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Susan Pasquale

Newmarket

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Scotiabank, excelling in strategic planning and collaborative partnership development. Successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects, enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth. Proven ability to communicate effectively and make strategic decisions, fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Measurement Applications

Scotiabank
07.2013 - Current

Product Owner

  • Managed business ownership of multiple critical asset applications for branch users (Sales Builder, IntraLink, FFT Online, Officer Profile, Financial Pulse Dashboard, CAR reporting and Scorecard)
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans to enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Responsible for ensuring metrics are reporting as expected and aligned to the strategic direction of the bank and the decisions of the goal planning team


Project Owner

  • Responsible for large key strategic projects, from concept to implementation (ie. Project Zero, AskAI)
  • Introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives, increasing revenue, and streamlining operations.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources ($15MM for Project Zero, $1.3MM operating budget)
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes (including pilot users, legal, compliance, SSI, technology, product owners)
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on end users.

Sr. Manager Projects & Communications

Scotiabank
04.2006 - 07.2013
  • Managed small and mid-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to support branch network.
  • Managed the rollout of automated sales reporting, from communications to training and in branch support.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Managed the branch network feedback systems (Team Voice & Ideas in Action).

District Banking Manager

Scotiabank
05.2002 - 04.2006
  • Provided support to the District Vice President in order to ensure the district was performing as expected and successful in their goals.
  • Managed campaigns and programs to elevate employee performance
  • Managed the co-ordination of monthly BM meetings to ensure that partners had the opportunity to meet directly with our management team
  • Provided direct coaching to service management and junior BMs to allow DVP to spend more time focused on large branches

Manager, Personal Banking

Scotiabank
04.2000 - 05.2002
  • Managed a large sales team of advisors
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance, dealing with client concerns, managing schedules, coaching employees and achieving personal sales targets

Personal Banking Trainer

Scotiabank
04.1998 - 04.2000
  • Developed training programs for Personal Banking trainees.
  • Assessed training needs and designed curriculum tailored to specific departmental goals.
  • Supported trainees through their education to ensure success in achieving appropriate accreditation.

Sr. Personal Banking Officer

Scotiabank
10.1996 - 04.1998
  • Helped clients become financially better off by solutioning for their everyday banking, investment and borrowing needs.
  • Consistently achieved above plan on sales results
  • Provided support and mentorship to my peers as they were working toward MF licensing accreditation (which I had already achieved)

Various Roles - Teller, Personal Banker, HR Admin

Canada Trust
06.1987 - 10.1996

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brock University
St. Catharines
04-1992

Skills

  • Collaborative partnership development
  • Strategic planning
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Strategic decision-making

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director, Measurement Applications

Scotiabank
07.2013 - Current

Sr. Manager Projects & Communications

Scotiabank
04.2006 - 07.2013

District Banking Manager

Scotiabank
05.2002 - 04.2006

Manager, Personal Banking

Scotiabank
04.2000 - 05.2002

Personal Banking Trainer

Scotiabank
04.1998 - 04.2000

Sr. Personal Banking Officer

Scotiabank
10.1996 - 04.1998

Various Roles - Teller, Personal Banker, HR Admin

Canada Trust
06.1987 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brock University
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