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Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

The ReMM Consulting Group offers customized solutions for the complex challenges that many businesses face when trying to navigate the evolving landscape of the new Circular Economy. We provide support to the private sector, municipal and NGO clients to help them extract maximum value from their resources, while determining effective ways to minimize residual waste and their overall carbon footprint. Our consulting services involves working with large manufacturers on Sustainable Materials Management via waste reduction techniques, increased recycling and energy use of current wastes, and improved reporting metrics. The ReMM Group also assists our clients in the development and implementation of MRF/mill studies on packaging flow and recyclability for various packaging types. Some key responsibilities:• Analytics including Data review and compilation, database management, Data analysis, Problem solving• Research and report writing for environmental initiatives, policies, and other programs• Presentation preparation for periodic business reviews, conferences, facilitation, SOP, manuals, etc• Meetings and consultations with clients• On-site operational work related to consulting projects including waste categorization studies, Zero Waste assessments etc

Mississauga, On

Implement coordinated, cost effective, easy to use waste management systems meeting identified in City’s 2014 Waste Diversion Plan.Plan, design, implement integrated corporate waste management systems(City operations, visitors to City parks, facilities/properties, and roads)Evaluate existing operations and contracts, make recommendations to improve cost effectiveness and program efficiencyRecruit, train and supervise summer students to perform waste audits of City facilities Establish corporate-wide waste management practices and policies, operational standards and contract requirements and drive consistent implementationDevelop, implement and monitor strategies, education and outreach programs and events to promote awareness and participationDevelop key performance indicators and metricsMonitor, evaluate and report program effectiveness and improve program over the long term Provide technical oversight and guidance on contract awards, tenders, RFP’s and other procurement practices for solid waste programs and projectsRecommend contract changes and assume contract responsibilities for new contracts as appropriateOversee the work of consultants as requiredResearch and track waste management industry developments and trends(leading practices, benchmarks, new service providers, market conditions, emerging and innovative technology, and programs in other jurisdictions)Provide central contact for all corporate waste management practices and policiesRespond to program surveys and information requests from other municipalities, governmental agencies and educational institutionsProject Lead for City's Corporate Waste Management working teamProvide project management, including cost estimating, developing and monitoring work scope, budget and schedulePreparing budget requestsResearch/prepare reports, correspondence, presentations for prospective community partners, client groups, internal management team and Council.

Mississauga, On

Lead the analysis of the annual capital budget and long term forecasting. Lead the analysis of strategic redevelopment plans. Analyze facility condition reviews and inventory updates and make recommendations for improved data management and reporting. Consolidate various facility resources for comprehensive capital project planning and tracking. Assist with the due diligence process and feasibility for capital initiatives. Responsible for establishing and implementing facility reporting based on inventory information to assist and support various sections within F&PM. Lead the development of strategic business plans on behalf of the Facilities & Property Management Division. Identify and evaluate cost efficiencies and value creation opportunities. Represent Facilities & Property Management in various studies and strategic initiatives to support management and enhance reporting of the City’s facility portfolio.

Wal-Mart Canada Corp

Provide top quality service to our stores in with a sense of urgency that reflects the impact that waste would have on an customer or associate’s perception of our businessSet up and deliver important operating communications for our 90,000 associatesMonitor vendors to ensure Wal-Mart operating and culture standards are being met and take necessary action to ensure that our service providers perform outstanding service to our 380+ stores and satellite officesReview and pay all waste related invoices for all waste services for all stores across Canada Set up Vendor Contracts with haulers in all municipalities across Canada – ensure compliance with contractTrack expenses to identify overspending by stores and incorrect billing by VendorsPreparation of Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) when required.Facilitate software programs which result in improved cost control and transparency of programFacilitate Purchase, Repairs and Maintenance on all related equipment/assets through multiple software programs –as part of combined Capital BudgetDeveloped corporate, regional and divisional(store) report card showing annual performance (cost/revenue)Monitor cardboard bale pick up from all stores, make suggested changes where necessary to generate revenueImplemented Plastic Sandwich Bale Program in Working to release formalized recycling(including organics diversion) to Wal-Mart SuperCentersSet all new, expansion, and relocation stores for equipment purchase, installation, waste/recycling servicesMaintain and improve the Organics Recycling programImplemented national Paper Recycling Expansion Program to be included as part of the Cardboard ProgramImplemented national Document Destruction ProgramDeveloped and facilitated frequent presentations on Waste Diversion, recycling initiatives, etc for various groupsWorked on many other new recycling initiatives(Pharmacy Development, Home Office, satellite locations, etc)

Walmart Canada Corp

Develop, test and publish Instructional multimedia training courses—Computer Based Learning (CBL) modules resulting in trained, engaged employees who will serve our customers Assist subject matter experts in developing robust test questions to match instructional objectivesDevelop French modules from translated scripts returned from the Translation teamMaintain database of CBL modules and maintained scripts(documentation) for future maintenanceGenerate and distribute monthly CBL execution reports to ensure compliance and consistent executionWorking experience in various digital media and multimedia programs such as Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere, Asymetrix Toolbook and HTML programsDeliver formal presentations and/or public speaking to influence/negotiate at all levels in the organizationRebuilt and maintained CBL Training Matrix for WM Canada and Sam’s Canada to ensure job code effectiveness Re-evaluated and created effective process for CBL in WM Canada/ Sam’s Canada streamlining the processAssisted with the introduction of CBL units(technology) in Sam’s Club (51 modules)Established new guidelines and CBL Steering Committee to control workload and content engagementImproved execution of CBL in stores through individualized reporting, and recognitionEstablished a Corporate Goal of CBL Completion: 95% - Actual year end results exceeded: 95.14 annually% Researched, communicated and calculated ROI for a Canadian survey team to track morale and engagement

Walmart Canada Corp

• Merchandise Assistant - Department 92 Dry Grocery: 2005 - 2006• Computer Print Room Operator: 1998 - 2001

Walmart Canada Corp

• Department Manager – Pets: 1997 - 1998• Customer Service Specialist: 1995 - 1997• People Greeter: 1994 - 1995

Environmental Engineering

Mohawk College Certificate Environmental Engineering: Evaluate and implement programs to control environmental stresses. Environmental.

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