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Richmond, British Columbia, CA

• Managing and supporting a portfolio of new construction and modernization projects in elevator industry. Direct involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from contract signing and project kickoff to finial testing.
• Coordinating operations between the company quarters and the field office in Victoria. Primarily responsible for project management activities, as well as directing operation of remote cross-functional operational teams.
• Responsible for supply chain management and equipment delivery. Working in a highly complex, changing environment with a variety of specialized suppliers, productions sites and complex logistics.
• Working closely with engineering department on more complex issues and escalations.
• Preparing and submitting installation permit applications to Technical Safety BC.

Burnaby, BC, CA

• Managed multiple elevator modernization projects through full project lifecycle, from contract signing, project planning, change management, status reporting to finial testing and inspection. Projects ranged from one.
• Managed company operations. Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures. Organized and monitored work performed by members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Performed field inspections.
• As a safety coordinator, made sure that work was done in a safest achievable manner in order to prevent any accidents or loss to person or property and that employees followed all applicable WorkSafeBC Occupational.
• Responsible for project financial aspects, budgeting and cost control. Initiated and supported invoices and collection processes on time.
• Negotiated and maintained network of suppliers. Created over 15% cost savings on small parts purchases and organized direct parts delivery to the site.
• Prepared and reviewed CAD drawings for parts manufacturing and TSBC installation permit applications.

• Completed Advanced and Applied Project Management courses at the Langara College
• Executed various residential improvement and repair Construction Projects
• Demonstrated high analytical, written and presentation skills when preparing and reporting plans, project status reports, submissions and updates to clients
• Coordinated workers, subcontractors and other trades involved in the project
• Presented thorough understanding of project financial aspects
• Proactively offered solutions to project issue resolution

Rochester, New York, US

• Provided remote technical support, diagnostics and problem solving on capital equipment around the world to both technical and non-technical individuals as well as Kodak Field Service Engineers.
• Technical issues worked on focused on the mechanical parts of the system, software, firmware, electronics and thermal laser technology.
• Coordinated parts delivery and field engineers site visits in collaboration with the Logistics team
• Team product subject matter expert for complete line of equipment
• Managed complex device installations, customer training, demonstrations, testing and onsite break-fixes at numerous locations throughout North America. Generated sales leads during contact with customers.
• Liaised with the R&D department on more complex issues, escalations and product enhancements. Created and presented technical documents specifically designed as visual reference and troubleshooting guides that improved.

• Thermal dynamics expert within an engineering consulting team responsible for establishing new markets for industrial, chemical gas analysis systems used by large national accounts such as utility companies and oil.
• Identified and documented client needs and requirements.
• Responsible for technical customer support, problem solving, testing, demonstrations and customer training.
• Provided specifications, pricing and quotation preparation and other sales support requirements to sales executives.
• Organized and participated in industry trade shows in the region.

M.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering Department, Hvac

Advanced Project Management Certificate (Amc)

Applied Project Management (Amc)