Devon Bekker

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Experiences

Defined the organisation's 1, 3, and 5-year strategies based on primary research with past and current students providing a clear direction for the current and future executive teams to base their decision making on
Developed and implemented metrics to track the success of the team in working towards the new vision resulting in simplified performance measurement, best practice creation, and the opportunity for experimentation
Designed the student experience for 39 students from 15 nations speaking 10 languages at Ivey, communicating and negotiating with all stakeholders to provide the most well-rounded Canadian business school experience

Developed and implemented a companywide loan deferral payment plan that allowed FUDEMI to maintain profitability, while creating social capital with clients during a time of significant political and economic turmoil
Created a promoter performance measurement tool based on client inputted metrics to track promoters over time, allowing FUDEMI to identify areas in need of improvement
Recommended and implemented a document sharing system across 7 branches based on management interviews that improved the organization’s communication and streamlined document control

Supported three multidisciplinary teams working on five projects simultaneously with a cumulative worth of $350 million, contributing to on time completion of project deliverables such as workplans, change orders, and management updates
Composed a regulatory correspondence for the Senior Vice President of Nuclear Projects, evaluating safe operating limits based on varied stakeholder input, resulting in final approval for the reactor core defueling project
Managed communication between project teams and major contractors by delivering and presenting regular status reports to management, ensuring vendor compliance with project requirements

Contributed to the efficiency of the drilling rig by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, resulting in the best drill times of the season.
Gained hands on experience in all aspects of the drilling process through general labor including preparing chemicals, and collecting samples, contributing to expanded geological understanding of the natural gas reservoir
Supported a team by identifying operational weaknesses, observing rig operations and suggesting potential efficiency improvements, leading to accelerated rig restarts and a shortened drilling schedule.

Education

January 2019 to April 2019

January 2018 to December 2018

September 2012 to April 2017

Candidate Level 2

Skills

Interests

Music through playing the piano and guitar act as a creative balance to my often heavy workloads. Whatever the current project entails, wherever it may lead, the notes and chords remain the same.

Through travel I look to understand how a location's history and culture can shape the world views and biases of the people living there. In doing so I hope to improve my ability to make decisions empathetically in all future endeavours.

CEMS MIM Candidate at Ivey, HEC Paris | President CEMS Canada