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Montreal

Montreal, Canada Area

Responsible for spearheading resource management activities for GP Canada Co. Functions included:- Part of the GP Canada Executive Team, involved with process improvements, strategic decision- making, forecasting resource requirements, and implementing directives from the corporate head office.- Managed network of hundreds of independent associates, understanding individual skills sets and areas of expertise, assessed aptitude and attitude, availability and fit to… Show more Responsible for spearheading resource management activities for GP Canada Co. Functions included:- Part of the GP Canada Executive Team, involved with process improvements, strategic decision- making, forecasting resource requirements, and implementing directives from the corporate head office.- Managed network of hundreds of independent associates, understanding individual skills sets and areas of expertise, assessed aptitude and attitude, availability and fit to be able to support project and client needs; often on short notice. - Led recruitment activities for full time and contract opportunities (Instructional Designers, Project Managers, Technical Writers, Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance Specialists, Medical Writers and Content Developers).- Wrote job ads and determined strategy for ad placements.- Screened, interviewed and selected candidates. - Performed reference checks and managed background check process on selected candidates.- Negotiated terms and rates with associates and handled the contracting process.- On boarded new employees and new associates to all essential administrative specifics.- Liaised with GP Strategies Resource Teams located in the United States (U.S.) to help fulfill U.S. project needs. - Supported RFP and proposal write-ups (resource requirement sections).- Directed the GP Canada administrative team.- As the Alternate Company Security Officer, I managed GP Canada’s Security Procedures and all resource security clearance activities via Public Works and Government Services Canada. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Responsible for directing resource management and operations activities for Prospero Learning Solutions. (Prospero Learning Solutions was acquired by GP Strategies in 2013.) Responsibilities included:- Part of the leadership team at Prospero, involved with process improvements, strategic decision- making and forecasting resource requirements.- All day to day office administration functions (not IT) rolled up to me including invoicing, AP and HR administrative… Show more Responsible for directing resource management and operations activities for Prospero Learning Solutions. (Prospero Learning Solutions was acquired by GP Strategies in 2013.) Responsibilities included:- Part of the leadership team at Prospero, involved with process improvements, strategic decision- making and forecasting resource requirements.- All day to day office administration functions (not IT) rolled up to me including invoicing, AP and HR administrative activities.- Responsible for HR & Talent Sourcing related activities for the Prospero team: Strategized and identified avenues to recruit candidates; reviewed CVs, interviewed candidates, conducted reference calls and selected candidates for various associate and employment roles. Maintained on-going relationships with all Prospero associates and potential associates. Sourced talent for projects considering project need and fit. Coordinated back-ground and security clearance checks. Negotiated with and managed associate contract agreements.- Ensured new associates were on-boarded effectively before embarking on project work.- Managed the administrative team. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Working with the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and the University Central Advancement Office, my role was to help build and sustain a program to securing funding and other resources from alumni and the private sector in support of the Faculty’s strategic academic priorities. Functions included:Responsible for fundraising initiatives in support of the Faculty of Arts and Science:- Identified, researched and developed solicitation strategies for major donors. - Secured… Show more Working with the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and the University Central Advancement Office, my role was to help build and sustain a program to securing funding and other resources from alumni and the private sector in support of the Faculty’s strategic academic priorities. Functions included:Responsible for fundraising initiatives in support of the Faculty of Arts and Science:- Identified, researched and developed solicitation strategies for major donors. - Secured donations from alumni, professors and staff, foundations and corporations.- Recruited and managed network of fundraising volunteers. - Wrote proposals, reports, donor agreements and correspondences. - Worked with Dean to determine the Faculty’s fundraising needs and priorities.- Developed Faculty’s Annual Giving Case for Support 2004, 2006.Coordinate Faculty-based cultivation and stewardship initiatives:- Met, liaised and followed up with donors as required.- Organized donor recognition and cultivation activities. - Planned and executed Faculty awards event: Scholars Event 2000 - 2003 and Faculty Donor Appreciation events.Managed special faculty-based fundraising support projects- Hired, supervised team to update alumni database information 2002 – 2003.- Oversaw student internship placement in Dean’s Office 2001. - Administrated the Arts and Science Undergraduate Research Scholarship initiative. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Managed divisions of Combined Jewish Appeal’s Young Leadership Campaign- Determined divisional fundraising vision and strategies.- Implemented initiatives to identify and cultivate donors. - Mobilized volunteers and monitored individual and corporate donations.- Planned and executed major fundraising events and programs (including CJA’s Auction 1998 & 1999).Directed the Jewish Chamber of Commerce- Organized monthly networking events and seminars with keynote… Show more Managed divisions of Combined Jewish Appeal’s Young Leadership Campaign- Determined divisional fundraising vision and strategies.- Implemented initiatives to identify and cultivate donors. - Mobilized volunteers and monitored individual and corporate donations.- Planned and executed major fundraising events and programs (including CJA’s Auction 1998 & 1999).Directed the Jewish Chamber of Commerce- Organized monthly networking events and seminars with keynote speakers.- Spearheaded marketing initiatives to create awareness and increase visibility.- Worked with volunteer board to determine vision and direction. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Developed and coordinated community-oriented initiatives for young adults 18 – 25 years including special events, leadership development programs and learning seminars, and fundraising events.- Recruited and managed an active volunteer base.- Initiated strategies to engage unaffiliated and increase membership.- Spearheaded promotional, marketing, communications and publicity efforts.- Coordinated new gift strategies, direct mail initiatives, direct donations and corporate… Show more - Developed and coordinated community-oriented initiatives for young adults 18 – 25 years including special events, leadership development programs and learning seminars, and fundraising events.- Recruited and managed an active volunteer base.- Initiated strategies to engage unaffiliated and increase membership.- Spearheaded promotional, marketing, communications and publicity efforts.- Coordinated new gift strategies, direct mail initiatives, direct donations and corporate sponsorships. Show less

Mba

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma - The international honor society recognizing business excellence

Graduate Diploma, Sports Administration

Graduated on Dean’s Honor List

Ba, Anthropology

Graduated with Distinction