NADINE NICOLAS, BSC

Spruce Grove, AB 587-***-****

adckbh@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/nadine-nicolas OPERATIONS SPECIALIST / ANALYST

Streamline Processes Improve Efficiencies Support Change Management SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Excellent planning and organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail

SAP (advanced), MS Office (advanced), JDE

(advanced ), Power BI (intermediate)

Highly motivated to learn new systems Bilingual (English / French)

Prioritize and complete multiple tasks requiring deadlines to be met

Effective operational and vendor relationship

building

‘Go getter’ attitude Exceptional time management skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAFARGE CANADA INC., Edmonton and Exshaw, AB 2015 - 2020 Procurement Specialist 2018 - 2020

Coordinated operational and tactical procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with category strategy, applicable policies, procedures, and specifications.

Procured for diverse product lines such as cement, aggregates, and ready-mix and acted as a point of contact between country Category Management and operations.

Coordinated closely with local management to anticipate procurement needs, negotiate with vendors, and take appropriate action that optimized cost of goods and services.

Saved $500K+ in 2019 by negotiating rates with outside vendors.

Collaborated with Procurement Manager and Operational Managers to identify and capture local saving opportunities. Itemized savings in Google Drive Savings Tracker.

Drafted national and provincial contracts by gathering the necessary information from vendors. Oversaw contracts, ensuring they were fully executed.

Built and maintained effective relationships with equipment and maintenance service suppliers.

Executed and monitored all internal controls; ensured efficient and effective activities supported objectives while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Manufacturing Analyst 2015 - 2018

Contributed to a successful go live of SAP Project Helix (Jan. 1, 2017) implementation as a representative of Exshaw for P2P stream; subsequently, became the SAP P2P Key-User for West Canada Cement.

Improved SAP user efficiencies by traveling to various plant locations to teach and assist end users in transitioning to the newly implemented system; reduced overall errors and employee frustration.

Carried out and analysed RFx bidding submissions from vendors utilizing the Bravo platform.

Liaised with external vendors to validate and ensure accuracy of raw material volumes received at the plant; tracked all activity on an Excel spreadsheet.

Created purchase requisitions and received all raw materials / volumes in ERP database.

Collaborated with other internal departments such as NABS, Procurement, AP, and Vendor Master to resolve any issues raised.

Supported local Plant CAPEX initiatives with the RFP process by working with Project Manager and Financial Controller.

Reviewed and analysed reports, including Open PO, GRIR, Workplace Placed, and AFTPO. NADINE NICOLAS adckbh@r.postjobfree.com PAGE TWO

ROCKIES HELI TOURS CANADA INC., Canmore, AB 2014 - 2015 Director of Accounting and Human Resources

Prepared and maintained month-end financial reports, general ledger processing, and bank reconciliations.

Assisted with developing business plans and financial budget by actively participating in operational meetings.

Ensured proper customer contract pricing was accurate and vendor payments were made on time. BULLSEYE BIKES, Spruce Grove, AB 2010 - 2013

Owner / Operator

Pioneered a new business venture in a sporting goods retail market by mapping out the strategic business plan that covered market penetration, growth projections, and product selection (by assessing needs within the geographical region).

Performed all accounting duties, including employee payroll, taxes, and vendor account management.

Hired and motivated new employees to become efficient and successful in their roles. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Project Management Online Extension Certificate Program (Completed Module 1 & 2), Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB

Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honors-Great Distinction, University of Saskatchewan

CMA Accounting Program (Completed 4th Level Courses), Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, AB AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

University of Saskatchewan (Huskie Athletics) – Academic and Athletic Excellence

Gold Medallist - Kapalua 10.5km Trail Run (Maui, Hawaii), 2017

Gold Medallist - GWN Aquabike (AB), 2017

Gold Medallist - Ski-To-Sea Adventure Relay (Bellingham, WA, USA), 2015

Triathlon Canada Cross Triathlon Excellence Award, 2014

Gold Medallist - XTERRA World Triathlon Championships (Maui, Hawaii), 2014

Gold Medallist - 24 Hrs of Adrenalin Mountain Bike Championships (AB), 2011 - 2014

Bronze Medallist - ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships (Zittau, Germany), 2014

Gold Medallist - Canadian Cross Triathlon Championships (Ontario), 2014

Silver Medallist - Canadian Mountain Running Championships (BC) 2014

Triathlon Canada Cross Triathlon Excellence Award, 2013

Bronze Medallist - XTERRA World Triathlon Championships (Maui, Hawaii), 2013

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