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Daniel Devis

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

PMP-certified professional with 7+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, and business development. Launched and scaled a startup to a team of 15, optimizing manual tasks by 50% and accelerating project delivery speed by 30% through automation and process optimization. Achieved a 65% profit margin through strategic planning and cost management. Generated over CAD$2MM in total sales by establishing partnerships with 50+ law firms and developing 350+ business plans annually. Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, proficient in aligning departmental objectives and driving successful project outcomes within budget and timeline constraints. Founder of company, seeking to pivot to the workforce.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGING DIRECTOR, FOUNDER

Immigrowth
Vancouver, Canada
09.2019 - Current
  • Founded the leading provider of high-quality business plans for investors aiming to start new businesses in Canada under Federal or Provincial Nominee Programs, managing the end-to-end project lifecycle for 350+ projects annually
  • Pivoted from a B2C to a B2B business model to focus on immigration business plans for law firms, enabling rapid project volume and revenue growth
  • Built, led, and optimized a remote, globally distributed team of 15 members across three continents, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development that drove high performance and alignment with company goals
  • Established and managed partnerships with 50+ law firms, developing a structured project management approach to handle numerous client engagements simultaneously
  • Implemented a premium pricing strategy and efficient operational practices, securing a net profit margin of 65% over five years through effective cost management and process optimization, despite market fluctuations
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge base on rapidly changing immigration laws and regulations, delivering premium business plans with a 95% probability of immigration success
  • Reduced manual task time by 50% and enhanced efficiency by implementing an automated project workflow, standardized procedures, and a build-measure-learn approach, fostering alignment between people, processes, and technology
  • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and feedback loops, reducing errors, aligning with customer requirements, and shortening project turnaround time by 30%
  • Increased reorder rates by 60% and elevated customer satisfaction scores by 25% by establishing a cross-departmental KPI dashboard for strategic planning including sales, marketing, HR, finance, and operations.

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Assurance, Deloitte
Vancouver, Canada
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Created a financial model for Silverchef Canada's restaurant equipment leasing products, enabling the CEO to enhance operational efficiency by 30%, facilitating the creation of new products projected to generate $30-50 million in revenue
  • Assessed the company's tax processes, identified one-off items from previous and current years, and secured a $75,000 tax benefit, contributing to the successful filing of a critical, high-stress project
  • Led the conceptualization and integration of new services, including rent-to-own financial leases, into Silverchef’s existing processes and systems, to increase client profitability and minimize financial risk.

VENTURE CAPITAL ANALYST

G51 Amplify
Vancouver, Canada
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Offered independent pro bono investment analysis for early-stage ventures and engaged with industry experts to gather market intelligence, foster relationships, and identify investment opportunities, delivering insights to senior partners
  • Assessed 100+ companies within the SaaS sector and developed a scoring index that optimized the investment evaluation process, influencing 1,000+ monthly proposals and streamlining the ability to identify high-growth opportunities.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

General Motors Financial
Antwerp, Belgium
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed a €600MM+ balance sheet & €6MM+ annual P&L for Belgium and the Netherlands, ensuring financial growth
  • Led the transition of ownership from General Motors Financial to the PSA Group, developing new consolidation and reporting processes for both FP&A and accounting and creating a strategic mapping system that streamlined reporting
  • Created new financial models & initiatives that projected a revenue increase of €50-75MM, driving business profitability
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing on initiatives, such as offering interest-free solutions for customers and ensuring effective communication and integration of financial strategies, which enhanced customer satisfaction and process efficiency.

FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

General Motors Financial
Antwerp, Belgium
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Joined the finance team as a Financial Analyst to provide immediate and critical support during the CFO's absence
  • Reduced monthly closing time from 32 to 6 hours by integrating systems across the wholesale, retail, and sales departments, ensuring correct linking of financial data flows in SAP
  • Identified €1.4MM in positive one-off P&L impacts by conducting complex financial analysis on key areas of the business.

INNOVATION SYSTEMS AND STRATEGY INTERN

Pilot 44 Labs
San Francisco, USA
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Led a knowledge management project by undertaking a data analysis initiative transforming a static database with 1,000’s of files into a structured data warehouse, enhancing the speed and accuracy of retrieving files.

Education

Master of International Business -

Hult International Business School
San Francisco, USA

Master of Science in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration -

University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration -

University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium

Python Programming Nanodegree -

Udacity
Online

Skills

  • Business Transformation
  • Roadmap Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Project Planning
  • Service Delivery Optimization
  • Business Development
  • Change Management
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Performance Measurement
  • Strategy Development
  • Operational Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Systems Design
  • Automation
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Project Management Certification
  • Analyst Certification
  • Microsoft Excel VBA/Advanced Excel Certification
  • Machine Learning & AI For Everyone

Exchange Programs

  • Asian Studies Summer Program, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, Completed
  • Erasmus Program, Toulouse School of Economics & IAE, Toulouse, France, Completed

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • French (Fluent)
  • Dutch (Fluent)
  • German (Conversational)

Timeline

MANAGING DIRECTOR, FOUNDER

Immigrowth
09.2019 - Current

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Assurance, Deloitte
03.2019 - 09.2019

VENTURE CAPITAL ANALYST

G51 Amplify
09.2018 - 12.2018

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

General Motors Financial
10.2017 - 09.2018

FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

General Motors Financial
03.2017 - 10.2017

INNOVATION SYSTEMS AND STRATEGY INTERN

Pilot 44 Labs
05.2016 - 09.2016

Master of International Business -

Hult International Business School

Master of Science in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration -

University of Antwerp

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Administration -

University of Antwerp

Python Programming Nanodegree -

Udacity

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