Stefan Dirlau
Vancouver,BC
Summary
An operations & finance professional with over 8 years of experience in the field of ESG and investment advisory. I am a professional that is adept at collaborating with companies to integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into their business, operations and finance strategies. I am an organized and dependable team player and leader, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of ESG
Carbon Floor
02.2023 - 12.2023
- A key developer in establishing and leading the firm to become a leading provider of sustainable carbon offset solutions and impact investments.
- Successfully spearheaded the design and development of Carbon Floor's state-of-the-art emissions reductions/offsets portfolio, originating and managing a portfolio of alternative assets valuated at $47.5M USD.
- Oversaw project management and GHG accounting of Fortune2000 firms, providing in-depth supply chain and emissions analysis, SASB, GRI, TCFD, SBTi and more, to identify areas of improvement and provide reinvestment opportunities.
- Evaluated complex financial structures, assessed risk, and provided informed investment advice to clients regarding energy projects valuated at $60M+ USD.
- Identified and secured key partnerships with major environmental organizations and NGOs, developing joint- nations natural disaster mitigation protocols across North America and the EU.
Director of Operations
Border Crossing Corp.
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Built and managed a firm that specializes in sustainable carbon capture projects, leveraging impact investment projects as a financial instrument to provide small landowners and low-income communities around the world with passive income.
- Syndicated and fundraised for clients through due diligence, presentation, and negotiation for $6M worth of impact investments as well as a $7.4M purchase deal.
- Through stakeholder engagement and sustainable sourcing practices, increased clientele’s use of ethically sourced materials by 20%, resulting in a significant improvement in supply chain transparency and supplier relationships.
- Built and lead project development teams in North America, the EU and Asia, developing a network of partnerships that will result in the removal of over five million metric tons of CO2e per year from the atmosphere through the implementation of large-scale improved forest management practices in the US.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Business/ESG Consultant
SD Consulting
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Conduct revenue forecasting for several startups and international brands, from SaaS to Ecommerce; propose, deliver, and gain buy-in for cost-effective solutions to improve business operations.
- Designed and developed revenue forecast system with 30+ data variables to reduce margin of error from 12% to 3.2% to enable more accurate financial decisions and reduce risks for clients.
- Conducted analyses to optimize clients’ revenue generation strategy, including exploring new revenue channels that effectively created 12 new partnerships; acted as a facilitator and connector to investors with similar interests, which resulted in $2M+ in funding for climate-impact investments.
- Supported 12 companies in US, Canada, Europe, and Asia in boosting quarterly revenue by 40-50% by advising on new renewable energies investments, creating new ESG policies, advising on sales-growth patterns, and conducting operational evaluations for BOD.
- Managed all phases of investment advisory due diligence process by evaluating SMAs, mutual funds, ETFs, and fund offerings while leading manager searches and reviews while providing recommendations utilizing a quantitative and qualitative decision framework.
Operations Manager
Canadian Armed Forces/Government Of Canada
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Managed finance of operations, projects, and policies with foreign delegates globally on initiatives spanning socio-economic development, defense strategy, finance, natural resource management and more.
- Acted as a project and operations manager with the responsibility of overseeing $100M+ of assets, in equipment and federal personnel.
- Supervised, mentored, and oversaw staff performance and trained 50+ personnel to fill operational gaps and enhance productivity in development projects.
- Earned 4 promotions in < 3 years and gained experience in business and sustainability-focused analytics; mentored by members of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Achieved C-Suite level transferable position within branch.
- Developed and directed annual non-profit fundraisers ranging from healthcare research to conservation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, ON04.2021
Advanced Degree - Economic & Data Analytics
KMSI
Kingston, ON04.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Capital Spending
- P&L Management
- Data Analysis
- Investment Management
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting and Planning
- Process Improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Information Management
- Inbound Marketing
- Mentoring
- Return to Work Awareness
- Mentoring
- Gender-Based Analysis
- Security Awareness
- Controlled Goods
Timeline
Head of ESG
Carbon Floor
02.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Operations
Border Crossing Corp.
05.2022 - 02.2023
Business/ESG Consultant
SD Consulting
06.2021 - 05.2022
Operations Manager
Canadian Armed Forces/Government Of Canada
06.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Royal Military College of Canada
Advanced Degree - Economic & Data Analytics
KMSI
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