Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Expertise in financial management, forecasting and client needs assessments. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience in Government. Skilled purchasing agent possessing a knowledge of: Procurement and Accommodation Processes, FAM, Contract Administration, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Oracle Financials, MIDAS, and Microsoft Office.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Capital and Accommodation Services
Ministry Of Corrections Policing And Public Safety
08.2022 - Current
Responsible for overall accommodations plan and budget for the division including the Facilities Plan, encompassing capital projects and tenant improvements.
Project manage all accommodations projects including needs assessment, approvals documentation, design coordination, and ongoing project management such as forecasting and change requirements.
Develop budget based on strategic priorities and planning, facility studies and program reviews and evaluations. Including bringing forward critical and time sensitive proposals for decision making.
Lead the Property Management team including building requirements, space planning, CVA management and oversight, warehouse and logistics oversight, and other property management responsibilities including act as the ministry's tenant representative with SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP).
Develop, communicate, and implement a robust Asset Management policy and life cycle replacement schedule for the division.
Transition ministry owned buildings and properties to SBP's portfolio through a systematic approach to property management.
Develop and manage Shared Spaces MOUs with SPSA, PCS, and other ministries or agencies as required. These MOUs help alleviate local disagreements and ensure consistent interpretation at the ministry level.
Create a strategic approach to all property and asset management for the ministry, rather than a reactive response to needs. This includes incorporating OHS considerations into setting priorities for the Branch.
Act as a liaison with Saskatchewan Housing Corporation on accommodation projects in northern communities.
Procure to Pay Analyst
Ministry Of SaskBuilds Procurement
04.2022 - 08.2022
Provide knowledge surrounding Executive Government supply chain management activities, what current systems the functions operate in, and the management of overall monitoring and reporting of the organization as it relates to supply chain processes.
Investigate and capture all different supply chain activities managed internal and external to SaskBuilds Procurement, including the documentation of the breadth of those activities.
Support and design the implementation decisions required for the future state Oracle solution to capture and integrate current supply chain activities.
Support process investigation with Executive Government ministries and develop partnerships and positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, build consensus and collaborate on future Oracle functions.
Provide quality analysis and strategic advice that supports direction of the EBMP project.
Logistics Manager
Ministry Of Highways
01.2021 - 03.2022
Research, identify, and coordinate all aspects of Saskatchewan Highway Patrol's procurement process' including utilizing different tools or systems to complete strategic sourcing initiatives, retrieve data, identify technical and legal issues, analyze various data sets, and evaluate current and future trends
Responsible for administering the competition process for the procurement of various goods and service commodities required for Saskatchewan Highway Patrol by analyzing requirements, consulting with Industry, determining appropriate procurement methods, preparing competition documents, responding to any questions, and evaluating responses to achieve the best overall value for government
All goods and services are purchased through Best Value Procurement processes
Accurately perform mathematical applications to calculate and balance financial as well as statistical information
Coordinate logistics for all Ministry of Highways weigh scale locations throughout the province.
Manage contracts to ensure that both suppliers and the client are adhering to rules and regulations and stated in the contract.
Provide professional expertise using project management methods to reach acceptable solutions for business requirements and ensuring best value procurement is achieved.
Demonstrate client-focused skills and be able to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Strategic Procurement Analyst
Ministry Of Highways
04.2018 - 12.2020
Procure commodities and goods as requested by contractors and Ministry staff
Provide accurate and timely advice and explanation of complex issues, policies, legislation and other information in response to clients, stakeholders, and the general public.
District Office Coordinator
Ministry Of Highways
07.2005 - 04.2018
Daily application of basic accounting and financial practices, government purchasing and payment, budget preparation and lean initiatives.
Possess a clear understanding of the SGEU CBA as well as human resources management, payroll processes.
Responsible for the administration of all District Office correspondence and agreements.
Skilled in handling all administrative procedures, protocol and information technology equipment.
Manage and maintain various filing systems and office supply inventories.
Education
Business Administration And Executive Assistant -
Career Campus
Saskatoon
2001
Skills
Professional
Highly motivated
Collaborative
Self-directed
Confident
Accomplishments
Project Management Intro Supervisory Development Program, October 2020
United Way, Chair
Culture Committee, Vice Chair
TEC Committee Member
SGI iHaul Restriction Manager Trained, April 2016
The Law of Construction Contracting Certificate, February 2011
Timeline
Director Capital and Accommodation Services
Ministry Of Corrections Policing And Public Safety
08.2022 - Current
Procure to Pay Analyst
Ministry Of SaskBuilds Procurement
04.2022 - 08.2022
Logistics Manager
Ministry Of Highways
01.2021 - 03.2022
Strategic Procurement Analyst
Ministry Of Highways
04.2018 - 12.2020
District Office Coordinator
Ministry Of Highways
07.2005 - 04.2018
Business Administration And Executive Assistant -
Career Campus
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