Safia Suleman, Cpa, Mpacc Email & Phone Number

Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Founder of Jolt Performance - a local Vancouver based company that has created a revolutionary protein bar - which is naturally caffeinated with green tea to give you the energy to excel through your day. These lifestyle bars are plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free and super delicious! They are also high in iron and fibre, and contain no added sugar. Jolt Performance bars can be found in hundreds of stores across Canada, including IGA, Healthy Planet, Farmboy, and purchased online at www.performancebyjolt.com

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Instructor for beginner and advanced level managerial accounting (BUS 254 and BUS 424)

Assurance• Planning audits and managing audit engagement team while ensuring compliance with deadlines• Analysis of financial statements based on historical information, while adjusting for future changes expected within the company as well as the industry. Clients ranged from small, family owned businesses to large, multi-national companies in a variety of industries, including public sector entities and not-for-profits• Experience with IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE, and PSAB accounting standardsManagement Consulting • Strategy & Operations – consulting engagements for public sector, not-for-profit, and large multinational companies, including planning, budgeting, process improvement and forecastingTax• US and CAD Corporate Tax - filing year end documents, assisting in tax planning projects and compliance • Canadian Personal Tax – filing personal tax returns, providing tax planning advice to various clients

Teaching assistant/marker for students in the Master of Professional Accounting Program

• Prepare and teach tutorials to 1st and 2nd year business students, mark papers and exams

• Managed team funds/expenses and created financial reports to ensure sustainability• Applied leadership, analytic, and conflict-resolution skills to select and manage team of 9• Created a social media presence to add credibility and increase sponsorship & grant opportunities• Enhanced prior program and added new components (e.g. fitness) to increase program demand• Empowered over 60 low income, at risk single mothers to lead a healthy lifestyle on a budget by holding workshops at organizations such as the YWCA and Salvation Army • Won 1st place at the 2013 Capital One Financial Education Challenge at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition, 2nd at the National Exposition• Attended the 2012 Enactus World Cup in Washington, D.C.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Conduct research with the other nutritional researchers and compile into interactive presentations• Present at workshops, initiate discussions, answer questions• Carry on cooking and financial literacy tutorials with the Hunger Actions team and participants

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Demonstrated strong public speaking skills and confidence to present the Enactus SFU program, Banner Bags, in the Scotiabank & SIFE Go Green Challenge to 40 judges and 100+ audience• Communicated with team, alumni, and other organizations to prepare script and annual report

• Assisted with promotional material, arranged meetings & open houses, enhanced client relations• Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail to increase client satisfaction and retention

• 1st place at numerous competitions such as Peak, Pac West, 5678 Showtime and competitions in Whistler, Kelowna, and Portland for Provincials (3rd), Nationals (2nd), and the CDA vs. USA battle (high gold)• Performed for audiences ranging from 500 to 5000 people - the PNE, Surrey Fusion Festival, Burnaby’s Best Dance Crew, the World Partnership Walk, Richmond Night Market, School Talent Shows, the I Heart Van Art show for the Olympics, etc• Performed with local artists & at community events• Taught at high schools and elementary schools to motivate younger participants to be active

Master’S Degree, Professional Accounting

Education record

CPA Designation

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting

Featured SFU Alumni: http://www.sfu.ca/appreciation/tribute/492/index.html Simon Fraser University Golden Key Award Dean's Honour Roll