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Port Moody, Bc

New Westminster, Bc

Oakville, On

Collaborated cross-functionally to help ensure new and existing product launches were public health compliant. Additional responsibilities included:•Communicating with Health Inspectors across Canada to discuss/resolve any food safety conflicts.•Coordinating shelf life challenge studies with local laboratories.•Coordinating food safety/foreign object complaint investigations across North America. •Working cohesively with Customer Service and Risk Teams to quickly resolve and contain sensitive situations.

Collaborated cross functionally to ensure successful implementation of new products or processes in test markets and national launches.Additional responsibilities included:•Verifying impact of new products at restaurant level including affects on operational procedures, speed of service, product yields, shelf life management, profitability, etc.•Developing and providing input into project documents including training materials and operational tools.•Visiting test markets to validate processes and participating in numerous track and learn exercises.•Investigating verbal and written inquiries and complaints related to new product launches.

Oakville, On

Organized and directed a team of Operations Representatives during a new Restaurant opening or special brand assignment.Additional responsibilities included:•Providing on-the-spot coaching and feedback to Operation Representatives along with a formal review upon completion of each assignment. •Providing hands-on training, direction and coaching to Tim Hortons Restaurant Team Members during new restaurant openings.•Liaising with Restaurant Owners and District Managers throughout the assignment regarding all business operations such as team member progress, inventory management, scheduling, cash management, etc.

Oakville, Ontario

Provided hands-on training, direction and coaching to Tim Hortons Restaurant Team Members during new restaurant openings.Additional responsibilities included:•Conducting initial restaurant set-up, cleaning, preparation, unload deliveries, organizing stock and assembled equipment prior to restaurant opening.•Demonstrating the highest levels of Guest Service, Quality and Cleanliness at all times.

Graduate Certificate, Financial Planning

Diploma, Business Administration-Finance