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A R S A L A N F A H I M

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Accomplished and forward-thinking business leader with extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, and data analytics. Expert in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and drive business growth. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at navigating environments of change, challenge, and competing priorities, with a proven track record in financial analysis, process improvement, and innovation. A proactive self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills, dedicated to achieving excellence and delivering measurable results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Services Officer

CRA - Federal Government of Canada
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Addressed inquiries related to tax matters, CRA programs, and accounts.
  • Performed calculations to determine tax, elections, and entitlements.
  • Educated taxpayers on services and promoted available resources.
  • Assisted with form completion, error correction, and payment accuracy.
  • Examined tax documents to assess accuracy for individuals and organizations.
  • Additional details available upon request due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Franchise Support Specialist (Alberta, BC & ON)

Snap-on Tools Canada
05.2014 - 12.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive route certifications and consistently verified high levels of customer satisfaction, ensuring service excellence.
  • Developed and optimized new routes, while improving existing ones to enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth.
  • Oversaw franchisee inventory management, ensuring accurate and up-to-date accounting records in alignment with company standards.
  • Provided strategic assistance and training to franchisees across Southern Alberta and BC, fostering business growth and operational success.
  • Managed franchisee transitions, including the termination of exiting franchisees and seamless onboarding of new franchisees, ensuring continuity of operations.
  • Executed AF audits and verified credit accounts, maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Proactively addressed and resolved customer complaints, investigating root causes and implementing effective corrective measures to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Inspected technical support performance, identifying areas for improvement and unacceptable delays, while generating and implementing solutions to drive efficiency.
  • Evaluated and integrated potential solutions into existing systems, drafting comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for presentation to senior decision-makers.

Team Lead

Avis Car Rental
03.2010 - 05.2014
  • Top Rental Sales Agent in Canada
  • Maintaining efficient staff levels as dictated by volume of business
  • Forecasting expected demands and created plans to accomplish objectives within set budgets
  • Establishing clear objectives and set policies to achieve targets with minimal waste and expenditures
  • Communicating policy updates to department and monitoring compliance
  • Tracked labor, sales, inventory and managed operations to maximize returns.

Education

Enrolled in Software Development Program At SAIT

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Class 1 Commercial Driver's License

Skills

  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage data to inform strategic business decisions
  • Data Collection & Cleaning: Gather, clean, and prepare data for analysis
  • Data Visualization: Present data insights using tools like Tableau or Excel
  • Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to interpret data and identify trends
  • Predictive Analytics: Use models to forecast outcomes and inform decisions
  • SQL Proficiency: Extract and manipulate data from databases
  • Python: Utilize Python for data analysis tasks
  • Business Strategy Alignment: Align data analytics initiatives with overall business strategy and objectives
  • Leadership & Team Management: Direct and mentor data analytics teams to drive performance
  • Problem-Solving: Analyze data to identify and solve business problems
  • Communication Skills: Translate data findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Critical Thinking: Assess data critically to ensure accuracy and relevance
  • Project Management: Lead data analytics projects to meet business objectives and deadlines
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executives and other stakeholders to ensure data initiatives support organizational goals
  • Ethical Data Handling: Ensure data privacy and ethical use of data in analytics

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Tax Services Officer

CRA - Federal Government of Canada
01.2020 - 12.2023

Franchise Support Specialist (Alberta, BC & ON)

Snap-on Tools Canada
05.2014 - 12.2019

Team Lead

Avis Car Rental
03.2010 - 05.2014

Enrolled in Software Development Program At SAIT

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Class 1 Commercial Driver's License
A R S A L A N F A H I M