Amanda Buer
701-90 Charlton Ave W, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0B4•- •-Professional Profile
A Project Coordinator with over five years’ experience in the field, I have successfully completed many complex projects both solo and in a team environment. I have honed my communication, design, and technical skills while gaining valuable experience.
I take pride in having a strong work ethic and having high quality standards. I am constantly striving to improve and execute my duties to the best of my abilities while still being very personable and easy to work with. I have gained experience in a wide range of positions and disciplines. This experience has made me a quick learner and an efficient and productive member of any team I am part of.
Professional Experience
March 2018 –Present ESRI Canada – Project Coordinator Toronto, ON
Correspond with project managers and assist with project management tasks such as monthly reports, forecasts, resource utilization and invoicing
Worked will municipalities and organizations across Canada onsite and remotely to implement a CMMS System - Cityworks, from both a technical and project management perspective
Responded to RFI, RFP's and prepared and performed benchmark software demonstrations for potential clients.
Managed small projects and sub-contractors as required on projects, including invoicing.
Assisting in a corporate initiative to implement a new Professional Services Automation (PSA) software - Kimble
Jan. 2018 – March 2018 Public Sector Digest – Asset Management Consultant Burlington, ON
Collaborate with Municipalities to guide them thru their Asset Management development: State of Maturity, Asset Management Policy, Data Capture Tools, Levels of Service, Risk, Financial Strategies and Asset Management Plans. Completed thru webinars, conferences and onsite training.
Assist Municipalities with their Capital Asset Management Inventory; financial and GIS. Identify gaps, assist with linking the Asset Inventory datasets and assist with any data clean up or restructuring.
Develop data governance policies to guide Municipalities on standards, procedures and best practices regarding their digital information.
Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2017 Government of Alberta, Alberta Parks – Project Coordinator Edmonton, AB
Developed and led the development, design, implementation, training and support for Alberta Parks Capital Asset Management Program for $1 billion worth of capital assets across 473 parks. Pilot Phase: Dinosaur District, went live successfully in May 2017 and actively providing support and development. Planned the next Provincial roll out phase over the next 2 fiscal years.
Collaborated with internal departments, regional and executive staff across multiple departments to present project milestones and deliverables, led meetings and workshops, acquire additional resources, understand workflow, overcome challenges, adjustment to change management and to ensure strategic objectives are met.
Initiated and organized a GOA Cross Ministry Asset Management Networking Workshop Group to collaborate on standards, procedures and practices.
Led a diverse team of GPS and GIS technologists in the Edmonton Office and regional staff allowing them to work collaboratively with corporate and frontline staff throughout the province to ensure the project schedule is delivered on time. Provided training, mentorship, coaching, managed performance and project management skills which results in the success of the ongoing Capital Asset Management Program for Alberta Parks.
Developed and implemented work flow and standards for Alberta Parks capital asset data inventory collection, post-processing and verification using GPS and GIS technologies. These practices are shared with other technical users across multiple ministries within the Government of Alberta.
May2014-Oct. 2014 Government of Alberta, Alberta Parks-GIS Technician Edmonton, AB
GPS information on existing capital infrastructure within Alberta Parks using a Trimble GPS device, conducting condition and perform a life span analysis.
Developed detailed asset inventory schema of government assets for collection and post processed the data using GPS Pathfinder Office Suite.
Engaged project management skills by coordinating with regional and internal staff to schedule trips to ensure project deliverables were met.
Jan. 2013 – April 2013 Laurentian University- Teaching Assistant Sudbury, ON
Planned, organized, and facilitated tutorials on the following topics: spatial organization of regions and national territories, North American urban systems, and urban policy and planning issues.
Delivered presentations using interactive technology, such as Prezi and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Graded and edited assignments, and assisted undergraduate students with conducting academic research, including environmental scans and literature reviews.
Maintained online database of 60 students’ grades and assignments using Microsoft Excel and Desire2Learn.
May 2010 – Aug. 2010 City of Greater Sudbury - Building Services Summer Student Sudbury, ON
Keyed, corrected, and updated internal files, records and databases for the Department of Building Services.
Collaborated with senior employees to review building permits and architectural diagrams to ensure standards and procedures were met.
Organized, maintained and retrieved historic documents and maps on local buildings and land from the City of Greater Sudbury Archives on behalf of senior managers and staff.
April 2008 – July 2011 Redcliff Reality - Temporary Revenue Coordinator Sudbury, ON
Served as a liaison between management and tenants with regard to sales and general inquires. Accepted and processed tenants rent payments, processed sales and utilities for over 100 stores as the temporary revenue coordinator on behalf of Property Landlord and Operations and Marking Departments.
Performed various administrative tasks, such as answerring telephones, filing documents, and preparing correspondence, including e-mails, letters, faxes, and memoranda.
Supervised and trained a diverse team of Customer Service Representatives for the New Sudbury Center.
Feb. 2005-April 2008 Cineplex Entertainment- Corporate Trainer Sudbury, ON
Certified, trained Cineplex staff under management across Canada. The role consisted of performing orientation, OH&S training, role specific training and ensuring management performances were met.
Supervised, managed and performed customer service in multiple areas consisting of food services, guest services and housekeeping staff.
Acquired project management skills thru the role of a birthday coordinator. Ensured proper resources were in place and schedule timelines were met.
Education
CPRA Professional Development Certificate Program 2017
Asset Management Fundamentals Certificate
NAIT College, Edmonton, Alberta
Project Management Certificate 2016- Present
Project Leadership Certificate 2016
GIS Project Management and Strategic Planning 2015
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario - Post-Graduate Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario - Bachelor of Arts, Honours
Specialized Degree in Geography, Minor in Sociology
Certificate in Geographic Techniques
