Michelle Vargas-Lao

Senior Scheduler, Workforce Management for Service Canada Programs

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

Results-driven professional with strong expertise in information management, real-time analysis, quality assurance, and workforce scheduling. Proven ability to optimize data-driven decisions, uphold high service standards, and improve team efficiency in fast-paced environments. A collaborative leader focused on operational excellence and performance improvement.

Experience

  • Gatestone (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Scheduler Workforce Management
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Results-driven Workforce Management Scheduler with extensive experience supporting Government of Canada programs. Proven expertise in workforce planning, personalized scheduling, service level management, billable hours, adherence tracking, and vacation reporting. Recognized for delivering efficient scheduling solutions that support operational goals while enhancing team performance. Strong background in leadership, communication, and continuous improvement, with the ability to adapt to evolving policies and workforce management systems.

    • Scheduler, Workforce Management
      Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Real Time Analyst, Workforce Management
      Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr

      Collaborated with Operations Team to optimize delivery processes and service quality. Monitored call volume, attendance, program breaks, and generated absenteeism report.

  • Proprietor at MVL Services Inc.
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    1. Marketing & Professional Services (Event Planning, Hosting, Marketing) 2. Immigration and settlement in Québec or anywhere in Canada. 3. Integration in Québec

  • Concordia University (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Marketing, John Molson School of Business
      Sep 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      "Marketing is the art of persuasion: how to convey ideas, manage buzz and create desire. You persuade people to do things: buy a car or vote for a politician. And it doesn't matter if you sell smart phones or sustainable living, you’ll learn the strategies, tactics and measurements behind influencing consumer choices." SOURCE: http://www.concordia.ca/jmsb/programs/undergraduate/bachelor/majors/marketing.html

    • Receptionist/Secretary
      Mar 2007 - Aug 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos

      I studied at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and worked part-time as receptionist/secretary at the Counseling and Development Department in both Loyola and Sir George Williams Campus.

  • Administrative Coordinator, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Concordia University at Concordia University
    Mar 2003 - Oct 2006 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    I had the pleasure of working at the Advancement and Alumni Relations at Concordia University as Administrative Support to Advancement Officers. This role honed my skills in handling big and small scale events. ie. President Circle Dinner; Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship Awards Banquet; Concordia Annual Shuffle; Volunteer & Alumni Appreciation Events and many more.