Operations and Engineering Financial Analyst - Currently responsible for managing approximately $75M in operational spend annually; work closely with executive team and department leaders to identify and develop key operating performance metrics and reporting used to drive operational change improvement, and provide cost and economic impact analysis support for business decisionsCommercial Financial Analyst - Responsible for supporting the Commercial teams by conducting cost and economic impact analysis for new and existing rail opportunities; played a key role in developing profitability tool, developed reporting procedures to identify non-profitable accounts and implemented guardrails and strategy to shift accounts profitable; worked closely with Pricing team and third party vendor during programing and rollout of Pricing Optimization Deal DeskInvolved in Finance Teams’ hiring process including conducting candidate interviews, developing and facilitating case study assessments, and evaluating candidate skills proficiency and culture fit for the company.

Perform various price- and cost- related analyses for different center store categories, and execute core pricing procedures. Price Optimization Project Lead – Subject matter expert for implementation of KSS PriceStrat interface, a pricing optimization software. Responsible for coordinating with all departments during development and rollout phase ensuring data integrity and interaction with other company systems. Responsible for training the Pricing, Category and Marketing teams enabling better utilization and leverage of data improving margins on pricing and promotions. Pricing Project Coordinator – Responsible for coordinating with Executive Team, Category Directors, Pricing Managers, Marketing and Finance to develop core pricing strategies and guardrails for all major initiatives including Dependable Deals, Birmingham Project and Every Day Low Price programs, by executing and reporting on all pricing campaigns and program cycles allowing for accurate and timely ROI measurement

As a member of the Central Pricing Team, I perform various price- and cost-related analyses and execute core pricing procedures. As well as develop a deep functional understanding of our pricing and analysis tools, and support the Pricing Manager with various data extracts, ad-hoc reports, and spot analyses, and price campaign execution.

Utilized econometric modeling and analysis to develop specific, implementable business solutions for each client such as: optimal pricing recommendations, suggested inventory levels, sales forecasts, asset valuation, subscription pricing and customer retention. Maintained and employed cutting-edge econometric approaches with each client to determine unique solutions to complex business problems, and assist clients as they implement these solutions to maximize operating margins, grow revenue, and lower costs.

Tutored high school students in all academic subjects as well as provided counseling for college admittance. Developed and leveraged advanced teaching methods to help students succeed in very limited amounts of time. Tenure with students ranged from last minute, impromptu, test preparation to years-long mentoring relationships.

Worked in various industries as a temporary sales contractor for business owners during wholesale market shows. Had the opportunity to work closely with business owners to understand their expectations and goals for each show. And, demonstrated exceptional business etiquette to meet the owners goals and grow their clientele base.

In charge of coordinating tee sheets and maintained timely flow of golfers while gaining experience in golf course management. In charge of planing golf tournaments, coordinated ideas with various parties involved, effectively carried out annual tournaments such as Ladies May Day, Rotary Tournament, and GACC Pro-Am tournament. Required to maintain $60,000 value in merchandise in the shop at all times and had the opportunity to work closely with sales reps from Polo Golf, Nick Price, Ping, Titlist, FootJoy, Ecco, Cutter & Buck, and others.