Gisele Richard
About Gisele Richard
Gisele Richard is a Project Manager with extensive experience in various sectors, including government and finance. She has held multiple project management roles since 1998 and is currently employed by the Government of Canada.
Work at Government of Canada
Currently, Gisele Richard serves as a Project Manager at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing various projects, ensuring they align with government objectives and standards. Her extensive background in project management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Gisele Richard has held several project management roles prior to her current position. She worked at Export Development Canada as a Project Manager Scrum Master from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she was a Project Manager at the Medical Council of Canada from 2016 to 2018 and at Mackenzie Investments from 2011 to 2016. Her career also includes roles at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Education and Expertise
Gisele Richard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a focus on Food and Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University, studying from 1983 to 1987. She has developed expertise in project management, particularly in producing project management artifacts such as Charters, Project Plans, and Risk Registers. Additionally, she has experience with Scrum Teams and Agile methodologies.
Background in Technical Support and Training
Gisele Richard has a background in Software Training, Technical Writing, and bilingual Technical Support. She is fluent in French, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. Her experience includes working with infrastructure development Scrum Teams using Azure DevOps and Kanban boards.
Security Clearance
Gisele Richard has been security cleared with Level II Secret by the Government of Canada since 2018. This clearance enables her to handle sensitive information and participate in projects that require a high level of trust and confidentiality.