Stefan Schulde Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Specializing in global and domestic market analysis pertaining to Canada's Agriculture Sector. Specific focus on Cereals and Inputs, namely pesticides and fertilizer.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As a Program Officer working on AAFC's Western Advanced Payments Program, I provide program knowledge with respect to policies and procedures while supporting my industry clients and internal stakeholders. My work resides within the Financial Guarantee Programs division and more specifically on the (APP-West) Advanced Payments Program West supporting western Canadian industry clients.Advanced Payment Program(APPEDS): program officer uses APPEDS to manage claims for administrators of the program that seek to deliver loans up to 100K interest free for agricultural producers in Canada. Currently working closely with admins from Manitoba; Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance (MLCA) & Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). Financial literacy & management: Program officer responsible for processing all claims submitted by administrators to pay back interest on loans. Program Officer processes Monthly Default Account Reconciliation, Bankers Acceptance, Monthly Interest Claims etc. Highly proficient in managing finances in MS excel. Processing on avg. 20+ claims/month. Managing administrator relationship: Program Officer acts as first point of contact and reliable channel of communication for administrators. Troubleshooting and reconciling claims on behalf of administrator.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As a Program Planning Officer working on the Grants and Contributions Delivery System (GCDS), I work horizontally across AAFC’s Programs Branch engaging with programs staff to create and rigorously test application forms that are then given to industry professionals to apply to receive money in the form of grants and contributions. I provide real time and remote trouble shooting for internal program staff and external GCDS applicants. My next priority is providing training on both GCDS and our application forms to new Program Officers when hired. Have a look at some competencies and qualifications I am acquiring and honing in this field: Grants and Contributions Delivery System (GCDS) : providing real time I.T support/training for industry professionals and internal programs staff on system functionality and form processing within GCDS. Training/support provided remotely (MS Teams) during Covid-19 pandemic across Canada. Program Officer Trainer: provide program application form functionality training to new Program Officers (remote groups of 3-10). Experience training officers across 16 different programs at AAFC. GCDS documentation/tracking: JIRA project management program used to track all changes made to program application forms post program consultations. User Acceptance Testing: testing program application forms for customized functionality within Adobe forms. Program staff Consultations: Collaborating horizontally with program staff to consult and direct the creation of program application forms for their industry clients.Generic Inbox Management: Main point of contact for all inquiries related to GCDS (external public clients, internal government program stakeholders, colleagues) and further coordination/liaison for tasks that require assignment and action.Highlighted skills: - Attention to detail (testing) - Virtual/Remote Trainer (providing training to new program officers) - Program System Delivery

Ottawa, Canada Area

As the Grants and Contributions Digital Platform (GCDP) project’s Administrative Coordinator, I oversee all processes that are responsible for ensuring that the project team are working productively and efficiently. I currently am responsible for managing and administering forms for a project staff of 38 employees. I ensure that when staff have a question or need to accomplish a task within the Federal Government’s many bureaucratic processes, I have an answer but I can also get what they need punctually. Have a look at some competencies and qualifications I am acquiring and honing in this field: COMPETENCIES- Thinking things through- Demonstrating integrity and respect- Working effectively with others- Showing initiative and being action-oriented- Attention to detail- Ability to communicate effectively in writing- Ability to communicate effectively orallyQualifications • Experience coordinating administrative activities in the office of a senior manager*• Experience managing deadlines, events, projects or workflow for others• Experience using advanced Excel functions such as formatting, formulas, data analysis (filtering, sorting and analyzing data) and pivot tables• Experience working on a project or program• Experience in handling of confidential, protected and/or sensitive material• Experience managing an agenda for a senior manager*• Experience scheduling and organizing meetings and teleconferences• Experience drafting, verifying and editing correspondence or reports• Experience providing human resources support services• Experience providing financial support services• Experience in procurement/purchasing• Experience using an information management system such as GCDocs, SharePoint, AgriDocs, RDIMS

Ottawa, Canada Area

As the Administrative Assistant for the Grants and Contributions Digital Platform (GDCP) project as well as an Executive Senior Director's Assistant. Some of my duties in this role: - Managing and distributing information within my project team- Handling financial transactions for the project - Procurement: Processing authority requests, task requests and budget tracking- Coordinating meetings- Sending, receiving or drafting correspondence- Greeting clients - Acting as the point of contact for employees- Organizing events- Coordinating travel arrangements- Coordinating different projects and activities- Researching and analyzing informationIn this position I use the following software: MS Sharepoint/Knowledge WorkSpace, MS office,

Ottawa, Canada Area

Some of my duties in this role: Digital Marketing & Advertising: Creation of infographics and bedbug reform documentsResearch: Higher education institutions prices, logging trends in residence in North America, support for international students, marijuana policy & sexual violence. Administrative Skills: creating and updating spreadsheets, creating published, used documents for the department.Policy Revision & Reform: updating & improving Carleton’s bedbug policy, processes, and procedures. Policy Analysis; Creation of Bed Bug Residence Kit.Residence Reception Desk: Greeting clients and students while further offering customer service for students living on campus.

Newmarket, On

As a Project Coordinator working on the ISHRS project for Deafblind Services, I was the point of liaison and point of communication between 5 committees; 4 sub committees, 1 steering committee. Ensuring key project milestones are being met and that the project’s progress is kept on track for its 4 year life span.Some of my duties in this role: - Updating Agendas, Calendar, Schedules - Meeting notes taken during committee meetings - Implementation of filing system required for government project auditing - Supported development of key documents and resources for use within the sector; Ministry of - Community and Social Services (MCSS) - Maintenance and Content Creator for Social Media platforms; Facebook, Twitter - MS Office: formatting, implementation of project brand & style guide, Software used: - Hootsuite for Social Media maintenance - MS Office - MS Outlook

Newmarket, Ontario

Innovative Business Model adapted: Customer provides all resources including tools and materials while tackling together provides manual labor and the hands to get the job done. Contracted Jobs included:-Interior & Exterior Painting -Laying Sod -Re-shingling -Lawn & Garden Maintenance -Vegetable Garden ConstructionSelf Owned Business seeing profits of $5000<

Ottawa, Ontario

Some of my duties in this roll: - Captain: leading a team & program consisting of 45 male individuals - Leadership: Motivating and encouraging teammates - Organization: Organizing finances and planning budget - Managing individuals: conflict management

Ottawa, Canada Area

Some of my duties in this roll; - Teaching: students for 80 minutes a week - Managing individuals: managing a class of 20< students - Evaluations: marking final exams & papers - Collaboration: with team of 20< teaching staff - Qualified Teaching Assistant (TA)

Markam, Ontario

Some of my duties in this roll: - Supervisor: Managing team of eight employees while organizing and executing two, four camps a day - Head Coach/Instructor: Instructing off-road safety and usage of dirt bikes to kids ages 6-12- Leadership & Team Management: Leading team of instructors throughout four hour camps ensuring lesson structure and safety of young riders - Interpersonal Skills: Prolonged interaction with young children & parents - First Aid & CPR certified 2016: Main respondent & contact in case of emergency

Aurora, Ontario

Some of my duties in this roll: - Server: Working with private clientele at weddings and private house parties - Working under pressure: Timeliness & extreme organizational skills required - Dining Hall Preparation - Bar-tending: Weddings and in-home private events

Newmarket, Ontario

Some of my duties in this roll: - Employee Trainer: Training & educating new employees on products and sales approach - Footwear Sales Representative: knowledge on current product and athletic gear - Sales preparation: Merchandising and pricing product - Marketing: Determining what to sell and how - Presentation: Presenting features and benefits of products during quarterly staff meetings - Excelling in field: Exceeding over 40% of sales budget per month