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Management Consultant – Freelance Consultant
Client - 2 Degrees Inc., Edmonton,AB October 2012, March 2013
· Market research and creation of an Exempt Market Dealer proprietary database.
Client - Sherwood Investments, Vancouver,BC September 2012, January 2013
· Offering memorandum financials, forecast modelling, sensitivity analysis, business plan and investor summary for a $5 million limited partnership and a $100 million Mutual Fund Trust.
Client - Creekstone Consulting, West Vancouver, BC August 2011 – June 2012
· Conducted market research on the Near Field Communication and Mobile Phone Industries.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Made changes to client’s strategy by steering them into the fast growing mobile marketing sector.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Arranged connections with semiconductor, mobile phone & marketing companies (Google & Nokia)
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Performed financial analysis and aided in a grant submission for a circuit board company.
Client - Blue Garnet Design, Vancouver, BC April 2011 – October 2011
· Created a marketing plan to pioneer a traditional face-to-face service and offer it through the internet.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Devised strategies to increase revenues by 1,000% and profits by 2,000% within 3 years.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Integrated search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising and social media strategies.
Urban Vision Group, Halifax, NS October 2010 – April 2011
· Conducted market research, developed marketing, strategic, financing and implementation plans.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Prepared a strong investment package and conducted presentations to angel investors.
Client - SMU Business Development Centre, Halifax, NS May 2010 – June 2010
· Conducted North American Industry research for a new technology and developed marketing plan.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Exceed client expectations by arranging business contacts and client introductions.
Business Consultant - PSAB Project March 2009 – July 2009
The City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
· Revaluated $13 billion of city assets to reflect new PSAB 3150 tangible asset accounting standards.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Collaborated with departments, finance and IT to transfer data into asset management database using a combination of Hansen Autodesk and SAP AA and PS modules.
Acting Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis July 2007 – September 2008
The City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
· <!--[endif]-->Developed the 2008 Operating Budget of $894 million, on time and with a low tax rate increase.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Negotiated budgets with department general managers; budget deficit reduction of $20 million.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Managed and trained six professionals; developing them into a high performing team.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Conducted departmental performance reviews and reported results to the senior executive.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Automated reports; streamlined and realigned procedures for 3 month reduction in budget approval.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Created many complex forecasting models using custom price indices with predictive algorithms.
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis January 2003 – January 2009
The City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
- Managed the planning & analysis for a $400 million portfolio of departments.
· Led a multidisciplinary project team as project champion for a SAP Project System implementation. Made key decisions to balance time with cost while ensuring the integrity of the financial system.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Worked with departments to develop business plans for new projects such as Car Sharing, Automated Garbage Removal, Pay by Phone Parking, and Automatic Water Meter Reading.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Reputation for recommending efficiencies that resulted in at least $1 million each year.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Conducted continual process and departmental performance reviews and recommended changes.
Terminal Accountant1999–2002 Agricore United Inc., Vancouver, BC
<!--[if !supportLists]-->- <!--[endif]-->Financial analysis and reporting for a joint venture between Agricore and Cargill Incorporated.
Controller / Financial Analyst 1995–1998 Grosvenor Square Capital Inc., Vancouver,BC
- Responsible for all financial analysis, planning, budgeting, tax filing and shareholder reporting for a group of venture capital companies. Analyzed, performed due diligence and prepared business plans.
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Member Since: | May 3, 2013 |
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