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ProjectManager

Nikolaos Tzakis

Project Manager
Montreal,QC

Summary

Versatile Project Manager with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Coordinator

IMV Inc,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supervised multiple research projects from project ideation through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Coordinated presentations for both internal and external project team members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Drafted a wide scope of technical documents, including project plans, status reports, and regulatory documentation.
  • Ensured research projects maintained compliance requirements, including GxP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identified risks to projects and coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies.

Part-Time Course Instructor

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2012 - 12.2021
  • Worked with average of 40 participants per class.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.

Project Manager

Orion Biotechnology
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
  • Conducted thorough scientific literature reviews to facilitate target selection and associated indications; presented findings to the leadership
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Established relationships with material vendors to evaluate manufacturing capacity and diversify capabilities.
  • Prepared project management documents and project status reports
  • Drafted and edited manuscripts for scientific journals, which were subsequently published

Research Assistant

University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Employed screen techniques to evaluate and enroll study participants.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Collected research data through questionnaires and surveys.
  • Drafted weekly status reports submitted to the study manager.
  • Maintained participant confidentiality.

Education

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
09.2015 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
09.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Sciences

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
09.2007 - 06.2012

Skills

Technical Analysis

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Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Equality
  • Innovation
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Dedication

Timeline

Project Coordinator

IMV Inc,
08.2021 - 09.2022

Project Manager

Orion Biotechnology
09.2020 - 08.2021

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Carleton University
09.2015 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Carleton University
09.2013 - 08.2015

Part-Time Course Instructor

Algonquin College
09.2012 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

University of Ottawa Heart Institute
08.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Sciences

Carleton University
09.2007 - 06.2012

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