Experience

Paradigm Consulting Group

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Management & Technology Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Present



Manitoba Public Insurance

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Project Delivery, Business Transformation Office

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is a $1.2B non-profit Crown Corporation that provides basic automobile coverage to residents of the Province of Manitoba. A member of the senior management team of MPI’s Business Transformation Office responsible for the timely delivery of corporate strategic projects with an overall annual budget ranging between $40M-$50M. Project Delivery • Accountable to turn strategic project concepts into achievable plans and manage the plans from requirements through design, development, implementation and transition to the sustainment organization. • Specific accountabilities included the provision of program and project management leadership across all projects, oversight of compliance to the project charter, integrated project plan and schedule, regular reports and updates to stakeholders and executive management. • Provided leadership by continually motivating, encouraging and inspiring the development of strong, effective, efficient, ethical and professional teams with a clear focus on the delivery of planned outcomes and the continual development of the capabilities and capacities of the individual team members. • Ensured that Program Managers, Project Managers and Stream Leads who were managing the various work streams (business architecture, technical architecture, development, communications, change management, User acceptance testing, legal and third party vendors) are undergoing effective cross stream planning, review and approval process of the high-level deliverables, managing key milestones, issues and risks across the programs/projects.



Princess Auto Ltd.

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice-President, Information Services & Technology

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2014

  A $470M national retailer, with 2,200 employees in 37 Canadian retail stores, 2 major distribution centers, a national call center, a manufacturing division and an Electronic Fulfillment Centre for e-commerce. Provided vision and leadership for developing and implementing integrated business and technology solutions ensuring alignment with the scope, scale and priorities of the organization's overall strategy. Oversaw all aspects of the organization’s information services and technology; directed the planning and implementation of IT enterprise systems in support of business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and ensured that business requirements of technology solutions were met. Transformed the IT function of the organization through effective leadership including introducing and continually upgrading people, process, and technology. Major accountabilities included: • Developing Corporate Vision • Establishing Strategy & Tactical Plans to Accomplish Vision • Acquisition & Deployment • Operational Management • Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring



TransX Group of Companies

• Canada
• Truck Transportation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director, Information Services & Technology

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2010

  One of North America’s top 60 premiere provider of integrated transportation solutions specializing in TruckLoad, LTL, Flat Deck, Intermodal, Logistics and Customs Brokerage services. Member of the Senior Management team responsible for both the US and Canadian operations of a trucking and logistics company. One of North America’s top 60 premiere provider of integrated transportation solutions specializing in TruckLoad, LTL, Flat Deck, Intermodal, Logistics and Customs Brokerage services. Member of the Senior Management team responsible for both the US and Canadian operations of a trucking and logistics company.



SAAN Stores Ltd.

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Project Delivery, Information Services & Technology

  • Jan 2002 - Apr 2005

  A national Canadian retailer, with over 2,000 employees in 142 locations, specializing in an assortment of softline and hardline merchandise. Part of the Senior Management team responsible for leading corporate restructuring activities in order to emerge the company from bankruptcy protection and regain a competitive position in the Canadian retail sector. A national Canadian retailer, with over 2,000 employees in 142 locations, specializing in an assortment of softline and hardline merchandise. Part of the Senior Management team responsible for leading corporate restructuring activities in order to emerge the company from bankruptcy protection and regain a competitive position in the Canadian retail sector.



Credit Union Central of Manitoba

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Business Solutions, Information Technology Division

  • Jun 1999 - Jan 2002

  A closely regulated financial co-operative dedicated to the people and communities in Manitoba with billions of dollars of assets. Part of the Senior Management team of the IT division responsible to lead restructuring that consisted of over 70 IT professionals. A closely regulated financial co-operative dedicated to the people and communities in Manitoba with billions of dollars of assets. Part of the Senior Management team of the IT division responsible to lead restructuring that consisted of over 70 IT professionals.



Great-West Life

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Systems Specialist, Senior Investment Analyst

  • May 1987 - Jun 1999

  A multi-billion dollar international financial institution offering a broad range of retirement savings and income plans for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Overseeing many corporate projects that included IT, corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions. A multi-billion dollar international financial institution offering a broad range of retirement savings and income plans for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Overseeing many corporate projects that included IT, corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions.