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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Building a high performance team of empowered professional service providers. Leading Aurum operations and business development to create a culture of customer focussed delivery of quality service. Adapting to new conditions, Aurum Group provides disinfecting solutions as well as broad distribution of products including rapid tests, PPE and sanitizing products in addition to our previous interior and exterior cleaning services.

Toronto, Canada Area

Privileged to have been selected to instruct Disasters and Logistics (DEMS 4704) to students in the Disaster and Emergency Management Programme.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Guides organizations to manage change and increase operational efficiencies. Provides expert advice to companies to execute their strategies. Implements roadmaps for success through comprehensive project and change management plans. Increases productivity and reduces O&M through strategic business analysis Harmonizes services across enterprises (training and development) to ensure consistent branding and customer experience.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Primary liaison between the Invictus Games and the Canadian Armed Forces. Advised Invictus Games senior leadership on risk assessments and Canadian Armed Forces support capabilities. Alignment corporate messaging with Canadian Armed Forces member care objectives. Mentored members of the Invictus team by passing on insights gained from years of Military service. Reduced and/ or mitigated Games issues through detailed risk analysis. Member of the Crisis Management Team, developing Games contingency plans. Implemented roadmaps and enforced PM principles to ensure all systems were operational for Games time. Managed military support to meet Games requirements and adhered to Federal and Defence regulations

Toronto, Canada Area

Led a team of over 1000 dedicated professionals and phenomenal volunteers to ensure VIP transportation systems operated exceptionally during the PanAm and ParaPan Am games. Kept the focus on sports, letting our guests have no difficulties observing athletes in action. Developed training and operational plans that ensured sufficient contingency to meet surge requirements: augmenting athlete and technical official movements. Enhanced overall client experience by incorporating transportation considerations into venue planning. Prepared and reviewed RFX documents ensuring best value for the Games from transportation vendors while retaining the highest service standards.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led a team of more than 170 personnel comprised of vehicle technicians, aircraft maintenance engineers, pilots, engineers, technical coordinators and administrative specialists. Hydro One fleet consisted of over 7300 vehicles, boat and trailers as well as 8 helicopters. Hydro One Fleet Services provided operational Lines of Business vehicles and work equipment and equipment support at all times to allow continued delivery of electricity and associated services safely and reliably to Ontario residents. Maintained customer support while reducing annual operating costs by six million dollars (5%). Managed an operating (O&M) budget of over $130 million and a capital budget of $60 million. Empowered team members to create effective self-organized teams, increasing responsiveness to customers. Delivered continuous improvement, developing and implementing initiatives that provided significant eco-benefits (economical and ecological).

Across Canada

Leader of soldiers delivering logistics, transportation and fleet management to elements of the Canadian Army, allowing them to achieve mission success. Proven track record of delivering efficiencies and improving levels of team engagement and customer support. Demonstrated acumen in aligning unit operational objectives to meet with Defence strategic priorities. Proactively identified and solved potential logistical and administrative problems before they materialized - ensured equipment and personnel availability for clients and stakeholders. Increased morale and workforce engagement – improved productivity and client support. Reduced employee absenteeism by 50% in organizations through health and safety improvements. Improved logistic support for domestic and international operations by controlling and improving processes. Led and supported major projects (equipment, infrastructure and information technology) providing significant operational improvements. Highlights of service include: Command of Area Support Unit London - revitalized the unit to transform it into a customer focused, highly effective organization; Deputy Director Logistics Planning - developed logistics plans for domestic and international summits and deployments, and Project Manager with the US Army (Armament Research and Development Engineering Center) - developed advanced weapon systems that make the US, Canada and allied nation soldiers more effective on the battlefield today. Continued service with the Primary Reserve in part and full time capacities. Highlights include: Commanding Officer for 32 Service Battalion - leading a team of soldier-technicians through challenging training and support objectives; and Chief Instructor for 32 Brigade Battle School -

Masters Of Technology Management, Information Technology Project Management

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry