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Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

• Primed a wireless partnership analysis that involved a strategic and financial review of a SaskTel forming a new wireless partnership with various Carriers. Led a cross company team and the Executive to develop SaskTel’s business strategy. Assisted in the contract negotiations with the selected Carrier.• Contract manager for several strategically important agreements for SaskTel. Continually review disputes to ensure that carriers and vendors are abiding to the contracted terms, and that SaskTel is maximizing its benefit from these agreements. • Responsible for the evaluation of new products and services, and for the contract re-negotiation of existing products and services. Led a cross company team in the evaluation of several new products and services –data optimization, SMS outreach messaging, roaming product/services, roaming hub vendors, SS7 probe, and SMS & MMS inter-carrier messaging gateway services.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

Senior Business Planner- SaskTel Technology Development and Engineering• Facilitated the development of the Mobility Engineering Strategic Technology Plan, Business Plan and Departmental Work Plan. • Worked with key Carriers to understand their long term plans relating to services and infrastructure and communicated those plans within SaskTel. Single point of contact for communicating new services, new infrastructure, changes or upgrades to services to SaskTel personnel.• Provided project management and technical expertise on several initiatives including: spectrum asset management strategy, the Mobility Data Network Redesign project, and the Fixed Mobile Convergence strategy.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

• Pioneered the idea of implementing an oil and gas well monitoring service bureau, and project managed the development of a feasibility study and business case for this new line of business. Managed the design and implementation of this business (Site.link) which monitored oil and gas wells throughout North America. Responsible for the development of the marketing plan, and assisted with the implementation of the service.• Responsible for envisioning new potential products and services, and developing opportunity assessments for business opportunities. Led teams consisting of cross company personnel, and consultants to develop business cases and marketing plans for the development of the opportunity assessments. Presented business cases to Mobility Directors and SaskTel Executive for approval.• Developed strategic alliances and partnerships with vendors, systems integrators and other companies.• Negotiated complex contracts and legal agreements.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

• Pioneered the idea of implementing a home security monitoring service and managed a cross-company multi-discipline team to develop a business case and marketing plan for the SecurTek Monitoring Company. Assisted with the implementation of the service.• Prepared and delivered proposals and presentations to both internal and external customers.• Developed strategic alliances and partnerships with vendors and systems integrators.• Consulted with external customers to determine the initial business solution requirements, wireless data application requirements, communications and network options, and project costs for the purpose of developing business cases.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

• Provided technical and business expertise to SaskTel’s customers in the Oil and Gas industry and delivered cost effective communications solutions that met their business needs.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca

• Technical consultant on a 3 million dollar computer/controls project at the City of Regina Water Pollution Control Plant involving networking and communications, operations unmanning, instrumentation and control, and systems integration. Involved in all aspects of the project including project management, systems analysis and design, cost/benefit analysis, terms of reference, contract administration, and providing technical expertise.• Negotiated and administered contracts involving various computer and control projects.• Project manager for external consultants and contractors involved with development and enhancement of manufacturing computer and control systems.• Project Manager responsible for co-ordinating the design, development, and commissioning of a $100,000 radio communication system for the City of Regina Water Pollution Control Plant.

• Primary engineer responsible for designing and implementing systems for capturing the information from the PLC's and control systems for IPSCO's Computer Integrated Manufacturing System.• Involved with all aspects of a major Computer Integrated Manufacturing project including project management systems, analysis and design, process control, network planning, systems installation, software development, database design, and operator training.• Initiated and performed feasibility studies, and made recommendations on hardware and software configurations to operations and senior management.

Diploma In Internet Marketing

Basc. Electronic Information Systems Engineering, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Masters In Business Administration