Karen Asen
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Peter Keeler
Karen amazed us all with how quickly she was able to learn the intricacies of XLerant's BudgetPak, a very powerful financial system, one whose user-facing simplicity hides a tremendous amount of complex business logic under the hood. Only a few weeks after joining, she was ready to take on the challenge of flying solo on some very challenging assignments, which she completed with great efficiency and accuracy. I also merrily approve of Karen's taste in popular culture!
Peter Keeler
Karen amazed us all with how quickly she was able to learn the intricacies of XLerant's BudgetPak, a very powerful financial system, one whose user-facing simplicity hides a tremendous amount of complex business logic under the hood. Only a few weeks after joining, she was ready to take on the challenge of flying solo on some very challenging assignments, which she completed with great efficiency and accuracy. I also merrily approve of Karen's taste in popular culture!
Peter Keeler
Karen amazed us all with how quickly she was able to learn the intricacies of XLerant's BudgetPak, a very powerful financial system, one whose user-facing simplicity hides a tremendous amount of complex business logic under the hood. Only a few weeks after joining, she was ready to take on the challenge of flying solo on some very challenging assignments, which she completed with great efficiency and accuracy. I also merrily approve of Karen's taste in popular culture!
Peter Keeler
Karen amazed us all with how quickly she was able to learn the intricacies of XLerant's BudgetPak, a very powerful financial system, one whose user-facing simplicity hides a tremendous amount of complex business logic under the hood. Only a few weeks after joining, she was ready to take on the challenge of flying solo on some very challenging assignments, which she completed with great efficiency and accuracy. I also merrily approve of Karen's taste in popular culture!
Experience
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XLerant
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Services Manager
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Apr 2018 - Present
Responsible for requirement analysis with new clients. Faciltitate onboarding of product, including management of project plan, schedule and goals. Configure software to meet client's needs. Validate and process customer data. Offer training to software administrators and end users on functionality. Respond to on-going client inquires involving tool capabilites and reporting. Responsible for requirement analysis with new clients. Faciltitate onboarding of product, including management of project plan, schedule and goals. Configure software to meet client's needs. Validate and process customer data. Offer training to software administrators and end users on functionality. Respond to on-going client inquires involving tool capabilites and reporting.
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Z Brothers Furniture Service
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Thornwood, NY
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Accountant
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May 2007 - Mar 2018
Responsible for managing all financial transactions. Prepare and analyze all monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting. Prepare all tax documents and filings. Lead marketing and promotional efforts of the business. Led website development initiative. Led digital media efforts to determine best outlets for advertising. Developed promotional flyers and digital newsletters. Responsible for managing all financial transactions. Prepare and analyze all monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting. Prepare all tax documents and filings. Lead marketing and promotional efforts of the business. Led website development initiative. Led digital media efforts to determine best outlets for advertising. Developed promotional flyers and digital newsletters.
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Unilever Bestfoods
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Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Project Manager
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Sep 2002 - Aug 2003
Member of the core team responsible for delivering the process, systems, training and rollout of new sales practices and procedures. Led the process for creating Key Performance Indicators for the Go to Market Initiative, including the development of processes, systems, reports and training to support metrics. Member of the core team responsible for delivering the process, systems, training and rollout of new sales practices and procedures. Led the process for creating Key Performance Indicators for the Go to Market Initiative, including the development of processes, systems, reports and training to support metrics.
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Wisk Finance Manager
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Nov 2000 - Feb 2001
Responsible for leading the financial planning process for the Wisk Franchise and managing and analyzing business performance. Led initiatives on the evaluation of innovation, promotional business opportunites and cost management initiatives. Supervised Assistant Finance Managers. Held weekly meetings to discuss departmental goals and improve process and productivity.
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Associate Finance Manager
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Feb 1998 - Oct 2000
Led team that developed and implemented Hyperion Planning and Reporting System for the PWSO business unit. This system was used as a prototype and rolled out across all business units in HPC. Responsible for delivering the financial plan for the Caress Franchise. Responsible for analyzing, identifying and communicating key financial drivers versus forecast. Team member of Personal Wash innovation teams responsible for identifying, developing and bringing to market new products.
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eHR Recruitment
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Bangladesh
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Jul 1996 - Jan 1998
Coordinated the financial plannning process for the Personal Wash and Homecare categories. Led a cross functional team responsible for re-engineering a $100 million area of the cost of goods sold budget. Coordinated the Five Year Stratgic Plan for the Personal Wash Category across all North American Unilever companies. Coordinated the financial plannning process for the Personal Wash and Homecare categories. Led a cross functional team responsible for re-engineering a $100 million area of the cost of goods sold budget. Coordinated the Five Year Stratgic Plan for the Personal Wash Category across all North American Unilever companies.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Sep 1991 - Jun 1996
Plan, organize and direct the daily activities of audit engagements, including the supervision of staff and detailed reviews of their audit workpapers. Review and evaluate internal accounting controls and prepare recommendations for improvement. Analyze financial information. Document findings and conclusions in workpaper schedules and memoranda. Communicate engagement results, findings and recommendations to client and firm upper management through daily interaction and written memoranda and reports. Prepare and analyze financial statements and footnote disclosures. Show less
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Education
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NYU Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Majors in Finance and Marketing -
Boston University Questrom School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Concentration in Accounting