Kimberly
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Project Management / Producer / Human Resources Professional in the Tech and Game Industries

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Mission
Driven to make the world a better place, starting in the workplace.Vision
To be a leading force in transforming workplaces into thriving, dynamic environments where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential, ultimately contributing to a better world.Core Values

EMPLOYEE PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP🎤OpportunityWith the company growing rapidly, the vast amount of new employees lacked foundational knowledge of the company’s product features, functions, and benefits to clients.Solution

80% employee engagement rate.
Increased employee product knowledge, public speaking confidence, and sense of company wide unity.

HEALTH & SAFETY ACROSS CANADA🦺OpportunityDuring the COVID pandemic, Ghost kitchens rapidly opened across Canada. Due to the high volume of new kitchens, standard operating procedures needed to be established to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations. Provinces of operation included BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QB, PEI, and NS.Solution

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SESSIONS🚀Opportunity
There were limited opportunities for teams to share knowledge and skills across the business. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the company, it was critical that all employees felt they had adequate knowledge of other departmental operations.Solution
Coordinated monthly live training sessions in which various subject matter experts throughout the business to introduce new topics to the company.
Sessions had an average attendance of over 80 employees and a satisfaction rate of 95%.

COMPANY NEWSLETTER 📰OpportunityWith over 550 employees, interdepartmental communication was complex, causing many employees to miss out on general company updates, new learning resources, market conditions, and the news regarding the competitive industry landscape.SolutionCreated a biweekly newsletter to keep employees informed on company wins and events, market developments, product updates, and other learning activities.Responsibilities

ResultsAverage employee engagement rate of 70% and a 93% satisfaction rate.

DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE HIRING PROCESS💻OpportunityThe Company sought to improve the candidate experience through implementing DEI best practices in its recruitment and selection processes. Implementing these initiatives from the root –the hiring managers – will enrich company culture, employee experience, and a sense of communal belonging.Solution

DAILY PRODUCTION PLAN🗓️ScenarioYou have just joined a medium-sized company with a newly expanded Dev team. You must find a way to maintain organization and clear communication across the Dev team that works in Agile and Waterfall environments.As the work setting is hybrid and across multiple provinces, many members of the Dev team have had limited interaction with those outside of their own offices. You must ensure that teams continue to stay engaged with each other and have clear communication to prevent production delays.

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PIPELINE DIAGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM📈ScenarioYou just joined ABC company as an Associate Producer. ABC Company is a medium-sized company that specializes in developing PC and console games with AAA quality. You are part of the Production team for their multiplayer sci-fi First-Person-Shooter (FPS) based on existing IP. The game has already been released worldwide, and the Dev team is running LiveOps and continues to create new content and features to add to the game.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW TRAINING FOR MANAGERS📝ScenarioIt's time for the annual performance reviews, and you notice that a significant number of managers are struggling with providing constructive feedback. Some employees have complained that their reviews are either too vague or overly critical without offering guidance to improve their performance.

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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION🌴ScenarioThe company has recognized that employee stress levels and burnout are increasing, which is affecting overall productivity and job satisfaction. To address this, the company wants to develop and implement a comprehensive employee wellness program.

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EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER CONFLICT RESOLUTION⚖️ScenarioYou receive a complaint from an employee alleging that their manager has been displaying favoritism towards certain team members, leading to a toxic work environment. The employee feels undervalued and is considering leaving the company if the issue isn't resolved. The team is made up of 6 associates and has 2 junior employees.

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Kimberly has shown phenomenal leadership as a project manager and is simply a great joy to do work with. She has shown exceptional ability in developing a system of resources for the team, ensuring that everyone can achieve their set goals in the workplace. Even exceeding her general responsibilities, she is able to utilize her sense of compassion and sensitivity to add support to the workplace environment. As a result, she is an effective mediator and is building a stronger team with her abilities.Even in difficult situations, Kimberly has led with confidence and skill in implementing creative solutions. Whether it is by stepping into unexpected roles for the project herself, or in delegating tasks in a manner where one feels most seen and appreciated in their abilities. She is an absolute expert in leading with consideration and kindness, naturally creating intrinsic motivation for everyone around.- Jacqueline (3D Artist)

I had the pleasure of working with Kimberly in her role as a Training Coordinator at GeoComply. Kimberly is a proactive leader and a self-starter, consistently demonstrating exceptional initiative and dedication. She managed complex projects with ease, particularly excelling in the coordination and execution of our internal newsletter and employee pitch initiatives. Kimberly's ability to work seamlessly in cross-functional environments was key to our success, as she effectively collaborated with diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. Her project management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make Kimberly an invaluable asset to any organization.- Corina (Product Training Manager)

It was an absolute pleasure collaborating closely with Kimberly for over a year, during which time she consistently demonstrated her exceptional skills as a Project Manager, DEI Advocate, and Sustainable Design enthusiast.Moreover, Kimberly's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was truly inspiring. She spearheaded initiatives that promoted a more inclusive workplace culture, fostering an environment where everyone felt valued and respected.Beyond her professional expertise, Kimberly's interpersonal skills and collaborative nature made her an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a rare ability to bring people together, facilitate meaningful discussions, and drive consensus towards common goals.I have no hesitation in recommending Kimberly for any role that aligns with her diverse skill set. Her dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a tremendous asset to any organization.- Michael (Product Trainer)

Kimberly's ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances is truly remarkable; in the face of tight deadlines and shifting priorities, she demonstrates remarkable resilience and a knack for finding innovative solutions on the fly! Her positive energy fosters a collaborative environment and Kimberly makes everyone feel appreciated. It's this genuine enthusiasm that drives Kimberly to go above and beyond, ensuring not only project success but also the engagement of every member on our team.Kimberly's organizational and project management skills are second to none; she has an ability to simplify complicated processes, allocate resources efficiently, and keep everyone on track towards meeting and exceeding project goals! Her attention to detail is impeccable, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks and every aspect of the project is meticulously managed.When faced with challenges, Kimberly always approaches them with an open mind and a willingness to explore unconventional avenues. She excels both as an independent contributor and as a team player. With the autonomy and initiative to take charge of tasks and drive them to completion, Kimberly also thrives in collaborative settings, leveraging the diverse strengths of the team to achieve collective success.Kimberly is an invaluable asset to any project and team!- Caroline (Senior Learning Experience Designer)

I worked closely with Kimberly on a biweekly project, and I couldn't have asked for a better partner. Kimberly is brilliant, motivated and motivating! If I was having a bad day I knew that if I had a meeting with Kimberly it would brighten up!Kimberly has a variety of skills, but her organizational abilities are outstanding. She was always prepared for meetings and had often foreseen what work needed to be done and was armed with templates and research.I know Kimberly will thrive with any opportunity that is given to her!I would love to work with Kimberly again!- Eric (Knowledge Management Specialist)

OLIVE AND MOTOR OIL🚗Genre: Adventure / Simulation (3D)
Role: Producer | Team Size: 5
Engine: Unity | Platform: PCSummary: A humorous 3D action-adventure messy-pizza delivery game. Made in Unity from ideation to a fully playable prototype in 7 days.Contributions

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THE DIRTY BUBBLE🫧Genre: Platformer (2D)
Role: Producer | Team Size: 6
Engine: Unreal | Platform: PCSummary: A local co-op 2D platformer game. Made in Unreal from ideation to a fully playable prototype in 3 days.Contributions

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