Wendy Broad

Senior project and program management professional with 20+ years of experience leading complex initiatives across telecommunications, technology, financial services, retail, digital platforms, marketing and research environments. Brings strong governance, stakeholder leadership, executive communication, risk management, Agile/hybrid delivery, business analysis and project recovery skills, with a consistent ability to create structure, accountability and forward momentum in complex environments.

• Canva
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office
• Shopify
• Zoom

1. Founder & Director

   Broad Virtual Creative / Broad Virtual Office

   Jan 2020 to Present

   • Founded and manage digital consulting, creative and e-commerce businesses spanning project delivery, marketing, digital content and online operations. • Lead planning, customer engagement, digital marketing, workflow, vendor coordination and business-development activities independently. • Apply project-management discipline to ambiguous, multi-priority work while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

2. Volunteer Board Member / Program Manager, Programme Director

   IRMAC

   Jan 2018 to Jan 2020

   • Supported governance, partnerships and program delivery in a volunteer leadership capacity.

3. Research & Project Consultant

   Howard Langstaff & Associates

   Jan 2010 to Jan 2025

   • Conducted large-scale research, analysis, writing and project coordination related to pandemic response, medical education capacity, health systems and strategic planning. • Supported evidence development, editing, data analysis and project coordination for the publication COVID-19: Success or Red Card?

4. Senior Project / Program Management Consultant

   Various Clients

   Jan 2000 to Present

   • Led project and program initiatives across telecommunications, financial services, retail, logistics, technology, digital platforms and specialized hardware businesses. • Managed cross-functional teams and stakeholders across engineering, product, design, operations, vendors and executive leadership. • Selected initiatives include Rogers cable telephony launches; Loblaw encryption upgrades; American Express software initiatives; CIBC/IBM eForms implementation and testing; Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference logistics; and Investment Executive's Office of Tomorrow initiative. • Supported UnixHQ.com business growth, valuation, buyer outreach and transition planning, including due diligence coordination, CRM tracking, revenue analysis, inventory positioning and communications with prospective buyers and strategic partners.

1. University of Toronto — School of Continuing Studies

   Advanced Project Management studies, Project Management

   2018

2. University of Maine at Presque Isle

   Bachelor’s of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies

   2013

   Communication minor

• Project Management Professional (PMP)