David O.
Project Manager Lead @Deloitte
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager Lead @Deloitte
CA
Lead and deliver multiple projects and initiatives aligned with the firm\'s strategy, collaborating with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders, resulting in successful outcomes and contributing to strategic objectives. Consistently deliver exceptional work within allocated budgets and strict timelines, while fostering productive relationships with team members and clients to ensure long-term success. Develop and deliver compelling and organized communication, both written and verbal, demonstrating strong persuasive and sensitive skills when addressing senior audiences. Provide direction, coaching, and support to lead team members across multiple strategic initiatives to deliver on project outcomes. Apply an end-user-focused and data-driven approach to initiative design and execution. Work collaboratively with diverse, multi-functional teams to ensure all projects make an impact that matters, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Certificate in Advanced Digital and Professional Training (ADaPT)
University of Toronto
Project Management
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship - MMIE
Stanford University
Certificate in Product Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology and Business
Mohawk College
Associate’s Degree, International Business Management
ABOUT DAVID O.
When others see problems, I see opportunities\" I am a dynamic professional who provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for strategic projects and financial planning, as well as transformation program management while ensuring business strategies, plans, and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, procedures, and business architecture guidelines. Experienced designing, building, and launching innovative and disruptive products using customer-centric design and modern digital technologies. A combination of strong business acumen and an extraordinary ability to learn on the fly allows me to find solutions in ambiguous situations and achieve ambitious goals under extremely tight timelines. I have extensive startup experience and a natural ability to build relationships, inspire and motivate others to help build and enable effective teams. As a public speaker, I empower my audience with practical insights and tools they can immediately apply to solve challenging problems in their businesses or careers. I have spoken about navigating uncertainties for immigrants, effective networking, and strategies to close the underemployment gap for skilled new Canadians at numerous corporate and college events. As the founder of the Freshstart hub, I am passionate about developing strategies to help newcomers and people in underserved communities to succeed. I am a trusted advisor dedicated to helping immigrants achieve their career goals faster through our various initiatives. As a community builder, I am a board member of Horizons for Youth where I provide strategic advice to advance the mission of the organization. Some highlights: Utilized my relationship-building skill to land 100+ senior business leaders on my weekly podcast Led 20+ workshops regarding networking, design thinking, career advancement, motivation & more Spoke at corporate events like CPA Ontario, St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce, Ascend Canada & more Spoke at institutions like Mohawk College, McMaster University, McGill University, St Lawrence College & more Mentor Freshstarthub mentees who have landed offers at RBC, Samuel & Co, Phillips, etc. For booking or partnership inquiries i•••@thefreshstarthub.com
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