Shaun Withrow
Asphodel-Norwood,ON
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in stakeholder relations and fundraising. Passionate about improving the lives of others and creating opportunities through volunteering and community building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Channels Change Management
TELUS
09.2019 - Current
- Supported 29-person team in daily tasks, career learning and development
- Successfully converted team from 15-person onshore cohort to 30-person mix of onshore and offshore, including implementation of full team structure overhaul
- Managed stakeholder and leadership relationships and expectations, including progress and roadmap reviews, and priority escalations
- Delivered go to market strategies and materials for front-facing system changes
- Managed capital cost budgeting and charging for User Acceptance Testing labour offset
Sr. Business Analyst, Channels Change Management
TELUS
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Supported 12-person team in day-to-day tasks
- Introduced and format to team for project primes in order to receive updates and provide guidance on a regular basis
- Worked with stakeholders on all projects in team's portfolio to ensure positive mutually beneficial outcomes
- Collaborated with go-to-market teams on communication material for front-facing system changes
- Lead project retrospectives post-launch and implemented learnings resulting in improved processes and delivery
Project Manager
TELUS
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed marketing-driven project core teams and developed and maintained work-back schedules
- Drove project success through tight organization and maintaining project focus
- Provided detailed executive communications and presentations to leadership and stakeholders on complex, high value projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
Toronto04.2011
Skills
- Business and Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Team Manager and Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Vendor Relations and Management
Volunteer Experience
Board of Directors, Sionito Group of Charities for Low Income Housing , 2016-Present | https://www.sionito.ca
Toronto
- Board member overseeing operations and budget handling
- Chair: Fundraising sub-committee, currently focusing on $500k goal towards a net new apartment structure focusing on low income seniors experiencing mental health issues
- Lead successful grant pitches for charitable support form corporations and government
Team Lead, Gamers for Good eSports Tournament for Charity , 2019-Present
TELUS - Toronto
- Conceived and stood up the Gamers for Good charity fundraiser team
- Onboarded and managed vendor relationships with our Tournament Organizers and partnered charitable organizations
- Lead the planning and execution of two nationwide digital eSports tournaments in 2020, raising $18,000
Director, Noronto Youth Camp, 2009-2019
Monetville
- Worked on a director planning and execution group for a yearly youth camp attracting 100+ people/year
- Lead all strategic planning sessions including operations and marketing
- Successfully lead and implemented major operational and structural changes to ensure readiness for, and acceptance of, of trans youth
Timeline
Manager, Channels Change Management
TELUS
09.2019 - Current
Sr. Business Analyst, Channels Change Management
TELUS
11.2016 - 09.2019
Project Manager
TELUS
04.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
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