Dynamic and enthusiastic professional, with a wide range of organizational management, leadership, communications, and project experience. Recognized as a learning-driven and community-motivated individual, able to support organizations through a variety of corporate projects and initiatives with a people-first approach. Action-oriented leader, with a strong capability of facilitating innovation and executing business plans and objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Tourism HR Canada
10.2022 - Current
Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
E-learning: Manage contractors on multiple course development contracts and implement feedback and guidance
Engage subject-matter experts
Learn and understand Basecorp Learning Management System
Lead think-tanks
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and involve them in the development of tools
Learn and lead development of InSite technology platform
Company Systems: Review and design/implement company wide systems efficiencies:
Survey Monkey User plan, research and compare plans, survey team departments, analyze and compile their needs,
Development of Company Wide Gantt Chart Tracking system
Sustainability Committee: Chair of committee, Review UN Sustainable Action goals and lead committee in creating action plan internally at THRC . Developing plans to lead the tourism workforce to move to more sustainable operating models.
Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Projects include Website Development ($30K) Framework Analysis ($30K) eLearning Development ($450K)
Led strategic development and implementation of clients' branding and marketing plans.
Work with company clients in support of Project Management, Change Management, and associated fields.
Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Supported internal teams with knowledgeable communications and marketing advice, helping each meet targets while maintaining cohesive organizational strategy.
Coached executives on key talking points and communication strategies for different audiences.
TELUS Health: Lead procurement search, analyze business development leads, opportunities, and related Request for Proposal opportunities.
Illumenai: Marketing consulting, and project management services
Modern TO: Research and development support, data analysis
Support Neon business corporate growth plans through a broad range of tasks including marketing and brand planning, marketing campaign planning and execution, and rebranding initiatives, aided in bid no bid decisions
PSPC Government Restacking Project: Aid in research and assessment of the National Capital Area Government Real Estate Portfolio.
Owner Mortgage Agent
Lifestyle Mortgage Solutions
01.2020 - 10.2022
Sole proprietor of owned mortgage broker business, specializing in first time home buyer financing
Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to generate new business opportunities.
Created online learning seminars to guide prospective homebuyers in the purchasing process
Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.
Maintained membership in good standing with CMBA, completed regular compliance benchmarks
Worked with Class A, B and private lenders to deliver optimized financing options for home purchase and mortgage renewals
Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
Closed files with home prices in access of one million dollars .
Regional Program Development Manager
Junior Achievement JA
01.2019 - 09.2020
Planned and managed events for up to 700, including all involved logistics
Recruited and trained volunteers
Developed and promoted marketing material
Tracked and reported results to funders and board
Raised funds for program delivery and conducted market research to increase user engagement
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Revised and tested pilot programs
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Taught and facilitated students Grades 4-12 .
Employment Coordinator
YMCA Western Ontario
08.2017 - 01.2019
Supervised 80 clients and 4 staff
Managed and forecast a $400,000 annual project budget, of Y-Opportunities and Y-Works (job placement programs)
Developed and implemented onboarding and training programs for new employs.
Prepared proposals, reports, contracts for stakeholders
Developed experience in cash flow management, cost analysis, reconciliation, and trial balances
Submitted proposals for funding to Government
Developed organizational filing systems for confidential client records
Pre-screened clients to ensure they met government qualifications.
Worked with internal stakeholders on developing and improving training programs.
Optimized program practices
Tracked/reported statistics
Education Coordinator
Oxford Learning
09.2016 - 08.2017
Taught students aged 4-17 in Math, English, and Science
Organized teaching materials and curriculums
Assessed students’ academic potential through testing
Developed marketing and retention strategies
Reviewed teacher’s performance and provided feedback.
VP External Student Council
Georgian College
04.2012 - 01.2015
Performed media relations with Community on behalf of Georgian College
Collected and implemented student feedback
Established budgets and organized events for student's benefit
Designed and executed fundraising events for community and College
Collaborated with various businesses for non-profit purposes
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Non-Profit Management Certification -
Western University
10.2019
UX Design Certification - undefined
Western University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Organization Management