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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

• Provide world-class financial forecasting, planning, and analysis (FP&A) for one of the largest and most complex businesses within Honeywell.• Developed, manage, and run a multifaceted, cross-departmental predictive modeling process to forecast the timing and costs of maintenance events for thousands of individual products.• Developed and maintain an automated, comprehensive data mapping and consolidation paradigm for one of the company's largest global business units, significantly improving administration, decision-making, reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.• Leverage business intelligence, data analysis, finance, and programming skills to develop automation, reporting / dashboard, process improvement, and modeling solutions for inter-departmental users across the company, utilizing such technologies as Alteryx, Tableau, Essbase / Smart View, Hyperion, SAP Business Objects, VBA, Excel, Access, etc.• Produce various scheduled and ad-hoc reports / analyses to help team members and Top Management be better informed and make effective decisions.• Serve as a trusted point of contact and expert for stakeholders at all levels within and outside of the team, especially regarding financial systems, forecasting, modeling, IT, Excel / other tools, and all finance inquiries.• Train and mentor new employees and interns; assist others in using best practices to achieve success.• Assist with and facilitate the development of the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan, quarterly outlooks, and ad-hoc forecasts.• Oversee and coordinate month-, quarter-, and year-end close responsibilities with finance and accounting stakeholders across the organization.• Partner with business and segment leaders to create / manage accurate forecasts, uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and promote efficient operations.• Work regularly with everyone from Intern to CFO in order to continually improve processes, increase automation, and streamline procedures.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Continued to perform all previous functions, with the addition of new responsibilities in resolving complex queries, creating new solutions to problems, taking on ad-hoc projects for Management, and moving the department forward in its technical competencies.• Brainstormed, designed, developed, tested, implemented, revised, and maintained software solutions (through Excel and VBA) to enhance the department's ability to perform its administrative and operational activities efficiently, quickly, accurately, and productively.• Was promoted for exemplary performance in previous role, and for taking the initiative - from first being hired - to solve innumerable problems and make the department better without being asked to do so. To this end, learned how to write programs, functions, and macros in VBA; use advanced formulas and Excel techniques; programmatically interact with external software (Outlook, the internet, system libraries, etc.) to solve myriad problems; utilize PivotTables, PivotCharts, and other solutions to enhance data visualization; and so on. These efforts resulted in substantial benefits to the department and large cost-savings to the company: significantly increased automation, decreased rate of errors, improved efficiency and productivity across different departmental functions, increased speed of execution and quality of finished work, reduced need for human intervention, etc.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Processed a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trades for different investment funds around the world in Northern Trust's Fund Accounting software, offering knowledge, performance, and industry-leading expertise to both internal and external stakeholders.• Reconciled trade instructions from investment managers with information input into Northern Trust's Custody, Fund Accounting, and enterprise data software systems; updated and corrected trade and security information as needed.• Served as a primary point-of-contact and subject expert in OTC derivatives for contacts both within and outside Northern Trust while demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail in every aspect of work.• Collaborated with other teams around the world to open, maintain, close, expire, and service OTC derivatives of every type; worked together to resolve issues and answer any questions or concerns as they arose.• Produced daily reports, informing Fund Accounting teams and clients of all trades and securities processed.• Used Excel (formulas, macros, VBA, etc.), the rest of the Office suite, and a mix of other client- and web-based software extensively in daily work. Took the initiative to teach myself advanced Excel and Outlook skills, such as complex formulas, lookups, VBA scripting, etc.• Utilized Misys Summit, Citadel Omnium, Reflection FundMaster, and Sungard Global InvestOne software - along with a variety of other ancillary software systems - every day to accomplish goals.• Became the team's IT and computer expert, offering assistance, guidance, and training to anyone in need. Helped to train new employees in all aspects of the job.

• Researched, audited, and confirmed payments due for many different types of operational invoices, accurately entering data into the company’s accounting and logistics systems.• Managed vendor relations as the designated Person in Charge of a variety of different accounts.• Worked collaboratively with the rest of the A/P team to research issues, develop solutions, and achieve fast and accurate processing to promote smooth operations company-wide.• Utilized ERP (Oracle), Master Data Management, and personnel management programs, alongside the company’s proprietary operations software, to audit invoices, gather and create information, communicate with other departments, and process / verify payments quickly and accurately.• Disputed invalid and errant charges with vendors in a professional and courteous manner while collaborating with other departments to facilitate data updates and system accuracy.• Worked daily to save money and recover costs through meticulous auditing and attention to detail.• Extensively used Excel, Word, Outlook, and other office programs to accomplish goals.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Monitored the temperature, humidity, and health of the operating environment for hundreds of computers, servers, and other components with a total value in the millions of dollars, without any supervision.• Operated the company’s backup system, adding, removing, and labeling tapes – and verifying the health of the company’s backup generators – as needed for continuous operation.• Oversaw the operation of 10 industrial air-conditioning and humidification units, escalating problems and alarms as needed to Data Center management and external service providers.• Remedied any facility problems that arose by fixing leaks, air circulation issues, etc.• Received packages and materials from external suppliers, making them available for other staff.

Tampa, Fl, Us

• Ensured customer satisfaction by providing fine-dining restaurant and menu information – alongside industry-leading service – to upwards of 300 guests daily.• Served and presented various world-class appetizers, salads, entrées, soups, and desserts daily.• Worked cooperatively with 1-4 other back waiters, the serving staff, and all kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment to deliver an exceptional experience for every guest.• Stocked and monitored a variety of supplies and materials each night in order to ensure efficient restaurant operation for all guests and staff.• When bussing, worked with serving staff to manage a section of up to ten tables at a time by serving guests, cleaning and re-setting tables, stocking supplies, etc.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

• Ensured timely and quality service for each customer, servicing over 30 vehicles daily.• Qualified in and routinely performed more than 10 different types of tire and wheel services, including tire changes, rotations, repairs, and balances.• Safely operated a variety of specialized machinery while collaborating with a team of 3 other employees at a time to finish most jobs in 15 minutes or less.• Helped manage inventory of hundreds of tires and wheels, quickly locating and procuring stock for each new customer.• Pulled customers’ vehicles into the garage, driving automatic and manual transmissions.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Ensured a safe, enjoyable time for dozens of climbers of all ages every day by fitting them with specialized equipment, pulling slack rope, and offering advice and encouragement.• Managed 6 different climbing walls, making sure each was always safe and operable.• Worked with little supervision and was many individuals’ “favorite belay”.• Offered guests general information about the facility and educated many about climbing.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management

Master Of Science, Finance

Graduate Certificate, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Science, Finance (Minor - History, Minor - Family & Human Development)

General Studies

Diploma