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Valerie Nekati

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic Operations & Contracts Specialist with a proven track record in optimizing processes, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving organizational success. Skilled in contract negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking new challenges to leverage expertise in operations optimization and collaborative decision-making for impactful contributions to organizational growth. A results-driven professional committed to delivering excellence and driving innovation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations & Contracts Specialist

ETG Commodities Inc
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies, assessing operational, financial, and contractual risks to proactively mitigate potential threats and ensure business continuity.
  • Collaborated with legal and procurement teams to review contract terms, resolve disputes, and enforce contract obligations, ensuring contractual compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Organized and led a strategy meeting with middle management, overseeing a team of 16 members to collaborate on key initiatives and drive strategic alignment.

Health and Safety Representative

ETG Commodities Inc.
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement ergonomic solutions, safety improvements, and risk mitigation strategies, fostering a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Quality Control Technician

ETG Food Products Inc.
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and protocols, including documentation of calibration records, quality records, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
  • Participated in quality assurance activities such as internal audits, quality inspections, and documentation of product sampling processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

Guest Coordinator

The Ten Spot
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Orchestrated unparalleled guest experiences through warm receptions, personalized assistance, and meticulous attention to detail, consistently exceeding guest expectations.
  • Cultivated a culture of clear and effective communication, fostering harmonious collaboration with guests, team members, and stakeholders to synchronize activities, resolve challenges, and ensure alignment with event objectives.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Actively collaborated with Toronto Public Health on a comprehensive COVID-19 research project, contributing to the design and implementation of data collection strategies and research protocols tailored to the pandemic context.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA), including descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, and correlation analyses, to identify patterns, trends, and relationships among variables related to public health indicators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Toronto Metropolitan University

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • MS Office
  • Communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Policy Improvement Recommendations

Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED level C - Red Cross

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations & Contracts Specialist

ETG Commodities Inc
08.2023 - Current

Health and Safety Representative

ETG Commodities Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Quality Control Technician

ETG Food Products Inc.
09.2022 - 08.2023

Guest Coordinator

The Ten Spot
10.2021 - 09.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Toronto Metropolitan University

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