Experience

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  Fifth p solutions

  Jun 1997 - May 2007

  Technical specialist / business analyst

  Provided project management and techical support to various projects within a training and development organization. Worked with clients, client managers, development teams, and senior management on all aspects of projects including determining the scope of projects, test plan development, and application training. Successfully launched a custom software application which housed key learning clients and several thousand users. Played an integral role in the implementation and delivery of the organization’s first learning management system. Show less

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  Insightu

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Project manager

  Delivered projects within the Learning Services department for a training and development organization which provided e-learning solutions to retailers throughout the country. Cross-managed both the creative and development teams in order to ensure that all projects were completed on time and within budget along with working with clients on project statement of work and overall goals. Managed freelance resources and members of the operations team on the development of new processes and standards within the organization. Played an integral role in the successful launch of a new learning environment for a key client within the organization. Show less

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  Canadian manufacturers & exporters

  Oct 2008 - May 2019

  Director, smart program

  Managed the operations of the CME SMART program, a government funded project responsible for supporting process and productivity improvements among small and mid-size manufacturers in Ontario. Develop business plans to secure funding within government levels (provincial and federal), work with manufacturers on identifying opportunities for use of funding, develop project plans and timelines, evaluating project applications and monitoring the status of current program. Secured more than $120 million in funding, evaluated over 4,000 applications while ensuring the program is delivered effectively, efficiently and within procedural guidelines. Show less

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  Federal economic development agency for southern ontario | agence fédérale de ...

  May 2020 - Aug 2023

  Economic development officer

  Develop and foster valuable relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), industry leaders, government entities, economic development organizations and stakeholders, developing and promoting services and programs that support economic growth and global competitiveness.

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  Oneconomy | économieon

  Dec 2023 - now

  Senior program advisor