Project Management

Jessica E. Thiele, M.Sc., H.B.Sc.

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Recent University of Toronto Graduate with experience coordinating projects and supporting

professionals within a team environment. Seeking the opportunity to contribute skills in leadership,

management, communication and consulting within the business environment. A prior history of success

engaging, mentoring and guiding teams towards the achievement of established project goals.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Supervising Communication and Presentation

Team Work and Cooperation Critical Thinking

Organizational Management Relationship Management

Training and Development Mentoring and Coaching

Business Administration Project Management

Analyzing and Problem Solving Employee Relations

Quality Assurance Business Analyst

FEATURED PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

MANAGEMENT and LEADERSHIP

Oversees up to 25 Project Team Members by ensuring proper code of conduct is communicated

and maintained.

Supervises and Supports the Development of Quality Control Strategy by implementing

policies and procedures.

Coordinates Field Projects by monitoring timelines and daily quota outputs, managing payroll

and performing as point-of-contact for team members.

Successfully Managed Nextera Project by performing as Crew Chief and Quality Control

representative. Ensured area assessment was completed for winter turbine production.

Analyzes Project Requirements by utilizing various methodologies and best practices, ensuring

deliverables are completed on time and on budget.

Utilized relationship management skills to apply a customized approach to team management

resulting in accommodating a diverse team and achieving project objectives.

COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION

Provides Transfer of Information by preparing meeting reports, presentations and various

required documentation.

Proactively Anticipates Problems by communicating with team members to obtain project

challenges and provide feedback. Recommends solutions to Field Directors and senior staff.

Trained and Developed peers and supervisors by creating an ArchiCAD how-to guide to assist

with general archaeological and ArchiCAD operations.

Used verbal instruction, feedback and coaching skills to train team members resulting in the

increased accumulation of archaeological knowledge and field procedures.

Created and Managed a map database enabling the organization and storing of archaeological

artifacts, modeling of the Pakka Khanpur Serai and Tell Tayin’at in ArchiCAD and reconstructing

missing elements for the Caravanserai Project.

Educated Students by utilizing teaching skills to provide knowledge in Anthropology and

developed an engaging student curriculum.

Communicates with Team Members to troubleshoot and problem solve hardware and software

issues with both Windows and Mac computers as well as mobile smart phones. Familiar with Mac,

PC and Linux Operating Systems. Experience with mobile devices such as iPhones and iOS,

Android, and Blackberry mobile operating systems.

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EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE, Department of Anthropology November 2012

Specialization in Archaeology.

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Education Achievements: 4.0/4.0 GPA

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM, School of Graduate Studies December 2011

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Related Courses in: Writing SSHRC Proposals, Understanding Group Dynamics, Connecting Leadership

Theory to Practice, Practice Your Presentation Skills, "Stuck in the Middle": Managing Multiple

Responsibilities, Teaching Fundamentals, and Managing Projects.

HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Department of Anthropology June 2010

Major in Anthropology and double minor in Biology and English.

University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stantec Inc. – Stoney Creek, ON Oct. 2012 – May 2013

Archaeologist

University of Toronto, Hazel McCallion Learning Center – Mississauga, ON Sept. 2011 – Apr. 2013

HIT (Help with Information Technology) Squad Team Member

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology – Mississauga, ON Sept. 2009 – Jul. 2012

Work Study Assistant for Dr. H.M – L. Miller

University of Toronto, Office of the Registrar – Mississauga, ON Apr. 2011 – Aug. 2012

Chief Presiding Officer

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology – Mississauga, ON Sept. 2010 – Apr. 2012

Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Anthropology Course (ANT100Y)

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology – Mississauga, ON Jan. 2010 – Apr. 2010

Volunteer GIS Analyst, Three-Dimensional Model Creator and Manipulator

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology – Mississauga, ON Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2009

GIS Analyst, Independent Research Class.

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS, Continuing Education

Currently Enrolled

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Current Course Enrolment: Foundations in Project Management, The Business Approach to Writing,

Marketing: An Introduction, Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE, Center for Teaching Support & Innovation

December 2010

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

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