I am an Operations Management Professional with extensive experience in the Telecommunications Industry and nine years as a Financial Planning Consultant. I excel at turning large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights for management decisions. I am a passionate, self-motivated professional with strong networking and customer service ethos. I have led CRM and forecasting initiatives across multiple regions, integrating systems during major mergers and acquisitions (Nortel Enterprise Solutions being acquired by Avaya). I thrive in remote work, manage long-distance relationships via electronic media and teleconferencing, and have a track record of leading teams and delivering results. I also hold a P.Eng (Sask) and CFP, underscoring a blended strength in engineering discipline and financial planning.

Michael Goodfellow

I am an Operations Management Professional with extensive experience in the Telecommunications Industry and nine years as a Financial Planning Consultant. I excel at turning large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights for management decisions. I am a passionate, self-motivated professional with strong networking and customer service ethos. I have led CRM and forecasting initiatives across multiple regions, integrating systems during major mergers and acquisitions (Nortel Enterprise Solutions being acquired by Avaya). I thrive in remote work, manage long-distance relationships via electronic media and teleconferencing, and have a track record of leading teams and delivering results. I also hold a P.Eng (Sask) and CFP, underscoring a blended strength in engineering discipline and financial planning.

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I am an Operations Management Professional with extensive experience in the Telecommunications Industry and nine years as a Financial Planning Consultant. I excel at turning large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights for management decisions. I am a passionate, self-motivated professional with strong networking and customer service ethos.

I have led CRM and forecasting initiatives across multiple regions, integrating systems during major mergers and acquisitions (Nortel Enterprise Solutions being acquired by Avaya). I thrive in remote work, manage long-distance relationships via electronic media and teleconferencing, and have a track record of leading teams and delivering results. I also hold a P.Eng (Sask) and CFP, underscoring a blended strength in engineering discipline and financial planning.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

School Bus Driver at First Student Canada
January 1, 2021 - November 24, 2025
Responsible for safe operation of school buses, student pickups/drop-offs, and adherence to safety protocols.
Financial Consultant at Investors Group
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Committed to understanding client personal financial planning needs and providing in-depth analysis and personalized solutions. Acted as sales/customer relationship manager with clients, drawing on a broad team of financial experts in investments, tax, insurance, retirement planning, cash management, and estate planning.
Sales Operations Manager, Enterprise Solutions at NORTEL/AVAYA
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Led sales funnel management, consolidated historical and forward-looking data to drive supply chain and forecast revenue; interfaced with Canadian Corporate Accounts to analyze trends and report quarterly performance; led the global integration of Nortel Enterprise Solutions CRM and Avaya Salesforce systems during the acquisition.
Sales Operations Manager, Wireless Canada / BCE Account at NORTEL/AVAYA
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Managed two direct reports; established staff development plans; improved Wireless P&L through planning, forecasting, proposals, order management, and month-end close; delivered 27% incremental revenue YoY and a 126% increase in product volume during a period of headcount reductions and product availability issues.
Manager Global Market Planning at NORTEL
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Developed and maintained an efficient global demand forecast process for Wireless Solutions, driving supply chain and delivery assurance; supported output services and compliance.
Manager Customer Documentation at NORTEL
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Led a group that grew from 20 to 37; managed end-user information products with Product Line Management and other teams; oversaw budgets, hiring, and performance management.
Senior R&D / Capital Advisor at NORTEL
December 31, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Managed forecasting, execution, and tracking of R&D and capital plans for Wireless Product Line; led bottom-up program content definition and funding needs across functions.
New Product Program Management at NORTEL
December 31, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Project managed complex R&D projects across multiple sites to ensure timely introduction of quality products.
Industrial Engineer at NORTEL (Montreal/Saskatoon)
December 31, 1987 - December 31, 1987
In Montreal, supported manufacturing transfer of FD-135; managed design change control and cost reduction programs; in Saskatoon, contributed to manufacturing introduction and automated material handling.
Industrial Engineer at MICROTEL, Saskatoon
December 31, 1983 - December 31, 1983
Introduced transmission/access new products to manufacturing; developed time standards; supported transfer of components; documented changes and assisted in production/inventory control systems.

Education

MBA at University of Saskatchewan
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
B.A.Sc in Industrial Engineering (with Honours) at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Financial Planner - CFP
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
P.Eng (Sask) – Professional Engineer
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certified Financial Planner - CFP
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet