WORK PORTFOLIO
Strategic Foresight
Project Type:- Futures Thinking
Strategic Solutions for Heat-Challenged Cities
University of Waterloo
As part of a semester-long interdisciplinary project, I collaborated with peers to address the pressing issue of heat-challenged cities. This initiative combined strategic foresight methodologies, environmental and horizon scans, and scenario planning to develop actionable strategies for enhancing urban sustainability and resilience.
This project enhanced my experience in strategic foresight, urban resilience planning, and collaborative problem-solving. It showcases my ability to navigate complex sustainability challenges and develop innovative, actionable solutions that align with long-term goals for sustainable development.
Cities, Systems, Synergy, and Collaboration
Project Type:- Systems Thinking
Strategic Solutions for Urban Sustainability Challenges
University of Waterloo
I worked with a diverse team to explore the systemic nature of urban challenges and the power of collaborative engagement to build a sustainable future. Through comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in leading change in volatile environments, we were equipped with professional skills necessary to lead collaborative teams in urban sustainability initiatives.
Office Relocation
Project Type:- Office Relocation
Role: Project Coordinator
Company:- IFSE
Photo Credit and Building Link: 90 Burnhamthorpe Rd W.
The goal of the office relocation project was to successfully transition IFSE to a space that met the changing needs of work post-COVID with minimal disruption to operations and maximum efficiency. I collaborated with the Director of Finance & Operations and the building team on this move to a hybrid work environment and newly renovated suite within Dream's LEED Gold, BOMA Best Gold, and WELL Health-Safety Rated building, which is en route to Net Zero by 2035.
- Created an avenue for staff requiring space to work away from home using upholstered equipment and some zero VOC paints to enhance indoor air quality.
- Reduced office space carbon footprint by 43%, saving on operational energy. Diverted waste from landfills by giving 85% of furniture new homes; We repurposed some in-house, gave others to staff to use for their home offices and the remainder to charitable organizations and used furniture businesses. We also donated 15% for reuse and recycling through our moving company and Habitat for Humanity.
- The move resulted in an economic savings of 1.8 M in rental charges over the new lease term, benefiting the triple bottom line.
LEED Project Experience
Project Type:- LEED v4 BD+C: NC
Role: LEED Project Manager
Project Name: Roses Co-Working
Company:- Green Living Projects
Project Profile: www.leedonline.com/projects/team/1000043872
The LEED AP BD+C v4 Project Experience with Green Living Projects was designed to help participants master the LEED BD+C for the New Building Construction Rating System. As a LEED Project Manager, I joined a group of peers to go through the entire LEED for New Construction certification process with expert guides who worked on LEED projects. I Gained skill and experience in:
- Walking a project team through the LEED v4 New Construction Scorecard.
- Identifying outdoor and indoor water savings with LEED template calculators that led to a 53% and 75% reduction from baseline in indoor and outdoor water demand, respectively.
- Performing a ‘simple box’ energy model to optimize energy costs that led to a 51.4% EUI reduction below the ASHRAE baseline gained through envelope strategies, HVAC improvements and renewables.
- Evaluating material attributes for disclosure and optimization.
- Becoming familiar with LEED Online and actual GBCI review comments.
- Employing construction phase best practices based on lessons learned.
Reporting Automation
Project Type:- Automation
Role: Change Agent
Company:- IFSE
The Rebate Reporting Automation Project aims to enhance financial operational efficiency and streamline the process of tracking, calculating, and reporting revenue-sharing rebates with partners by using business intelligence functionality for reporting and data visualization.
The goal is to reduce process time and manual entries, enhance accuracy, increase efficiency, ensure compliance, provide substantial long-term savings in time and labour costs and enable better decision-making.
Change Management
Project Type:- Proctor Payment & Delivery Process Change
Role: Change Agent
Company:- IFSE
The Proctor Payment and Delivery Process Change project aimed to modify the systems by which proctors are compensated and how their pay statements are delivered.
- As the Change Agent, I managed the proctor process change activities and owned the end-to-end program delivery. This comprehensive approach, which included strategy, communications, and training, resulted in over 84% successful adaptation, demonstrating the positive impact of our efforts on the project's success.
Packaging Solutions
Project Type:- Pharmaceutical Packaging
Company:- Randstad for Jones Healthcare Group
I worked closely with a team to provide packaging solutions for Jones Healthcare Group, a world-class provider of advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions to over 10,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in 20 countries worldwide.
- Collaborated with my team to provide packaging solutions that help natural health product brands and manufacturers adhere to Health Canada’s Plain Language Labelling.
- Built packaging in accordance with detailed specifications with paperboard and label materials that were sustainability Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
Digital Transformation
Project Type:- Document Digitization
Role: Project Preparation, Quality Control and Team Member
Company:- IFSE
The Document Digitization Initiative was a critical step towards modernizing IFSE's document management system, ensuring secure and efficient access to information, and supporting sustainability. By transitioning to a digital archive, we met the goal of enhancing productivity, safeguarding sensitive data, and promoting a more flexible and responsive work environment.
- Collaborated with an external team to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria for digitizing vital IFSE documents.
- This solution helped reduce the need for prints, waste, and document retrieval process time, increase resource optimization, and create easy accessibility for the entire company.
Software Automation
Project Type:- Automation
Role: Change Agent
Company:- IFSE
The goal of the Accounts Payable (AP) Automation Project was to streamline and enhance AP efficiency by implementing an automated solution. The objective was to achieve a more accurate and transparent AP process that supports IFSE's financial and operational objectives.
- Successfully researched and implemented the AP automation solution in collaboration with the accounting team, marking a significant milestone in our project.
- The solution eliminated 83% of data entry, helped move us to a paperless environment and streamlined the AP workflow, resulting in an over 60% increase in efficiency.
- Provided in-depth change management solutions in deploying and onboarding new technology and digital processes. Managed the change by facilitating the adoption of new processes and tools.
- Implemented robust controls and risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with company internal control policies and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
VOLUNTEER
Enriching Lives, Building Communities.
As Orientation Leader at Sheridan College, I led sessions for new students on orientation day and teamed up with other members of the BBA student council to welcome new business students to the Sheridan community. As Campus Ambassador, I collaborated with a team that represented guard.me International Insurance, an award-winning provider of international student health insurance and its initiatives at Sheridan's HMC campus.
At Emerge, a training ground for future global leaders, I lead a talent expression group, co-create the learning curriculum and work with a team to serve teens by empowering them to pursue purpose, achieve their dreams, and strive for excellence through productive engagement, facilitation, and mentorship.
At the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), the Programming Committee team and I play a crucial role in shaping and executing the ISSP's programs. We are dedicated to empowering sustainability professionals across the workforce and around the world through innovative and impactful programming.
