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Leigh Kaefer

Calgary,AB

Summary

Results-driven Document Management professional with over 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Proven expertise in managing documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring seamless transitions to operations. Skilled in balancing stakeholder expectations and maintaining high standards of compliance and efficiency. Adept at implementing best practices in document control, fostering collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams and driving project success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Integra Partners Ltd.
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.

Information Management Business Analyst

Shell Canada
06.2011 - 09.2014
  • Conducted interviews with key users to gather requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.

Information Management Lead - Capital Projects

Shell Canada
07.2005 - 06.2011
  • Facilitated the turnover of all documents and data required to start-up, operate, and maintain facilities;
  • Managed expectations of various stakeholders including Project Teams, Operations and Maintenance whilst interpreting and communicating requirements to EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Contract Management) counterparts;
  • Recruited and trained Document Controllers to manage content throughout project and asset life-cycle;
  • Developed and implemented processes, procedures, and standards to manage large collections of legacy engineering documents and drawings, facilitate change management and mitigate concurrent engineering risks on brownfield projects

EDMS Implementation Business Analyst

Shell Canada
07.2001 - 06.2005
  • Provided comprehensive training to end-users, facilitating smooth adoption of new systems and processes postimplementation;
  • Championed change management initiatives during implementations, preparing organization for new technology adoption with minimized resistance from staff members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of South African, Preroria, South Africa
12-1994

Skills

  • Document management
  • Version control
  • Data accuracy
  • Tracking document flow
  • Electronic records management
  • Information retention policies
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Project documentation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst - Integra Partners Ltd.
06.2021 - 04.2024
Information Management Business Analyst - Shell Canada
06.2011 - 09.2014
Information Management Lead - Capital Projects - Shell Canada
07.2005 - 06.2011
EDMS Implementation Business Analyst - Shell Canada
07.2001 - 06.2005
University of South African - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Leigh Kaefer