Attaria Gabari
Toronto,ON
Summary
Operational analyst with a focus on enhancing frontline worker experiences and achieving measurable business outcomes. Over 12 months of experience across production plants and client locations, implementing solutions that resulted in over $100K in operational cost savings while improving safety and efficiency. Recognized for fostering collaboration and trust, working closely with staff and management to identify challenges and develop sustainable improvements that enhance productivity and morale.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance, Safety & Administrative Analyst (Co-op / Ongoing)
Cascades Recovery+
Ottawa, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration among Finance, Operations, and Safety for cost tracking and incident reporting.
- Created and maintained Power BI dashboards to summarize production metrics, safety compliance, and financial KPIs.
- Analyzed performance issues with maintenance and operations staff, quantifying waste and lost time for informed decision-making.
- Developed a digital contractor safety application that automated entry registration and compliance documentation.
- Assisted in month-end financial reporting, SAP-based expense tracking, and reconciliation of production costs.
- Supported internal audits and health & safety inspections, ensuring timely documentation of corrective actions.
- Coordinated training records, access cards, and contractor orientations to achieve 100% policy compliance.
- Volunteered on weekends to observe plant operations and validate efficiency data.
- Developed reports using data analysis tools to support decision-making processes.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenses and forecasting financial needs.
Financial Analyst - Finance & Security Operations
Government of Canada
Ottawa, Canada
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated in a security-level clearance environment, responsible for controlled document handling, facility access coordination, and administrative confidentiality.
- Supported the Finance Division with purchase order tracking, budget entries, and reconciliation of departmental expenditures.
- Oversaw restricted-access onboarding for contractors and staff, ensuring proper authorization levels and safety briefings prior to entry.
- Streamlined interdepartmental reporting by digitizing compliance and expense records, reducing manual tracking by 30%.
- Assisted auditors and managers in preparing detailed activity summaries for quarterly reviews.
- Earned recognition for reliability, discretion, and consistent attention to procedural detail.
Sales & Marketing Associate
Alchemy Fitness Studio
Ottawa, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded membership campaigns that increased monthly revenue by 18% through community engagement and referral systems.
- Designed and implemented client onboarding templates that improved retention and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with personal trainers and operations staff to ensure efficient scheduling and client follow-ups.
- Managed customer databases and automated billing updates using CRM tools.
- Created in-studio and digital marketing content that elevated local brand visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Honours
Carleton University
ON, Canada04-2026
Skills
- Operational problem solving
- Financial analysis
- Safety compliance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Initiative and adaptability
- Power BI expertise
- SAP proficiency
- Advanced Excel and VBA skills
- Google Workspace proficiency
- CRM tools management
- SharePoint utilization
- Data visualization techniques
- Reporting automation strategies
- Project management skills
- Vendor management
Certification
- CPA Pathway, Ongoing
- CFA Level I Candidate, 05/01/26
Hobbies and Interests
- Front-line improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Building better systems for people and performance
Tools And Systems
- Power BI
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Google Workspace
- CRM Tools
- SharePoint
- Data Visualization
- Reporting Automation
Timeline
Finance, Safety & Administrative Analyst (Co-op / Ongoing)
Cascades Recovery+
01.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst - Finance & Security Operations
Government of Canada
04.2022 - 01.2023
Sales & Marketing Associate
Alchemy Fitness Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Honours
Carleton University