David Drouin Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As an Executive Officer at Canadian Biomimetics Compound Corp, I spearheaded comprehensive financial and planning functions, from AP to bookkeeping/Accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. • Strategically devised a comprehensive business plan that facilitated the acquisition of $200,000 in investor funding .• Engineered a robust financial model integrating diverse valuation methods, leading to the acquisition of over $300,000 in grants• Executed extensive market research, shaped strategic roles, and orchestrated the formation of a dynamic leadership team .• Fostered strategic partnerships, meticulously monitored expenses, and adeptly managed budgeting• Initiated a compelling mission statement, analyzed industry trends, and presented impactful strategic plans to the BOD

Ottawa, Canada Area

Collaborating with diverse clients across sectors, I specialize in driving business success through strategic financial analysis and tailored business planning.• Crafted investor-centric business plans across industries including duct/mold cleaning, brewery, SAS, and medical sectors.• Executed extensive cross-sector market analyses, assessing market potential and competition.• Guided a proficient 4-member executive team in crafting RFIs specific to medical devices.• Evaluated macroeconomic influences and played a pivotal role in formulating a UN conference plenary.• Supported international medical sales, achieving a remarkable total exceeding $4,000,000, while adeptly managing diverse deadlines for multiple clients across various industries.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Collaborated closely with the owner to build the company from inception, overseeing suppliers, payment processing, website development, accounting, and legal documentation.• Established advisory boards, secured a cannabis license, and fortified supplier partnerships.• Completed vital legal documentation, encompassing SOPs, by-laws, and incorporations.• Created a robust business plan featuring detailed financial models and forecasts, successfully raising necessary capital.• Conducted thorough market research to discern competition and capitalize on favorable trends.• Nurtured strategic collaborations and partnerships to facilitate expansion.• Imposed budgetary controls, monitored expenses, and ensured funding acquisition.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Joining the startup fresh out of school, I conducted a thorough legal documentation audit for compliance and later advanced to the COO position, overseeing operations, planning, and finance.• Executed financial analysis, projections, and valuation for intellectual property and processes.• Managed all account receivables and payables.• Coordinated research and marketing strategies across diverse regions (Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec).• Spearheaded due diligence, funding rounds, and pitches, achieving $138,000 and securing $300,000+ in grants.• Implemented impactful financial strategies to curtail losses.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Throughout my internship and subsequent work, I collaborated directly with Jason Daley and Axia as a business analyst and consultant, engaging in the following:• Crafting business plans catering to both local and international investors, encompassing startups and growth phases.• Conducting comprehensive market analysis, evaluating potential and competitors across various markets and sectors.• Executing financial analysis, projections, and valuations for startups.• Enhancing investor documents, presentations, and online presence through rigorous review and refinement.• Directly engaging clients in discovery sessions to ensure alignment with their requirements.

• Research on the board of directors for the firms, Auditors, and CFO’s.• Research on Mergers and Acquisitions activity. Looked for reasons why Mergers and Acquisitions failed.• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results.• Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Richmond Rd. Ottawa, Ont.

As the kitchen department manager, I supervised diverse staff, handled budgeting, inventory, and ordering, while achieving the following milestones:• Significantly enhanced product quality, leading to a reduction in weekly costs from $5,000 to below $3,500.• Efficiently managed teams through losses and clientele growth, driving cost savings and productivity improvements.• Optimized ordering processes for maintenance and cleaning, resulting in annual savings and minimized equipment expenses.• Strengthened interdepartmental communication to ensure meals aligned with medical needs and special event requests.• Cultivated kitchen staff expertise through training, while conducting daily checks to maintain proper food storage and hygiene.

Rideau Center

• Ordering of products when low.• Costumer service at cash and direct interaction• Redesigning and set up of stock room same product half the space.• End of year inventory.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General, 10.34 Gpa

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Major Finance, Minor Economics, Cgpa 9.15, Major 9.33, Minor 10.75