I am a Senior Project Manager with over ten years of experience utilizing IT infrastructure and technical operations, completing countless large-scale, high-profile projects across numerous industries throughout Western Canada. I deliver value by driving strategic planning, managing risk, and excelling in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. My technical expertise spans networking, servers, data centers, and hardware, while my strong stakeholder and vendor management skills ensure smooth, cost-effective project execution. As an organized self-starter who works independently, I consistently optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency, making a significant impact on every organization I serve.
Provide real-time oversite data analysis and collaborate with the on-site team, including Geologists, Engineers, and Drilling crews, to ensure efficient and accurate project execution, actively ensuring the reliable function of technical equipment.
Founder and manager of all aspects of a high-end 3D visualization studio specializing in architectural, engineering, and construction industries. Successfully executed complex projects by integrating cutting-edge visualization techniques, overseeing production workflows, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
* Spearheaded sale and end-to-end project management, from initial client consultations to final delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
* Virtually managed and coordinated a diverse team of international artists and vendors, streamlining processes, driving productivity, ensuring successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction
Led the development and implementation of a new visual standard and training materials for the sales and marketing team, enhancing technical communication, streamlining messaging, and driving increased revenue and successfully provided Business Development support.
* Worked cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and expand technical infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration of innovative cement formulas and sustainable building solutions
* Spearheaded client education initiatives on advanced construction technologies, providing in-depth technical expertise to new and existing clients and established industry partnerships in the food, hospitality, manufacturing, and public sectors
Developed and instructed technical training courses in Architectural 3D Visualization, ensuring students were equipped with industry-ready skills for successful job market entry. Collaborated across internal faculties to enhance curriculum relevance, modernize technical infrastructure, and integrate emerging industry technologies.
* Mentored and supported students in a virtual classroom, providing advanced 3D Visualization techniques for architecture and interior design, with 85% of students successfully entering the job market
* Led cross-departmental initiatives to upgrade and expand the faculty’s technical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with industry advancements and enhancing the learning experience
* Establish key industry partnerships, including collaboration with local Ford dealership, providing students with real-world experience and strengthening ties between academia and industry.
Provided strategic leadership in business development, team management, and technical operations, ensuring seamless project implementation and enhanced customer satisfaction. Led cross-functional collaboration between internal departments, optimized workflows, and introduced innovative methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive revenue growth.
* Managed a high-performing, collaborative team of project managers, technical specialists, and artists, strengthening internal partnerships to improve project efficiency and client engagement
* Spearheaded process improvements that streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration, and increased operational efficiency, resulting in successful project delivery and profitability
* Rebuilt and modernized the studio’s technical infrastructure, upgrading hardware and software to improve team capability, project reach, and enhanced customer satisfaction
* Secured a major client within seven weeks, with a project valued at five times the studio’s average fee, driving significant revenue growth and setting new quarterly bill-out records
Rebuilt and transformed the 3D Architectural Visualization department, implementing strategic process improvements, enhancing technical infrastructure, and driving operational efficiency. Led project acquisition and execution, resulting in the department’s most profitable year in its history. Fostered seamless collaboration across internal departments to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction, leading to higher customer retention and business expansion.
* Secured and successfully managed high-profile projects for clients such as: The Government of Alberta, The Government of Manitoba, Red Deer County, and Calgary International Airport’s Link project, as well as leading architectural and engineering firms across Alberta and British Columbia
* Recruited, developed, and led a high-performing team, streamlining operations and cross-functional collaboration to improve project execution and customer experience
* Spearheaded the development of an in-house render farm with over 40 computers and servers, significantly increasing project efficiency and reducing operational costs
Led the 3D Visualization department, working closely with doctors, surgeons, and Calgary EMS to develop highly accurate 3D medical animations and illustrations that improved patient interaction and comprehension.
*Managed studio operations, overseeing a team of 3D animators and graphic designers to execute complex medical visualization projects with precision and efficiency
* Maintained and expanded the studio's technical infrastructure, integrating emerging industry technologies to enhance production workflows and ensure the highest accuracy in medical recreations
* Collaborated with internal departments to align technical solutions with project goals, optimizing cross-functional communication and workflow integration
Established and integrated the newly formed 3D Visualization department into the GIS department, creating a key asset, improving project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while creating a new revenue stream and enhancing brand awareness.
* Worked cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders and led the development and successful integration of the 3D Visualization department and stakeholders, adding revenue stream, enhanced customer satisfaction, and improved project execution
* Developed industry-leading visualization tools and workflows that improved efficiency, enhanced project success rates, and successfully managed the full lifecycle of large-scale Oil and Gas projects
Project Planning and Resource Management: Proven leader in project execution with superior organizational skills, able to manage all phases from initiation to completion, ensuring timely budget and financial oversight, utilizing strategic planning and risk assessment, and ensuring seamless project execution
Communication: Strong communication, sound judgment, decision-making, and excellent interpersonal skills while promoting a culture of cross-functional team collaboration in complex environments and optimizing workflows with a strong customer focus
Technical Proficiency: Over ten years of experience working with technology, I have led and executed complex projects utilizing IT infrastructure, and technical operations across diverse industries My expertise spans networking, servers, storage, data centers, databases, operating systems, and hardware, ensuring seamless project execution, integration, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive business value and innovation
Team Leadership: Building the visualization department at Tera Environmental from the ground up and seamlessly incorporating it into the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department. Rebuilding the 3D Visualization department at Riddell Kurczaba Architecture, achieving the most profitable year, expanded client base, and built an in-house render farm using existing computers and servers, resulting in improved efficiency
Project Oversight: Proven track record of collaboration, change management, and executing detailed, complex, high-profile projects for the Government of Alberta and Manitoba and throughout Alberta and BC across various industries, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Financial and Risk Management: numerous achievements in creating new revenue streams, increasing offerings of services, expanding the customer base, and exceeding projected revenue forecasts