Aniqua McHardy
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Interested in the Investment Operations Analyst position with Horace Mann. Analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in inventory management, data systems, vendor relations, and day trading. Skilled in data accuracy, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, currently pursuing a Master’s in Church Leadership to strengthen strategic planning, communication, and organizational leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full time Student
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Pursuing Master’s in Church Leadership to strengthen strategic planning and organizational leadership skills.
- Enhancing team communication abilities through coursework and practical experiences.
- Engaged in leadership internship focused on administrative functions and operations.
Data Architect / System Engineer
iconectiv
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams, improving product development and customer-facing systems.
- Advised senior leadership on Common Language (CLLI) database updates, ensuring telecom network accuracy.
- Authored engineering change requests, training materials, and user manuals, reducing onboarding time for new hires while providing manuals and procedures (M&P) for consistent team reference.
- Conducted quality assurance testing of prototypes prior to release, preventing post-production defects and ensuring product reliability.
- Designed executive-level PowerPoint decks for quarterly vendor meetings, strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Network Inventory Advisor (Contractor)
Orion (iconectiv)
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded research and data collection for telecom equipment, enabling early launch of CLEI Database enhancement and reducing project timeline by 20%.
- Delivered weekly project updates to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Trained and mentored new employees, aligning tasks to leverage individual strengths.
Day Trader
Self-Employed
Virginia Beach, USA
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Executed strategic buy/sell orders with disciplined risk management.
- Developed trading strategies based on market trends and performance data, driving consistent profitable trades.
- Created and maintained a custom watchlist to identify patterns and high-potential trades.
- Collaborated with peers to refine strategies and enhance overall portfolio performance.
Network Inventory Specialist
Verizon
Mineola, USA
01.2011 - 03.2019
- Managed telecom inventory valued at over $3M, leading audits to ensure 100% compliance.
- Streamlined inventory disposition process, reducing unproductive stock by 15%.
- Coordinated equipment upgrade projects, overseeing delivery, swap-out, vendor returns, and completion tracking.
- Partnered with Engineering and Operations to investigate and resolve discrepancies, improving efficiency by 20%.
- Processed RMAs with vendors (Nokia, Cisco, CommScope), enhancing vendor relationships.
- Trained and cross-trained associates, increasing team adaptability and performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Church Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hampton University
Hampton, VA01.2002
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Database Design & Testing
- Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
- Day Trading and Market Evaluation
- Discrepancy Investigation
- Quality Assurance & Auditing
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Document Editing & Proofreading
- Presentation Development
Certification
- Property and Casualty Producer License
- Health, Life, and Annuities Producer License
Timeline
Full time Student
Regent University
08.2023 - Current
Data Architect / System Engineer
iconectiv
01.2023 - 10.2023
Network Inventory Advisor (Contractor)
Orion (iconectiv)
03.2022 - 01.2023
Day Trader
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 03.2022
Network Inventory Specialist
Verizon
01.2011 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Church Leadership
Regent University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hampton University
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