Mohammad Safavi, Ph.D.

Experience

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  PAYA TAVAN

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2018

  Director Manager and Analyst, Economic Advisory

  • Led the execution of Economic Advisory engagements by managing delivery teams.• Was Responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets• Engaged to assist in performing cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, econometric modeling and forecasting, and policy analysis and program design across a range of different sectors• Using economic and statistical models for a range of applications, including operations and strategic planning, policy design and implementation, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, financial reporting, valuations, and litigation matters Show less

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  Segalnovin

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

  Senior Manager, Economic Advisory

  • Led the execution of Economic Advisory engagements by managing delivery teams.• Carried out primary and secondary research in a variety of domains and synthesized results.• Conducted qualitative research techniques like focus groups and interviews with influential people in the community and business.• Performed analysis—both quantitative and qualitative—modeling, report writing, and client presentations.• Maintaining continuous commercial ties by interacting with clients at all levels, including by giving executive presentations and leading seminars.• Helped with the creation of publications, briefing notes, and articles that are accurate, timely, and relevant.• Supervised the creation of proposals and client presentations. Show less

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  Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Responsible for researching, generating, and maintaining charts and production runs.• Responsible for assignments where econometric and statistical techniques are adopted to develop optimization, tools, construct valuation and risk assessment models, quantify economic damages, and/or help businesses in their decision-making process.• Analyzing complex datasets to assess trends and developments in the banking system and helping improve analytical tools.• Supporting economic and financial market research by working with the data group or finding information from available databases or online resources.• Keeping track on both Canadian and international economic developments and labor market conditions.• Assisting in many aspects of publishing for both pdf and HTML reports.• Conducting the layout & design and facilitating the publishing process by ensuring a cohesive form of the final report (including formatting, presentation, and proofreading). • Collecting and processing economic and statistical data and executing and verifying calculations/data manipulations.• Working with statistical software Stata, EViews, R, and Excel. Show less

  • Seasonal lecturer

    Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Admissions Clerk

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2023
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  Town Care IDA Pharmacy

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2023

  Financial Analyst

  • Responsible for maintaining the general ledger, which entails recording daily financial transactions by establishing accounts, posting transactions to the general ledger, monthly reconciling and balancing all accounts• Preparing monthly reports (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, etc.) by accounting principles• Overseed and execute monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual financial reports, including EBITDA calculations, financial reports, and earn-out updates as required• Collating and analyzing account data and generating financial reports, creating, and maintaining a cash flow forecast to ensure the prompt collection of receivables and the timely payment of suppliers• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing cash flow reports in Power BI, prepare cash flow statements as needed• Developing strong skills using a software system, QuickBooks, and Excel• Participating in weekly meetings with the stakeholder team Show less

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  Cambrian College

  Aug 2023 - now

  Teaching a variety of business/finance courses within BBA, HBBA, Business Finance diploma, or any other programs.Engaging in a variety of activities that support teaching and learning and promote student success, including curriculum development, lesson planning, assessing student progress and achievement, and class management.Establishing an effective learning environment and working as a collaborative team member contributing to the overall direction of the school.Student advising and student recruitment, assisting with the promotion and marketing of the program, and graduate placements. Show less

  • Education Coordinator - Bussiness Finance Program

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Professor, School of Business (Specializing in Finance)

    Aug 2023 - now