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Education
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Anthony Carter

Washington,DC

Summary

Results-driven Technical Account Manager with over 4 years of experience in financial analysis, data analytics, and AWS Cloud services. Demonstrated success in optimizing cloud infrastructure, reducing costs, and improving performance for enterprise clients. Proven expertise in delivering data-driven insights, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives. Adept at translating complex technical concepts into business value propositions, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and ROI.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Controlling & Analysis Analyst

Volkswagen Group of Germany
Reston, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis and competitor benchmarking to inform pricing strategies, resulting in more competitive and profitable product offerings
  • Developed financial models to analyze data and identify potential risks.
  • Developed and presented comprehensive financial reports and forecasts to senior stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable business recommendations
  • Leveraged negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing agreements with vendors, considering market trends and competitor behavior

Operations Analyst

Audi of America
Herndon, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed and documented existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
  • Presented bi-weekly competitive analysis and monthly operations reports to key stakeholders, including senior management, sales teams, and other departments, in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key findings for improvement opportunities, insights, and recommendations for action key performance metrics
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies for optimizing efficiency, improving customer service, and reducing costs.

Portfolio Analyst

Audi of America
Herndon, VA
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Presented revenue forecasts to stakeholders, showcasing a 20% increase and over $5M in projected revenue for the next fiscal year
  • Leveraged data analytics and market trends to identify growth opportunities, resulting in a significant improvement over previous 10% projections
  • Optimized investment portfolios using data visualization and reporting tools, adapting strategies to market changes and maximizing ROI
  • Stayed up to date on market trends, economic developments, and regulatory changes to ensure alignment with current conditions
  • Successfully launched Audi as a matchmaker product for the connected services team, leveraging data analysis to identify customer needs and preferences, ultimately increasing customer adoption of connected services by 15%

Product Quality Intern

Volkswagen Group of America
Herndon, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Analyzed product performance data for the Tiguan, Jetta, and Atlas, using Excel and statistical tools to provide actionable insights on customer feedback and digital vehicle performance metrics for improved user experience
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address eCommerce-related customer concerns, enhancing the digital customer journey in the 'I use' and 'I reconsider' phases, contributing to a seamless experience across platforms
  • Assisted in product inspections and quality testing, contributing to a 10% reduction in manufacturing defects, aligning product quality with digital product standards and improving vehicle reliability

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business, Information Technology

University of North Carolina @ Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
12.2022

Virtual Venture into Management (VVM) -

Harvard Business School
08.2022

Skills

  • AWS Cloud Services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, Cost Explorer)
  • Project Financial Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Risk Management
  • Agile Methodology
  • Atlassian Suite
  • MS Office 365
  • WordPress
  • Inventory Management

Othereducation

  • Operations Management Foundation certification
  • Agile Foundation Certification
  • AWS Cloud Quest
  • Cloud Practitioner
  • Amazon Redshift essentials
  • Amazon BedRock

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • German

Hobbies and Interests

  • Mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Marketing

Leadershipdevelopment

  • University of North Carolina, Pembroke, NC, President, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), 11/21, 05/22, Led the development and execution of a comprehensive annual budget for the NPHC, fostering responsible resource allocation that ensured financial sustainability in support of the organization's mission and goals., Championed the needs and interests of all 9 Fraternity and Sorority councils by serving as their primary advocate in meetings with university administrators, community leaders, and stakeholders.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Vice President, 11/21, 05/22, Selected as one of 90 top fraternity student leaders nationwide (out of 300+ applicants) to participate in a prestigious Undergraduate Leadership Institute, demonstrating exceptional leadership potential., Spearheaded financial management for the chapter by overseeing financial records and accounts. Attended leadership training to hone problem-solving skills and implement strategies to strengthen the chapter's financial health.
  • Order of Omega, Vice-President, 01/21, 05/22, Recognized for exemplary leadership, academic achievement, and active involvement within the fraternity, campus, and local community., Fostered a collaborative environment to identify outstanding student leaders within the institution and spearheaded initiatives to promote excellence in leadership and service among Greek life members.
  • Collegiate Athlete, NCAA Division II, UNCP, Wrestling, 01/18, 05/22, Cultivated strong leadership skills, resilience, and teamwork through dedication to competitive athletics. Led by example as part of a team that achieved the prestigious title of Super Regional Champions during the 2021 season., Balanced academic and athletic commitments, achieving a 3.5 GPA while managing a demanding schedule. This demonstrates exceptional time management and commitment to excellence.

Awscloudexperience - Cloudinfrastructureperformanceoptimization

Deployed and optimized EC2 instances, achieving a 25% improvement in application scalability and a 20% reduction in monthly compute costs through efficient instance management., Managed RDS instances to ensure 98% database uptime and reduced maintenance costs by 20% through automated backups and performance tuning., Implemented S3 buckets for scalable data storage, resulting in a 30% reduction in data retrieval times and a 15% reduction in storage costs through lifecycle policies and optimization., Utilized AWS Cost Explorer to monitor and manage expenditures, achieving a 15% reduction in monthly costs through cost-saving recommendations and budget alerts., Designed and managed VPC configurations, improving network security and reducing latency by 20%. Enhanced remote access efficiency by 40% with secure VPN connections., Developed and enforced IAM roles and policies, reducing security incidents by 35% and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Affiliations

  • Collegiate athlete at UNCP - Wrestling
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity inc,
  • Order of Omega

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
German
Limited

Certification

  • AWS Cloud Practioner (studying)
  • AWS Solutions Architect( Planned)
  • AWS cloud practitioner( Cloud Quest Cert)
  • Operations Management Foundation Certification
  • Agile Foundation Certification

Timeline

Sales Controlling & Analysis Analyst

Volkswagen Group of Germany
09.2023 - Current

Operations Analyst

Audi of America
01.2023 - Current

Portfolio Analyst

Audi of America
06.2022 - 12.2022

Product Quality Intern

Volkswagen Group of America
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • AWS Cloud Practioner (studying)
  • AWS Solutions Architect( Planned)
  • AWS cloud practitioner( Cloud Quest Cert)
  • Operations Management Foundation Certification
  • Agile Foundation Certification

Bachelor of Science - International Business, Information Technology

University of North Carolina @ Pembroke

Virtual Venture into Management (VVM) -

Harvard Business School
Anthony Carter