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Julie Plante

Halifax,NS

Summary

As a business coach specializing in organizational leadership, employee engagement, and process optimization, my focus is on helping individuals define their professional persona and create a career path that aligns with their authentic selves. Leveraging expertise in lean thinking and strengths coaching, I empower clients to uncover their unique value proposition and achieve professional goals. True fulfillment in one's career comes from aligning personal values, strengths, and passions with professional aspirations and opportunities. Through collaborative work, we discover authentic selves, craft career paths, and navigate professional journeys with confidence and clarity. Whether seeking advancement, transition, or entrepreneurship, tailored guidance and support are provided every step of the way. Unlock your full potential and create a career path that reflects the authentic you.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Coach

Self-employed
02.2024 - Current
  • Assist individuals to identify their career aspirations, develop strategies for progression, increase engagement and attain professional objectives aligned with their authentic selves
  • Guide clients through the process of goal-setting, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and priorities
  • Conduct workshops focused on collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Develop comprehensive plans for clients, resulting in improved overall performance and growth.

Senior Manager, Process Optimization

Air Canada
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Led activities related to hiring, onboarding, and coaching young professionals as they transition into the corporate world
  • Responsibilities included identifying top talent, leading onboarding process to ensure a smooth integration into our organization, and providing ongoing coaching and support to nurture their growth and development
  • Coaching included personnel and professional development as well as Six Sigma, Lean, and Agile methodologies

Manager, Operations Excellence

Air Canada
12.2018 - 03.2022
  • Led a team of Process Optimization professionals to drive performance improvement by identifying root causes of underperformance and delivering strategic solutions with actionable implementation plans
  • Successfully implemented world’s largest COVID-19 Study for Arriving International Travelers in Canada, providing data to inform science-based public policy decisions

Manager - Airport Contracts, SLA & Budget

Air Canada
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Led Airports contract management team
  • Oversaw negotiations of airport contracts
  • Developed and implemented budget plans
  • Monitored supplier performance and ongoing operational issues

Manager, Agency Accounts

Air Canada
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Managed agency sales programs & negotiate contracts that facilitates revenue growth while optimizing current relationships

Manager, Agency Sales Business Systems

Air Canada
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Led the team responsible for development and maintenance of Agency Sales revenue system and reporting activities

Education

Executive MBA - Business

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05-2000

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Université Du Québec À Montréal
Montreal, QC
05.1997

Skills

  • Job Search Strategies
  • Career Counseling
  • Talent Development
  • Organizational development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership development
  • Professional development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Languages

English (Native or Bilingual)
Native or Bilingual
French (Native or Bilingual)
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Successful Strengths Coach
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Workplace Mental Health Leadership Professional Certification

Interests

  • Exploring distant lands
  • Getting lost in a good book
  • Capturing moments
  • Feeling the music
  • Outdoor and Adventure

Accomplishments

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2023 - Onboarding Program
    Leading activities related to hiring, onboarding, and coaching new engineers as they transition into the corporate world. Responsibilities included identifying top talent, leading the onboarding process to ensure a smooth integration into our organization, and providing ongoing coaching and support to nurture their growth and development. Leading activities related to hiring, onboarding, and coaching new engineers as they transition into the corporate world. Responsibilities included identifying top talent, leading the onboarding process to ensure a smooth integration into our organization, and providing ongoing coaching and support to nurture their growth and development.
  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 Internship Programs Leading the design and implementation of an onboarding program tailored for high-achieving recent graduates entering the corporate landscape, aimed at facilitating their seamless transition and equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate challenges effectively and cultivating their potential to become our organization's future leaders. Leading the design and implementation of an onboarding program tailored for high-achieving recent graduates entering the corporate landscape, aimed at facilitating their seamless transition and equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate challenges effectively and cultivating their potential to become our organization's future leaders.
  • Jan-Dec 2021 COVID-19 Employee Screening Program
    Developed and implemented AC employee screening program for COVID-19 protocols & policies and shared best practices with large business, researchers and governments (CDL Rapid Screening Consortium). The protocol developed was replicated by many public and private organizations. This project was awarded a second place at the OPEX OE Global Summit in 2022.

Timeline

Business Coach

Self-employed
02.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Process Optimization

Air Canada
03.2022 - 02.2024

Manager, Operations Excellence

Air Canada
12.2018 - 03.2022

Manager - Airport Contracts, SLA & Budget

Air Canada
01.2017 - 12.2018

Manager, Agency Accounts

Air Canada
01.2015 - 12.2016

Manager, Agency Sales Business Systems

Air Canada
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Successful Strengths Coach
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Workplace Mental Health Leadership Professional Certification

Executive MBA - Business

Concordia University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Université Du Québec À Montréal
Julie Plante