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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Evaluate International Development Assistance project proposals and advise International Organizations on fiduciary and procurement management risks. Negotiate financial instruments contracts between the department and its partners.- Developing guidelines for internal clients and team members for best practices for new employees and internal coherence of work processes.- Change management leader on internal procurement analysis. - Represent the Department on the CFO Government of… Show more Evaluate International Development Assistance project proposals and advise International Organizations on fiduciary and procurement management risks. Negotiate financial instruments contracts between the department and its partners.- Developing guidelines for internal clients and team members for best practices for new employees and internal coherence of work processes.- Change management leader on internal procurement analysis. - Represent the Department on the CFO Government of Canada community for Diversity and Inclusion. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Advice Latin American Development Officers and Deputy Directors at Global Affairs Canada on the department's internal procedures for carrying out international development in Latin America. Act as an intermediate between HQ and Missions for programming and planning of development projects. - Designed, planned, and conducted a Managing Remote Workers Workshop(pre-Covid-19 outbreak) for Directors and Deputy Directors in Latin American Divisions and Missions. - Developed an internal… Show more Advice Latin American Development Officers and Deputy Directors at Global Affairs Canada on the department's internal procedures for carrying out international development in Latin America. Act as an intermediate between HQ and Missions for programming and planning of development projects. - Designed, planned, and conducted a Managing Remote Workers Workshop(pre-Covid-19 outbreak) for Directors and Deputy Directors in Latin American Divisions and Missions. - Developed an internal website to facilitate communication between HQ and Missions in Latin American Bureau. - Provide feedback on an adhoc basis of international policy in Latin America. Show less

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Analyzed internal procedures and implement systems and tools to streamline the grants and contribution processes, to enable the department to achieve its aims more effectively.- Mapped the internal procedures into workflows, tip sheets and interactive documents for new and current Contract Officers. - Created an internal guideline to harmonize the division’s methodology and delivery of products. - Negotiated with internal stakeholders to devise innovative solutions to reduce the… Show more Analyzed internal procedures and implement systems and tools to streamline the grants and contribution processes, to enable the department to achieve its aims more effectively.- Mapped the internal procedures into workflows, tip sheets and interactive documents for new and current Contract Officers. - Created an internal guideline to harmonize the division’s methodology and delivery of products. - Negotiated with internal stakeholders to devise innovative solutions to reduce the administrative burden of clients.- Developed a comprehensive proposal for the implementation of a future IT system that will meet the technical needs of the division. The proposal was reviewed by higher levels of management and some aspects were used for the Department's transformation for improved effiencies. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Initially appointed as Research Chair. Currently developing a historicalnew phase for ICCCASU with the inclusion of the Latin American andCaribbean (LAC) region’s participation in this conference.• Proposed and initiated relations with LAC stakeholders.• Chairing meetings with professors and UN-Habitat LAC representatives.• Leading the promotion of the LAC panels in the region.• Successfully prepared a winning proposal for the Connections Grant, tothe Social Sciences… Show more Initially appointed as Research Chair. Currently developing a historicalnew phase for ICCCASU with the inclusion of the Latin American andCaribbean (LAC) region’s participation in this conference.• Proposed and initiated relations with LAC stakeholders.• Chairing meetings with professors and UN-Habitat LAC representatives.• Leading the promotion of the LAC panels in the region.• Successfully prepared a winning proposal for the Connections Grant, tothe Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHSC).• Developed the Call for Proposals ICCCASU4 Conference 2021. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ran and promoted leadership workshops for High School and University Students. Mentor participants to find work-life balance. Drafted the budget and managed the bookkeeping and accounting of the residence. Conducted interviews and orientation of new residents. Recruited and trained new staff members. - Initiated a fundraising project to motivate High School students to give back to their community. - Revamped the cultural activities by motivating participants to initiate projects that… Show more Ran and promoted leadership workshops for High School and University Students. Mentor participants to find work-life balance. Drafted the budget and managed the bookkeeping and accounting of the residence. Conducted interviews and orientation of new residents. Recruited and trained new staff members. - Initiated a fundraising project to motivate High School students to give back to their community. - Revamped the cultural activities by motivating participants to initiate projects that had been discontinued. - Conducted workshops to motivate staff to improve working procedures.- Brought up to date the material up-keeping of the residence. Show less

Rome, Italy

Prepare, analyze and propose the annual budget for the Congress of 1300 participants. Made recommendations on future financial needs . Monitor organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget. Approved transactions, maintained cash flow, monitored bank balances and cash requirements. • Brought the congress out of a deficient budget in one year. • Modernized the accounting program and procedures to improve work efficiencies. • Planned and organized the debate rooms… Show more Prepare, analyze and propose the annual budget for the Congress of 1300 participants. Made recommendations on future financial needs . Monitor organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget. Approved transactions, maintained cash flow, monitored bank balances and cash requirements. • Brought the congress out of a deficient budget in one year. • Modernized the accounting program and procedures to improve work efficiencies. • Planned and organized the debate rooms and panelists for the workshops during the congress. • Reduced hiring costs by being a simultaneous translator. Show less

Toronto, Canada

• Contracted to start up the managerial team for the newly opened student residence.• Set up and initiated the accounting system which included book-keeping, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and reporting of financial statements. • Developed as team member the marketing and branding strategy for the residence.• Contributed to the creation of guidelines and principles for student recruitment. • Hired and trained support staff.

Vancouver, Canada

• Branch office manager supporting the 2 month integration of a 30 person brokerage acquired by Haywood.• Collaborated on the design and publishing of “The Book”, a quarterly, comprehensive financial and operational report to the Executive and Board of Directors.• Performed a preliminary audit on the accuracy and completeness of procedures of the Scanning Department. • Collaborated with Operations Department to improve the processing of proxy… Show more • Branch office manager supporting the 2 month integration of a 30 person brokerage acquired by Haywood.• Collaborated on the design and publishing of “The Book”, a quarterly, comprehensive financial and operational report to the Executive and Board of Directors.• Performed a preliminary audit on the accuracy and completeness of procedures of the Scanning Department. • Collaborated with Operations Department to improve the processing of proxy mail-outs to shareholders. • Introduced a third-party financial planning firm that lead to a successful partnership and increased Haywood’s assets under management by over $50 million. Show less

• Maximized efficiency by reducing the course work preparation process from 7-hour to 2 hours.• Implemented a corporate marketing plan and contacted 150 companies to promote sales training. • Processed event registrations and prepared course materials of 50 courses/year.• Created a database of CPSA partners to manage 73 colleges.

Toronto, Canada

• Researched environmental topics for the development of the Award Winning EcoKids website. • Assisted with logistical planning and execution of various public events. • Published weekly blogs for the EcoKids website.

Master'S Degree, Globalization And International Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Theology And Philosophy

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Honors, International Development & Environmental Policy Practice Double Major, Political Science Minor

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Current Affairs Exchange Forum (CAFEX), Delegate at the North America Model United.