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
Managing and leading projects with multi-disciplinary teams
Team leadership
Knowledge dissemination
Works well independently or as part of a large team
Excellent communication skills
Experience with projects of various size and scope
Critical thinking/problem solving
Trained scientist
Time and resource management
Technical Writing
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