
Timeline
About me
Co-Owner at J&R Surveys Ltd.
Education

Sveuciliste j.j. strossmayera osijek, ekonomski fakultet
1979 - 1984Bachelor's degree business/managerial economics
Experience

J&r surveys ltd.
Aug 1998 - nowBoard member
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Jul 2006 - Feb 2016A relationship-savvy Manager with a strong business background, I lead implementation of the strategic Small Business projects and initiatives that align to the Credit Services key performance indicators and the overall business strategies of Operations and Technology. Delivers support through various change management, technology and lean process improvement activities with a primary focus on providing exceptional service to partners and help them drive customer loyalty, positive employee experience and deliver compelling value to Small Business customers.Expert at connecting with people, influencing decisions, collaborating and negotiating. Well respected as a team player and mentor. Show less Key Deliverables:• I was an instrumental contributor to the System Implementation Project with applicable process changes in three cross-functional Banking Services Units. By implementing this project, the employee experience and efficiency were improved by the automation of the process and elimination of handoffs and human errors. • I have designed training materials for BKS and co-facilitated training, and created standard operating procedures and manuals. • Build and maintain effective relationships with Units’ subject matter experts, Operational Risk, technology partners and the project team with the aim of ensuring the project implementation success. Show less Key Deliverables:• Played an instrumental role in creating two specialized teams within the Creekside BKS SBB, to overcome the knowledge gap and to lean out the process. Assisted in creating training materials, manual and standard operating procedures to achieve standardization across impacted business. • I was a voice of Banking Services, Small Business Banking at quarterly retail sales conferences. • Influenced and motivated direct reports to prepare and action personal development plan and to actively participate in regular coaching. Strong focus on talent development resulted in 40% of the team being promoted. • Acted as a SME on various Business Banking lean six sigma and operational initiatives, and a champion for Lean and Organizational Change Management within the Banking Services business.• Took a leadership role in introducing a Mentorship program for Creekside Banking Services and continuously mentoring a group of 2-5 people. Show less
Business Process Manager, Credit Operation Support Group
Mar 2010 - Feb 2016Business Analyst, Business Banking, Credit Operation Support Group
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010Team Manager, Credit Admin Services, SBB
Jul 2006 - Aug 2009
Licenses & Certifications

Design for six sigma yellow belt
Jan 2012
Various project management, lean six sigma and leadership courses
Jan 2007
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jelena PlešaAnnual BCSG DELITE Award TD, O&T, BCSG 2010
- Awarded to Jelena PlešaPrinciple in Practice (PIP) Award - 2007
Volunteer Experience
Fundraiser (2008-2015)
Issued by JDRF Canada
Associated with Jelena PlešaFundraiser (2012-2015)
Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Oakville
Associated with Jelena Pleša
Languages
- crCroatian
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- slSlavic languages
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