedures in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained records of estimated costs versus actual costs for completed projects.
Project Assistant
Colliers Project Leaders
Ottawa, ON
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Proactively facilitated the implementation of corrective actions that led to the improvement of data collection accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated with client (Ottawa Hospital) to define scope of work related to the construction of a new hospital campus, ensuring scope of work met criteria defined by client.
- Assisted project manager with project execution, ensuring project remains on schedule and on budget,with high-quality results.
- Collected asset information using mobile technology and QR-code scanning cameras, enabling a rapid and efficient asset inventory process with an average scanning rate of 100 assets per day.
- Trained 2 new team members in company policies, data acquisition techniques, and best practices, contributing to a seamless onboarding process and decreased training time for new hires.
- Actively participated in over 15 weekly team huddles, providing valuable insights and innovative ideas on current initiatives related to the construction of a new hospital campus.
Lead Project Coordinator, Capstone Project
Colliers Project Leaders
Brampton, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Proactively facilitated the implementation of corrective actions that led to the improvement of data collection accuracy and reliability
- Collaborated with client (Ottawa Hospital) to define scope of work related to the construction of a new hospital campus, ensuring scope of work met criteria defined by client
- Assisted project manager with project execution, ensuring project remains on schedule and on budget, with high-quality results
- Collected asset information using mobile technology and QR-code scanning cameras, enabling a rapid and efficient asset inventory process with an average scanning rate of 100 assets per day
- Trained 2 new team members in company policies, data acquisition techniques, and best practices, contributing to a seamless onboarding process and decreased training time for new hires
- Actively participated in over 15 weekly team huddles, providing valuable insights and innovative ideas on current initiatives related to the construction of a new hospital campus.
Education
Masters in Engineering - Mechanical and Materials Engineering
University of Western Ontario
London, ON08.2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04.2022
Skills
- Creating and Interpreting Technical Drawings
- Project Management
- Reporting and Documentation
- Teamwork
- Cost Estimation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Schedule Management
- ANSI and ISO Standards Compliance
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training
Timeline
President & VP Finance
Graduate Engineering Society, Western University
10.2022 - 08.2023
Project Assistant
Colliers Project Leaders
05.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Project Coordinator, Capstone Project
Colliers Project Leaders
05.2022 - 08.2022
Masters in Engineering - Mechanical and Materials Engineering
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training
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