Leila Gharani
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Credentials
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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
MicrosoftJul, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Most Influential Professional in the Excel Industry
DATEL Productions LimitedJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification (MOS)
Microsoft
Experience
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XelPlus
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Austria
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Jan 2015 - Present
XelPlus.com is an Excel resource site to help people gain the knowledge they need so they can create useful tools, solve problems and get more done. We offer engaging in-demand Excel courses that will help you come up with solutions to your every day data challenges.
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Independent Business Consultant and Instructor
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Jan 2015 - Present
Here are 3 tasks I often do for clients: 1. Relevant Excel Training Programs My training sessions are fully tailored to client's needs. The content purely depends on the participants existing knowledge and needs. I don't like people walking away from a training and not really knowing how to apply the learnt to their own materials. That's why I create the content based on the clients spreadsheets. That way they don't need to figure out how to apply the learnt to their own… Show more Here are 3 tasks I often do for clients: 1. Relevant Excel Training Programs My training sessions are fully tailored to client's needs. The content purely depends on the participants existing knowledge and needs. I don't like people walking away from a training and not really knowing how to apply the learnt to their own materials. That's why I create the content based on the clients spreadsheets. That way they don't need to figure out how to apply the learnt to their own spreadsheets, they actually do it during the session. 2. Automate & Simplify with VBA I design Excel tools that can automate tasks which cannot be done manually or routine tasks which can be extremely time-consuming. For example, mapping of data from one database to another, creating monthly reporting booklet, automating processes for planning and the like. 3. Optimize Reports & Processes I help clients optimize their corporate reports by introducing effective visualizations that communicate the information in the best manner. I also help improve processes by ensuring that spreadsheets are built using the right techniques and formulas. No one likes to work with complex and slow spreadsheets.
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Online Excel Instructor, Producer and Presenter
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Dec 2015 - Present
Prepare content, produce and present online advanced Excel courses that benefit: - Controllers, Finance and Business Analysts - Finance Managers - Students looking to work in positions that require advanced Excel knowledge My first online course "Excel Charts: Visualization Secrets for Impressive Charts" is available on the Udemy.com platform since January 2016. In this course, you will learn unusual but simple methods to create charts which will enhance readability of your… Show more Prepare content, produce and present online advanced Excel courses that benefit: - Controllers, Finance and Business Analysts - Finance Managers - Students looking to work in positions that require advanced Excel knowledge My first online course "Excel Charts: Visualization Secrets for Impressive Charts" is available on the Udemy.com platform since January 2016. In this course, you will learn unusual but simple methods to create charts which will enhance readability of your reports and impress your readers. My second course "Advanced Excel: Top Tips & Formulas" is live since April 2016. In this course you will learn the most important tips and formulas to solve complex problems fast. In my third course "Ultimate Excel Waterfall Chart Course" you learn how to create impressive variations of the Waterfall chart from scratch. More courses are in progress (VBA). Subscribe to my newsletter on www.xelplus.com to stay informed.
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Excel Instructor
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2019
If you use Excel to generate reports, analyse and prepare data AND are looking to take your Reports and your Knowledge to the next level, you will benefit from my two Seminars. Both are part of a brand new “Lehrgang” newly added by the Austrian Controller Institut called Certified Reporting Professional. Each Seminar can also be booked individually independent to the program. Find out more here:
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Project Manager: Oracle HFM
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Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
- Led projects to evaluate and implement system improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of IT systems as well as controlling and finance processes - Implemented HFM applications for Mondi Group (2010 Turnover USD 8.2 bn) - Provided business consulting services to Mondi’s operating divisions such as translating controlling requirements for IT systems - Led projects to evaluate and implement system improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of IT systems as well as controlling and finance processes - Implemented HFM applications for Mondi Group (2010 Turnover USD 8.2 bn) - Provided business consulting services to Mondi’s operating divisions such as translating controlling requirements for IT systems
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Mondi AG
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Spain
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Restaurants
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SAP Consultant - BW projects
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
- SAP Business Warehouse (BW) project manager for implementation of sales reporting for a Mondi Business Unit - Extensive SAP BW consultancy for Mondi Europe & International Business Units - SAP Business Warehouse (BW) project manager for implementation of sales reporting for a Mondi Business Unit - Extensive SAP BW consultancy for Mondi Europe & International Business Units
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Mondi Group
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Austria
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Accounting Systems Expert - Oracle HFM implementation
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Oct 2003 - Jun 2007
- Application design manager responsible for implementation of the first single common platform for Group management, treasury, budget and statutory reporting (2006 Turnover USD 7.2 bn) on Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) - Administration, development, implementation, customization and where needed manipulation of HFM - Application design manager responsible for implementation of the first single common platform for Group management, treasury, budget and statutory reporting (2006 Turnover USD 7.2 bn) on Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) - Administration, development, implementation, customization and where needed manipulation of HFM
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Independent Productivity Consultant
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May 2002 - Sep 2003
- Responsible for implementation of various Management Information Systems to improve efficiency in the finance and production departments - Implemented systems (including SAP BW) to automate reporting, processes and track efficiency at production lines - Responsible for implementation of various Management Information Systems to improve efficiency in the finance and production departments - Implemented systems (including SAP BW) to automate reporting, processes and track efficiency at production lines
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Frantschach
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Austria
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant - Cost reduction projects
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May 2001 - Apr 2002
- Led business improvement projects, such as overhead optimization, waste reduction projects at production lines, implementation of bonus systems and customer portfolio analysis - Led process improvement projects in paper mills to form diagnostic tools that visually display how the client’s system fits together, highlight flaws, duplications, missing information and unnecessary data - Led business improvement projects, such as overhead optimization, waste reduction projects at production lines, implementation of bonus systems and customer portfolio analysis - Led process improvement projects in paper mills to form diagnostic tools that visually display how the client’s system fits together, highlight flaws, duplications, missing information and unnecessary data
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Centre for the Study of Living Standards
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Canada
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Economist
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Aug 2000 - Apr 2001
- Produced high quality research for publication in academic journals - Reviewed findings of government and other research on key productivity issues and identified research gaps - Briefed the news media and the governor of the Bank of Canada about economic trends - Produced high quality research for publication in academic journals - Reviewed findings of government and other research on key productivity issues and identified research gaps - Briefed the news media and the governor of the Bank of Canada about economic trends
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant Intermediate Macroeconomics
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Sep 1999 - May 2000
- Held classes (over 50 students) to prepare students for examinations - Provided regular feedback to students by grading assignments - Held classes (over 50 students) to prepare students for examinations - Provided regular feedback to students by grading assignments
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Education
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1999 - 2000
University of Toronto
Masters, Economics -
1996 - 1999
Carleton University
Bachelor of Social Science, Economics
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