Mechanical Engineer Management

GEORGE I. ATUAN, MBA, BASc

#****-* ****** **. • Etobicoke, ON • M8X 2W3 • 416-***-**** • ********@********.*****.**

EDUCATION

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, YORK UNIVERSITY Toronto

Master of Business Administration; Major in Finance and Investment Management 2009

Relevant Courses: Investments (A+), Advanced Corporate Finance (A), International Financial Management (A+),

Financial Management (A), Corporate Financial Analysis (A-), Managerial Finance (A), Quantitative Methods (A)

CFA INSITUTE Toronto

2008

CFA Level II Candidate

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Toronto

Bachelor of Applied Science: Mechanical Engineering; Major in Mechatronics 2004

Dean’s Honour List (2000, 2003), Entrance Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement

Head Designer & Head Recruiter for the University of Toronto Robotics Association

Chassis designer for the Formula SAE U of T team (2001-2004)

EXPERIENCE

LAKEFRONT GROUP OF COMPANIES Cobourg

Strategic Consultant (MBA program) 2008

Analyzed financial position and valued each of the five subsidiaries

Forecasted financial position and performance under status quo and various alternatives

Analyzed each subsidiary for divesture, merger and acquisition

Recommended a viable action plan that included marketing and restructuring plans

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, YORK UNIVERSITY Toronto

MBA Student 2007 - 2008

Evaluated KKR ’s LBO of Toys R Us and performed an IRR sensitivity analysis

Reviewed Wendy ’s carve out and spinoff of Tim Hortons

Valued Winpak Ltd, Barrick Gold, Lululemon, Tim Hortons and Torstar

Analyzed the hedge strategy of British Airways

Studied the CCAA filing of Air Canada

Reviewed the capital structure and accounting principles implemented by Winpak Ltd

Compared Telus ’ current strategy against its major competitors and recommended improvements

Reviewed Norbord ’s cash management, dividend policy and capital structure

WINPAK PORTION PACKAGING LTD Toronto

Reliability Engineering Specialist 2006 - 2007

Presented ideas and projects to senior management - project approvals increased four-fold

Increased productivity by 20% and reduced department’s expenses by 30% through lean maintenance initiatives

Instrumental in implementing maintenance program in sister plants across North America

Consulted on allocating 2007’s capital expenditure budget by recommending new equipment and/or upgrades

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION Toronto

Senior Technical Assistant – Quality 2005 - 2006

Mechanical Engineer Student (co-op) 2003

Developed and evaluated new fleet performance indicators

Benchmarked subway fleet performance against major global transits (Hong Kong, NY & London)

Prepared progress reports and requests for proposals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language: Fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic

Extracurricular Activities: Board Member, Treasurer, ART STARTS, Mentor, Buddy Program, SCHULICH

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