I’m a data, analytics and visualization specialist who excels at transforming data into beautiful visualizations and actionable insights.
Professional Experience
ATB
Associate Director – Data Science and Analytics
2021 – Present
Marks
Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis
2019 – 2021
- Led a team of analysts responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing the performance of the companies sales and gross margin.
- Built and maintained models to support variance analysis, budgets & forecasts, and ad-hoc analysis.
- Presented results to management, painting a clear and compelling picture of the state of the business and major drivers of change.
The North West Company
Manager – Insights and Analytics
2018 – 2019
- Led a team of analysts responsible for sales analysis, providing customer and market insights to support corporate projects, and creating reporting to track progress towards organizational goals
- Created reports and tools to support store-level operations and build alignment with corporate strategic goals
- Conducted A/B tests, post mortem analysis, and variance reporting to investigate the impact of promotions, pricing changes, vendor realignments, and assortment updates
- Coordinated design, implementation and report creation for new data sources in an Oracle data warehouse environment
- Built automated reporting and exception reporting frameworks to identify actionable business opportunities quickly and reduce cycle times
The Great-West Life Assurance Company
Associate Manager – Performance Management
Assistant Manager – Performance Management
CA Student – Various Departments
2014 – 2018
2011 – 2014
2008 – 2011
- Coached and supervised analysts in creating and maintaining databases and producing monthly and ad-hoc reporting
- Led projects to develop data warehouses, cubes, and reports which combined information from multiple sources to provide insight on financial results, expense drivers, purchase patterns, and which automated various accounting and reporting functions
- Created and maintained detailed financial models to identify potential sources of cost savings and track cost impacts of strategic initiatives
- Defined measures and created interactive dashboards to engage employees and communicate progress towards achieving strategic goals
- Conducted business process reviews to optimize organizational efficiency and effectiveness
- Trained and mentored employees and CA / CPA students
- Developed training materials and delivered classroom sessions for software, including SAP products
OpenCharity.ca
Webmaster & Systems Administrator
2011 – 2018
- Founded and maintained a website publishing the organizational and financial information on 85,000 registered Canadian charities
Maple Hill Creamery
Sales Analytics Consultant
2015 – 2016
- Created a centralized data warehouse and consolidated reporting to track sales volumes and identify patterns from multiple distributors
The University of Manitoba
Guest Lecturer – Introductory Management Accounting
Student Marker
2012
2007
- Prepared and presented lecture material, marked assignments and entered grades
Education & Professional Associations
The American Institute of CPAs
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)
2017
- Qualified for the CITP designation based on experience in the field and ongoing professional development
CPA Manitoba / Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
2015
2011
- Gained CPA designation upon merger of professional accounting bodies in 2015
- Gained CA designation after completing the CA School of Business (CASB) program and passing the Uniform Final Evaluation (UFE) in 2010
The University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
2008
- Majored in Accounting and Management Information Systems
- Featured on the Dean’s List in 2006, 2007 & 2008
Canadian Mennonite University
School of Discipleship
2003
- Studied conflict resolution and intercultural relations in South Africa
Canadian Internet Registration Authority
Member
2015 to Present
Volunteering
CPA Canada Community Connect Program
Financial Literacy Volunteer
2015 – Present
- Delivered free educational sessions on financial literacy and retirement planning
Saint Benedict’s Table
Board Member
Board Member
2014 – 2017
2008 – 2011
- Presented financial statements at board and congregational meetings
Trail Run Manitoba
Volunteer
2013 – 2015
- Helped at aid stations for various races and ultra-marathons
Drums for Kids
Webmaster & Systems Administrator
2010 – 2011
- Provided hosting for the group’s website and email, in addition to maintaining the content on the website
University of Manitoba Photography Club
Treasurer
2005 – 2008
- Performed day to day bookkeeping and petitioned for funding