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I analyze business performance data and drivers to assist the Grocery team and our clients in building a partnership with Kroger. By using Market 6 and 84.51 Stratum, I develop a thorough understanding of the category and product performance, which I leverage for brand analysis, forecasting, and promotions.

I develop expert knowledge of internal systems, product team needs, practices, policies, and strategic direction. While collaborating closely with teams such as Legal, Technology, Finance and Accounting, and the Author Relations group to meet and understand the needs of those stakeholders. This includes analyzing reports to identify potential errors, anticipate financial impact, and to identify areas of improvement. Plus maintaining auditable documentation to ensure process accuracy and to… Show more I develop expert knowledge of internal systems, product team needs, practices, policies, and strategic direction. While collaborating closely with teams such as Legal, Technology, Finance and Accounting, and the Author Relations group to meet and understand the needs of those stakeholders. This includes analyzing reports to identify potential errors, anticipate financial impact, and to identify areas of improvement. Plus maintaining auditable documentation to ensure process accuracy and to develop actionable recommendations. Show less

Mason, Oh

I build and improve processes and procedures across all levels of accounting related to Royalties functions. This includes streamlining the process of receiving revenue data across multiple platforms and consolidating into one report. Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of publishing contracts from Licensors are being executed. Also auditing the results to communicate and collaborate with internal business units and other stakeholders through ad hoc data and analysis. All while leading… Show more I build and improve processes and procedures across all levels of accounting related to Royalties functions. This includes streamlining the process of receiving revenue data across multiple platforms and consolidating into one report. Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of publishing contracts from Licensors are being executed. Also auditing the results to communicate and collaborate with internal business units and other stakeholders through ad hoc data and analysis. All while leading six employees on royalty system procedures to clear royalty bearing suspended sales and assisting in special projects to leverage systems for quick data analysis. Show less

Mason, Oh

Prepare financial analysis related to royalty payments and 3rd Party expenses. These tasks are performed through MS Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, and other MS Office tools. Interpret and enter contracts into the Royalties payable system for timely payments. Complete month end journal entries to make adjustments to the general ledger to reflect new expenses and revenue. These tasks are completed within the necessary audit and tax requirements. Lead and assist two employees in… Show more Prepare financial analysis related to royalty payments and 3rd Party expenses. These tasks are performed through MS Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, and other MS Office tools. Interpret and enter contracts into the Royalties payable system for timely payments. Complete month end journal entries to make adjustments to the general ledger to reflect new expenses and revenue. These tasks are completed within the necessary audit and tax requirements. Lead and assist two employees in special projects, additional analysis, and day to day problem solving. Show less

Mason, Oh

Created detailed and comprehensive financial analysis to the publishing units through Excel spreadsheets and Access database inquiries. Interpreted and entered contracts into the Royalties payable system to process advances and royalty related costs. Also prepared ad hoc analyses as needed in regards to payment calculations and their financial impact with supporting documentation to authors and editors.

Promoted textbooks and other educational materials to professors in designated sales territory. Utilized market trends and forecasts to maximize sales of educational products.

Communicated with Consumer Package Goods business development mangers to assist in the planning, forecasting, and implementation of promotional events. This was accomplished by developing accurate and timely materials such as MS Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, promotional calendars, and sample inventories to increase product branding.

Ba, Communications

High School Diploma