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Denver, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

- Led financial forecasting efforts for the Toolbox@IBM operational teams, responsible for allocating and distributing $130M in funds to various projects and initiatives, resulting in improved financial planning and resource allocation - Conducted variance analysis on financial data and collaborated with stakeholders to identify and rectify discrepancies, resulting in improved accuracy of financial forecasts and better decision making - Conducted resource planning and cost analysis for Toolbox@IBM during divestiture of 1/4th of IBM into it’s own company, Kyndryl, ensuring accurate budgeting and effective resource allocation during a period of significant organizational change, resulting in minimal disruption to operations - Designed and implemented a streamlined process flow for billing for major divestiture of IBM, which defined internal financial activities and responsibilities, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Collaborating closely with supply chain business partner, stakeholders, and global development team to validate solution requirements and analysis models. Developed detailed specifications, designs, and improvements for the business intelligence and analytics solution, Cognitive Advisor 360, which enhanced usability and accuracy of data resulting in enhanced data-driven decision-making capabilities. Additionally, collaborated with project stakeholders and the QA team during User Acceptance Testing, providing insights and support for successful testing process and timely issue resolution. Participated in the implementation and post-implementation support of solutions, ensuring smooth transition and optimal performance of the solution.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

- As part of IBM's Automation CoE - Identified, evaluated and prioritized processes for automation and digitizing IBM’s Finance and Operations organization - Partnered with functional areas and process owners within IBM’s Finance & Operations organization to identify, analyze and prioritize business processes that are candidates for automation- Conducted Value Stream Mapping workshop within Procurement organization; leveraged IBM Blueworks Live to map process flow and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation- Applied Agile and Design Thinking approaches in the design and delivery of enterprise-wide process assessment solution toidentify opportunities for automation through a consistent method and use of data- Second rotation in IBM’s Enterprise Operations & Services Rotational program

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Successfully managed and maintained IBM’s Enterprise Services Center acquisition funding dashboard, resulting in additional $3.65M in funding for the organization▪ Analyzed and interpreted data, creating visualizations of IBM’s Enterprise Services Center workforce data; providing leadership with insightful trends, and distribution of experience, leading to data-driven decision▪ Conducted extensive market research on trends in industry around Workflow, Workplace, and Workforce, providing valuable insights that assisted in defining organization’s new location strategy▪ Implemented streamlined acquisition funding allocation process by standardizing reporting template; resulting in faster financial reconciliations, improved cycle time, and reduced human error▪ Developed and implemented a Python script to automate monthly Software as a Service (SaaS) report, saving 50 manual hours annually and increasing efficiency of the process

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Defined and optimized Transactional Monitoring Process workflow within PwC’s Columbia Service Delivery Centers Anti-Money Laundering operationsCreated a multinational Strategic Resource Planning Model (SRPM) to optimize engagement team composition and accurately forecast project costs, workload and project duration at onset of engagementIdentified areas for optimization within PricewaterhouseCoopers Anti-Money Laundering operational model resulting in lower cycle times and overall costsEarned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Cicero, Illinois, Us

- Created comprehensive marketing plan for re-branding of Pawley's Island Brewing Company including product/service recommendations, communications strategy, pricing plan, 3-year pro-forma P&L, and detailed implementation plan to ensure successful execution- Conducted holistic analysis of industry, market, competition, and consumers as fact-based foundation for developing new go-to-market Strategy. Insights shared via 5 Forces assessment and SWOT analysis - Crafted creative brief that concisely identified brand's positioning, points of difference and character/tonality as foundation for brand, communications, and messaging strategy

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19U Team - Malvern-Paoli American Legion BaseballMentored and trained young athletes aged 16 to 19 in technical and psychological aspects of the game, resulting in significant improvement of individual and team performance.Transformed a previously 4-win team into a 16-win team by leveraging advanced technology to enhance in-game decision-making and enable superior statistical analysis.Innovated by implementing live digital broadcasting of games, leading to an impressive 80% increase in online viewership and expanding the team's fan base.

Columbia, Sc, Us

Spearheaded and directed the executive board and team members to establish a culture of accountability, resulting in streamlined club operations and increased organizational effectiveness. Developed and implemented an innovative marketing strategy utilizing social media, campus events, and word of mouth to promote tryouts, resulting in a 30% increase in player turnout and a more competitive team. Restructured and optimized the due collections policies and procedures to mitigate risk, improve security measures, and ensure proper allocation of funds, resulting in a $2,000 increase in year-end funds and improved financial stability. Fostered an inclusive and collaborative team environment, providing mentorship and support to players to help them develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Conducted regular assessments of player performance and provided feedback and guidance to improve their skills, resulting in a more competitive and successful team. Established strong relationships with alumni, sponsors, and community partners to secure funding and support for the team, resulting in improved resources and facilities for players.