Stephen Yogarajah
Markham,Canada
Summary
Operations and finance professional with a passion for sustainability, combining expertise in process optimization, cross-functional leadership, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, solve operational challenges, and drive efficiency in dynamic environments. Eager to apply analytical rigor and entrepreneurial mindset to Davey’s mission of advancing green industry innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst Operations Co-op
Wonderbrands
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Field Process Optimization: Conducted weekly plant walkthroughs to map agency/permanent worker foot traffic, identifying bottlenecks and redistributing tasks to minimize downtime.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced agency workforce costs by 33% and turnover by 30% through heatmap analysis of plant workflows, collaborating with engineers to balance production speeds and permanent worker capacity.
- Data-Driven Risk Mitigation: Developed Power BI dashboards tracking dough waste vs. production output, enabling proactive adjustments that reduced waste by 35-70% across 12 plants.
Financial Reporting & Insights Co-op
BDO Canada
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Process Automation: Automated financial reporting using Excel VBA, reducing manual reconciliation time by 30% for 20+ SMEs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepared tax filings and financial statements for 15+ clients, ensuring adherence to GAAP/IFRS.
Small Business Digital Advisor Co-o
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Client Retention & Growth: Increased SME enrollment in digital adoption programs by 200% through tailored cold outreach scripts and e-commerce integrations (Shopify/Square).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Led weekly strategy sessions with peers to refine outreach tactics, aligning solutions with client industry needs (retail, hospitality, logistics).
Automation Engineer Co-op
CIBC Mellon
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Workflow Optimization: Automated payroll reconciliation using Power Automate, reducing processing time by 25%.
- Risk Mitigation: Collaborated on policy analysis and audit support to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Toronto Metropolitan University
06.2025
Skills
- Technical: Power BI, Python, Excel (VBA), SAP, Appian
- Leadership: Cross-functional Collaboration, Process Optimization, Team Training
- Certifications: CFA Level 1 Passed, CSC In Progress
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
- Urban Sustainability, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, Civic Data Governance, FinTech, TEDx, Education Reform, Farming
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- I enjoy outdoor activities; hiking, biking, jogging, sports, gardening and canoeing
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Extracurricular activities
Ted Rogers Investment Council | Portfolio Analyst | Toronto, ON | Mar 2020 – Dec 2023
- Team Leadership: Managed a 5-member team analyzing equities for a $50K mock fund, achieving 12% annual returns.
- Industry Engagement: Organized networking events connecting 100+ students with finance professionals.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) | Event Coordinator | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
- Project Management: Coordinated national STEM competitions (Canadian Reduced Gravity Challenge) focused on sustainable innovation.
- Community Outreach: Promoted events through social media campaigns, increasing participant engagement by 40%.
City of Toronto’s Open Data Initiatives | Data Contributor | 2024
- Sustainability Advocacy: Curated datasets on urban infrastructure using Python, supporting data-driven policy recommendations.
Timeline
Financial Analyst Operations Co-op
Wonderbrands
01.2024 - 08.2024
Financial Reporting & Insights Co-op
BDO Canada
09.2023 - 12.2023
Small Business Digital Advisor Co-o
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
05.2023 - 08.2023
Automation Engineer Co-op
CIBC Mellon
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Toronto Metropolitan University
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