Iain Grant Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Project Manager for Sportsnet.ca- Sportsnet.ca- iOS/ Android Apps- tvOS/ Amazon Fire/ Android TV Apps- Xbox/ Playstation Apps- Samsung TV App

Toronto, Canada Area

Project Manager for Rogers' Publishing Brands:- Macleans.ca- Chatelaine.com- TodaysParent.com- Flare.com- CanadianBusiness.com- MoneySense.ca- Today's Parent Mealtime app both Android and iOS

299 Queen St West

I worked as a Project manager/ Product Manager/ Scrum Master at Bell Media working on app development, web design, Video Players for both web and app as well as other digital related projects. I have successfully managed and launched the following brands across multiple platforms:CraveTV, TSN, CTV, TMN, CP24, BNN, RDS, Discovery, Space, Comedy and Bravo. I.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of technicians through improvements to job functions as well as communication and coordination with support and business functions.
• Prepare and deliver reports and data analytics to Project managers for updates on all projects in a timely fashion.
• Create and analyze financial reports and projections and develop individual program budgets
• Monitor spending and evaluate proposals for long term accommodation for out of town employees
• Regular meetings with regional managers and vice presidents around fiscal planning, deliverables to clients and company productivity, ensuring all targets are met
• Approve time sheets and vacation time for technicians ensuring there are enough scheduled hours and enough technicians to meet deadline requirements.

240 Atwell

• Led crews of up to 15-20 workers
• Mentored of technicians on processes and ensure all codes are met or exceeded
• Analyzed and organize jobs, plans and track status of on-the-go jobs
• Divided up work between employees ensuring the correct work goes to the qualified individuals
• Kept plans organized and maintained tracking sheets to be filed properly
• Worked with Engineers to deal with problems on the plans

Toronto, Canada Area

• Educated, created and managed a varied group of Information Technology students by providing feedback and marking assignments
• Built and maintained website
• Proctored exams, lectures and labs

Toronto, Canada Area

• Received and documented all shipments efficiently.
• Processed purchase orders and created daily receipts in a fast paced retail environment.
• Sorted, counted, packaged, labeled, insured, unpacked, and logged inventory to be shipped.
• Inspected shipments for damages or defects; recorded discrepancies or damages and notified supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Notified sales reps of deliveries to ensure they contact their customers for receipt of goods.
• Followed established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Purchased supplies and assisted in organizing specialty products for stores across Canada
• Worked closely with shipping and receiving to ensure stock levels were maintained and backorders were filled in a timely and efficient manner
• Organized manufacturing schedules by working closely with store managers across Canada and followed up that delivery times were met
• Analyzed Request for Proposals, Request For Information and Request for Quotes
• Redesigned products with suppliers; analyzed quotes and vendor proposals for the best price, delivery time and quality.
• Served as primary point of contact and liaison with vendors for orders, bids, specifications, tracking; maintained documentation and performed other related transactions

Toronto, Canada Area

• Implemented Audio/Video section of the retail environment leading to a large increase in sales and demand.
• Purchased and negotiated terms for computer equipment at a corporate and retail business-level with Global vendors.
• Directly in charge of supervising procurement of 100% of total company purchases.
• Outsourced new product from unknown vendors finding niche markets in the computer industry.
• Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor.
• Worked with the accounting department to resolve discrepancies with invoices and credits.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led a project to clean up purchasing records
• Coached and trained employees to monitor and improve the backlogged items
• Mentored progression of 30+ buyers and management staff through one-on-one and group training.
• Created a new process for staff to follow in order to prevent a large backlog
• Reduction of over $10 million in backlogged purchase orders
• Completed project two months before deadline

• Purchased a wide variety of products for Canada’s largest hospital consortium (Computers, Software, Furniture, Nursing and Research Supplies)
• Outsourced new vendors and specific products to meet end users criteria; assisted in setting up contracts with vendors and contract specialists
• Ran weekly reports and analyzed data; removed backlogged items from the system and verified that all outstanding payments or products were paid for and received.
• Mentored progression of 30+ buyers and management staff through one-on-one and group training.
• Interacted effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve departmental goals.
• Coordinated approval process for major purchases (> $10,000) in conjunction with the Department Administrator.

Bcomm, Information Technology Management

Certificate In Information Systems Management, Information Technology

Courses: Business Information Systems I Computer-Enabled Problem Solving Systems Analysis and Design Business Process Design Fundamentals.

Certificate In Ebusiness, Ebusiness

Courses in: Virtual Retailing Business to Business eCommerce Establishing an eBusiness Operation Computer Law Business.

Certificate In Business Management, Business Management

Courses in: Introductory Financial Accounting Economics: Introductory Microeconomics Global Management: Introduction to Global Management.