Branka Vidovic Email & Phone Number

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this role, I drive end-to-end implementation projects for this leading capital markets communications platform that provides full suite of customized investor relations tools and services customized to each B2B client’s requirements. I manage stakeholder relations through all project phases from kick-off meetings to launch. I attend daily stand-ups, develop design briefs, review designs, and discuss site structures and functionality for custom development. I supervise, mentor, and evaluate… Show more In this role, I drive end-to-end implementation projects for this leading capital markets communications platform that provides full suite of customized investor relations tools and services customized to each B2B client’s requirements. I manage stakeholder relations through all project phases from kick-off meetings to launch. I attend daily stand-ups, develop design briefs, review designs, and discuss site structures and functionality for custom development. I supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance of Implementation Coordinator. ***Value Added***✔Managed successful on-time, on-scope delivery of up to 17 concurrent investor relations website projects for high-profile clients. ✔Facilitated presentations to decision-makers across all levels, including Vice President of Finance, Director of Investor Relations, Vice President of Communications, Director of IT, and Project Managers.✔Acted as SME by advising clients on industry best practices, features, and functions best suited for each client’s needs.✔Led sprint planning, created workback schedules, established project timelines, set delivery milestones, advised on best practices, tracked deliverables, generated progress reports, and researched and presented solutions to issues as they arose. ✔Orchestrated remote development teams based in Europe and Latin America, including daily stand-ups, and assigned tasks and priorities to Implementation Coordinator, Content & QA teams, and Developers.✔Managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, devised contingency plans, assessed risk, defined project success criteria, and communicated frequently with all involved parties throughout project life cycle.✔Determined frequency and content of status reports from project team, analyzed results, and conducted troubleshooting to ensure on-time delivery of all client projects. Show less

Hamilton, Ontario

I was retained on contract to support McMaster University's first CIHR Institute. During this time, I was tasked with developing and executing strategic communications plan and maintaining and updating website. I collaborated daily with CIHR headquarters in Ottawa to develop and coordinate English & French digital content, editorial calendar, newsletters, social media, and website content.

I reported to Vice President of Research, and led special projects to advance organizational objectives and improve engagement. I also acted as primary resource for communications efforts. I liaised with health professionals, administrators, patient groups, and partners. I served as Project Lead on 7 stand-alone research websites.