Duane Upton

Background

About Duane Upton

An MBA graduate with over ten years of planning experience within the mining and aerospace industries encompassing design, scheduling, reporting, tool development, administrative and supervisory duties. Quick learner who assesses and champions strategies based on data collection, tracking and reporting. A Dean’s Honour List graduate of Schulich School of Business with an interest in new opportunities complimentary to existing engineering, planning and business development skillset. Schulich’s groupwork-focused education provided numerous growth opportunities for leadership, effective communication, time-management, adaptability, analytics and performance tracking in a fast-paced, success-driven, and diverse environment. Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals under pressure in collaborative or independent environments. Works cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining clear, professional communication for on the-spot decision-making. Held progressively senior roles at Barrick’s Hemlo operations in northern Ontario while serving the local community for over five years as a volunteer fire fighter. Returned to Toronto for business school. Volunteered post-graduation for six months at not-for-profit assisting with administrative duties in their volunteer coordination and finance departments.