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Rebecca Bruce

Edmonton

Summary

Knowledgeable business professional with experience in project management. Adept at strategic planning, data analysis, and process improvement. Utilizes organizational and leadership skills to maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Extensive knowledge of office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Consultant

Shrubscriber
08.2024 - Current
  • Manage logistics and outreach for community-focused events, workshops, and public presentations.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with key organizations including the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public Schools, NAIT, and others.
  • Coordinate in-person and virtual event production, including scheduling speakers, securing venues, and preparing presentation materials.
  • Provide executive-level communications and briefing support.
  • Track communications, maintain shared calendars, and manage multiple inboxes to ensure timely delivery of programs.
  • Liaise with partner organizations, volunteers, and community members to ensure smooth program execution.

Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Building Materials

Alberta Innovates
03.2016 - 05.2023
  • Led development of a $10M funding program to support innovation in sustainable materials.
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of a week-long industry conference, managing logistics for 145+ volunteers and coordinating with speakers, exhibitors, and venue staff.
  • Oversaw management of 35+ research and industry projects, including academic research as well as industry projects
  • Developed and delivered presentations, reports, and technical reports for executive leadership and external audiences.
  • Led coordination of outreach and knowledge translation activities for funded projects, including webinars, in-person showcases, and written material.
  • Served as department lead on data systems and reporting tools, including SharePoint and SmartSimple.
  • Promoted from Project Manager to Program Specialist during tenure at Alberta Innovates

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology & Economics

University of Guelph

Diploma - Management Studies

Grant MacEwan University

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Public Speaking
  • Scheduling & Itinerary Management
  • Expense Claims
  • Project Management
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Data Entry
  • Business Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Suite

Certification

  • Ecosystem Services Leadership & Innovation Program, University of Alberta – 2019
  • Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta – 2020

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Shrubscriber
08.2024 - Current

Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Building Materials

Alberta Innovates
03.2016 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology & Economics

University of Guelph

Diploma - Management Studies

Grant MacEwan University

Hobbies and Interests

Event Coordinator - Tech Industry Networking Events in Calgary & Edmonton

Edmonton Short Film Festival: 48-Hour Film Challenge

Urbanarium’s “Decoding Timber Towers” Affordable Housing Challenge

Hobbies: gardening, woodworking, urban forestry, video game development

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