Laura Pottle

About Me

  • My Background

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    I am a proud 'East Coaster' as I was born and raised in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador. My upbringing was shaped by the influences of my parents—my mother, an elementary teacher, and my father, an entrepreneur. As a result, I developed a deep appreciation for education and a growing fascination with business from an early age. Motivated by these passions, I relocated to Ottawa to pursue a finance degree at the University of Ottawa. Here, I have immersed myself in various student experiences, clubs, and programs, further nurturing my academic and entrepreneurial interests. My journey is a reflection of my commitment to personal growth and my drive to excel in the workplace.

  • Mission Statement

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    As an Honors Bachelor of Finance (Co-op) student at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, I am dedicated to leveraging my academic knowledge in both the finance and consulting industries. I am committed to developing my leadership and problem-solving abilities to drive impactful results during my next employment period.

  • Skills and Competencies

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    I have developed the following diverse set of skills and experience:

    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Strong understanding of public sector operations and dynamics
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, honed through experience conducting presentations and stakeholder engagements
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and work in teams
    • Proven ability to manage time effectively and balance competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Education

Education

Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa                                                                                                                    Sep 2021 - Dec 2025

  • Honors Bachelor of Commerce - Finance (Co-Op)
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.95/4.0 (A+)
  • Dean's List 2022, 2023 & 2024, Admission Scholar, Merit Scholar

Telfer Profession of Management Consulting Program (PMCP)                                                                                             Sep 2023 - Dec 2025

  • Selected as 1 of 15 top-performing students to join Telfer's premier management consulting mentorship program.
  • Collaborated with team members to analyze complex business challenges, develop creative solutions and deliverables, presenting 7 cases to consulting firms such as Deloitte, McKinsey, EY & IBM, within simulated competitive office environments.

Work Experience

Management Consultant, BDO Canada LLP.                                                                                                                                  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Currently completing a 12-month employment period as a Management Consultant at BDO, specializing in Public Sector Strategy & Transformation (PSST).
  • Assisted in the preparation and delivery of client presentations, workshops, strategic plans and external communications with both public sector, private sector and not-for-profit clients to foster enhanced operational efficiency within their organizations.
  • Supported business development efforts by assisting in the preparation of proposals, conducting market research and structuring sales materials.
  • Successfully contributed to diverse consulting projects such as strategic planning, organizational change management, accessibility consulting and financial strategy development.

Relevant Consulting Project Experience
  • Program Service Delivery Improvements and Implementation, Government of Canada department
  • Key Success Measures for the organization's Digital Transformation Strategy, Government of Canada department
  • Accessible Emergency Measures Environmental Scan and Literature Review, Government of Canada department
  • Project and Change Manager, Government of Canada Agency
  • Strategic Plan Development, Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Payroll and Fee Structure Structure Review, National Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Project and Change Manager, Government of Canada Agency
  • Ceridian Dayforce Implementation, Private Sector Organization
  • 5 Year Accessibility Strategy Development, National Private Sector Organization
  • Special Examination Action Plan Review, American Crown Corporation
  • Accessibility Plan Development, Municipal Government

Revenue Account Intern, City of Ottawa.                                                                                                                                          May 2022 - Sep 2023

  • Completed two summer internships supporting Accounts Payable as a member of the Property Tax and Water Collections Team within the Revenue Services Branch at the City of Ottawa.
  • Engaged in payment arrangement negotiations, collection processes and external communications regarding accounts in arrears among Ottawa’s approximately 200,000 homes.
  • Worked in a bilingual (french/english) setting to gain extensive knowledge and experience in debt collecting, forecasting with compound interest and re-payment negotiating.

Volunteer Contributions

Management Consultant, Accenture Community Consulting Program (CCP)                                                               Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Collaborated with a student-led team of 5 members as part of the Accenture Pro-Bono Community Consulting Project, providing strategy consulting services to United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO), focusing on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention initiatives.
  • Was responsible for leading interviews, research and synthesis efforts to inform our recommendations.
  • Ensured the timely completion of project milestones, delivering and presenting final recommendations to executives at UWEO and Accenture.

Participant, Défi McKinsey Montréal 2024.                                                                                                                                                             May 2023

  • Collaborated with a student-led team of 5 members as part of the Accenture Pro-Bono Community Consulting Project, providing strategy consulting services to United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO), focusing on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention initiatives.
  • Was responsible for leading interviews, research and synthesis efforts to inform our recommendations.
  • Ensured the timely completion of project milestones, delivering and presenting final recommendations to executives at UWEO and Accenture.

Extracurricular Activities

Coordinator & University Captain, Telfer Competitions Committee.                                                                                  May 2024 - May 2025

  • Currently managing, developing and coordinating logistical efforts in preparation for Jeux de Commerce Central (JDCC) - the largest undergraduate business school competition in Central Canada.
  • Responsible for leading a delegation of 50+ students to participate in the competition, taking place in January 2025.

Vice President of Merchandise, Telfer Competitions Committee.                                                                                        May 2023 - May 2024

  • Designed, procured and distributed 200+ merchandise kits for students competing across four academic case competitions while managing a merchandise budget of $50,000.
  • Gained a diverse set of transferable skills such as graphic design, stakeholder communications, project management and relationship building.

Academic Delegate, Various Case Competitions                                                                                                                             Jan 2022 - Present

  • Has participated in eight academic case competitions in a diverse set of disciplines, including finance, marketing, strategy and supply chain management.
  • Awarded 1st place at the University of Ottawa Consulting Case Competition, hosted in partnership with Deloitte, IBM and BDO.
  • Upholds advanced proficiency in case cracking, analytical problem solving, public speaking and time management.
  • Has completed 72+ weeks of rigorous practice sessions, workshops and collaborative team meetings.

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