Experience

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  Slalom

  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Principal Consultant

    • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Consultant

    • Dec 2018 - Jan 2022

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  Hitachi Solutions Canada

  • Canada
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Architect

    • May 2016 - Dec 2018

    Overseeing on-premise and cloud-based collaboration solutions using Office 365, Azure and Dynamics 365 (CE & FO).

  • Senior Consultant

    • Nov 2013 - May 2016

    In a client facing business analyst role, I am responsible for solution architecture, configuration and implementation services related to SharePoint. In these engagements I have primarily been involved in the design of intranets and dedicated business applications using SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013, and Office 365.

  • SharePoint Consultant

    • Jan 2011 - Nov 2013

    In a client facing business analyst role, I am responsible for solution architecture, configuration and implementation services related to SharePoint. In these engagements I have primarily been involved in the development of intranets and dedicated business applications using SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013 and Office 365, including upgrades and migrations between the platforms.Experience in multiple industries including;- Retail- Manufacturing- Property Management- Professional Services- Life SciencesRelated system configuration familiarity include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. Configuration has also required integrating data from external systems such as Dynamics CRM, Dynamics AX, Yardi and Oracle. Proficient in the principles and use of PowerShell, CSS and XML as they relate to SharePoint. While making an effort to maximize configuration using out of the box feature sets, client have necessitated significant custom development efforts as well as tools from the third party community such as AvePoint, Metalogix, Bamboo, Boost and a number of other smaller partners. Outside of implementation, responsibilities have also included business development through pre-sales and marketing initiatives (live events, webinars).

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

    Responsible for the development and execution of closed loop marketing and inside sales lead generation. Developed and grew a sales force of three individuals. Executed multiple in-person events, 3 webinar events, and maintained the company website, improving our search rankings for key solutions and verticals through SEO analysis.

  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator

    • Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

    Initially responsible for event execution, graphic design / collateral development and sales support. Acted as a librarian of the organizations' experiences and skills, building an extensive sales library to improve re-use throughout the company. Later played a key role in the shift towards and development of vertically focused sales initiatives for ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence and Cloud Computing solutions directed towards Retail, Professional Services and Financial Services firms. Required significant industry research, collateral development and website re-design to reflect a more industry-focused position.Executed multiple integrated campaigns leveraging online channels (search marketing), in-person events in Canada and the US and thought leadership opportunities in various industry associations (eg. Retail Council of Canada).

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union

  • Waterloo, Ontario

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • May 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Waterloo, Ontario

    Primary task of the development and delivery of targeted marketing communications to promote events and services of the Student's Union. Made use of the full Adobe CS2 suite in the development of printed and online materials.Secondary tasks included supporting the decision making efforts of executive management and participating in variuos management committees.

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Waterloo, Ontario

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Waterloo, Ontario

    Member of the first year teaching team at Canada’s leading undergraduate business program. Provide skilled facilitation of two first year business labs by conveying course material concerning the five primary business functions using effective explanations of information, ideas and opinionsTailored information and material to the needs of first year students and identify the most effective methods of engagementComplemented in-class discussions by promptly addressing student inquiries as well as augmenting learning with constructive criticism of assignments.

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union

  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator

    • 2007 - 2007