Yvonne Fruhstorfer
Calgary,AB
Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities in the financial and consulting industry and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing a solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, and a talent for strategically spotting areas needing improvement and implementing changes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fractional Operations Manager for WeDo Canada
Self-employed
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency, and help company evolve and grow.
- GRANT application for charity initiatives.
- Interacted well with WeDo ambassadors to build connections and nurture relationships.
Fractional Project Manager for Coaching Business
Self-employed
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Streamlined business processes by implementing new project management tools and techniques, reducing repetitive tasks by 70%.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
Project Manager for Ecommerce Business
Self Employed Services
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated market expansion to US by setting up warehouse in US, including inventory transfer from UK
Business Manager for Global Institute of Spiritual Healing Arts
Self-employed
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated international expansion efforts, successfully navigating complex legal requirements and cultural differences.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions, increasing productivity by 15%.
Fractional Operations Manager Coaching Business
Self-employed
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained and guided international team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics, enhancing productivity by 20%.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
Senior Project Manager at BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Newtone Consulting SG
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained schedules to meet critical milestones at every project phase.
- Implemented test management processes across three global locations to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Led cross-functional teams from different cultures and time zones for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Senior Project Manager at HSBC Transaction Services GmbH
Self-employed
12.2007 - 11.2010
- Directed project test scope and cost changes and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track, project budget 2.1m€.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress toward achieving key milestones.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Education
Master's Degree in Public Administration -
University of Applied Science
Weimar, Germany01.1998
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- KPI Tracking
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Organization
- Scope Management
- Execution
- Project Scheduling
- Operating Independently
- Goal-setting
- Operations Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Online Business Manager, International Association of Online Business Managers - January 2021
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification, AXELOS Global Best Practice - 2017
- ISTQB - CTAL - Certified Test Manager, Diaz Hilterscheid - 2010
- Requirements Engineering, T-Systems, 2003
Additional Information
Work Authorization: Eligible to work in Canada, currently in the Permanent Residency (PR) process
Software
MS Office
Goolge Suite
Asana
ClickUp
Monday
Mailchimp
Clarity
Jira
ActiveCampaign
Inventory Planner
Xero
Quickbooks
Diverse Core Banking Systems
MS Project
Calendly
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fractional Operations Manager for WeDo Canada
Self-employed
02.2024 - Current
Fractional Project Manager for Coaching Business
Self-employed
07.2022 - 07.2023
Business Manager for Global Institute of Spiritual Healing Arts
Self-employed
10.2021 - 12.2022
Fractional Operations Manager Coaching Business
Self-employed
08.2021 - 05.2022
Project Manager for Ecommerce Business
Self Employed Services
07.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Project Manager at BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Newtone Consulting SG
01.2015 - 10.2016
Senior Project Manager at HSBC Transaction Services GmbH
Self-employed
12.2007 - 11.2010
Master's Degree in Public Administration -
University of Applied Science
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