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Mariame Cisse

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

I hold a degree in Criminology, Public Administration, and Social Sciences, with over nine years of professional experience in strategic operations, policy analysis, and research support. I currently serve as a Collaborative Research and Operations Agent at the University of Ottawa, contributing to the advancement of Innovation Support Services within the Office of Research and Innovation. My role involves advising senior leadership on strategic matters, managing collaborative projects, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Recognized for my strong analytical skills, bilingual communication abilities (French and English), and collaborative approach, I provide clear, actionable insights to researchers, industry stakeholders, and academic leaders. I also support government reporting and policy development, leveraging my understanding of Ontario’s francophone community priorities and legislative frameworks related to French-language services. I bring a high level of professionalism, precision, and political acuity to all interactions with internal teams, external partners, and government bodies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Collaborative Research & Operations Agent

University of Ottawa
01.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Office of Research and Innovation
  • Advise senior leadership (Directors, AVPs) on operational strategy, policy implications, and institutional planning within the research ecosystem.
  • Support compliance and reporting for federal and provincial research programs, with a particular focus on bilingual documentation and French-language communications.
  • Analyze and synthesize data to produce briefing notes, reports, and strategic dashboards to inform high-level decision-making.
  • Act as a liaison between researchers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to facilitate collaborative research projects and ensure policy alignment.
  • Manage and streamline internal processes related to research contracts, procurement, budgeting, and project timelines.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cross-functional teams, contributing to the overall efficiency of policy and innovation support services.
  • Organize and contribute to internal and external committees aimed at enhancing service delivery and compliance.
  • Office of Research and Innovation

Director of Vote

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed candidate petition process, ensuring compliance with election laws and regulations.
  • Supervised election procedures and ballot management to uphold legal advertising standards.
  • Led staff training and coordinated polling day activities for effective operational execution.
  • Recruited and mentored staff to enhance overall team performance.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.
  • Identified optimization opportunities through thorough data analysis to improve processes.
  • Facilitated collaboration by promoting open communication among team members.
  • Coordinated productivity initiatives, effectively managing budgets, schedules, and appointments.

Community Support and Crisis Intervention Officer

Non-Profit Social Services Organization
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Delivered frontline services in French and English to vulnerable populations.
  • Supported policy development related to official languages and minority language communities.
  • Conducted legislative reviews and policy scans related to the French Language Services Act.
  • Prepared internal briefing notes and participated in consultations across Ontario.

Legal Collaborator

PME Inter Notaires
Gatineau, Quebec
  • Prepared legal documentation for estate and litigation cases efficiently.
  • Maintained records for municipal tax policies and property negotiations accurately.
  • Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product-related issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning.

Legal Assistant

Vincent Dagenais Gibson
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Liaised with federal departments, managing legal document drafting and research efficiently.
  • Maintained case files while coordinating with clients and government stakeholders.
  • Drafted motions, briefs, complaints, summonses, and interrogatories for various cases.
  • Ordered materials necessary for attorneys throughout case duration.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys in accordance with firm policy.
  • Processed closing and transactional documents for thorough legal review.
  • Conducted extensive research on case law, statutes, and regulations to support legal tasks.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on a case-by-case basis.

Sales Data Consultant

Simons
Gatineau, QC
  • Monitored sales data to inform business strategy development and enhance decision-making.
  • Adhered to compliance and privacy policies to protect confidential information.
  • Designed and managed data extraction procedures to support department staff effectively.
  • Provided actionable, data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create solutions addressing business needs.

Archive Technician

Syndicate: Canadian Civil Service
Montreal, QC
  • Developed classification plans and managed archival databases to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Created descriptive metadata for archived collections, improving search capabilities.
  • Digitized numerous records to preserve historical data and facilitate access.
  • Established policy guidelines ensuring compliance with copyright laws for public material access.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental activities focused on the preservation of historic artifacts.
  • Facilitated staff access to archive collections through guidance and assistance programs.
  • Promoted awareness of archives via outreach initiatives in local schools and community organizations.
  • Supported long-term planning efforts to expand archives program scope.

Education

Criminology and Public Administration

University of Ottawa
01-2018

Skills

  • Strategic policy and research expertise
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and project management
  • Operational and administrative expertise
  • Technical proficiency
  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Environmental scanning
  • Social, political, and legislative analysis
  • Negotiation skills
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Facilitation of stakeholder dialogue
  • Project coordination
  • Mentorship capabilities
  • Leadership qualities
  • Research administration practices
  • Contract law knowledge
  • Budgeting strategies
  • Procurement practices
  • Management of sponsored research agreements
  • Intellectual property management
  • Familiarity with federal granting policies
  • Data visualization techniques
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Data analysis skills
  • Contract management expertise
  • Policy writing proficiency

Professional Development

  • Project Management Fundamentals, uOttawa Learning and Development Services
  • Ongoing training in French Language Services Act compliance and legislative interpretation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Collaborative Research & Operations Agent

University of Ottawa
01.2019 - Current

Director of Vote

University of Ottawa
11.2018 - 10.2019

Community Support and Crisis Intervention Officer

Non-Profit Social Services Organization
01.2018 - 12.2018

Legal Collaborator

PME Inter Notaires

Legal Assistant

Vincent Dagenais Gibson

Sales Data Consultant

Simons

Archive Technician

Syndicate: Canadian Civil Service

Criminology and Public Administration

University of Ottawa
Mariame Cisse