Tolu Gbela
Scrum Master
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Versatile Scrum Master 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
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Coordinator/Administrative Manager
Finesse Studios
Cambridge, ON
10.2019 - Current
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Sent newsletters and bulletins using MailChimp and dotmailer.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Scrum Lead
Shoppers Drugmart
Toronto, ON
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with the Pharmacy Business and Product Owner to prioritize business requirements and Identify the Minimum Viable Product
- Provided an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals for the Digital transformation initiative
- Worked with the pharmacy workflow engineering team to identify the required pharmacy dispensing workflow changes that will be needed to support the new Digital program.
- Responsible for training of pharmacy staffs at 2 of the top 5 volume pharmacies in the GTA on the use of the Digital portal during the program’s 4 weeks pilot.
- Defined and monitor the Digital Pharmacy KPI’s to track program performance
- Responsible for coordinating UAT testing cycle with pharmacy users ensuring that the requirements meet the business needs and overall objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Lagos
09.2008 - 07.2012
Skills
Virtualization
Technical Analysis
Search Engine Optimization
Technical Writing
Project Management
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Certified Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Timeline
Certified Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
05-2023
Project Coordinator/Administrative Manager
Finesse Studios
10.2019 - Current
Scrum Lead
Shoppers Drugmart
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Lagos
09.2008 - 07.2012