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- Renegotiated two former unsuccessful CFP grants with new successful contracts, developed a completely new program, and raised over $0.5M in fundraising in under 6 months- Met with the Honourable Minister of Immigration and Multiculturism and held discussion on best practices while considering rural Alberta and integration with enhanced settlement programs for new multicultural and youth projects- Implementing the strategic plan and board policies, DEI Initiatives, branding, new office site, and procurement- Stakeholder Engagement, Programs/Services development, diversification, implementation and evaluation- Financial and human resources oversight, Managing budgets, grant writing, fundraising, and risk and change management

- Member: Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity; Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Fort McMurray, AB 2023 - 2024- Board Member: Town of Peace River, AB 2022 - 2022- Board Director: Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region, Mississauga 2019 - present- Chair: Implementation Task Force, Income Security & Economic Development, Region of Peel, 2019 - 2021- Governance Member: Peel Community Benefits Network, United Way Greater Toronto 2018 - 2021- Steering Committee Member: Peel Poverty Reduction Strategic Committee, Region of Peel 2016 - 2021- Fundraising Speaker: United Way Speaker's Bureau, Peel Region 2015 - 2021- Chair: Steering Committee Board Member, WCC, Toronto 2013 - 2014- Treasurer: Steering Committee Board Member, WCC, Toronto 2012 - 2013- Mentor: The Mentoring Partnership Program, TRIEC, Toronto 2011 - 2012

 Managing sites and staff in Ft. McMurray, Lac La Biche; Kikino and Buffalo Lake Métis Settlements Developed community relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Multicultural organizations Successfully wrote grant proposal for Family Intervention and Parent Child Assistance Programs Ensuring implementation and continuity of services of Child Intervention Collaborative Services between Government of Alberta and WJS Canada; for Children Services, Family Resiliency Program, and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD/PCAP) program Planning growth and sustainability of regional rural sites, including expansion and diversification Conducting research to ascertain gaps in services, community, and locations for new service delivery Ensuring current contracts are met with Children's Services, Government of Alberta Supervising human resources succession planning and change management across sites to ensure client centered service delivery Overseeing budget and grant administration for Government of Alberta program contracts Monitoring Fee-for-Service programs

- Overseeing business continuity and planning during the Covid-19 pandemic; of the newcomer settlement program, employment services, and the WSIB Assessments and Trusteeship programs- Designed and developed the Justice Empowerment Program, in collaboration with the Peel Regional Police, for youth and young-adults in the justice system or in conflict with the law; for first-time offenders- Policies, proposals, and grant writing

 Managed 17 staff and as many students/volunteers in a unionized environment Negotiated with Funders on contracts, budget, and project deliverables Oversaw office administration, student/volunteer placements, scheduling and planning, site visits, coordination with Legal Aid Ontario, Peel Police, Region of Peel, and United Way Supervised Youth Employment (Youth Skills-Link) , and Families and Schools Together (F&ST) Programs Supervised Seniors/Elder Abuse and a segment of the mental health counselling programs Spearheaded the Mental Health Awareness Week Campaign #WhatYouDontSee Achieved 102% targets for the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year Exceeded targets for the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year Project Managing strategic initiatives, homelessness, and Local Poverty Reduction Wrote and submitted funding proposal to the Region of Peel for the Homeless HPS Project Wrote and submitted funding proposal to Service Canada for Youth Employment Project Developed policies and procedures for the Youth Skills-Link (YSL) Program Responsible for developing, planning, managing and evaluating the quality of programs Continuous developing and maintaining of relationships with all regulatory bodies to ensure compliance Developed, monitoring, and managing the department’s operating budget. Created curriculum, workshops, filing and auditing system, and program guidelines Developed corporate partnerships with employers for placements and rapport with community partners like colleges, libraries, non-profit agencies, School Boards, Peel Adult Learning Centre, and community committees, to build partnerships Strategized future course for program growth and sustainability  Developed future goals for additional programs and writing funding proposals for future funding Evaluated job descriptions for performance appraisal and future job postings Advised on HR policies, labor, and employment standards act

- Develop curriculum and syllabus- Teaching courses in Principles of Marketing and Fundamentals of Management- Create and give lectures, create teaching materials and exams, monitor and advise on student projects, and grade exams- Prepare quizzes and class projects

 Working with Category Stakeholders to understand and document existing spend management processes in order to map and enable the processes on eProcure as well as leading the Procurement Operations globally Oversee the processing and approval of all purchase requisitions Administer, and process all RFP’s and RFQ’s as required and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for policy adherence, acceptability to RFP or RFQ specifications, and strategic purchasing opportunities Responsible for evaluating business process policies, formulating recommendations for policy change as needed and obtaining approval for any policy change Drive change management associated with procurement and operations Ensure all policies, procedures, and documentations are followed to maintain licenses and permits Research inventory for sale, compare with market retail prices, and negotiate terms and contracts Conduct a thorough safety check and supervise work flow process Write business plans, cash flow and balance sheet, and apply for financing Collect and compile data, and handle day to day administration and organizational tasks

Chair - Steering Committee: December 2013 - December 2014Treasurer - Steering Committee: December 2012 - December 20131. Strategized, organized, and managed fundraising and community events2. Moderated Steering Committee meetings3. Signed documents and ensured contracts, lease documents, and rent payments are in order4. Followed the mandate and by-laws of the agency5. Was a steward of agency funds and audited financial documents and proceedings

* Managing a staff of 5 Employees and 2 student/volunteer for the Employment Services Programs, while managing QA and Service Delivery for Second Careers Training and EO Program. Met all the targets successfully before the end of the April 2012 - March 2013 fiscal year Successfully developed and submitted proposals for funding to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Service Canada (HRSDC) Built rapport with working groups and community partners, including newcomer and youth agencies Implemented program and policy changes and motivated the staff to accept the changes Monitored budget, recognize overages and slippage, submit Estimate of Expenditure Reports Liaise and worked closely with ministry, funder, stakeholders and community partners working group Prepared executive summary report for directors, funders, and stakeholders Reviewed policies and amended guidelines to relevant current tasks and program direction Ensured HR policies and procedures are being followed as per guidelines Audited case files for incomplete case notes, documentation, and non-compliance, and address concerns to the responsible case manager in weekly supervision meetings Arranged training for staff’s professional development for capacity building Mentored, trained, and coached case workers, facilitator, and job developers Provided day-to-day supervision and direction to staff through regular one-on-one supervisions Reviewed customer satisfaction reports, Detailed Service Quality reports (DSQ) and ensure service delivery as per quality, while strategizing how to meet deliverables

-Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), CASIP ESN is a consortium of 8 Non-Profit agencies and TRIEC-Assisted with the development and implementation of systems and procedures for the evaluation of the program, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and targets -Maintained program files, analyzed statistical data and referral information, updated project progress

• Negotiated with employers for wage subsidy and training incentive amounts• Built-up and maintained relationship with 90 employers and conducted outreached to community partners to develop potential paid and un-paid job opportunities for the clients• Developed relationships with community agencies and referral sources for client referrals• Documented client/employer files, case management notes, and conducted appropriate and regular follow-up activities with program participants• Maintained client activity service statistical and financial information

 Delivered in-class and on-line class on Marketing, Procurement and Operations Management Developed curriculum and Syllabus as per course books and MOE guidelines Prepared and graded homework, tests, assignments, class projects, and lesson plans

• Procured tubing, wiring, and parts for installations, compressor, and HVAC systems• Sourced new vendors and followed up with vendors for scheduling and planning of lifts, trailers, and cranes for job site• Created Purchase Orders and added committed costs using BAS / BSS on AS400 software• Developed TSSA On-Site Inspection binders and opened New Jobs with estimated/committed costs• Coordinated with Inventory Coordinator to ensure invoices are received promptly• Went on install construction site to evaluate project progress

· Monitored and controlled installations of Dasher Board Systems at PCL Construction Site· Supervised 6 workers in union and non-unionized environment of sub-trades & own company· Prepared tender bids, RFQ’s, sales quotations and attend on site mandatory meetings· Planned resources and Scheduling using WBS and GANTT network diagrams using MS Projects· Implemented engineering changes and City addendums on designs/layout and structures· Analyzed Manufacturing and Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP/ERP)· Evaluated risk and inventory with emphasis on focusing on lean systems

Employment Ontario - Peel Mentoring Program for new foreign trained/skilled immigrantsA project of TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council)· Identified and assessed key mentors and marketed the program for mentor outreach· Liaised with mentors to get referrals, employment opportunities, and labour market information· Matched mentors and mentees together, and ensured a positive and successful relationship· Gave presentations to both, mentors and mentees for orientation, and networking· Prepared reports and statistics outlining all activities ensuring quality as per guidelines

ProNorth, a 3PL and supply chain company, with head office in North Bay, and warehouses in Mississauga, Sudbury, Montreal and Tamiscaming. 2 major clients included Canadian Tire and SCM.· Coordinated with vendors on scheduling, and shipped out goods and prepared packing slips · Ensured chemicals and combustibles were not closer than prescribed limits of MOT · Calculated weight, ensuring they were within compliance with permitted trailer weight per axle· Advised management on perishable goods inventory not shipped out yet, or LTL / late shipments· Prepared reports and statistics outlining all activities ensuring quality as per guidelines

During May 2006 - September 2006, Sobeys was giving their stores a face-lift.I was working then for CIM, outsourced to Sobeys, for that project, and I was handling the Operations, Supply Chain/Inventory and Planograms.My brief work description there was to analyze perishable goods inventory with date of expiry.1. Expired goods to be removed from shelves and inform store manager2. List of goods within 2 months of expiry date3. List of over stock of perishable goods4. Inventory of over stock of more than 2 shelf stocks that are not perishable5. Inventory of goods from a list that they want to discontinue6. Arrange planograms at eye level for adults & children, and integrate goods that go with each other making the store customer friendly

Advanced Presentation is an AV integrator of presentation and solutions, of systems and products, Their major clients include TDSB, PDSB, and Toronto Pearson Airport (GTAA).· Processed order confirmations and purchase orders· Assigned job numbers to System Sales · Procured and sourced equipment for corporate clients and Ministry Of Govt. Services· Tracked shipments on-line and with the logistics department· Updated website on a regular basis

· Procured plant machinery, spares, dyes and chemicals for export to manufacturing department· Conducted Quantitative and Qualitative consumer research and future trend analysis· Increased Bantex’s quarterly sales from US $ 2 to $ 5 M within a period of 2 years· Evaluated and assessed risks and feasibility of various procurements and marketing projects· Coordinated with freight-forwarders, banks, and US Customs to ensure timely shipment· Managed supply chain operations from port, to logistics, to warehouse and distribution· Analyzed estimated costing and production planning· Negotiated with suppliers, resolved Bantex’s issues and order concerns· Prepared direct reports and ensured financial planning was in-sync with corporate goals· Organized and managed special events and trade shows, and participated in trade fairs· Managed budgetary expenditures up to $ 40 Million· Traveled globally to meet vendors and potential suppliers

· Played a key role in getting Al-Ameen Mills ISO-9002 certified· Vertically expanded the company by starting the Apparel Division in 1992· Was responsible for Inventory management, forecasting, planning and scheduling· Supervised supply chain operations from raw material to packing and logistics· Increased revenue by 11% by giving the fabric manufacturing a complete makeover to enhance revenue and production cost effective· Ensured timely deliveries by coordinating with distributors and channel partners· Supervised manufacturing operations and merchandised apparel accessories· Supervised Import and Export Operations· Participated in matters pertaining to financial investments, constraints, and corporate & departmental restructuring · Managed and oversaw Production, Marketing and Human Resources of Apparel Division · Won 2 major awards for the company; Outstanding Performance award (provincial), and Biggest Garment Exporter In Any Category award (federal)