Financial Operations Project Management

• Oct 2016 - Present

Business Analyst

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

• Tracked operational performance and designed data driven output that informed senior leadership on key decisions and recommendations for action. • Created customized solutions for systems and operations using project management tools to enhance cost savings and organizational effectiveness. • Mentored and trained new employees with best practices ensuring they met highest standards of operation. • Conducted audits, written analyses of budget variances and prepared justification for funding of program resource requirements to appropriate authorities. Show less

Supply Chain Business Analyst

• Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

• Led the restructure of a $30M supplier IT compliance system geared toward improving supply chain performance and enhancing internal systems capabilities.• Provided visibility into supplier performance, store inventories and helped drive just-in-time solutions that increased profitability.• Collaborated with IT to reduce instances of system down time, trouble shoot customer inquiries and developed robust outcomes. • Increased efficiency and lowered costs by consolidating supply chain reporting structures and eliminating bottlenecks. Show less

Pricing Analyst

• Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

• Added $150M in Gross Margin benefit through efficient business strategies that drove increased growth via superior targeted execution. • Designed pricing test models focused on enhancing customer value and driving positive bottom line impacts for the company.• Trained merchants and new associates on new pricing software and acted as internal consultant to develop customized ad-hoc analytics.• Evaluated differentiated pricing online versus in store to determine customer responsiveness to price prompts in multiple geographic areas. Show less

Senior Financial Analyst FP&A

• May 2007 - May 2008

• Tracked financial status across all business lines ($110M in sales impact) and distributed weekly scorecard to senior leadership including CEO and CFO. • Audited and prepared company-wide monthly/quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP, SOX and SEC requirements. • Developed business unit budgets, forecasts and strategic plans from quantitative variance analyses in line with organization mission. • Prepared senior management for quarterly earnings release sessions via accurate, reliable and pertinent financial reports • Actively involved in strategic planning sessions and offered recommendations on budgetary and financial resource allocations enhancing efficiency • Evaluated internal metrics to ensure regulatory compliance prior to external reporting to the SEC and potential investors • Increased profitability by identifying key industry trends and recommending to management appropriate action in a timely manner • Initiated process improvement measures that eliminated waste, cut cost and positioned the organization on a stronger competitive footing Show less

Research Analyst

• Aug 2005 - May 2007

• Managed a National Science Foundation funded initiative that focused on increasing rates of minority students in STEM disciplines reaching over 200 students • Increased rates of minority students by over 15% in Science-Technology-Engineering and Math by redesigning a university wide National Science Foundation initiative. • Created data derived reports that analyzed program effectiveness and developed strategies to improve better service delivery. • Enhanced service provision by collecting, analyzing and presenting data results of an internet availability and pricing study for the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois • Developed and presented customized workshops that targeted student retention and helped to curb student attrition from college • Conducted comprehensive research studies for state government officials geared toward streamlining operations and eliminating waste • Partnered with faculty and graduate colleagues on numerous research projects that focused on pertinent global macroeconomic analysis Show less

Personal Banker & Management Trainee

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

• Creatively attracted new clients by leveraging unique products and services tailored to meet client’s specific needs • Presented weekly performance reports to management and designed automated reporting scorecards for increased visibility. • Offered innovative financial products as a state licensed annuities and life insurance specialist thereby protecting client assets and responsibly managing wealth • Aggressively and profitably increased bank’s consumer and business portfolio by acquiring untapped client markets • Enhanced financial operations and industry best practices by applying knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements in daily transactions • Actively managing cash transaction and processing contractual disbursements for the bank thereby ensuring compliance with financial controls • Used sound judgment in analyzing financial and budgetary data and updating operational models as needed • Led onsite training and mentoring of new employees thereby enhancing team work and creating a collaborative work environment • Instrumental in establishing new satellite branches in strategic locations for the bank geared toward attracting a wider array of clients • Outperformed the competition by identifying and offering differentiated products thereby enabling the bank to expand its market share Show less