Laurie Howe

Project coordinator and administrative professional with 20+ years of experience supporting leaders, teams and stakeholders across healthcare, nonprofit, association and consulting sectors. Most recently coordinated three federally funded projects worth $38M+ at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, delivering national training programs to 4,000+ participants. Skilled in scheduling, budget and contract administration, reporting, event logistics and confidential records management. Holds a Business Administration & Accounting diploma and uses Microsoft 365, Copilot and Claude daily.

• ability to adapt to many situationsAvancé
• Ability to stay calm in difficult situationsExpert
• Ability to work under pressureExpert
• Able to manage multiple projectsAvancé
• Account AdministrationAvancé
• Accounts receivableIntermédiaire
• AccuracyAvancé
• AdministrativeExpert
• AdobeIntermédiaire
• Advance skills office computer technologyAvancé
• Appointment SchedulingAvancé
• approachableExpert
• as part of a teamAvancé
• Souci du détailAvancé
• balancedAvancé
• Being flexibleExpert
• BillingExpert
• Tenue de livresIntermédiaire
• BudgetingIntermédiaire
• Microsoft 365Avancé
• Quickbooks OnlineIntermédiaire

1. Project Coordinator

   Canadian Home Builders' Association

   janv. 2023 to sept. 2026

   Ottawa, ON

   Coordinated three federally funded projects ($38M+) delivering national training programs for Canada's residential construction industry. • Maintained, reviewed and updated project schedules and timelines, following up with team members to keep deliverables on track. • Tracked and followed up on contracts, invoices, travel expenses and supporting documents from start to completion; maintained budget tracking. • Sourced and booked venues, audiovisual, catering and other vendors for in-person and virtual delivery across Canada. • Compiled quarterly progress reports and supporting documentation to meet federal funder compliance and reporting requirements. • Served as the communication link between project leads, trainers, vendors and 4,000+ industry participants, routing complex issues to the right lead. • Maintained accurate enrollment, exam and certification records through to program completion.

2. Project Coordinator

   Goss Gilroy Inc.

   avr. 2022 to sept. 2022

   Ottawa, ON

   Supported senior project managers on program evaluations for public, private and not-for-profit clients. • Collected, organized and managed project data across multiple platforms and systems. • Compiled findings into evidence matrices, comparison charts and formal reports. • Took detailed notes for focus groups on sensitive and confidential subject matter. • Kept documentation and reporting accurate across multiple concurrent files. Sample clients: Canada Border Services Agency • Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Services Transformation) • City of Pickering EDI Strategy • Global Affairs Canada

3. Project Coordinator

   Rhapsody Strategies

   janv. 2018 to mai 2020

   Ottawa, ON

   Managed administration and coordination across the full client engagement lifecycle for coaching and training services. • Coordinated client onboarding through close-out: prepared contracts, set up billing, and tracked tasks and deadlines. • Tracked revenue and expenses in collaboration with finance and accounting partners. • Managed calendars and scheduling for the leadership team to keep engagements on time and on budget. Sample clients: Diefenbunker • Sicotte Guilbault Legal Services • LRL Associates Engineering • Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

4. Office Administrator

   Sogge & Associates

   juin 2013 to oct. 2016

   Ottawa, ON

   Ran daily operations for a confidential mental health practice, exercising discretion in all communications and records. • Booked client appointments and prepared letters, reports and professional documentation. • Maintained confidential records and handled high-volume phone and email correspondence. • Managed invoicing, associate payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.

5. Yoga Teacher

   Howe2yoga

   sept. 2005 to oct. 2026

   Ottawa, ON

   • Built and operate a Yoga Alliance–certified teacher training program, drawing on a personal practice dating to 1988. • Led 20+ 200-hour teacher trainings, from curriculum, materials and scheduling to mentorship and program completion. • Run all business administration for 20 years, including registration, student communication and scheduling. • Pursue ongoing professional development in trauma-informed and therapeutic yoga.

6. Donor Recruitement Coordinator

   Canadian Blood Services

   févr. 2005 to sept. 2007

   Ottawa, ON

   Reported to the Executive Director, coordinating national donor recruitment initiatives and communication between head office and regional teams. • Triaged and prioritized daily issues arising from regions across the country. • Tracked project deadlines and key initiatives; coordinated meetings, travel and special events.

7. Medical Administrator

   Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Emergency

   févr. 1992 to oct. 2005

   Ottawa, ON

   Managed full-scope administration for a department of 40 emergency physicians and approximately 250 residents per year. • Designed scheduling templates and built monthly rotation schedules for physicians and residents. • Managed a $3M monthly payroll, accounts payable/receivable and billing for OHIP, RAMQ and other insurers. • Responded to high-volume inquiries involving WSIB, immigration, refugee status, sick leave and out-of-country insurance. • Maintained trauma records with accuracy and confidentiality; communicated calmly with patients and families in high-stress situations.

1. Algonquin College

   Business Administration, Business & Accounting

   Ottawa, ON

   1986 to 1989