Mandy -
Operations & Project Leader
About
Highly educated and analytical Operations & Project Leader with a Master's degree in Political Science and specialized postgraduate training in Project Management and Human Resources. Combines 7 years of progressive multi-unit management experience with strong academic expertise in organizational governance, compliance, and strategic planning. Proven track record as an Area Manager leading cross-functional teams, executing operational audits, and managing complex service delivery.
Expert in risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and resource allocation, seeking to leverage advanced problem-solving skills within a progressive financial institution.
Experience
AREA MANAGER - Tim Hortons - Brampton, ON
(2023-01)
- Apply project management methodologies to streamline operational workflows across multiple high-volume business units, improving KPIs and service delivery timelines.
- Direct human resource functions for a large multi-unit team, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and conflict mitigation.
- Execute unannounced governance and operational audits, analyzing complex compliance data to implement immediate corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage substantial operational budgets and financial assets, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate fiscal policies and audit readiness.
- Serve as a strategic liaison between corporate stakeholders and branch management, translating organizational directives into actionable local initiatives.
- Resolve high-level client and internal escalations, utilizing advanced negotiation skills to protect corporate reputation and drive retention.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Political Science - [University Name]
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - [University Name]
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management - [Institution Name/Online]
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resource Management - [Institution Name/Online]