Leah Feor
Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada--
Education
Canadian Securities Institute
Canadian Securities Course
Online
Currently Pursuing
The State University of New York
Online (Coursera.org)
2016
Specialization: Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations
Pertinent Courses:
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process
The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process
Global Leadership College
Online (Toronto, ON based)
TESOL: Specialist Course (160 Hours)
Pertinent Courses:
Classroom Management Techniques & Teaching Strategies
Communication Skills & Skill Development Grammar
Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening
2015
Niagara College Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Post Graduate Diploma, Environmental Management and Assessment
Pertinent Courses:
Environmental Analysis
Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Project Management
Environmental Management Systems
2006
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Specialization in Accounting
Vice President Position – Accounting Club; Executive Position for full duration
Pertinent Courses:
Financial Accounting
Personal and Corporate Taxation
Management Accounting
Management Information Systems
Auditing
Finance
2004
Employment
Simply Sustainable
Niagara Region, ON
2008 – Present
Strategy Consultant
Consulting, content creation, and social media management
Promotion of Sustainable Development and Social Enterprise through education and information sharing
Financial and general administration
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Study.com
California, USA
Text Lesson Instructor (Online)
Wrote text lessons on assigned business topics
Wrote quizzes for lessons
Conducted Research
Winter 2016
Freelance Work
Niagara Falls, ON
Bookkeeper
Prepared monthly financial statements
Data entry
Presented solutions and implemented management systems
2014 – 2016
Education First
Summer of 2015
International Position
Online Teacher
Facilitated & taught online English classes (both Group & Private Lessons)
Completed After Class Reports for each students
Fielded any questions from students
Crawford, Smith and Swallow LLP Niagara Falls, ON
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Associate
Planned and performed audits, reviews and notice to readers using CaseWare for clients
Prepared tax returns, active volunteer for local tax clinics
Member of the United Way committee and organizer for a Holiday Toy Drive for Boys and Girls Club
Deloitte and Touche
Toronto, ON
2006
Consultant: Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability
Completed a Database of Canadian and America Environmental Laws applicable to EIC 159/FIN 47
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Hamilton, ON-
Experienced Associate: Audit and Assurance Group
Performed financial audits on medium to large size companies
Assisted in Sarbanes Oxley compliance audits
Performed substantive and analytical testing
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Currently a member of the Board of Directors of Advancing Crystal Beach
Currently on the Social Enterprise Niagara Planning Committee
Finalist - Social Enterprise Category – 2017 Women in Business Awards
Fluent in Spanish: Speaking, Reading, & Writing
Statement of Accomplishment Achieved with Distinction from Colombia University’s Coursera Online
Course: The Age of Sustainable Development taught by Jeffrey D. Sachs
Short and long-term international volunteer work terms in Guatemala training local organizations basic
bookkeeping skills
Extensive travel throughout Latin America
Volunteer experience with the Niagara Sustainability Initiative
Boys and Girls Club – Environmental coordinator for youth shelter
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