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Professional Background & Education

Full Time

General Mills Canada

Fiduciary Responsibility – Governance and Management

  • Lead strategic analysis in stewarding control over subsequent cash flow of sales activities surpassing $200M CAD

  • Partner with sales to financially assess initiatives relative to strategic business objectives ranging from $100K to upwards of $500K CAD

  • Assist in audits and financial reviews, providing documentation and analysis to support audit procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Business Strategy & Performance – Financial Leadership

  • Leverage Excel VBA Macros to develop profitability analysis models, providing accurate projections and insights for customer negotiations and decision making

  • Monitor P&L execution and performance to drive forward looking action with focus on 80/20 rule

  • Lead the establishment of a structured customer review process, reporting KPI’s and factors driving change, to senior leadership

September 2022 - Present

Sales Financial Analyst

Co-op

January 2021 - April 2021

Strategic Revenue Management Financial Analyst

April 2020 - August 2020

Supply Chain Financial Analyst

Co-op

  • Strengthen financial efficiencies in executing SRM strategies related to pricing initiatives exceeding $850M CAD

  • Conduct post-pricing implementation analysis to measure pricing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to develop revenue optimization strategies

  • Develop financial models to evaluate the impact of supply chain initiatives such as outsourcing decisions, capital investments, and process improvements

  • Assess financial risks associated with supply chain activities during the COVID-19 lockdown, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and protect financial interests

  • Collaborate with procurement teams to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and optimize vendor relationships to achieve cost savings and improve financial outcomes

Co-op

ATS Corporation

  • Finance Modeling & Valuation

    • Developed financial models (DCF and CCA), to support negations and pricingstrategies in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $100M CAD

September 2022 - Present

M&A Analyst

  • Risk Assessment

    • Evaluate risk factors such as market volatility, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions to assess the potential impact on deal outcomes and recommend risk mitigation strategies to senior management.

  • Market Research

    • Analyzed industry trends, competitive landscapes, and financial performance of acquisition targets, providing insights to support decision-making processes

  • Presentation and Reporting

    • Prepare presentations, reports, and investment memoranda to communicate findings, recommendations, and financial analysis to senior management, stakeholders, and potential investors

  • Relationship Management

    • Build and maintain relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders involved in M&A transactions, fostering a network of trusted partners to support deal execution.

Seasonal

AAA Home Services

  • Develop and implement customer acquisition strategies to drive growth and meet sales targets upwards of $250K CAD

  • Establish partnerships with external organizations to expand reach and acquire new customers

  • Optimize conversion funnels and user journeys to improve acquisition and annual retention rates

  • Facilitated the sale of the business, transferring client contacts and assets to a strategic competitor in an amicable transaction

September 2017 - April 2022

Founding Partner Customer Acquisitions

Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

International Business Major, Economics Minor

Bachelor of Business Administration

Honours with Co-operative Education

September 2018 - August 2022

Cumulative GPA: 10/12 (3.7/4.0)

Relevant Courses:

  • International Finance & Accounting

  • Managerial Accounting

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Global Marketing Management

  • Business Decision Models

  • Operations Management

  • Information Management Systems

  • Macro/Micro Economics

  • Business Policy

Extra Curricular:

  • Students Offering Support - Tutor

  • Laurier Real Estate Club - Member

  • Canadian Cancer Society - Event Coordinator

  • Intramural Ball/Ice Hockey - Organizer