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Beaverton, OR, US

• Researched process and developed improvements for global technology's strategic investments review; proposed solution to CDIO, Technology CFO, and VP of digital transformation; implemented solution resulted in 50% time.
• Created, Reviewed, and Approved financial models for global supply chain and technology strategic investments and facilitated discovery of over $10MM in capitalizable expense items.
• Developed data models to enhance monitoring process for global technology strategic investments KPIs which has facilitated $15MM in savings to budget YTD.

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• Developed forecasting process for $80MM digital insurance product; Automated planning and reporting processes within Excel and Tableau dashboard to achieve 30% time savings.

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• Led a team of 10-20 finance professionals in developing, communicating, and executing strategic objectives in support of DE&I mission within finance organization and reported increased engagement results to CFO (YoY).

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• Developed business case, recommendations, and training materials (for associate development) for strategic acquisition/partnership to improve profitability within the $300B commercial auto insurance market; proposed.
• Led board of director's workshop on applying strategic frameworks in decision making; board satisfaction survey recipient.

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• Led investments portfolio performance review with business unit CFOs; Project management for large-scale strategic investment initiatives.

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• Developed forecast scenario tool within excel and hyperion Essbase to increase leadership decision velocity with $10B premium forecast; Developed strategic dashboards and commentary for board of director's review.

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• Led annual enterprise cost of capital analysis and recommendations for senior leadership investment decision making; Analyzed capital allocation model for Property and Casualty pricing review; Led interest rate risk.

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• Analyzed historical player performance data and made recommendations to senior leadership that resulted in a Major League Player promotion.
• Reviewed player performance data and organized daily reports for executive leadership.
• Collected and organized amateur prospect scouting data for 2017 Major League Draft.

West Lafayette, IN, US

• Leg group of 150 multi national business students; Performed performance evaluations and provided feedback; Organized networking events and professional development seminars; student satisfaction recipient.

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• Supported project value stream mapping process for Lean & CI projects within the finance organization.
• Developed performance reporting for associate Lean & CI skill development.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Branch management trainee within retail and commercial vehicle rental operation; customer satisfaction feedback recipient; Elite sales award recipient.

Washington, DC, US

• Earned an invitation to participate in elite special forces training program, Navy Seal training; completed the most challenging portion of training following an initial unsuccessful attempt; completed coursework in.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Selected in the 23rd round of the 2006 MLB amateur draft; emerged as team captain following unexpected roster adjustments and led team to 2008 Midwest League championship series; recovered from early season offensive.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Management | Finance

Bachelor’S Degree, Criminal Justice | Business Administration