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As an intern I supported department heads and FP&A staff with automation projects and ad-hoc analyses while gaining hands-on finance experience in a large and complex organization.- Automated a complex process for preparing variance reports, cutting time spent by 90% and eliminating manual errors. To ensure successful implementation I collaborated with those closest to the problem to define it, generate options, iterate on a solution in VBA, and monitor the roll-out.

Responsible for planning and executing continuous improvement projects that support the department’s vision of being the first choice for clients. - Oversaw the transformation of the department’s legacy knowledge hub, which serves over 250 people, to a new implementation in SharePoint. Led the team through documenting current state, developing user archetypes to guide development, collaborating with IT on an intuitive new information architecture, and extensive stakeholder engagement to confirm alignment and drive adoption. - Diagnosed current state pain points around the knowledge hub such as difficulty finding information, inefficient workflows, and poor content quality, and developed strategies to address root causes.

Leveraged deep technical expertise to set direction for project teams and mentor junior colleagues.Trusted to protect the company from legal and reputational risk.

Responsible for delivering client projects to support their real estate planning and investment decisions. - Managed projects worth over $700k/yr with team-leading profitability and client NPS scores of 7 and above; actively monitored for scope creep and risks to schedule, budget and quality - Managed 5-10 fast-paced projects at any given time; sourced and brought on subconsultants as needed - Used strong relationships and informal authority to secure the best resources from a shared pool, including staff from other departments - Kept clients informed of progress and challenges; presented findings to audiences of 50+ - Developed 60+ proposals each year, detailing a scope, schedule and budget tailored to the client’s needs

- Helped real estate owners strategically manage the repair and renewal of their buildings- Delivered findings as written assessments, budget forecasts, and cash flow models

Conducted research in the geotechnical field on geomembranes for use in landfill barrier systems. Work from summers 2009 and 2010 as well as a 4th year thesis culminating in a technical paper published in the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.