In February 2024 I took a break from work to focus on personal and professional growth. Since March, I’ve completed 2 certification courses through Intuit Academy (Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation), along with 10 certification courses on Coursera, primarily focused on the Microsoft Business Analyst Professional Certificate, while completing these additional specializations:Starweaver’s Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalIBM’s Generative AI for Data AnalystsIBM Generative AI for Project ManagersUniversity of Pennsylvania EntrepreneurshipUniversity of Pennsylvania Materiality of ESGUniversity of Illinois-Urbana Champaign’s Financial AnalysisDuke University’s Decentralized FinanceArizona State University’s Sustainability Analyst FundamentalsEmory University’s Management ConsultingI’ve enhanced my skills in Microsoft tools (Excel, Visio, Power Platform, CoPilot), ESG materiality, sustainability reporting, and analysis (HUD Green Building, EnergySTAR). I developed a foundation in business analysis, using Jira for backlog management, and explored project management methodologies (Agile, Spiral, Waterfall). I also built upon my accounting and finance education through bookkeeping, tax prep, and financial analysis courses.Before my hiatus, I was a GIS Specialist at Civil Solutions Inc., working on projects like NG911, utility records digitization, and water system mapping, honing skills in ArcGIS, Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL.In summer 2023, I briefly worked as a Sales Associate at Dulce Artisanal Pastry, gaining client-facing experience, boosting sales, and assisting in the kitchen while identifying business opportunities.I graduated from Ursinus College with a BA in Applied Economics (Finance and Accounting) and a minor in Environmental Studies. I developed skills in econometrics, corporate finance, income tax policy, circular economies, political ecology, and GIS. I was on the Men’s Swim Team, made the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll twice, and broke the team record for the 200-yard breaststroke. I also worked at the campus smoothie bar, volunteered for Sustainable Move-Out, and was a member of the Cub and Key Society.In high school, I was a member of the National Honor Society, a 4x varsity swimmer (team captain senior year), and volunteered through the Presbyterian Church. As a junior and senior, I led the Y’s Men club’s Christmas Tree lot; handling recruiting, scheduling, and management.