Biography
Warren holds a wealth of operational management experience in both the public and private education sectors, leading innovation and continuous improvement. Since joining the School of ESL in 2015, Warren has been a key contributor to the tremendous growth of both the EAP and the Continuing Education ESL programs. In June 2017, he spearheaded the launch of the Summer English in Toronto program which offers a cultural and language immersion experience to youths from around the world. Before joining GBC, Warren was an Academic Manager for the Libyan scholarship program at the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), a non-profit organization and an industry leader in the advancement of international education.
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor of Commerce, Management, University of Ottawa, 2007.
- Master of Education, Information Technology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2019.
Areas of Expertise
- Business awareness and development
- People development
- Public speaking
Career Highlights
Academic Manager 2012 – 2015
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Ottawa, Ontario
- Developed multi-million dollar annual tuition budgets for scholarship program sponsors and received approval
- Created standards and policies for the administration of student scholarships
- Formulated financial practices to improve accountability for expenditures of scholarship programs
Health Medical Programs Manager 2010 – 2012
Kaplan Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario
- Achieved annual revenue growth of 16% from the previous year’s mark for the Centre in 2011
- Drafted successful agreements to provide educational training to foreign government scholarship sponsors
- Hosted seminars on educational pathways, exam strategies, and time management skills for medical school graduates
Awards
- Highest Achievement Award in Management – Bachelor of Commerce Program, University of Ottawa, 2007
- Most Recognized Leader Award, the Mindtrust Leadership Development Program, 2007
