Mark S. Clarke - CMA

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Calgary, Alberta

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Academic

Certified Management Accountant (1986)

Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management Major) - Mount Allison University (1981)

Memberships

Society of Management Accountants (Alberta)

Institute of Internal Auditors

Profile

A passionate and creative general and operations manager with extensive experience in financial management, project management, business process design and improvement, systems development and implementation, risk management, and change management. This experience was obtained in diverse industries including retail, transportation, software development, utilities and professional services.

Utilizes excellent leadership, problem solving, mentoring, collaboration, multi-tasking and relationship building skills in the execution of responsibilities. With this background, will enhance business processes, provide innovative solutions and strategic decision making that will improve productivity and contribute to corporate objectives.

Significant Career Accomplishments

Developed a business process model and detailed risk profile for the management and execution of major construction projects. This enables projects to be delivered on time, on budget, and to specifications.Facilitated the development of a corporate risk profile for a leading Canadian energy infrastructure company. This resulted in an enhanced risk awareness and alignment to strategic objectives. It also elevated the Internal Audit department profile.Co-lead the start-up of a Shortline railway that resulted in positive cash flow, profitability and doubling of prior railway annual revenue carloads within 2.5 years.Achieved a 30% reduction in operating costs in one year for a three ship, twenty-one day rotation ocean container shipping company. Customer service and port cycle time performance was also improved.Delivered, as project manager, the successful implementation of planning, forecasting and budgeting applications in SAP. The project included concept development, business requirements identification, application design, development and implementation for a provincial utility company preparing for deregulation.

Business Experience

Ernst & Young LLP [2004 - Present]

Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services Responsible for delivering risk based business solutions.Led the internal development and implementation of business solutions focused on the execution and management of major construction projects.Generated client leads through business development initiatives. Also established teams to assess the client environment and needs and then deliver advisory solutions.Facilitated corporate risk profile development at Executive and Senior Management levels with a leading Canadian energy infrastructure company and a leading Canadian Class 1 railroad.Developed and executed benchmarking for finance and human resource functions against peers for Canada’s leading Oil & Gas company.Led a team to establish improvements in business management and reporting processes for an Electrical sub-contract firm.

New Bruwnswick Power Corporation [2002 - 2004]

Manager, Financial IT Solutions Developed an Executive Dashboard for “in-month” leading Generation indicators to assist in the prediction of monthly financial results.Implemented best practices and SAP’s Strategic Enterprise Management – Business Planning and Simulation (SEM-BPS) (Phase 1 – Budgeting and Phase 2 – Financial Forecasting). This was part of the larger two to three year initiative centered around the performance management process titled “Direct & Manage” the business. Both phases delivered on-time and budget.Co-presented at the annual North American Sapphire (SAP User Group) conference in Orlando, FL in 2003 on the subject of SAP consulting relationship during the restructuring project for NB Power.Business Lead for an 18 month multi-phase development project. Managed restructuring and reporting requirements for both financial and non-financial systems.Developed information technology strategy for the business and operations requirements of the Pt. Lepreau Nuclear Generating facility.

Consultant - Independent [2001 - 2002] Advised software developer and hardware resellers on business model and corporate structuring in the Maritime marketplace.

Core Networks [2000 - 2001]

Director, Operations and Professional Services Developed and delivered all aspects of Customer Service (pre / post Sales support), project management, product training, technical services (internal and external), internal IT administration and support, and facilities maintenance.

Maritime Canada Shipping Services [1999 - 2000]

Commercial Manager Responsible for the growth and development of agency, cargo/ship brokerage, freight forwarding, and shipping line representation aspects of the business.

J.D. Irving Limited [1994 - 1999]Line Manager – Container Shipping Division - Kent Line International Limited (1998 – 1999)

Achieved a 30% reduction in operating costs in one year.Renegotiated container leases, port service and stevedoring arrangements.Reduced in-service container requirements to less than half through enhanced reporting and management processes.Leadership Development - Irving Transportation Services Limited (1997 – 1998) Selected for two year Senior Corporate Management training program.Manager, Marketing & Administration - New Brunswick Southern Railway Limited (1995 – 1997) Project Manager for start-up of short line railway.Moved to “second in command” position at start-up focusing on Sales & Marketing and Administration (including finance, accounting and reporting).Financial Manager - Irving Forest Services Limited (1994 – 1995)Project based responsibilities.

Loblaw Companies Limited [1981 - 1994]Loblaw Supermarkets Limited Senior Manager, Grocery Merchandising (1992 – 1994)Manager, Financial Planning (1991 – 1992)Atlantic Wholesalers Ltd.Manager, Financial Systems Development (1985 – 1991)Manager, Internal Audit (1983 – 1985)Internal Auditor (1981 – 1983)

Ongoing Professional Development Includes

Series of Enterprise Risk based training 2004 – 2007Predictive Index for employee assessment and management 1998Leading Change 1997Karass Negotiating 1997

Computer Skills

SAP BW and SAP-SEM/BPS solutions with exposure to SAP core R/3 applications.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, IMPROMPTU query and reporting tool from Cognos.Sound working knowledge of DOS and experience with PC LAN’s.Exposure to PC based Project Management software, PC Database software.Exposure to Shaware and JD Edwards on AS/400.Detailed knowledge of AS/400 relational database for User systems development.

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