Marla Kozak, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Dufferin County, Ontario

• Researched, documented, coordinated and prepared action plans, goals and success criteria.• Liaised with IEP/IPRC/teachers/social workers/therapists/counsellors/doctors/specialist.• Created and distributed easy-to-use reference manuals documenting child’s needs for care professionals.• Publishing a manual that teachers and parents can fill out to clearly note challenges and special considerations required in the classroom and school environment.• Learned and applied communication techniques – verbal, nonverbal and written with behaviour analysis.• Currently writing a book and workshop series for “Effectively Communicating your Child’s Special Needs”.• Trained Rainbows Facilitator – conduct 12-week workshops to help children & teens grieve and grow after a loss.

Dufferin And Simcoe County

Teaching infant and child ASL classesMarketing, business development, trainingCourse prep.

Shelburne, Ontario, Canada

Specializing with high needs students creating a positive learning environment and help them learn how to self regulate and learn skills to help overcome their own challenges.

Orangeville & Shelburne Elementary Schools

• Ability to walk into a classroom and assume the role of the teacher with no preparation or notice and connect with the students. (K - Gr.8) • Read & decipher and adapt to teaching plans, schedules, and special needs student information.

Mississauga, Ontario

Newsletter Editor 2000-2004Chairman/President 2004-2006Executive Member 1998-2009• Chairperson (2004-2007) Led the Executive Board, ran annual conferences and focus group events, facilitated Board Meetings, implemented policies and procedure, contributed to the CCRUG newsletter.• Organized user group conferences and focus group meetings and networking events: securing vendors, funding, presenters on latest applied technology, venues, invitations, logistics.• Produced and edited the CCRUG newsletter 1999-2004.

Bolton, Ontario

• Teaching project management techniques and methodologies (PRINCE2) as well as maintaining and managing the IT department Project Portfolio system.• Assisted with leading implementation with global cross-functional teams, training, and support for PPM SW system, in 6 different countries and multiple departments, developed best practices, procedures, and process improvements.• Developed, documented & implemented all project related policies & interpreted for departments requiring IT resources.• Implemented new PMO in Corporate IT department and assisted/consulted with PMOs in other business units in 5 countries with 98% project resource accountability.• Managed corporate decision-making project for selecting, optimizing and executing projects and deploying project products with benefit analysis, all based on the company’s strategic plan and resources.• Successfully led global implementation of PRINCE2 PM Methodologies in Corporate IT and consulted with other departments as PPM SME – mentoring +70 PMs, BAs, Developers & Technicians.• Taught Project Management classes on Software applications, Project Methodology, PM Basics, Communication and Stakeholder Management, Managing Quality and Risks, Managing Goals/Schedules/Expectation.

Bolton, Ontario

Specialized on Manufacturing System Applications and IT Engineering based applications.• Procured, defined, planned and implemented manufacturing focused project. (Milling/turning/cell control/tooling) • Front-line support for IT/workflow manufacturing/production issues & root cause analysis.• Monitored and assisted as subject matter expert for Mfg process control projects including IT integration, tooling optimization, laser nesting programs, CMM software systems, cell control efficiency and software optimization.

Bolton, Ontario

• Provided CAD/CAM/DNC and tooling support / Developed best practices, procedures & process improvements.• Conducted/arranged training and SME (Laser Nesting, PDM, DNC, CNC Cell Control and Robot systems).• CAM Verification SME – sent to Focus meetings for new verification and CAM software development.• Quality Engineering / Inside Sales / Mechanical Design / Facility layout and office design.• Part of the design team for the Small Tonnage Injection Molding machines.

Downsview, Ontario

Volunteer Position - in charge of Data and all IT systems at the Museum. (hardware & software)• Assigned/supervised work for volunteers, adopted best practices• Risk analyzed, identified and created mitigation plans when necessary• Purchased and implemented new equipment and software

Asl Certificate, Asl - American Sign Language

Masters Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Masters Certificate in Project Managment

Mechanical Engineering Technology Drafting & Design, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology Drafting and Design

Bfa, Fine Arts, Honours In Studio Art

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Honors in Studio Art

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Education record

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fine And Studio Arts