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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

MLD-412 Applied Budgeting Field Lab- Interviewed mayors, chiefs of staff, and other officials from 9 cities across the US to understand their capital budgeting needs and to draft the scopes of work for the 8 projects to be completed in spring. - Guided 8 student teams through their work during spring 2022 to ensure the deliverables were timely, relevant, and professional for the clients. Met frequently with all teams, proofread all materials, and remained flexible as work needs… Show more MLD-412 Applied Budgeting Field Lab- Interviewed mayors, chiefs of staff, and other officials from 9 cities across the US to understand their capital budgeting needs and to draft the scopes of work for the 8 projects to be completed in spring. - Guided 8 student teams through their work during spring 2022 to ensure the deliverables were timely, relevant, and professional for the clients. Met frequently with all teams, proofread all materials, and remained flexible as work needs shifted.- Managed a wide variety of teams and projects simultaneously. Topics & clients included: financial reporting (Mt. Vernon); building energy reporting (Boston); transit-oriented development (MBTA); waste management (San Juan); affordable housing (Lynn); digital equity (Boston); health center financing (Revere); Public-Private Partnerships (Salt Lake City).- Distilled complex findings into clear takeaways, contacted clients to prompt action, and motivated students to perform well.- Embraced the additional logistical responsibilities of the full-time Program Manager in March when the position vacated. This partly involved scheduling the 8 interim and 8 final presentations by coordinating the schedules of mayors, teams, and faculty. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Aggregated federal grants and loans in a filterable matrix for rural towns to identify funding opportunities for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure (e.g. charging stations). The matrix is part of Charging Forward, a toolkit for expanding EVs in rural areas.- Wrote the Funding & Financing chapter of Charging Forward, incorporating feedback from fellow Volpe employees, the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, and several other offices across the federal government (e.g. FHWA, EPA… Show more - Aggregated federal grants and loans in a filterable matrix for rural towns to identify funding opportunities for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure (e.g. charging stations). The matrix is part of Charging Forward, a toolkit for expanding EVs in rural areas.- Wrote the Funding & Financing chapter of Charging Forward, incorporating feedback from fellow Volpe employees, the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, and several other offices across the federal government (e.g. FHWA, EPA, DOE, etc.). - Interviewed state DOTs regarding their implementation of virtual public involvement (VPI) practices. Used interview responses to draft case studies for other state DOTs to understand VPI and better engage underserved communities.- Created a factsheet on the intersection of health, equity, and transportation for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compiled about 80 related resources into a library on these topics for the FHWA. Show less

Greater Boston Area

- Researched accounting policies to find client-specific solutions using the applicable codified guidance. This research, analysis, and synthesis of policies and recommendations is an effective model for projects in a wide variety of industries and organizations.- Directed and coached 5 fellow EY employees, receiving very positive feedback for my instructing ability and task management. Teamwork, both in a leadership role and as a general team member, is pivotal in all policy-related… Show more - Researched accounting policies to find client-specific solutions using the applicable codified guidance. This research, analysis, and synthesis of policies and recommendations is an effective model for projects in a wide variety of industries and organizations.- Directed and coached 5 fellow EY employees, receiving very positive feedback for my instructing ability and task management. Teamwork, both in a leadership role and as a general team member, is pivotal in all policy-related work.- Corresponded directly and independently with clients to obtain information pertinent to the audit. Communication and inquiry skills are critical to finding solutions with other departments, clients, and partnering organizations.- Presented audit matters and concerns to the engagement team and client contacts in a clear and timely manner. The ability to succinctly and accurately present information is very important when proposing policy solutions to important issues.- Developed extensive knowledge of the accounting processes for major companies in the energy and retail sectors. Efficiently understanding both the accounting systems and organizational structures of diverse clients is important for developing policy solutions. - Acquired advanced Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge through daily work. Moreover, auditors learn to interpret the different software (accounting and operational) used by each client; this ability to quickly self-teach is needed with client engagements. Show less

Boston, Ma

Montpellier, Vt

Generated weekly Excel spreadsheets to determine Conference Food & Beverage Payable.Assisted in the company’s transition to Intuit QuickBooks accounting software.Analyzed invoices to journalize transactions in Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Cash.Posted account balances to the general ledger.

Master In Public Policy Degree, Environment/Climate/Capital Budgeting

Activities and Societies: Treasurer - Climate, Environment, and Energy Professional Interest Council (CEE PIC) Member - Harvard Votes.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Board of Programmers Treasurer, Sailing Team Treasurer, Accounting Association Member

Global Economics