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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Manages the allocation and optimization of a 350-person workforce through strategic planning, forecasting, and process improvements to ensure projects are efficiently staffed and aligned with client expectations and company objectives.Resource Management & Planning:- Oversee resource allocation to meet and exceed client needs.- Collaborate with program directors to allocate resources based on project requirements, timelines, and skill sets.- Develop and maintain resource management plans to ensure efficient allocation across projects.Forecasting & Risk Management:- Forecast resource needs by analyzing project pipelines and anticipated demands.- Provide insights on resource availability and potential conflicts to aid in scheduling and prioritization.- Identify skill gaps or shortages, working with the SVP of Operations to proactively address them, minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuity.Reporting & Analytics:- Track and report on resource allocation, utilization, and availability.- Generate detailed reports on resource performance, capacity, and trends for stakeholders.- Develop key metrics and insights to guide strategic resource planning.Financial Management:-Align staffing with revenue and pipeline across account groups.Leadership & Development:- Act as the primary contact for resource-related inquiries, fostering transparent communication among stakeholders.- Communicate and align teams on resource changes, conflicts, and availability updates.- Foster a supportive work environment aligned with project needs, company goals, and employee development.Process Optimization & Efficiency:- Analyze and improve operational processes to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and boost productivity.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Support and optimize strategic planning, forecasting, and process improvements to ensure projects are efficiently staffed and aligned with client expectations and company objectives.Resource Management & Planning:- Oversee resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing to meet and exceed client expectations.- Work closely with program directors to allocate resources based on project requirements, timelines, and skill sets.- Develop and maintain resource management plans to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources across all active projects.Forecasting & Risk Management:- Forecast resource needs by evaluating current project pipelines and anticipated future demands.- Provide insights into resource availability and potential conflicts to support effective project scheduling and prioritization.- Identify potential skill gaps or resource shortages and work with the SVP of Operations to address these proactively, minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring business continuity.Reporting & Analytics:- Track and report on resource allocation, utilization rates, and availability.- Provide detailed reports to stakeholders on resource performance, capacity constraints, and allocation trends.Communication & Development:-Act as a point of contact for resource-related needs, action items and inquiries, fostering clear and transparent communication among stakeholders.Process Optimization & Efficiency:-Analyze and improve existing operational processes and best practices to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and increase productivity.

Provided support to the instructor by grading assignments and case studies for:- SEM 603 Managing Innovation, Fall Course 2024- BUS 505 Business Ethics, Summer Course 2024- BUS 505 Business Ethics, Winter Course 2024- SEM 651 Project Management for Consulting Professionals, Spring Course 2023- BUS 505 Business Ethics, Spring Course 2022

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Managed daily operational activities, external company communication and marketing efforts and business processes as described below:Recruitment and Employee Management:-Managed recruitment by drafting and managing job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting first interviews and evaluating case study assignments.- Developed, facilitated, and led new hire training and onboarding.- Created, streamlined, and managed the offboarding process for terminated employees.- Managed company invoicing, payroll, and health benefits.Data Analysis and Operational Efficiency:- Utilized data to identify external market trends and internal operational efficiencies/inefficiencies and make recommendations.-Managed bi-weekly and monthly reporting on R&D, revenue, and training expenditure.Customer Experience and Project Coordination:-Managed customer experience projects by coordinating deliverables with key stakeholders and ensuring projects are delivered on time and successfully.Communications and Marketing:- Planned and oversaw new communication initiatives, including creating strategy, setting strategic goals, delegating tasks, and providing monthly reports to measure success and identify optimization areas.- Managed and updated content across platforms and social media channels on an ongoing basis.Applications: Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office, Miro, Slack, SquareSpace.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Assisted with the management of daily operational activities and creating and improving business processes as described below:Business Development and Market Research:- Collaborated on the development of proposals and presentations to create and nurture business opportunities.- Utilized data to identify external market trends, as well as internal operational efficiencies/inefficiencies and make recommendations.Financial Administration:- Reconciled invoices, tracked expenses, administered company payroll and invoicing.- Created and managed monthly reporting on R&D, revenue, and training expenditure.Human Resources and Employee Management:- Assisted with recruitment by screening resumes and scheduling initial interviews.- Onboarded new employees, preparing workspaces, issuing necessary materials, and introducing new hires to office protocols. As well as offboarded terminated employees.- Managed HR functions by handling employee records, sensitive information and company health benefits.Training, Development and Culture:-Created and administered professional development courses and company culture events for employees.Policy and Documentation:- Created, revised, and documented human resource, operational and organizational protocol, and policy.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures, preparing payroll, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions as described below:Administrative & Office Support:- Provided general administrative support to staff and leadership. Acted as the point of contact.- Oversaw daily office operations, supplies and maintenance. - Managed documentation, including filing, organizing, and maintaining digital and physical records.- Organized office meetings, appointments, and events.Communication & Reporting:-Prepared and distributed internal reports, meeting minutes, and other documentation to support effective communication across the organization.Budget & Expense Management:- Tracked and managed office expenses to a budget, reconciled invoices, tracked expenses, and conducted payroll.Human Resources & Employee Management:- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and offboarding employees.- Managed HR functions by handling employee records, sensitive information and company health benefits.Applications: BambooHR, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office, Slack.

Camrose, Alberta, Canada

Assisted in research within the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Business as described below:Research and Analysis- Areas of research include Rhetoric, Organization Studies, Collective Memory, Identity, Memory and Media Studies, the Paleoart Industry, and the Tobacco Industry.Collecting and coding data:- Searching for and compiling scholarly sources.- Analyzing data and scholarly sources.Data Management and Organization:- Management and organization of data and theory.- Creation of spreadsheets.Communication and Presentation:- Writing, discussing, and presenting research findings.Programs: Microsoft Word & Excel, NVivo, Mendeley

Camrose, Alberta, Canada

Oversaw the planning and execution of ACAC sporting events including hockey, volleyball, soccer, and basketball games as described below:Event Planning and Management:- Planned and executed tournaments and championships with the Viking’s Athletics department: 2017 CCAA Curling Nationals & 2018 ACAC Women's Volleyball Championships.- Created event announcement scripts that enhanced the event experience and adhered to sponsorship activation agreements.- Created presentations for award ceremonies.Staff and Volunteer Coordination:- Trained staff and volunteers in game-day protocol and tasks.- Hired and managed staff and volunteers for each game, tournament, and championship.Game Day Operations and Logistics:- Set up, maintained, and published the game day webcast stream.- Input time-sensitive game statistics and paperwork to the ACAC league.- Managed inventory for the concession and bar in two venues.- Managed the Athletic department float and cash-out protocol for all league games.Reporting and Documentation:- Created reports for sponsorship activation, employee hours worked, and vendor coordination.Public Speaking and Communication:- Public speaking at events.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Management, Business & Managerial Economics (With Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Augustana Management Society Communications Coordinator '17, President '16, Treasurer '15, Member '13