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Work History
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2024 City Manager's Award for Distinction for • Collaboration and Relationship Building - Embodiment
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Louise Osborn

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the City of Ottawa in Transit Services, adept in project management and strategic planning. Excels in leading high-profile Transit projects and fostering key stakeholder relationships. Demonstrates superior administrative skills and exceptional communication abilities, significantly enhancing the OC Transpo brand's visibility through innovative outreach events.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator

City of Ottawa
05.2021 - Current
  • Successfully leads, organizes, develops and implements Transit outreach events, by working closely with elected officials and key City leadership team staff
  • Leads high-profile Transit projects in the community, to promote and make visible the OC Transpo brand, not limited to but including the Food Drive, Holiday Parades, School transit programs and Councillor events
  • Coordinates with cross-functioning City teams, resulting in seamless Transit projects and positive outcomes, including Community and Social Services, Ottawa Public Library and Integrated Neighbourhood Task Force
  • Uses daily project management and strategic planning skills, manages daily administrative duties and complying with policies and procedures


Executive Assistant to the General Manager

City of Ottawa
11.2017 - 05.2021
  • Administratively, successfully planned and implemented multiple meetings with the General Manager, senior staff and Council, providing concise presentations, agendas, minutes, confidential reports and met all deadlines
  • Coordinated all Union meetings and grievances with Labour Relations, senior staff and Union employees
  • Attended confidential meetings with Council, Transit Commission and Transportation Committee

Education

Associate Licentiate Degree - Teaching

The Royal Ballet School
London, England

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Builds strong relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Superior detailed and concise administrative skills
  • Prioritization of competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong, holistic knowledge of Transit Services
  • Computer technology and communications systems

Languages

French
Professional Working

2024 City Manager's Award for Distinction for • Collaboration and Relationship Building - Embodiment

As an integral member of the Integrated Neighbourhood Task Force, collaborated with Community and Social Services and the Ottawa Public Library by leading and organizing events that introduced and promoted Transit services to priority neighbourhoods and organizations. 

Timeline

Coordinator

City of Ottawa
05.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant to the General Manager

City of Ottawa
11.2017 - 05.2021

Associate Licentiate Degree - Teaching

The Royal Ballet School
Louise Osborn