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Denise Brass

Lucan,Ontario

Summary

Seasoned Workforce Management Professional with extensive experience in optimizing contact center operations and leading dynamic teams. Skilled in strategic planning,process improvement, and fostering relationships that enhance organizational performance. Proven track record in delivering operational efficiency and driving key
performance metrics.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager – Workforce Planning

Shopify
02.2021 - Current

I lead a global team of 50 professionals, driving workforce support strategies across a multinational organization. As a Senior Leadership Team member, I provide strategic direction for workforce initiatives, ensuring alignment, operational efficiency, and talent management that support organizational goals.

Senior Experience Lead

Shopify
08.2020 - 02.2021

As Senior Experience Lead, I acted as the liaison between Support and Workforce Planning, fostering collaboration and alignment. I utilized my expertise in workforce management to drive operational efficiency, optimize processes, and ensure seamless integration of workforce strategies into support operations.

Workforce Manager

Shopify
03.2019 - 08.2020

Lead a team of forecasters and schedulers overseeing our escalated support groups. Building our process and efficiency as the business scaled.

Workforce Planning and Operations Manager

The Bradford Group
03.2016 - 03.2019

Results-driven leader with a track record of optimizing call center operations. Led budget and capacity planning efforts, driving $1.5 million in cost savings over two years. Spearheaded strategic initiatives that enhanced scalability and aligned with organizational goals.

Workforce Manager Scheduling and Intraday CoE

TD Canada Trust
06.2015 - 03.2016

Relationship Manager, Scheduling

TD Canada Trust
06.2013 - 06.2015

Multiple Roles Within the Contact Center and WFM

TD Canada Trust
07.2001 - 06.2013

Education

Ontario Management Development Program -

Fanshawe College

Hospitality and Tourism Management -

Lambton College

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Optimization
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Relationship building
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Organizational design
  • Change Management

Timeline

Senior Manager – Workforce Planning

Shopify
02.2021 - Current

Senior Experience Lead

Shopify
08.2020 - 02.2021

Workforce Manager

Shopify
03.2019 - 08.2020

Workforce Planning and Operations Manager

The Bradford Group
03.2016 - 03.2019

Workforce Manager Scheduling and Intraday CoE

TD Canada Trust
06.2015 - 03.2016

Relationship Manager, Scheduling

TD Canada Trust
06.2013 - 06.2015

Multiple Roles Within the Contact Center and WFM

TD Canada Trust
07.2001 - 06.2013

Ontario Management Development Program -

Fanshawe College

Hospitality and Tourism Management -

Lambton College
Denise Brass