Project Manager- HerJourney [Contract] at Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (2025-11 – Present)
Led end-to-end project management for HerJourney, a federally funded 4-year social impact initiative advancing equity for women and diverse individuals in manufacturing.
- Achieved 100% completion of federally mandated Employee Work Style Assessments within 6 months of joining, ahead of program targets.
- Designed and delivered two industry speaker series (5 one-hour sessions each), providing technical training and career development content to women in skilled trades.
- Author quarterly progress reports to federal program stakeholders, tracking KPIs and outcomes against program milestones.
- Overhauled sponsorship packages and renegotiated partner contracts, embedding ROI and KPI accountability previously left undefined; continue to manage these partnerships and built HerJourney's first marketing plan.
- Standardized internal knowledge-sharing processes (sponsorship templates, recap templates, centralized repository) and applied AI tools to accelerate research, dataset review, and reporting drafts.
- Tracked progress, risks, and outcomes, providing regular status updates and post-project insights to inform future social impact initiatives.
Manager of Sustainability & Compliance at George Brown College (2024-09 – 2024-09)
Led the redevelopment of George Brown College's Sustainability Plan, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure alignment with the UN SDGs, Vision 2030, and 2026 Strategy.
- Led GBC's partnership with KPMG to deliver a comprehensive materiality assessment; managed internal coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project milestones to align outcomes with institutional ESG strategy.
- Actioned the end-to-end RFQ and vendor selection process for George Brown College's institution-wide waste audit, including drafting the scope of work, evaluating proposals, and managing contract negotiations in compliance with procurement policies and in alignment with Ontario REG 102/103-94.
- Proactively leveraged internal and external networks, drawing from personal non-profit relationships and GBC's community partnerships- to build support and establish the foundation for a campus-wide sustainability speaker series.
- Curated content and layout updates for the College's sustainability website in collaboration with IT and communications teams, ensuring alignment with institutional branding and full compliance with AODA accessibility standards, resulting in a 30% increase in site traffic and user engagement.
- Represented GBC at conferences and via professional networks including the Ontario OCUSP meetings, contributing institutional insights and staying current with sector-wide sustainability best practices and policy developments.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including budget planning, contract review, and vendor management, while directly supervising both union and non-union reporting staff, providing guidance and ensuring timely execution of sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability Lead at Uniqlo Canada (2022-05 – 2024-09)
Spearheaded the procurement and management of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to effectively offset the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21 stores nationwide, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable business practices.
- Managed waste obligations under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ensuring compliance with Reg. 102/94 and 103/94 through coordination with PROs including Stewardship Ontario, Recycle BC, and Éco Entreprises Québec.
- Strategically assessed and optimized waste management metrics, resulting in the diversion of over 10,000 lbs of textile waste within one year- significantly advancing the company's sustainability goals.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations: including budget planning, contract review, and vendor management while providing guidance and support to 22 indirect reports across the country, ensuring timely execution of sustainability initiatives.
- Partnered with marketing and PR teams to develop and deliver consistent internal and external communications, highlighting products with sustainable attributes, sustainability initiatives, and corporate achievements across the company's dedicated web pages and social media channels.
- Traveled nationally up to 30% of the time to conduct site visits and train HQ and store staff (both virtually and onsite) on product knowledge (materials), sustainable achievements, and best practices.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive calendar of national sustainability days and key observances, aligning special events and communications to effectively recognize and promote occasions such as "World Water Day", and other relevant milestones through targeted annual sustainability campaigns.
- Developed and managed the annual budget for departmental operations, ensuring alignment with the strategic yearly plan.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations through collaboration, donations, and volunteer initiatives, demonstrating the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility while maximizing ROI.
Operations Support at Waste Reduction Group (2019-04 – 2020-04)
- Effectively managed sales and product orders, facilitating seamless communication between clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Demonstrated adept troubleshooting for clients of varying sizes, optimizing waste management solutions tailored to their unique needs.
- Drove business development through targeted client outreach, participation in networking events, and the implementation of educational programs.
- Facilitated collaboration across multiple departments, ensuring effective communication and a high level of professionalism.
- Planned and executed targeted projects and events aimed at improving client retention and increasing reorder rates.
- Drafted successful responses to RFPs & RFQs for municipal waste audits tenders.
- Prepared written responses to multiple municipal and private tenders, contributing to multiple $100,000+ contracts in secured business.
- Provided expert consultation to clients on waste management strategies, identifying diversion opportunities, and implementing organization-wide roadmaps to achieve waste diversion milestones.
- Conducted comprehensive municipal and private waste audits, contributing valuable data for informed decision-making.
Waste Audit Technician Co-op at Waste Reduction Group (2018-05 – 2018-08)
- Conducted waste management surveys across 38 buildings to evaluate existing practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collected and analyzed waste management data to inform the development of effective waste reduction action plans.
- Offered strategic recommendations on waste reduction techniques for consultants and clients.
- Maintained and strengthened client relationships through strategic engagement and proactive communication.
- Conducted municipal, institutional, and private waste audits, contributing to industry research for company newsletters and business development.
Joint Health and Safety Committee at Uniqlo (2022-08 – 2024-09)
- Monthly office walkthroughs to assess safety under the JHSC mandate.
- Maintain the fire safety kit in case of an emergency and in the case of a fire, act as the "first out" attendant to guide workers safely and quickly out of the building.
- Maintain safety information board in office to keep WHMIS and emergency information up to date
Social Committee at Uniqlo (2022-10 – 2023-08)
- Founded and led the Social Committee, driving company culture by organizing regular meetings, delegating tasks, and executing engaging workplace events.
- Hosted 3+ monthly events—including Coffee Breaks, Office Fruit Socials, and rotating team-building activities—to strengthen staff camaraderie and foster a positive work environment.
- Coordinated the 2022 office Christmas party, delivering a highly praised, well-attended event that enhanced team morale and employee engagement.
English Teacher at Seoul South Korea (2020-08 – 2022-03)
- Planned and delivered lessons and after-school programs; coordinated school events and supervised programs, developing leadership and project management skills.
Volunteer at Casa Canadiense (2013-06 – 2013-06)
- Motivated community fundraising to support Nicaraguan tree-nursery planting efforts, gaining firsthand insight into subsistence farming communities.
