Larry Branston Email & Phone Number

Mississauga On

Key Accountabilities:• Manage sub-projects assigned with up to 10 team members and a manpower budget of less than $100,000. • Insure project or work-package assigned are delivered on time, on scope, on budget.• Assist TS managers with communication management (i.e. the preparation of project, client and executive reports).• Follow the project management methodology.• Preparation of Statements of Work, estimates, requirements analysis for projects.• Report on the efforts of development resources. Recommend the allocation of resources.• Prepare and contribute to internal presentations concerning project scope, timeline, activities, issues, budget and progress as required. Manage project sponsor expectations.• Estimate project timelines and assist with the determination of a project scope that is scheduled in manageable components.• Aggressively protect the project's scope to ensure that scope creep does not result by enforcing change management procedures.• Closely monitor timelines and financial budgets to ensure adherence with approved project plans.• Work with the project team to identify and anticipate issues and risks.• Escalate issue and risks to senior project management to ensure that possible actions will mitigate these.

Project Management:• Contributed as a key facilitator between clients and the Business Development team, primarily responsible for system development solutions and process improvement initiatives.• Delivered quality products and services by successfully managing projects and monitoring activities to ensure client requirements were met.• Worked effectively as part of a cross-functional technical and non-technical team.• Communicated technical information to external programmers and developers.• Contributed to departmental scorecard objectives and goals – achieved 96% projects completed on-time and on-budget.Documentation and Training:• Coordinated the writing and maintenance of a proprietary software operations manual.• Played an active role in planning, documenting and communicating testing programs.• Managed client and end-user training including the development of instructional material.• Kept required documentation of system enhancements.• Coached, mentored and developed internal staff on the functionality of proprietary software.Client Service:• Guided stakeholder expectations and addressed clients' needs while ensuring Bowne's profitability was maintained and technical expectations were feasible.• Ensured that suppliers and external partners maintained Service Level Agreements to meet business objectives for quality service.• Participated in annual vendor reviews and supported the development of new agreements.

• Ensured that all regulatory documents were accurately converted in accordance with issuers’ instructions and deadlines.• Communicated with both internal and external clients to resolve issues with information received in connection with a SEDAR filing.• Liaised with SEDAR Solutions partners, Computershare and CNW to provide solutions to client concerns and reporting needs.

Plate Maker-Film Stripper (1993-1997) and Warehouse Operations (1992-1993)

• Managed a team of 3 Field Technicians responsible for servicing the province of Ontario.• Delivered and setup specialized therapy beds in hospital ICU’s and burn units.• Conducted initial training to medical care staff on the safe operation and features of therapy beds.• Maintained an efficient and effective preventative maintenance schedule to ensure a safe and reliable product.• Scheduled maintenance for a fleet of trucks with external vendor.• Managed national parts supply for all service centres in Canada.• Provided 24/7 repair response within same day of request.

Associate'S Certificate In Project Management

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