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Responsible for providing financial analysis and support to hundreds of salon franchisees. Consulted with break-even analysis, projection modeling, and pricing analysis. Presented multiple financial topics and tools to oncoming franchisees every month. Managed and supported $500,000 in rebate programs involving every franchise owner in the U.S. and Canada. Provided ad-hoc support and advise to franchisees which involved creating new models and tools, working with other team members, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely support was given.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed numerous valuation projects for estate and gift tax, financial reporting, and ESOP purposes for companies with $25 million to $500 million in revenue. Analyzed key performance measures and company specific metrics to provide guidance on past and future performance to key members of the executive team. Independently created a new financial model and report template, which significantly increased efficiencies and reduced errors. Reviewed internal financial statements and projections and also prepared company projections based on discussions with management, current economic trends, and other industry-based factors.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for completing valuation reports for marital dissolutions, consulting services, estate and gift tax, and financial reporting purposes. Proactively implemented a number of changes in the valuation model that helped the firm improve efficiencies with new ideas and methods not previously used. Contributed website blog posts on various valuation topics including the guideline transaction method and discount for a lack of marketability. Prepared economic and industry specific research which enhanced the company financial analysis.

Mequon, Wi

Lead several projects with increased responsibility from beginning to their completion by applying financial analytical skills to develop and reach value conclusions. Conducted several management interviews with management teams of subject companies. Wrote and completed numerous business valuation reports with financial analysis for both equity valuations and financial reporting engagements.