Desiree' Salvant Mba Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, La, Us

United States

As a dedicated Medicaid Knowledge Expert with a strong focus on management, I excel in training and developing employees through virtual learning environments. My role encompasses coaching team members in areas of improvement, setting up action plans, and establishing SMART goals to drive performance and growth. I leverage data analysis and metrics to gain valuable insights into where employees excel and identify areas needing improvement, ensuring a tailored approach to workforce development.In addition to managing supervisor escalations and providing essential support, I also play a key role in project planning for the Employee Engagement team. This includes spearheading internal communications, leading and facilitating engagement activities, and crafting compelling content and graphic designs for our company website and blog.With a solid foundation in business management and a Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Professional Certification, I am passionate about merging my expertise in employee development with digital marketing strategies. My goal is to transition into the digital marketing field, where I can apply my skills in content creation, data analysis, and strategic planning to drive brand growth and engagement.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

(09/2017 - 12/2023)As a Senior Financial and Budget Analyst, responsibilities included analyzing financial data using Excel to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and developing complex financial models to forecast business performance. Collaborated with various departments to develop and review budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals, while forecasting future expenses and revenue based on historical data. Monitored actual performance against budgeted figures and conducted variance analysis to explain deviations. Prepared and presented detailed variance reports using Excel charts and graphs, and developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide actionable insights to leadership.Created and maintained Excel dashboards tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), providing real-time insights for stakeholders. Provided strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and modeled various scenarios to assess the potential impact of different strategies. Tracked departmental spending to ensure expenses remained within approved budgets, and collaborated with department heads to explain financial expectations and offer solutions for resource management. Acted as a financial consultant, offering guidance on budget adjustments and forecasts, and identified areas for improvement in financial processes. Leveraged advanced Excel techniques and automation using macros and VBA to streamline workflows and ensure all practices complied with industry standards and organizational policies.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

In the role of Employee Engagement Analytics, Excel was used extensively to collect, organize, and analyze employee engagement data from surveys and feedback forms. Engagement metrics such as engagement scores, participation rates, and employee net promoter scores were tracked using Excel spreadsheets to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies. Excel was employed to design and structure survey data, allowing for efficient analysis and the identification of trends and patterns. Engagement data was analyzed to understand correlations between engagement levels and factors such as performance, productivity, and retention, using Excel functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization tools.Excel dashboards and reports were developed to visually present key engagement metrics and trends to HR and leadership teams, ensuring that insights were easily digestible and actionable. Predictive engagement analytics were performed in Excel, leveraging historical data to forecast potential risks such as low engagement and turnover. The effectiveness of engagement programs was tracked through changes in engagement scores, and Excel was used to conduct in-depth feedback analysis to identify drivers of employee engagement or disengagement.Retention and attrition data were analyzed using Excel to highlight the relationship between employee engagement and turnover. Customized Excel reports were created for specific departments to address unique challenges, and engagement levels were continuously monitored and updated in Excel for ongoing strategy adjustments. Benchmarking analysis was also performed within Excel, comparing engagement levels against industry standards to ensure the organization remained competitive in its employee engagement efforts.