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Margarita Gaidasheva

Surrey,Canada

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Development Project ManagerAdministrative / Executive AssistantAdministrative Office Assistant

Work Type

Contract WorkFull Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Vancouver, BC
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

35/hr - 1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Summary

Project Manager specializing in engineering and business administration, driving process efficiency through effective project governance and stakeholder collaboration. Successfully aligned project objectives with organizational goals, managing multiple priorities to achieve measurable outcomes. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Project Manager

Current Scientific Corp.
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
05.2024 - 05.2026
  • End-to-end project planning and delivery with support from Project Management Lead and Product Development Directors
  • Developed project plans to outline scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Owned project governance and documentation (charters, action/RAID logs, change control, and reporting)
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and led technical discussions to align team efforts.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements for project charter development and ensure alignment on objectives.
  • Conducted regular check-ins to identify risks early and escalated issues promptly for resolution.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance project efficiency and team productivity.
  • Organized social events and company wide team building events and initiatives

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

BCIT Student Association
Burnaby, British Columbia
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated executive calendars and scheduled leadership team meetings to optimize time management.
  • Prepared agendas and meeting minutes for board meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-up on key decisions.
  • Maintained confidential records and handled sensitive information.
  • Served as primary liaison between elected student Council Executives, the Student Association and Student Services.
  • Developed communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assisted in organizing student association events and activities throughout the year.
  • Utilized Dynamics 365 to maintain a communication campaign
  • Supported collaboration with HR, Finance, and Marketing departments to streamline activities.
  • Proactively implemented improvements to the Set Rep Program communications, on-boarding and training processes

Administrative / Executive Assistant

Microsoft
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed executive schedules and coordinated meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provided executive support and calendar alignment for Microsoft Partner Management team
  • Developed business-flow to streamline onboarding process for new hires, enhancing integration and experience
  • Coordinated equipment and space management at Vancouver office, optimizing resource allocation and workspace efficiency
  • Proposed workflow improvements and documented communication materials, facilitating clearer team collaboration
  • Supported collaboration and communication with HR, Operations Management, Marketing and Business Development

Administrative Office Assistant

PayByPhone Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Built and maintained highly successful relationships with external partners and vendors to create ongoing and new branded inventory for the company
  • Updated and optimized processes to streamline workflow in response to growing business needs
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained organized workspace for efficiency.
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings for team members.
  • Validated expenses for Finance Department on SAP Concur and created purchase orders with Procurify
  • Continuously supported HR, Marketing, Sales and IT teams to streamline operations, initiatives and events
  • Utilized JIRA and Confluence ticket system to manage and resolve requests
  • Led Social Committee initiatives, organized team building events, wellness activities to enhance employee engagement
  • Collaborated with Health and Safety Committee for emergency preparedness
  • Worked with Operations Director to manage day-to-day office operations

Underwriting and Administrative Assistant

Lanyard Financial Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Facilitated loan applications, underwriting materials, and due diligence to support efficient processing.
  • Collaborated with management and legal counsel to streamline private loan financing.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Organized travel arrangements and itineraries for business trips to enhance scheduling efficiency.

Administrative Assistant to OH&S Department (Contract)

BC Nurses' Union
Burnaby, British Columbia
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created and edited reports and presentation materials for the Director of Advocacy.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective information sharing, enhancing communication and workflow.
  • Supported Labour Relations Officers in WCB and LTD Appeals Advocacy, contributing to case preparation and resolution.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring record accuracy and confidentiality.

Administrative and Clinical Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2013 - 09.2017
  • Managed doctors' schedules using electronic booking software.
  • Supported Professional Practice Regional Team by coordinating administrative tasks and streamlining communication
  • Processed documents and electronic records, maintained internal filing systems.
  • Worked closely with Systems Analyst to maintain and update the SharePoint library.

Education

Project Management - Courses in Operations Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
01-2024

Software Quality Assurance -

Hitek Computer School
Burnaby, BC
01-2023

Business Administration and Clinical Management -

Douglas College
New Westminster, BC
01-2013

Digital Photography -

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts
Vancouver, BC
01-2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project management tools
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process improvement
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal collaboration
  • Collaboration tools

Languages

Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Rock climbing, biking, skiing, reading

Timeline

Development Project Manager

Current Scientific Corp.
05.2024 - 05.2026

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

BCIT Student Association
08.2023 - 04.2024

Administrative / Executive Assistant

Microsoft
02.2022 - 02.2023

Administrative Office Assistant

PayByPhone Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2021

Underwriting and Administrative Assistant

Lanyard Financial Corporation
05.2018 - 11.2018

Administrative Assistant to OH&S Department (Contract)

BC Nurses' Union
10.2017 - 04.2018

Administrative and Clinical Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health
12.2013 - 09.2017

Project Management - Courses in Operations Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management

BCIT

Software Quality Assurance -

Hitek Computer School

Business Administration and Clinical Management -

Douglas College

Digital Photography -

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts

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