CMA
- Introduction
- Benefits
- Become a CMA
- Contacts at Ryerson
- Mira Sirotic, CMA
- Carol Ring, FCMA
- Greg Hood, CMA
- Raj Balasubramanian
Mira Sirotic, CMARegional Director, Marketing & Communications – GTA Post-Secondary Mira Sirotic, CMA, is CMA Ontario’s Regional Director of Marketing and Communications for GTA Post-Secondary Institutions. In her role, Mira serves as the main CMA presence at Ryerson, U of T St. George, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough, University of Guelph-Humber and George Brown College. Mira joined CMA Ontario in Sept. 2007 after working 10 years for Imperial Oil Limited (IOL). During her time at IOL, she held eight diverse roles in six different business units. From internal controls, product costing and process improvement to financial reporting & analysis, business reorganizations and major systems implementations, Mira has had many opportunities to apply her CMA training and bring an integrated perspective that combines accounting, management and strategy to her various positions. Prior to IOL, Mira applied her skills at HBC’s Internal Audit Dept., Manulife, and The McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Mira has had many opportunities to meet fellow CMAs and other industry professionals at a wide range of events & conferences. She loves to share her career insights, and the many lessons she learns from industry, to help students better understand their career options and how the CMA designation can support their overall success. Her mission is to help people maximize their potential…and she hopes to support you in your growth and development. Mira welcomes any questions / comments regarding the dynamic CMA professional program. Feel free to contact her at 416-482-5556 or msirotic@cmaontario.org. |
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Carol Ring, FCMAVice President Strategic Initiatives – Rogers Communications Carol is a senior executive with over 20 years of operational experience in the telecommunications industry. She has a B.Sc. in Environmental Biology and is an FCMA. Prior to her current VP position, Carol held the role of Regional President, GTA for Rogers where she managed one of the top 15 cable markets in North America that generated over $1B in annual revenues. In 2008, WXN (Women’s Executive Network) recognized Carol as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and this year she was honoured as the Canadian Women in Communications Woman of the Year. “I got my start at Rogers as a result of pursuing the CMA designation…and being a CMA has been a key factor in my climb through the organization. Whether its professional development opportunities, learning about governance by participating in CMA board activities or networking with other professionals, CMA offers a broad range of support. So while CMA was the foundation of my business career, they also help me to keep my skills and knowledge current and they support my business needs via their employment services and career fairs.” Carol is a co-author of Awakening the Workplace. She is a sought after speaker on work-life balance through her Living and Leading by Design program and she also speaks about corporate culture through her Corporate Culture Connection program. |
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Greg Hood, CMAAssistant Vice President of Reporting & Analysis – NEI Investments Greg is a strategic financial management professional with over 10 years of experience, mainly in Financial Services and SAAS (Software as a Service). He holds an HBA degree in Management and is a CMA. Greg has enjoyed a diverse career with over 10 years in the Investments industry (including AGF Funds and Canada Life). In addition, he enjoyed two years in the high- growth, tech-savvy world of SaaS working as a Controller for I Love Rewards and ZipLocal. During his career, Greg has run Finance, Operations, IT, Administration, Analysis and Customer Service departments and has held several management positions. “As a new grad, I knew that to really succeed in business I would require a competitive advantage. Having several other friends and co-workers in the CMA program, I saw first-hand the success they were achieving through the program, so it was an easy sell to get me to pursue the CMA designation. Now, having defined my career through workplace efficiencies and improvements, I know the CMA program was essential to this mindset. I encourage anyone who is looking to add real value to a company to eagerly pursue the CMA designation.” |
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Raj BalasubramanianMarketing Information Officer – GTA Raj joined CMA Ontario as a Marketing Information Officer (MIO) in the summer of 2011. His responsibilities include working with post-secondary institutions to inform students about the valuable CMA designation and the process of how to get it. In his role as MIO, he works mainly with York University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Trent University and Seneca College. He also supports CMA initiatives at all University of Toronto campuses, Ryerson, University of Guelph Humber and George Brown College. Raj is a marketing graduate from York University and has served on the board of York Business Network and New College Council while at York. His prior experiences include working for the Schulich Executive Education Centre and a marketing internship at York University. In addition, Raj was selected as one of the Emerging Global Leaders by York International and Scotiabank among the undergraduate population at York University. Raj is excited to be working with CMA Ontario and looks forward to meeting the students, faculty and CMA volunteers at every campus around the GTA. He strives to educate people about the many possibilities that come by pursuing the dynamic CMA designation. Raj welcomes any questions/ comments regarding the CMA professional program. Feel free to contact him at 647-654-8186 or rbalasubramanian@cmaontario.org. |
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