Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Lydia

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Master of Science candidate in Project Management with a focus on business analysis. Expected graduation in 2025. Proficient in project risk management, scheduling, cost planning, resource allocation, and project quality management.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Willdale

System Administrator (Part Time)
08.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Implemented Microsoft System Center for network server management, resulting in optimized performance.
  • Set up IT policies for the entity as part of the overall risk management and mitigation against cyber and phishing attacks, increased awareness, and safeguarding organizational data.
  • Enhanced security measures, through access controls, regular backups, and the implementation of Windows firewalls, successfully enhanced the overall security posture, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data loss.
  • Proactively monitored systems, reducing downtime by 8%, and established regular maintenance routines, improving system efficiency.

St Martin's Convent School

Information Technology Administrator
03.2019 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Set up a Help Desk ticketing system to manage and handle user queries.
  • Monitored network performance and troubleshooted connectivity issues.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained servers that supported various applications and services, such as email, file sharing, and learning management systems (LMS).
  • SQL database management for the school system.
  • Oversaw the maintenance and repair of computers, laptops, tablets, printers, and other hardware devices used in classrooms and administrative offices.
  • Created and managed user accounts for students, teachers, and staff, ensuring proper access permissions and security settings.
  • Managed social media platforms, anddesigned communication and marketing tools.

Education

Northeastern University
Toronto

Master of Science from Project Management
06-2025

University Overview

Zimbabwe Open University

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
04.2022

University Overview

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Procurement
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Management
  • System Administration

Certification

  • Project Management, 01/2024, Harvard Business Publishing
  • Cybersecurity for Artificial Intelligence, Udemy

Projects

Projects

School Management System, 07/2021 - 10/2021, David Whitehead School

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience
  • Program Assistant, Waterford Retirement Home, 07/2024, 10/2024, Barrie, Ontario
  • Disability Awareness, Emerald Hill School, 05/2022, 12/2023, Harare, Harare

Timeline

System Administrator (Part Time)
Willdale
08.2022 - 12.2023
Information Technology Administrator
St Martin's Convent School
03.2019 - 12.2023
Northeastern University
Master of Science from Project Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
Lydia