Scott Tossavainen

Experience

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  The Meehan Group

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

  Personal Assistant

  I am very grateful to Andrew and the team at The Meehan Group for accepting me as an intern at such a young age. This was truly an exciting experince, and I was able to gain insight into what career path could be for me as a near-university graduate at the time.Some highlights include:- Conducted periodic meetings with customers directly or remotely, informing and discussing with them of the progress of translation and other projects.- Contributed to the completion of translation projects, in addition to reporting on press-conferences, symposiums and meetings in the private and public domain. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2013

  English Language Instructor

  Working as an English teacher in Korea was a very rewarding and character-building experience for me. I often reflect on my time in this position with pride, as not only was I able to gain skills necessary for all workplaces, but I was able to help people achieve their goals and build strong mutually-beneficial relationships with them.Some highlights include:- Facilitated sessions in English from basic to advanced conversation with professionals from companies such as LG, Samsung, Doosan, as well as public officers.- Instructed students from elementary to high school in English, focusing on basic conversation to university exam preparation Show less

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  Japan Display Inc.

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

  PMO Coordinator

  Tracked and communicated project status, issues, risks and decisions to senior management.Acted as intermediary between Japanese and international staff during the implementation of new IT systems, ensuring language barriers were overcome.Tracked resource allocation across projects to provide a snapshot of resource utilization and to find optimizations.

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  Lionbridge

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2020

  Led cross-functional teams, consultants, and contractors to forecast, implement, and monitor project timelines and personnel performance. Proactively identified risks and developed solutions to meet quality and timeline objectives, ensuring optimal resource allocation to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

  • Program Manager

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
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  TELUS Digital

  Jan 2021 - now

  Standardized and implemented enhanced PMO policies and processes across multiple portfolios, increasing operational efficiency and aligning project execution with organizational objectives.Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for project managers on revenue recognition, cost accruals, and forecasting, resulting in more accurate financial reporting and improved budget management across projects.Oversaw and ensured contractual compliance with requirements, schedules, and budgets across diverse portfolios, mitigating risk and maintaining project integrity.Led initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance in data management, cost controls, and revenue tracking, safeguarding organizational standards and financial accountability. Show less Telus International acquired Lionbridge AI in January 2021.Directed globally diverse teams and managed external business partner relationships to oversee project schedules, scope, and milestones. Established and tracked project budgets, analyzing financial performance to ensure projected and actual margins aligned with organizational goals. Interpreted complex data sets to create insightful dashboards, enhancing communication of program performance for internal and customer-facing stakeholders. Provided consistent team performance monitoring and delivered actionable year-end feedback to drive professional growth and program success. Show less

  • Change Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • PMO Manager

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021