I’ve been a Project Manager for technology projects since 2000. In addition to shipping a dozen AAA console titles for companies such as Electronic Arts and Disney I’ve also managed over a dozen complex software and business transformation projects primarily in the video game industry which is very fast paced, has immovable deadlines and can be admittedly immature when it comes to processes. My track record is of delivering on time and on budget while never losing sight of team capacity and product quality. During my 6.5 years at Electronic Arts, my teams never had to extend a deadline or cut main features and this is because of the effort I put into planning and resource allocation. The processes I designed there also became best practices for many of my other clients.

I’m a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Certified Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance, and I’m quite experienced with the Agile project management methodology.
At Demonware, a flagship Activision studio, I lead the whole company (three studios – Dublin, Vancouver, and Shanghai) through a conversion to Agile methodology.

I like to drive change – I’m experienced in leading business transformation with a focus on change management. I’m a strategic and analytical problem solver who can uncover process issues and optimize workflows to improve productivity and quality.

• At Demonware I managed the Project Management Office. I owned the strategic vision for the PMO and the implementation of new processes and tools. Overall my goal was to design systems to improve the predictability of projects by establishing best practises and standardizing the toolset to enable product owners and executive team members more easily monitor and receive status reports. In addition, I introduced and drove the adoption of Agile development methodologies as a means of better meeting our core business needs – creation of features and support for backend networking.
• At Demonware, I drove the standardization of the core business, the launch of online services for Call of Duty: Ghosts. The launch preparedness plan captured the critical Development and Live Operations tasks along with the communication plan and operational details which included engineering roles and responsibilities, issue escalation protocols and technical documentation. The result was a launch process that was much more predictable and transparent for internal, external stakeholders and Activision leadership.

Style-wise, I consider myself to be a candid and accessible manager with a quick ability to establish credibility, trust and a productive rapport amongst a wide diversity of stakeholders. I enjoy, and have lots of experience with mentoring and managing staff. As the PMO Manager at Demonware I managed a team of 15 PM’s and was responsible for building and evolving the team – managing the PMO budget, identifying resourcing needs, providing challenges and developmental opportunities to ensure that all employees reach their potential.

I’m proud of my integrity and work ethic. I enjoy being the maven of information to help team progress and I value clear communications to help build strong working relationships.

My education includes a degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Multi-media studies, personal productivity and leadership development courses. Currently I’m working towards a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.

I turn words into action. I leverage my background in communications and my understanding of change management to deliver effective corporate training. I also interpret technical issues for non-technical executives. I am flexible, adaptable, and calm in changing environments.

I have over fifteen years of experience in corporate training, training development, organizational and leadership development, project management, and related disciplines

My specialties are corporate training, facilitation, project management, and change management.

I am a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Stanford Certified Project Manager. I have a BA in Political Science and English from SFU in Vancouver, BC.

I’ve been told I’m an “augmented” Project Manager – I have the PMP credential, and have been in the IT industry for over 20 years. Software development and systems analysis are where I started out, and I’ve acquired significant business analysis and governance experience along the way.

People appreciate my eye for detail and my ability to handle complex projects. Also, I’m used to dealing with large remote teams, and I have a good ability to navigate large cross-functional teams tactfully and pro-actively.

Healthcare, SOX Compliance, Information Security, audits, team training and mentoring are some of the initiatives I’ve undertaken recently.

I can get your key players to the table and get your project off the ground. I particularly enjoy strategic process facilitation and bringing stakeholders together to develop business models and high-level initiatives, and then translating this strategy into a comprehensive plan that can be executed at the operational level across the business network.

My skills include project management, business process improvement, data manipulation, and advanced reporting. My specialties are managing projects, mapping business processes, designing forecasting models, conducting statistical analysis, and advanced reporting and spreadsheet design.

I love problems and puzzles – I’m known for the ability to see clearly through a process mired in inefficiency and cut through the politics to get effective solutions in place quickly. I have keen insight into building strong interpersonal relationships, and I really enjoy facilitating workshops and mentoring team mates.

In my dual roles of Senior Consultant, and VP of Consulting Services, I ensure quality on our projects and knowledge transfer so that we leverage the best of our team for our clients.

Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in the IT consulting, strategic
management, and project management fields in a variety of roles including
strategic consultant, account manager, project manager and coach.
Stephanie’s expertise includes project management training, project
management maturity assessments, PMO design and set-up, project management coaching and custom project management methodology development. Stephanie has also led marketing strategy and planning efforts for large firms as well as start-ups.

Stephanie established her own consulting firm in 1995. Arbuckle Consulting
Group Inc is an experienced team dedicated to helping clients enact their
strategies in a dependable, creative way, usually by improving project
management practices and team effectiveness. Turning strategy into action
is where the team shines – be that via our services in coaching, personal
productivity and tools, or project management.

Stephanie has led project management improvement efforts for biotech
companies, engineering firms, web design and educational organizations. At
Cisco Systems in San Jose, California, for example, she designed and managed
a Project Management Office (PMO) that focused on improving productivity and
agility in the sales force operations area. By adopting and implementing
consistent methodologies and templates, Stephanie helped Cisco establish
better channels of communication that created a more effective flow of
information to the executives. In turn, this helped ensure all projects were
connected to Cisco’s broader strategy and vision, and performed on time and
within scope and budget.

Stephanie first degree is an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa (Marketing and IT). A lifelong learner, Stephanie
returned to school for a Master’s certificate in 2000 (Science, Technology &
Society studies at the University of Maastricht), and a Master’s degree in
2002 (Liberal Arts at Simon Fraser University). Since then she has sought
out regular professional development in areas such as project management (a
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2004), personal
productivity (David Allen’s Getting Things Done workshops), authentic
leadership (The Alia Institute), and coaching (CTI, ORSC). She recently
completed her training with the Center for Right Relationship’s
ground-breaking Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) program.

Stephanie is a current member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the International Coach Federation (ICF).

My clients recognize me for my innovative approach to projects, motivational and communication skills, fiscal accountability, and commitment to quality. I enjoy diving in to get to know a business thoroughly and quickly, and I find tackling chaos energizing rather than daunting.

I am a Senior Management Consultant, a Project and Change Management lead; a Certified Management Accountant (CMA); and I hold a Master of Arts degree in International Finance

I’ve led numerous business process transformation initiatives; served as interim CFO and General Management counsel for several rapidly growing companies; and am well-versed in innovative organizational design.

My experience covers all aspects of change facilitation from executive commitment and stakeholder readiness to implementation of successful transformation and post-implementation support programs. My clients include BC Health Authorities, the BC Provincial Laboratory Coordinating Office, and Cisco Systems Inc.

Clients recognize me for being a clear thinker, a frank speaker and a strong doer. They rely on me to facilitate change that makes sense.

Since 1985 my career has focused on improving performance in service-based organizations. While my industry experience runs deepest in the health care sector, it also includes significant work in community organizations, international development agencies, small businesses, colleges and universities and professional associations.

Areas of expertise include project conceptualization, feasibility analysis, strategic and business planning, change management, project management and evaluation, stakeholder consultation and engagement, and advisory and executive management services.

I believe in the importance of gathering insights and experiences from different cultures and being constantly curious and open to new ways of thinking and new ways of acting. I bring perspectives to projects from work and travel experiences encompassing North, South and Central America as well as Africa. I believe that successful projects are achieved by engaged people who share a vision.

From Harvard University, I have a Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Reform and Sustainable Financing. My Executive MBA is from Simon Fraser University, and my Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is from the University of Manitoba. I hold a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at the University of British Columbia (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy).

I bring strong project planning and facilitation experience to complex projects. My clients recognize my ability to help them determine their project goals, establish strong teams and drive projects forward on every shortening time lines. I enjoy taking the chaos out of projects and bringing manageability into them.

My clients appreciate my facilitation skills and ability to bring various stakeholders together to clearly define what the project is meant to achieve and put a plan together to make that happen. My ability to ensure communication with all stakeholders throughout the project life cycle has meant a higher degree of success than many clients thought possible at the outset.

I have worked in industries ranging from Graphic Arts to Telecom, Health Care, Utilities, Non Profit and Education. My clients are local, national and international, giving me the opportunity to work with people from varying backgrounds and nationalities.

I am a Senior Management Consultant and Trainer. I have been PMP certified since 2004 and have been leading technical and non-technical projects for more than 15 years. I hold a BBA from SFU and Adult Training Certificate from VCC.
I leverage many different project frameworks including PMI’s to bring success to the project environments that I work within.

My experience includes project lifecycle management, change management, facilitation, training and team leadership. My focus is on people – projects cannot be successful without them. As such, I draw from many different skills and experiences in order to create successful teams that deliver successful projects.

I’m a technical writer who has “pitch-hit” as a trainer or support as
needed. I know the tools for presenting and communicating to an expert level
and really enjoy diving into new technologies.

I’m passionate about words. I love writing and communicating ideas clearly
and effectively. I’m a word lover and grammar geek with a keen eye for
editing. Designing and developing quality documentation is a forte – in a
variety of formats, from presentations and procedure manuals, to online
help, end user guides, and eLearning courses.

I like to help others learn new concepts, procedures, and products. I’m a
storyteller. I enjoy turning actions and ideas into words that inspire
people.

I’m excited about using my creative skills to solve problems. My clients
know me for my integrity and positive, can-do attitude.