Karlene A. Millwood, MBA
About Karlene A. Millwood, MBA
Karlene A. Millwood, MBA, is a founding member and leadership coach at Iwb Immigrant Women in Business in Toronto, Ontario, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse educational background, including a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and extensive experience in project management and analysis across various organizations.
Work at IWB Immigrant Women in Business
Karlene A. Millwood serves as a Founding Member and Leadership Coach at IWB Immigrant Women in Business. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting immigrant women in their business endeavors. Her role involves coaching and mentoring, focusing on leadership development and empowerment within the community in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Karlene A. Millwood has a diverse educational background. She studied Linguistics at the University of Toronto - Woodsworth College from 1995 to 1997. She later pursued Project Management at Ryerson University from 2001 to 2003. In 2007, she attained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, completing her studies in 2009. Additionally, she briefly studied Writing, Television, Film, and Television at Vancouver Film School in 2016.
Professional Experience
Karlene A. Millwood has extensive professional experience across various roles and organizations. She worked at RBC in multiple capacities, including Help Desk Manager, Project Manager, and Developer from 1993 to 2003. She also served as a Host for the Jazz D'vine Smooth Groove Radio Show from 2011 to 2019. Her experience includes positions at Direct Energy as a Senior Analyst and Operations Planner - Team Lead, and at Toronto Police Service as a Senior Analyst from 2007 to 2014.
Background
Karlene A. Millwood began her academic journey at Dawson College, where she studied Computer Science from 1990 to 1993. Following this, she gained professional experience in various analytical and managerial roles. Her career spans over two decades, with significant contributions in both the public and private sectors, including work in Houston, Texas, and Toronto, Ontario.
Achievements in Filmmaking and Playwriting
Since 2009, Karlene A. Millwood has been involved with RBC as an Emerging Indie Filmmaker and Playwright. Her work in this area reflects her commitment to the arts and storytelling, contributing to her diverse skill set that encompasses both business management and creative writing.