LOREN ZIMMERMANN
Toronto,ON
Summary
Adaptable Policy Analyst with a background in completing in-depth reviews under tight timelines to evaluate current, pending, and proposed changes. Well-versed in authoring analyses and developing recommendations to benefit investment planning. Over two years of experience at Employment and Social Development Canada.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst (6000 Hours)
Employment And Social Development Canada (Paid)
05.2021 - Current
- Analyzed project documentation and historical and current data regarding ESDC’s project portfolio to draft assessments of multiple projects’ value, achievability, criticality, and urgency as a member of the Investment Advisory Group (IAG), gaining familiarity with the fundamentals of project and portfolio management.
- Conducted project assessments to measure deliverables and whether they were clearly defined, deadlines were met, and resource allocation.
- Monitored project progress throughout the whole project lifecycle. Tracked project financials, and evaluated timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinated and facilitated effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders, ensuring everyone was aligned on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Prepared, maintained, and delivered project specific evaluation documentation such as scope estimation, budget monitoring, and schedule status checks.
- Prepared project success analyses following project close out to evaluate scope completion, whether the project remained on budget, and on schedule.
- Conducted regular quality control checks with project team to ensure project deliverables met established standards, projected milestones, and risk management prior to presenting a status update and recommendation to committee.
- Presented project status updates and briefs to Director of IPM.
- Spearheaded many ad hoc requests to improve task completion and effectiveness such as creating a project roadmap to access resources needed for project completion and a project branch level document to track branch-wide project metrics at the end of fiscal (using PowerBI).
- Completed MoP (Management of Portfolios) course in Fall 2022.
- Proficient with project management tools such as ESDC's internal PMIS (Project Management Information System) and SharePoint. Experienced in interpreting quantitative/qualitative data to make recommendations to senior management.
- Initiating and developed a year-end product outlining progress of projects using PowerBI.
- Presented project recommendations for senior management to a committee weekly.
- Implemented portions of the 2023 Investment Plan and revised the format to produce the final version of the document that is submitted to the Treasury Board Secretariat (projects in excess of $25M).
- Created and closed project reports in Clarity (TBS) for projects of $25M or more to support ESDC in meeting TBS reporting requirements.
- Collected, validated, and manipulated raw data, records, databases, and other information sources to support policy and analytical activities.
- Identified, evaluated, and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change (created tools to support colleagues).
- Knowledge of mission, mandate, objectives, and organization of Employment
and Social Development Canada. - Knowledge of research techniques and sources.
- Knowledge of consultation techniques and strategically engaged with different departments to improve portfolio-level Lessons Learned Register.
- Collaborated with different branches in the department such as IT and Governance to support their deliverables (IT Plan and Approved Project List).
- Experience preparing statistical data analysis and response to variety of information requests from internal and external partners.
- Mentored new employees on deliverables and operational tasks.
- Experience conducting quantitative research using statistical and economic models.
- Experience in participating in or leading multi-stakeholder groups tasked to advance complex policy issues.
- Knowledge of Government of Canada budget cycle and related processes.
- Knowledge of structure and process of government, key players and their roles as they relate to progress of legislation through Parliament.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Conducted administrative tasks by communicating with clients through email and Microsoft Teams.
Surveying Intern (320 Hours)
Contract Survey Consultants Inc. (Paid)
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Formulated invoices and quotes for current and prospective client projects.
- Quickly learned new accounting and surveying skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Underwriting Analyst (600 Hours)
AIG (Paid)
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Reserved new business accounts within AIG databases (using applicable applications).
- Reviewed potential risks and pros of incoming new business and presented findings in organized summaries to hand over to underwriters.
- Quote generation. Calculated loan applicant debt ratios, payments, income, terms, and payments to determine financial stability of applicants to repay loan.
- Conducted renewal preparations for underwriters.
- Reviewed credit reports, financial statements, and transactions to verify accuracy and completeness.
Marketing & Researcher (600 Hours)
The Jonah Group (Paid)
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Researched Explainable Artificial Intelligence in relation to business enterprise and wrote a collaborative Blog Post with a Senior Technical Architect.
- Conducted market research projects with the purpose of sourcing out potential clients for future software projects.
- Coordinated XAI Client Breakfast and assisted in designing company merchandise for promotional purposes General administrative duties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2022
High School Diploma -
Mayfield Secondary School
Caledon, ON06.2017
Skills
- Collecting, synthesizing, and
analyzing data - Microsoft Office Suite
- Creative and adaptable
- French proficiency
- Metrics tracking
- Policy drafting
- Meeting hosting and chairing
- Research oversight
- Conducting assessments
- Insurance industry experience
- Excellent administrative ability
- Database search
Volunteering
Costume Crew Head: Fall 2018
The University of Ottawa (40 hours)
- Completed 40+ hours of the required 15 hours of the class credit.
- Coordinated the entire casts outfits for the show.
Architectural Conservatory Cambridge Volunteer: Summer 2018
Cambridge, Ontario (20 hours)
- Conducted research regarding demolition permits in Cambridge regarding the proposed demolishen of a designated heritage building (Southworks) and attended blueprint viewing sessions/meetings.
Playwright/Director (Sears Festival): August 2016- February 2017
Mayfield Secondary School- Caledon, Ontario (350 hours)
- Wrote and directed an original play, titled "The Drama Club".
- Recruitment of a cast of thirteen through an after school audition process (including callbacks).
- Planning/coordinating/running weekly rehearsals (15 hours per week).
- Collaborated with tech crew, set crew, festival coordinators, and teachers.
- Marketing/Advertisement: Created, designed and distributed posters/public service announcements regarding performances.
- Developed online cast bulletin for cast rehearsals in order to promote communication among members.
- Designed the special effects (specific lighting and music).
Peer Tutor/Teachers Assistant: September 2016- June 2017
Mayfield Secondary School- Caledon, Ontario (40 hours)
- Tutored high school students primarily in: English, Law, History, and French.
- Was chosen due to high academic standing (91 average).
Beatty Fleming Public School- Brampton, Ontario (40 hours)
- Assisted middle school students with assignments and reading comprehension - Painted school set pieces.
- Assisted teachers in the classroom.
- Organized documents in the head office.
Timeline
Policy Analyst (6000 Hours)
Employment And Social Development Canada (Paid)
05.2021 - Current
Surveying Intern (320 Hours)
Contract Survey Consultants Inc. (Paid)
09.2020 - 10.2020
Underwriting Analyst (600 Hours)
AIG (Paid)
01.2020 - 04.2020
Marketing & Researcher (600 Hours)
The Jonah Group (Paid)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
Mayfield Secondary School
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