Yvon Allard
@yvonallard
Results-driven operations coordinator specializing in CRM, scheduling, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations coordinator with 10+ years leading scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration across global and remote teams. I excel at CRM management, workflow optimization, budget tracking, and producing clear operational reports that keep projects aligned to timelines and client needs.
I have led operational roles across retail and education, built SOPs and recruitment/onboarding logistics, and supported multi-site program delivery. I am proactive, adaptable under tight deadlines, and seeking a remote-first role where I can drive operational excellence and streamline project delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance ESL Tutor
Self Employed
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Coordinate learner schedules, track progress in CRM, and deliver tailored IELTS/CELPIP preparation with written reports and learning plans to improve outcomes.
English Integration Assistant
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Supported English-education integration across multiple schools, coordinated multi-site schedules and events, and prepared program updates, roadmaps, and action logs to ensure delivery.
General Manager
MAC Cosmetics
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Coordinated daily staffing and scheduling across two sites, prepared weekly operational reports, maintained attendance and compliance records, and aligned store processes with regional leadership goals.
Retail Expansion Consultant
Ink & Water Tattoo
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Established operational systems including hiring and payroll setup, authored SOPs and compliance documentation, and translated technical steps into actionable summaries for stakeholders during a contract expansion.
Operations General Manager
Lush
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Managed financial reporting including payroll and cost controls, standardized documentation and compliance processes adopted regionally, and produced regular Excel and CRM reports resolving budget variances and audits.
Regional Manager
The Body Shop International
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Developed and implemented training programs, ensured policy compliance and HR documentation, coordinated district schedules and produced KPI and staffing reports to inform leadership decisions.
Operations Lead
Starbucks
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Managed high-volume scheduling and payroll, produced shift reports and forecasts to support staffing decisions, and led service recovery during peak periods.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TEFL Academy
TEFL Certification (240h), Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2022 - 2023
Completed a 240-hour TEFL certification focusing on teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Confederation College
Practical Nursing (RPN) Studies, Practical Nursing
Completed Practical Nursing (RPN) studies with coursework in healthcare foundations, patient care principles, and interprofessional communication.
York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts (Ballet)
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet performance with a minor in English and coursework in grant writing and proposal development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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