Katherine Rhodes
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manager of Operations with expertise in procurement and stakeholder relations. Successfully managed the renovation of a 22,000 sq ft facility into a state-of-the-art laboratory, achieving optimal vendor pricing and fostering a robust safety culture. Proven track record in enhancing operational excellence and budgeting across both public and private sectors, demonstrating strong leadership and innovative capabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Operations
Gandeeva Therapeutics
Burnaby, Canada
01.2021 - Current
- Renovation manager for converting 22,000 square foot facility into laboratory and office space, and led contracted stakeholders (architects, engineers, construction manager) through project; outfitted the lab and office space equipment per equipment and safety specifications
- Developed procurement framework governing acquisition strategies for facility resources.
- Secured optimal pricing and value through negotiation with vendors.
- Secured favorable discounts from vendors.
- Managed procurement operations and handled supplier negotiations efficiently.
- Managed contracts and maintenance schedules for laboratory equipment, HVAC systems, and office tools.
- Directed management for IT vendor relations, inventories, and purchases.
- Installed and managed security systems with oversight on monitoring operations.
- Health and Safety Committee Chair: Developed safety manuals for multiple laboratories, office spaces, and staff groups; chaired monthly meetings and performed inspections, coordinated and evaluated training, created safety culture to increase adherence
Facilities Manager (0.5 FTE)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Oversaw procurement for shared resources to meet operational goals.
- Led Lab Operations and Safety committee, focusing on risk management for laboratories, offices, and visitors/guests
- Maintained core equipment and facilitated procurement processes.
- Moved new labs into CBH buildings, assessed power and electric needs, space details
- Coordinated with principal investigators to assess space requirements and align with specific operational needs.
- Collaborated with security to conduct special investigations and address safety concerns.
- Coordinated with stakeholders and invested departments like Faculty of Medicine Development team, Vancouver Coastal Health clinics, Animal Resource Unit.
- Oversaw coordination of facility repairs with engineers and technicians.
Research Facilitator (1.0 and 0.5 FTE 2014)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Managed procurement, financial reporting, and animal welfare procedures for efficient lab operations.
- Managed a multimillion-dollar trans-Atlantic grant, overseeing financial operations and administration across five international sites.
- Managed health and safety training, adherence and investigations for laboratory
- Events coordinator: International site visits, internal conferences, quarterly meetings.
Research Coordinator
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Managed execution of diverse psycho-social medical research initiatives.
- Managed recruiting, human testing, data analysis, ethics board applications and adherence, student training
- Secured procurement of essential lab and office items.
Back-Office Accounts
Odlum Brown Ltd
Vancouver, Canada
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Financial data processing and management for multiple departments
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - FAMILY STUDIES
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2002
Skills
- Procurement
- Account Management
- Building Operations
- Stakeholder Relations
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Operational excellence
- Quality assurance
- Logistics management
References
Jason Crawford, Vice President, Gandeeva Therapeutics, jason.crawford@gandeeva.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Animals (dogs and rabbits)
- Textile arts and crafts
- Health
- Meditation
- Puzzles (Crosswords)
Awards
Vancouver Citizenship Award, 1996
Languages
- English, native
- French, intermediate
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Senior Manager of Operations
Gandeeva Therapeutics
01.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager (0.5 FTE)
University of British Columbia
01.2014 - 01.2021
Research Facilitator (1.0 and 0.5 FTE 2014)
University of British Columbia
01.2008 - 01.2021
Research Coordinator
University of British Columbia
01.2008 - 01.2021
Back-Office Accounts
Odlum Brown Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2002
MASTER OF ARTS - FAMILY STUDIES
University of British Columbia
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of British Columbia
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