Vicki Herd

Experience

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  Calgary, AB

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  Financial Analyst

  Started as an analyst in the insolvency practice of Touche Ross for two years assisting with clients in receivership and bankruptcy.Transferred to the small business consulting practice based in Kensington for 2 years when Touche Ross merged with Deloittes. Worked on financial modelling, business plans, etc.

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  Calgary Board of Education Calgary, AB

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Managed the financial information system to satisfy reporting requirements of of internal and external customersPrepared capital budget, capital forecasts, debenture borrowing by-laws and quarterly financial statements for the Board Coordinated the introduction of GST legislation, trained and assisted staff with GST administration, liaised with Revenue Canada to resolve GST problems, successfully lobbied the Canadian Government to make changes to the legislation.Managed the Payroll Department for 3 months to coordinate recovery from a Payroll system disaster.

  • General Accounting Officer

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  • Commodity Tax Coordinator

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
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  Calgary Board of Education Calgary, AB

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Manager of Financial Services

  MaintenanceManaged the financial administration of the Maintenance Dept. in this $500 million per annum organization.Budget preparation, annual accounts, performance analysis and forecasting, management reporting, financial modeling, detailed job costing, supervision of 13 staff members

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  Brisbane City Council Brisbane

  May 1999 - Dec 1999

  Project Manager

  Launched this billion dollar organization's GST project, hired team of 15 professionals, developed project plan, presented project's progress to Steering Committee, and represented the organization at government and industry forums.Mapped and evaluated 52 separate business operations from a GST perspective.

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  The Alexandra Community Health Centre

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2009

  Treasurer

  Performed this role for 10 years but have relinguished it.

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  ENMAX Corporation Calgary, AB

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Financial Analyst

  Responsible for stabilizing corporate reporting after the implementation of PeopleSoft Financials.Responsible for corporate consolidations and preparation of financial reports and presentations for the senior executive and board.Consolidation advisor to the ENMAX Energy and ENMAX Power areas.

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  ENMAX Corporation Calgary, AB

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Manager of Financial Services

  Responsible for all financial reporting and administration of the Back Office for ENMAX Energy on the Trading Floor and supervision of 4 staff members.Responsible for budgets and preparation of financial reports and presentations for the Trading Floor managers.Financial advisor to the Front and Middle Offices.2002 - 2006 ENMAX Corporation Calgary, ABManager of Financial Services - ENMAX Power Responsible for all financial reporting and administration for ENMAX Power and its 8 business units and supervision of 8 staff members.Responsible for consolidations and preparation of financial reports and presentations for the senior executive and board.Financial advisor to the operating areas.Budget lead for ENMAX Power Corporation.Responsible for ensuring financial reporting meets regulatory and GAAP requirements. Show less

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  Brownstones of Sorrel Condo Association

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2016

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  • President

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
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  Direct Energy Calgary, AB

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  Director of Finance

  Direct Energy Regulated ServicesDirecting the financial reporting, planning and settlement functions for Alberta regulated gas and electricity businesses.Directing the financial aspects of regulatory filings to Alberta Utilities Commission and all associated information requests.Transitioned transaction based roles to offshore partners in India.Oversight of complex planning and regulatory models

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  The Downunder Social Club

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2020

  Treasurer

  Looked after the books of the club

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  Robert Half Management Resources

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  Contract Controller

  Worked a 4 month contract as controller for a coal mining operation in the Crowsnest Pass.

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2014

  Consolidate financial results of all Transportation Division Joint Venture construction projects in Alberta Working on the Calgary West LRT project for the next 2 years.

  • Project Controller, Joint Ventures Alberta

    Jun 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Commercial Manager

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
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  CMA Alberta - Calgary Chapter

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Past Chair

  Past Chair of the Calgary Chapter which organizes monthly luncheons and the annual CMA Night Out and CMA Golf Tournament.

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  CMC Research Institutes

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

  Vice President, Finance & Operations

  CMC Research Institutes (CMC) is an independent, not-for-profit business with one key mission – accelerating the development of technologies to eliminate industrial greenhouse gas emissions. CMC is developing a series of research institutes across Canada, each dealing with a different carbon management challenge area. The institutes offer pilot and testing facilities to help technology developers, industry, government-operated labs, academic researchers and others develop new processes and instruments. Facilities will be available on a contract basis to clients but we also offer sponsorship opportunities for companies and other organizations who want to participate in collaborative, long-term, broad programs of research.As VP Finance & Operations I am in charge of accounting & finance functions as well as human resources, legal, insurance and administration. Show less

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  Mensa Canada

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2020

  President

  Representing Canada at Mensa International board meetings. Chairing Mensa Canada board meetings. Selecting an association management company to administer Mensa Canada operations. Selecting association management software to maintain the membership database. Writing regular president columns in the national newsletter. Negotiating a licensing agreement. Working with a strong team of national directors on new initiatives such as new look website, National Marketing Team, Gifted Youth Committee, etc. Show less

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  Mensa Foundation

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2023

  Treasurer

  Oversaw the Finances of the Mensa Education and Foundation, including budgets and audits. Member of the Executive Committee of Foundation Trustees.

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  Mensa International

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  Ombudsman

  Mediated issues between international Mensans and their national Mensa boards.

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  Mensa International

  Oct 2024 - now

  Ombudsman

  International Ombudsman mediating issues and investigating complaints