TANYA HARRIETHA
Summary
A business leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, operations management, finance, accounting, investor relations, business development and human resource management. A refined ability to develop strategic mandate and 'roll up sleeves' and participate in execution. Proven experience in shareholder relationships, complex share modelling, and shareholder reporting. Responsibility for Board mandates both locally and internationally. A key member of an executive/management team known for common sense approach, insightful analysis, open and honest communications, and development of people.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Glas Ocean Electric
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans to support long-term business objectives, reducing operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
- Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
- Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Director, Finance and Administration
Sport Nova Scotia
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversee all accounting operations including payables, receivables, payroll, consolidations, audit and NPO returns
- Lead and manage the budgeting process for a multi departmental $15M budget
- Coordinate the preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly reports for management, board of directors and government agencies
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
VP Business Operations
Sustainable Marine Energy (Canada) Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Develop company business plan and report to Board of Directors on financial position
- Secure funding through debt, equity and government agencies
- Manage day to day financial activities including cash flow management and budgeting
- Oversee year-end reporting requirements including SR&ED
- Director on FORCE Board (Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy)
Vice President, Finance
Unique Solutions Design Limited
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Lead and direct the day-to-day operations of the finance department, including team development and management, business planning, corporate financial reporting for Canadian and USA entities, budget and forecasting development
- Managed investor relations function, including understanding and effectively communicating the company's financial strategy and strategic direction to investors, developed communication system to investors, managed administration of Capital Raises ensuring appropriate record keeping systems are in place
- Provided leadership and advice on human resources planning/workforce planning, job design, analysis, and evaluation, recruitment and selection, retention, compensation and benefits, professional development and performance management
Vice President, Real Estate Investment Funds
Citco (Canada) Inc, Real Estate Investment Funds
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed team providing financial reporting, investor services and treasury to global institutional real estate investment managers with over $10 billion in assets under management
- Supported client retention, acquisition and growth while optimizing revenue and providing superior customer service
- Implementation of internal controls framework
Vice President, Finance and Operations
Homburg International Limited
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Management and strategic development of hospitality, retail, insurance, real estate and construction portfolios
- Responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the companies and implementing and directing policies and procedures throughout the organization
- Developed and directed the implementation of strategic business and operational plans and projects
- Developed budgets and forecasting and pro-actively worked with managers to ensure achievement of financial targets
- Led marketing and business development
Education
Certificate in Leadership Excellence -
Saint Mary's University
2012
CPA -
Chartered Professional Accountants NS
2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Saint Mary's University
1999
Skills
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Critical Thinking
- Change and Growth Management
- Financial Management
- Operational Analysis
- People and Culture
- Employee Motivation and Performance
Volunteer
- Family SOS, Board of Directors, 2017 - Current
- Alice House, Board of Directors, 2018-2020
- EduNova, Mentor, 2018
- Junior Achievements of NS, 2004-2006
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Glas Ocean Electric
06.2023 - Current
Director, Finance and Administration
Sport Nova Scotia
03.2020 - 05.2023
VP Business Operations
Sustainable Marine Energy (Canada) Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2020
Vice President, Finance
Unique Solutions Design Limited
08.2014 - 10.2016
Vice President, Real Estate Investment Funds
Citco (Canada) Inc, Real Estate Investment Funds
01.2013 - 08.2014
Vice President, Finance and Operations
Homburg International Limited
01.2007 - 12.2012
Certificate in Leadership Excellence -
Saint Mary's University
CPA -
Chartered Professional Accountants NS
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Saint Mary's University
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