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Carla Deragon

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate and Portfolio Lead

City of Calgary
01.2022 - Current
  • As a Real Estate and Portfolio Lead, I support ReThink Land's mandate to acknowledge City Owned land as a valuable public asset and pursue opportunities to optimize its value to The City and all Calgarians
  • Lead the planning, organization and completion of Business Cases designed to optimize the value of city-owned land by applying cash flow analysis, planning and development subject matter expertise and options analysis by evaluating social, environmental, economic and business impacts
  • Develop implementation plans that outline the scope, deliverables, key interested parties, roles and responsibilities and timelines for each completed business case
  • Support the review and completion of land Inventory Analysis Results which identifies parcels or portions of parcels surplus to the supporting Business Units needs
  • Lead and implement projects comprised of a multi-functional teams of Real Estate professionals and coordinate their activities to ensure the efficient and effective completion of project objectives
  • Develop and manage client relationship and expectations in completing Business Cases including delivering clear concise verbal messages during client meetings through insightful presentations and constructive responses
  • Prepare reports and presentations that are clear, concise, accurate, consistent in tone, and deliver effective messages to management and key interested parties
  • Provide direction, coaching and mentoring on projects and liaise with communication representatives when appropriate
  • Engage in strategic discussions and direction setting for ReThink Land and its positioning within Real Estate and Development Services including the development of clear goals, objectives, and key performance indicators
  • Actively participate in the identification, assessment, and implementation of process improvements for ReThink Land

Senior Auditor

City of Calgary
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • As a Senior Auditor for The City Auditor's Office, I worked to provide independent and objective assurance, and advisory service to add value to The City of Calgary and enhance public trust
  • Perform effective planning, fieldwork, and reporting of engagement results and follow-up to ensure a quality audit engagement
  • Listen and communicate to audit clients in an articulate manner, ensuring messaging was clear, understood, and consistent with the City Auditor's objectives
  • Actively monitor status of audit, manage staff assigned and meet internal process and quality standards as well as agreed deliverables
  • Prepare reports, presentations that are clear, concise, accurate, consistent in tone, and deliver effective messages that focus on risk
  • Establish positive working relationships with audit clients that facilitate the prevention and/or resolution of conflicts and gains support to advance objectives
  • Analyze Administration's actions against audit commitments to assess if risk has been mitigated and timely escalation of residual risk acceptance is appropriate
  • Identify and present emerging business risks/ audit topics that contribute to audit plan development and strategic planning sessions
  • Engage in strategic discussions and direction setting to support the continued improvement, development and maturity of The City Auditor's Office operations

Auditor

City of Calgary
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • As an Auditor my role involved assisting the City Auditor's office in executing its role in oversight of the City Manager's Administration, accountability for stewardship over public funds, and accountability for the achievement of value for money in City operations
  • Followed City Auditor office manual and utilized internal procedures to work collaboratively and in alignment with the City's 4Cs and quality standards
  • Actively monitored assigned work including communication of progress compared to deliverables and identified potential roadblocks to productivity
  • Built and improved professional and City knowledge through assigned activities
  • Delivered clear concise messages during audit meetings and effective verbal and written communication of audit observations to lead and/or client

Education

Certified Internal Audit Designation (CIA) -

Calgary, AB
11.2018

CPA/CGA Program - Prerequisite Education Program (CPA PEP), Level 4 CGA

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB
12.2015

Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program - General Management

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
08.2011

Bachelor of Commerce University Transfer Program -

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
04.2009

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptable Thinking

Certification

CPR and First Aid Certificate, 2024

Training Professional Development

  • Project Management (PMP), 2025 - In progress
  • Negotiation Skills for Working Professionals, 2023
  • Effective Decision Making, 2023
  • Presentation Skills, 2023

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Real Estate and Portfolio Lead

City of Calgary
01.2022 - Current

Senior Auditor

City of Calgary
01.2020 - 01.2022

Auditor

City of Calgary
09.2011 - 12.2019

CPA/CGA Program - Prerequisite Education Program (CPA PEP), Level 4 CGA

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program - General Management

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Commerce University Transfer Program -

Mount Royal University

Certified Internal Audit Designation (CIA) -

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