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New York, New York, United States

• Manage online calendar and course database for 11+ courses quarterly, ensuring accurate and timely posting of materials and coding lectures, demonstrating strong attention to detail and data management skills.• Conduct spot checks on classroom facilitation and assist facilitators with first-year and second-year attendance tracking across 18 classrooms, utilizing analytical skills to maintain accurate records and improve data accuracy.• Schedule rooms and coordinate audio/video equipment setup for 50 events weekly, optimizing resource allocation and demonstrating efficient project management abilities.• Aid in the proctoring of 28+ end-of-unit exams, ensuring compliance with protocols and contributing to standardized testing environments, highlighting adherence to regulatory standards.• Develop and maintain a tracking system for course materials and accreditation requirements, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency, showcasing process improvement expertise.• Collaborate with 30+ faculty and staff to resolve logistical challenges, improving overall coordination and stakeholder satisfaction, reflecting strong communication and problem-solving skills.• Implement process improvements that reduced scheduling conflicts and optimized resource use, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency and demonstrating analytical thinking and process optimization.

• Collaborated with the Corporate Card and Expense Team to analyze cash spend and migrate 1,500 cardholders to the Corporate Card Program, resulting in 30% increase in Corporate Card spend.• Performed financial tracking, reporting, and variance analysis; developed trend analysis for Corporate Card Weekend Spend, identifying fraud/non-business expenses and enhancing financial control by 25%.• Assisted in performing analytical reviews of the Inquiry Daily Tracker to identify trends aimed at increasing TIAA enterprise profitability by 10%.• Reviewed SOP and Policy, proposing improvements to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.• Conducted a comprehensive review of the Concur Report Database, identifying opportunities to retire over 100 inactive reports, update distribution listings, and eliminate unnecessary reports, demonstrating attention to detail and process optimization.• Contributed to budget analysis and forecasting initiatives by providing insights into expenditure patterns, cost-saving opportunities, and financial trends, supporting strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

• Managed 5 major events annually, including the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) New York City Marathon.• Assisted the department manager with inventory, unpackaging, and counting new merchandise achieving 15% increase in quarterly.• Ensured quarterly inventory accuracy and optimized merchandise placement leading to 20% increase in department sales.• Handled department remodeling, advertising, and branding boosting customer traffic by 30%.

• Managed ledger accounts, capital projects accounts, and all general transactions overseeing a budget of $500,000.• Resolved 200 inconsistencies through analytical review of general ledger accounts.Collaborated with 4 staff members to assess the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Finance Survey for the National Center for Education Statistics impacting 7 academic departments and over 3,000 students.• Prepared and analyzed complex spreadsheets, improving data management efficiency by 25%.

Master'S Degree, Financial Management Services, 3.25

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting, 3.2

Activities and Societies: National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), Men's Track & Field