Marisa Giffen
Surrey,British Columbia
Summary
Results-driven Associate Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning. Proactive professional with collaborative team approach to communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Versatile director with background in managing diverse teams and projects. Skilled in operational improvement and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Business Technology
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
Langley, BC
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations and managed workflow to enhance productivity.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Led and drove collaboration with internal teams and partners to meet expected timelines, budget and quality standards.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Business Systems Manager
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
Langley, Canada
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Reporting to the National Director, IT, manage activities and internal business consulting in support of retail POS, Back Office and National Office systems integration and development requirements
- Serve as a primary contact between PS National IT and Merchandising, Stores and Regions as it relates to the continued development and implementation of new business systems and Business Intelligence requirements
- Serve as the primary contact between PS National IT and third parties as related to front store data, systems, and BI requirements
- Coach and manage the Business Systems Support Team
Merchandising Systems Manager
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
Langley, Canada
05.2009 - 12.2013
- Reporting to the National Director, Merchandising, served as the Subject Matter Expert and primary contact between PS National Merchandising and IT as it relates to the continued development and implementation of new business systems and Business Intelligence requirements
- Coached and managed the Merchandising Systems Support Team
Education
Certificate - Project Management
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC10-2023
Associate's Certificate - IT Project Management
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.1996
Skills
- Project management
- Change management
- Key relationship management
- Strategic leadership
- Human resources management
- Operations management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Work planning and prioritization
- Resources allocation
- MS office
- Coaching and mentoring
- Client requirements
Timeline
Associate Director, Business Technology
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
Business Systems Manager
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2024
Merchandising Systems Manager
Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd.
05.2009 - 12.2013
Certificate - Project Management
Simon Fraser University
Associate's Certificate - IT Project Management
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology
Simon Fraser University
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