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London, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Key Project 1: Travel Expense Tracking Tool Development • Project Overview: Developed a cloud-based Travel Expense tracking tool using SharePoint Online and Excel for better travel budget forecasting and executive decision-making. It automated data collection and aggregation for an entire Branch in a Department, including 6 Divisions, 7 Programs and the Branch Director General’s Office • Achievements: o Improved Travel Forecasting: Enabled proactive budget management, reducing overspending and optimizing resource allocation. o Compliance with Government Regulations: Ensured all cloud service usage adhered to government IT policies and cybersecurity protocols. Key Project 2: Development of Excel Based Automation Tool • Project Overview: Developed an Excel-based automation tool using VBA code to streamline the management and updating of multiple Excel workbooks, which supported the Travel Expense Tool and Project Workbooks. The tool was capable of updating and editing over 100 Excel workbooks at a time, covering 82 Activity-level, 46 Project-level, and 4 Program-level workbooks. • Achievements: o Increased Efficiency: Automated updates across over 100 workbooks, saving significant time in data management. o Scalable Solution: Successfully implemented a scalable tool that improved the consistency and accuracy of workbook updates across various levels of the organization.

London, Ontario, Canada

Key Project: GCdocs File Structure Analysis and Transition to SharePoint• Project Overview: Led initiative to improve file organization within GCdocs and plan transition to SharePoint Online. Focused on enhancing file naming conventions, folder structures, and searchability.• Achievements:o Streamlined Document Management: Improved efficiency by reorganizing key areas, reducing time spent on file searches.o Compliance and Migration: Worked closely with multiple stakeholders to establish end user buy in. Consulted with SharePoint experts to ensure compliance with government document management policies during the migration.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Project Overview: Assisted setting up automated Amazon fulfillment center, focusing on the integration of Kiva robots and associated physical infrastructure.• Achievements:o Successful Robot Integration: Inducted Kiva robots into database using proprietary software and met all project deadlines.o Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with diverse teams to meet strict timelines and ensure smooth operations.

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Key Project: Master Batch Records Creation and Streamlining• Project Overview: Led the creation, maintenance, and submission of Master Batch Records, which collected all production documentation, including machine settings and readouts from the bottling line, cleaning records, ingredient vendor certificates of analysis, microbial and potency testing results, and inventory data. A key part of this process was identifying and correcting any errors or inconsistencies in the documentation before signing my approval. This documentation was critical for Health Canada audits to demonstrate our compliance with regulations. Streamlined the MBR process, cutting completion time in half and improving process efficiency.• Achievements:o Process Optimization: Streamlined Master Batch Record process, reducing completion time by 50%, ensuring faster product availability and consistent regulatory compliance.o Critical Compliance: Ensured adherence to strict regulatory guidelines, preventing potential non-compliance issues.Regularly used SAP software to resolve conflicts with our inventory and Master Batch Records. Regularly used Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

As a Quality Technician I oversaw and supervised the production of cannabis extract beverage drops in accordance with the Cannabis Regulations.Responsible for collection of many types of lab samples and their input into an Excel based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Responsible for creating, reviewing and training employees on SOPs, as well as reviewing and approving product labels and artwork.

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Optimized the reproduction of different cannabis strains using sterile tissue culture micro-propagation techniques.Genetic screening and evaluation of cultivars through qPCR.Planned and developed the tissue culture laboratory from inception.Developed and wrote SOPs for experiment protocols as well as the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.Researched and wrote reports on relevant scientific literature.

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada

Cloning, propagation, transplanting, preparing and distributing plant feed, trimming, IPM, packaging, waste destruction, record keeping and inventory management.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

Post Graduate Cannabis Applied Science, Dean'S List Honors