Julie Roberts, Msc. Pmp Email & Phone Number

Kampala, Ug

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

I have had the privilege of supporting the growth of Langido Design and Screent Printing, by providing strategic guidance and business process design. My expertise in lean manufacturing has allowed me to identify areas for improvement and create solutions to drive success for the company. Through my collaborative approach and dedication to delivering results, I have helped Langido streamline operations, increase efficiency, and drive revenue growth. I am passionate about helping businesses achieve their full potential and thrive in today's competitive market.

Remote

+ GOGLA - Market Assessment for Productive Use of Renewable Energy in RwandaInterviewed key stakeholders from private, public and NGO sectors and drafted the report to GOGLA.+ SEforALL - Rapid Review Assessment - Mini Grid Partnership (MGP)Developed raped review interview and survey questionnaires, conducted interviews with leaders of 13 steering committee organizations, analyzed the data from on-line surveys and delivered the final report.+ Ox Delivers - Grant Opportunity MappingCompleted independent and comprehensive internet search for grant opportunities to support the business. Delivered an extensive spreadsheet listing all available grant sources, timelines and an action plan for applications.+ EWB - Dissemination of Solar Powered Water System Design GuidelinesDelivered solar powered water pumping system training to over 40 engineers in the Ministry of Water and Energy of Wakiso and Mbale districts, Uganda.

Kampala, Uganda

+ Project Planning: Developed project Gantt chart and contingency plans for development phase of a nation-wide ($2bn) power grid expansion program. + Pre-Feasibility Studies Contractor Management: Coordinated pre-feasibility study work for the Legal, Technical, and Fundraising contractors including significant Development Partner and Government Stakeholder engagement.

Rwanda

+ Strategic Planning: Pivoted company strategy towards commercial and humanitarian projects, resulting in operational profits and financial independence from grants.+ Financial and Operations Management: Built stable and scalable systems, using experiments and data to improve operations.+ Team Leadership: Lead, coached, mentored staff, built a results-oriented team. Created capacity building programs and KPI tracking tools for each department. Implemented gender equity policies and achieved gender parity. + Business Development: Secured $1M in grant and research funding. Designed new business unit for clean cooking sector.+ Private Sector Representative: Worked closely with development partners and other private off-grid companies to influence government mini-grid rollout policies.

Kigali, Rwanda

+ New Technology Rollout: Managed technology development program, implementation, and data analysis from the first Hybrid mini-grid installation, including new smart meters, appliance financing and business incubation program for productive use customers. + Mini-grid Installation Management: Lead installation of 20 mini-grids and 600 connections in 5 weeks, first AC/DC mini-grid, and first systems in 3 Refugee Camps.+ Operations Improvement Projects: Re-structured operations to improve efficiency and deliver improved service to end customers.

Vancouver, Canada Area

+ Designed and operationalized a non-profit organization that provides sustainable employment opportunities for Vancouver’s marginalized communities. https://www.wwufoundation.org/

Rwanda

Victoria, Bc, Canada

+ Acquisition Management: Acquired our largest competitor and then increased margins and reduced delivery times by rationalizing 20 product lines, sales and engineering teams into a new product team and portfolio.+ Market Analysis: Designed technology roadmaps for outdoor lighting products, using competitive analysis, product positioning, pricing, marketing strategy.

Victoria, Bc, Canada

+ Technical Sales: Designed high-specification lighting solutions with solar simulations, lighting layouts, product configurations and proposals.+ Sales Training: Enabled market entry into Latin America by developing and delivering training to distribution partners and installation crews, in Spanish.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

+ Customer Service: Improved customer issue resolution time and satisfaction by developing new customer service processes with Salesforce CRM and Oracle ERP.+ Outsourcing: Lead, planned and coordinated new product development projects from design through to outsourced manufacturing with Flextronics Inc. + LEAN Manufacturing: Improved production yield by 40% on two production lines

Puebla De Zaragoza Area, Mexico

Co-Op Student - Astrophysics and Cosmology

Victoria, Bc

Co-Op Student - Medical Physics

Kingston, On

Co-Op Student - Medical Physics

Hilo, Hi

Co-Op Student - Astrophysics

Master Of Science - Ms, Systems Engineering, 4.0 Gpa

Thesis Title: Design of a PAYG LPG Gas System in Rwanda

Bachelor’S Degree, Honours Physics And Astronomy

Activities and Societies: UVic Physics Studenty Society, Varsity Women's Volleyball Team Graduated Honours Physics and Astronomy Co-Op.

Certificate, International Development

Culture, Communication and Development Dimensions of international Development Education and Development Migration and Displacement.

Product Management Workshop

Understand the role and responsibilities of product managers and the methodologies used to properly prioritize, validate and iterate.

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Fundamentals of Management

Project Management

Project Management

Space Science

Activities and Societies: Pilot Training, Women's Varsity Volleyball Team Space Science.