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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Manage stakeholder engagement for the $6B+ Yonge North Subway Extension project
• Develop and execute the engagement strategy to build transparent, collaborative relationships while leveraging influence and negotiation skills to drive buy-in from 25+ stakeholder groups
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops with technical experts and executive leadership to elicit project requirements, spur decision-making, and bolster alignment across various facets of a highly… Show more
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops with technical experts and executive leadership to elicit project requirements, spur decision-making, and bolster alignment across various facets of a highly.
• Produce and maintain project status reports, dashboards, RAID logs, and schedules to ensure milestones are met, issues are resolved, and risks are mitigated
• Plan and execute the stakeholder communication strategy, collaborating with internal SMEs and client leadership to craft key messages, share project successes, and impart lessons learned

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Promoted within less than 12 months for outstanding performance, exceeding goals, and driving engagement extensions
• Managed the strategic planning and execution of brand implementation projects for large Healthcare organizations throughout North America with budgets exceeding $100MM
• Led project planning, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop rebrand scenarios outlining budget, resource requirements, timelines and efficiency opportunities, achieving extensions… Show more
• Led project planning, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop rebrand scenarios outlining budget, resource requirements, timelines and efficiency opportunities, achieving extensions on 100% of.
• Developed transition strategies, project schedules, risk assessments and contingency plans to ensure scope, quality, budget, and time targets were met
• Drove the introduction of branded assets into market for 60 hospitals, 1,200+ clinics, and 100K+ employees by collaborating with cross-functional client stakeholders and managing engagement of 30+ vendors

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Drove adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies to introduce and bolster capabilities in Test Automation, API Testing, Service Virtualization and Behaviour-Driven Development by overseeing the strategic.
• Built frameworks outlining key capabilities and expected outcomes by role to measure current state QE maturity and create KPIs to continually gauge adoption and effectiveness of enablement initiatives
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• Conducted skills assessments and analyzed resulting data to draw correlations between KPIs, determine key priorities, and build out the roadmap for organizational skill development
• Led ongoing employee training and development by negotiating $200k+ in service contracts with vendors and creating a central knowledge management repository, leading to 70% increase in certified resources and 30%.
• Q1 2019 Performance Award Winner Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Selected from a pool of 400+ applicants to participate in RBC’s 9-week intensive design thinking program
• Employed startup and design thinking methodologies to develop a digital solution that would aid pre-medical students in their career journey, driving growth and retention of Healthcare segment clientele by building.
• Developed an interactive prototype of the solution, NetwoRx, a networking platform built to democratize medical school application requirements, as well… Show more
• Developed an interactive prototype of the solution, NetwoRx, a networking platform built to democratize medical school application requirements, as well as the associated business case outlining the benefits to RBC’s.

Toronto, Ontario

• Forged strategic sponsorship partnerships with companies including Shopify and Foundry for various Toronto-based indie gaming events
• Interviewed indie game developers in order to understand the business needs of small studios and identify areas of improvement for Hand Eye Society's studio members
• Organized and executed the BizDev for Game Devs incubator that taught business skills to promising indie game creators through classroom learning and speaker panels featuring Get Set Games… Show more
• Organized and executed the BizDev for Game Devs incubator that taught business skills to promising indie game creators through classroom learning and speaker panels featuring Get Set Games and Indie Megabooth founders.

Toronto, Ontario

• Led the PR and marketing of Postopian's experimental mobile VR game "Manimal Sanctuary," achieving thousands of downloads on a budget of $0
• Conducted market research to identify target audience, forecast downloads, generate revenue model and build the pitch deck that led to a $50k investment from OMDC
• Created press releases and forged relationships with games and entertainment media leading to features on outlets such as VICE, VR the Gamers, and UploadVR
• Exhibited Manimal… Show more
• Exhibited Manimal Sanctuary at various events including Camp Wavelength, VRTO, and FIVARS Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Drove the creation and successful implementation of the Quality Engineering University, responsible for improving the capabilities of 400+ QA FTEs
• Mapped QE capabilities to roles in order to facilitate the creation of employee development plans
• Collaborated closely with Senior Directors and SMEs to create training content for 75+ Performance Engineers
• Identified as ‘Top Talent’ within the Innovation and Technology business unit and provided the opportunity to present the… Show more
• Identified as ‘Top Talent’ within the Innovation and Technology business unit and provided the opportunity to present the impact of my contributions to the EVP and senior management team Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Supported introduction of change initiatives within the Data Analytics and Cyber Security programs, including the introduction of new hardware, software, tools, and processes
• Interviewed stakeholders to conduct impact analyses and create change plans that ensure high levels of adoption and mitigate potential obstacles, exceeding forecasted KPIs by over 50%
• Selected as a Community Leader, acting as a first touch point for fellow students, engaging them in civic virtue, and… Show more
• Selected as a Community Leader, acting as a first touch point for fellow students, engaging them in civic virtue, and organizing events that enabled students to showcase their work and network with senior leaders Show.

Oakville, Ontario

• Provided consultation to the Mississauga-Halton and Central West LHINs by analyzing current state of infrastructure and offering recommendations on how best to cut costs and increase efficiencies, which are now being.
• Analyzed survey data and conducted 60+ interviews to provide statistics and correlations between lease costs, quality of space, and building type, leading to the creation of tools to aid future infrastructure planning.
• Presented the… Show more
• Presented the final report to several audiences, including one of over 100 healthcare agency leaders at the MH LHIN quarterly meeting
• Validated contract data for the audit of one of SSW’s equity members, Trillium Health Partners, and successfully negotiated over $5K in cost savings through contributions to the non-clinical sourcing department Show less

Toronto, Ontario

• Executed public experiential marketing events that drove guest interaction while increasing awareness of clients' brand and products
• Acted as lead ambassador, delegating tasks and adapting event logistics to improve efficiency and interactivity and increase guest data acquisition

Kingston, Ontario

• Owned and operated a small entertainment business providing DJ services for local and international events that drew attendances of over 1,000 guests
• Forecasted costs to budget events and maximize profit margins, achieving 30% increase in sales year over year
• Negotiated partnerships with companies including Red Bull, Molson, and Kingston Soundworks in order to diversify event options and services
• Utilized organization skills to keep account of event details, schedules, customer… Show more
• Utilized organization skills to keep account of event details, schedules, customer requests, and equipment rentals Show less

Master Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: President, Entrepreneurship Club; Vice President, Operations Management Club

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), English Language And Literature