Cécile Barbier

Project and Operations Coordinator / Senior Executive Assistant

Talent

MontréalMember since September 1, 2026

Autonomy and entrepreneurial spiritPedagogical skills and knowledge sharingAnalytical mindset and attention to detailVersatility and adaptabilityExcellent communication skillsAnalytical and synthesis skillsSolution-oriented mindsetEase in a multicultural environmentMicrosoft 365 SuiteAdvanced ExcelGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Azure AdministrationWordPressCraft CMSChatGPTGeminiMeta Business SuiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInLean Six SigmaKaizen/Continuous Improvement

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Autonomy and entrepreneurial spiritPedagogical skills and knowledge sharingAnalytical mindset and attention to detailVersatility and adaptabilityExcellent communication skills

About

Versatile professional with over 15 years of international experience in complex project coordination and high-level administrative management. Expert in supporting academic accreditations and process optimization (Lean Six Sigma). Proven ability to design efficient organizational structures, seamlessly navigating between operational needs and strategic development through digital communications and instructional design expertise.

Recognized for rigor and leadership in demanding, multicultural environments.

Experience

Academic Administrative Coordinator, Dean of Studies Office at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) (2020-09 – 2026)

Coordinated projects with research agents and supported academic accreditation audits (BCAPG / CEAB).
Collected and modeled statistical data to deliver institutional dashboards for academic monitoring and curriculum development.
Maintained and updated academic program websites.

Freelance Consultant – Digital, Communications & Instructional Design at Cécile Barbier EI (2016-01 – Present)

Designed and delivered tailored French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses for international adult learners.
Developed, maintained, and optimized fully customized WordPress websites for clients.
Managed social media channels and drove online brand communication strategies.

Healthcare Operations Coordinator at CISSS de la Montérégie-Est (2018-03 – 2020-01)

Managed administrative intake for healthcare housing requests and rehabilitation gateways.
Maintained institutional databases and monitored government performance indicators.
Mapped and optimized operational workflows using Kaizen/Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Senior Project Manager / Product Owner – Web & Communications at Tipik Communication Agency (2009-03 – 2014-07)

Led multidisciplinary teams (designers, developers) to deliver large-scale communication campaigns and websites for the European Commission; managed project budgets and administration.
Conducted financial audits across various institutional projects.

Teacher (Primary School – CE1/2nd Grade) at Lycée français de Jakarta (2006-09 – 2007-07)

Taught core subjects (French, mathematics, science, history).
Designed educational curricula and monitored individual student progress.

Education

DAEFLE in Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) – Alliance Française de Paris (2023)

Master's Degree in Communication and European Affairs – Master 2 / 5-year university degree (300 ECTS) – Master IHECS (2009)

Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Specialization – 4-year business degree / Master 1 equivalent (240 ECTS) – Bachelor EDHEC (2005)