Passionate and Results-Driven Project Management Professional
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
SAFe®6 Lean Portfolio Management Practitioner
A seasoned project consultant with a proven track record of driving impactful transformations in the financial services sector.
Specializing in transformative initiatives spanning consent orders, mergers, acquisitions, technology implementations and rigorous Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
Proficient in navigating intricate financial environments, ensuring seamless alignment of strategic endeavors with ever-evolving regulatory demands.
I bring a wealth of experience and a dynamic skill set to the table, ready to propel your organization towards greater success!
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Project manager with a robust analytical background and expertise in steering transformative initiatives, poised to elevate organizational success through precision-driven leadership and strategic alignment.
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Successfully led large-scale cross-functional projects in the Financial Services sector, orchestrating seamless IT infrastructure transitions, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to drive tangible business outcomes.
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Actively engaged in industry advancement as an active member of the Toronto PMI Chapter, while leveraging leadership acumen to drive positive change as the youngest member of the Mississauga Humane Society Board of Directors, poised to elevate expertise and contribute to organizational success with the upcoming PMP certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial Services Consultant → Optimus SBR, Canada, 2024 - Present
Project Control Officer → RBC, Canada, 2022 - 2023 (Group Risk Management, Strategic Initiatives & Change Management)
Project Control Officer → Scotiabank, Canada, 2017 - 2022 (Global Technology Services, Strategic Projects & Communications)
Security Remediation Analyst → Scotiabank, Toronto, 2017 (Global Technology Services, Standards & Solutions)
Reporting Analyst → Scotiabank, Toronto, 2016
EXPERTISE
Project Management: Proficiently steering projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of tangible business outcomes.
Business Analysis: Skillfully dissecting complex processes, identifying pain points, and crafting innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
IT Infrastructure Coordination: Orchestrating seamless transitions during IT infrastructure migrations, minimizing disruption and optimizing operational continuity.
Process Optimization: Documenting workflows and procedures to foster transparency and streamline operations.
Service Management: Implementing best practices in IT service delivery and support to enhance user satisfaction and resource utilization.
Security Remediation: Proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to safeguard critical assets and mitigate risks.
CERTIFICATIONS
Currently preparing for the prestigious PMP (Project Management Professional) exam in December 2024, to elevate expertise and credentials to new heights.
ENGAGEMENT
Active Member, Toronto PMI (Project Management Institute) Chapter: Engaging with industry peers, staying ahead of emerging trends, and contributing to the advancement of project management practices.
Youngest Member, Mississauga Humane Society Board of Directors: Leveraging leadership acumen and passion for social responsibility to drive positive change in the community.
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TECHNICAL AND SERVICE SKILLS
Technical: Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, Tableau, ServiceNow
Service: Performance/Quality Management, Process Mapping and Documentation, Resource Allocation and Optimization
Transforming How Teams Collaborate
“Remember: it’s not the documentation that needs to be kept in sync, but the people.” – George Dinwiddie, software development consultant and coach
“Culture does not change because we desire to change it - culture changes when the organization is transformed; the culture reflects the realities of people working together everyday.”
— Frances Hesselbein