This person is an innovation enthusiast with extensive experience in operations management and leadership. They hold a Master of Business Administration degree from the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova. They have a Business Management Certificate from MacEwan University. They are currently working as a Programs Manager at Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and have been in this role since 2012. They are skilled in communication, customer relations, project management, training, and team building. They are an excellent collaborator and a shining example of effective flexibility. They are intrigued by the unique qualities of each person and can find individualized methods of motivating and coaching the staff. Apart from their professional work, they are also involved in various volunteer activities. They have volunteered as a Driver Volunteer at Drive Happiness, a Room Monitor at the University of Alberta, and a Student Volunteer at iHuman Youth Society. They have also served as a Steering Committee Member at YEG Startup Community Awards and a Health and Safety Committee Member MBA Students' representative at the University of Alberta. They are an English Teacher and have taught English to a class of 25 immigrant students from various age groups and backgrounds.