Darren Sopher

Background

About Darren Sopher

Over eight years’ experience managing contracting parties for construction, capital replacement, renovations and maintenance; property management; budgeting; project management • Over six years’ experience managing a successful team including performance management, training opportunities, KPI’s, including management of union relationships • Over six years’ experience in change management to advance operational efficiencies; strategic planning; asset management; operational budgets; marketing; asset replacement; capital planning • Director responsible for safeguarding securities and property assets • Excellent time management and efficiency – successful at managing three roles (two director/board roles and one primary role) • Proven superior management and supervisory experience with a natural ability to work with people • Identified complimentary management styles aligned with Kilmann’s Competing and Accommodating types; Leadership strengths aligned with Clifton’s Strategic Planning and Execution styles • Excellent problem solving skills - a willingness to accommodate and collaborate with different viewpoints when identifying better solutions to problems – capacity to make vital decisions quickly and under pressure • Results orientated individual; evaluating environments, understanding internal/external risk factors and stakeholder management • Experience in Union, Public, and Private sectors with transferable integrity to continue working while adapting to procedures or policies that increase workplace efficiency • Proficient in the Microsoft office Suite and HR software including Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Ameresco (Asset Manager), Arcori (Financial and tenancy), Quickbooks and Wave (Payroll/Accounting)