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• Analyzed and assessed procurement needs, specifications, and developed procurement plan.
• Conducted research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Collaborated with various school departments to understand their procurement requirements and provide support.Key Achievement:
• Delivered accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor evaluations ahead of schedule.
• Led the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Saved 15% of wastages monthly by developing SOPs, Prepared reports and analyzed procurement data. Improved overall efficiency while saving cost.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

• Assisted with project management of the maintenance readiness scope such as stakeholder management/communication.
• Generated vendor reports, purchase order, delivery status, payments schedules, monitor, track and audited same.
• Demonstrated excellent facilitation skills managing Contract, cost control and part list forecasts, setting clear objectives/goals, engaging participants, status updates.
• Delivered transparent project updates / milestones to team members and Sr project leaders.
• Continuously nurtures, establishes relationships with cross functional team and cross-org stakeholders with similar aligned priorities.Key Achievements:
• Conducted audits on different PM packages against forecasts dates streamlining operations, improving deliverables by 50%.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

• Build an excellent and trusting relationship with various stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with the business on recruitment files and assist with various ongoing related projects
• Supported the Diversity and Inclusion objectives in the organization, ensuring its embedment in the talent management and business performance process.
• Contributing to strategic talent acquisition sourcing for Northern Saskatchewan operations and Saskatoon corporate office.Key Achievements:
• Collaborated with teams on processes and strategies that eliminate bias while meeting business priorities and achieved 50% equal male/female employee ratio.
• Used applicant tracking systems such as SuccessFactors in candidate sorting and selection. Eliminated recruitment burnout, increased recruitment cycle by 50%.

Saskatoon, SK, CA

Brampton, Ontario, CA

• Led cross functional teams setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with set goals. Executed project plans, managed resources and delivered projects on schedule.
• Provided end to end project and operations management support across 6+ teams, refining operation strategies, managing and tracking teams KPIs, workflow, schedules, cost and effectively plan, prioritize, and execute.
• Managed difficult stakeholders, interacting successfully with emotional intelligence needed to handle delicate/ complex situations. Managed scope changes while maintaining project timelines and budget.
• Proactively managed potential project risks by monitoring forecasts, developing mitigating strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Created and monitored monthly project forecast. Assisted in management and distribution of project schedules.Key Achievements:
• Reduced meeting times by 10 hours weekly by standardizing project management best practices to harmonize processes and systems across the organization.

• management, demonstrating a deep understanding of risk, budget and stakeholder consideration such as enhancing notification functionalities and ensuring project delivery.
• Achieved enduring results in process optimization and efficiency improvements for HR recruitment lifecycle, boosting efficiency by 50% and enhancing candidate retention with the focus on aligning with the strategic goal.
• Managed a product development project (website redesign) that resulted in the launch of a new product line (light fittings), generating a consistent 20% additional revenue and increasing user experience & customer.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making process with an inventory management strategic initiative, resulting in measurable improvements and reducing costs by 25% ensuring improved reporting systems.
• Worked closely with the business leaders in the performance management process, supporting performance and talent discussions to align with business talent strategy.
• Planned, monitored and controlled project budget expenses optimizing resources to maximum efficiency & minimizing costs.

Certificate In, Data Analysis Course

Post Graduate Diploma, Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Business Administration

British International Safety Organisation, Health Safety And Environment (Hse 123)

Education record

Education record

Education record

Project Mangement Course (Pmp)