Nathalie Lalonde Email and Phone Number

A self-motivated individual with solid experience in management and project management. With strong expertise working in not-for-profit and communications sectors. Extensive experience in leading a high performance team in a fast-paced environment. Managed constant flow of publishing projects as well as managing special corporate projects. Superior time-management and problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task and set priorities. Experience creating policies and processes both within the communications group and at the corporate level. Well respected with a reputation for being a team player and always having a positive perspective on any situation. Created long-term successful relationships with external contractors. Key Achievements• Demonstrated ability to foster a team environment and motivate and direct staff. Staff have commended my managerial style and leadership skills as being approachable, providing positive support, and always demonstrating fairness and professionalism.• Managed multiple project plans using project management tools and templates.• Oversaw the production of an average of 800 publishing projects a year. In 2013 met 94.8% of deadlines. • Created and managed many schedules and plans simultaneously.• Continuously improved policies and processes to streamline efficiencies and to maintain client satisfaction.• Consistently received praise from senior management for leadership skills.• Volunteered and was selected to chair a managerial level organisational committee that dealt with high-level organisational and process issues. • Initiated and improved the personnel policy review process and facilitated an organisation-wide meeting in which staff applauded my facilitation skills.• Built long-lasting successful relationships with external suppliers.• Proven ability to work in all Microsoft and Adobe products. Experience with workflow products.• Demonstrated effective written and oral communications skills in English and French.