Analytical Financial Analyst recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in financial forecasting, risk management, and data analysis drives informed decision-making and business success. Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enhance communication and collaboration. Demonstrated adaptability and a strong work ethic enable quick mastery of new skills and independent work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Ithaca
08.2024 - Current
Develop and deliver complex financial reports, models, and analyses for college leadership, academic programs, and university central offices
Conduct budget variance analysis, reconcile academic personnel compensation, financial aid and tuition accounts, and support fiscal year-end close processes
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of foreign tax filings and related financial processes for international program operations
Maintain program-level profit and loss (P&L) statements, including for the Weill-Johnson MS/MBA dual degree program and the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree program
Create accurate academic budget projections, accounting for faculty teaching loads, sabbaticals, extra compensation, and benefits
Provide financial and operational support to assigned departments and programs, including budget preparation, forecasting, and compliance reviews
Maintain financial records and cost allocations in Workday, Kuali Financial System (KFS), and Longview
Develop new reports and workflows in response to strategic initiatives, ad-hoc projects, and organizational changes
Review travel and expense reports in Concur for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to college policies
Faculty Data Analyst
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Ithaca
09.2022 - 07.2024
Leader of custom report development and implementation, providing decision-level data to human resources, external relations, and administrative personnel
Process and validate high-quality data for accreditation, reviews, rankings, key performance indicators, and web updating
Create models using Excel and Tableau to highlight and/or explore faculty hiring, ranking and publication trends
Research and fix problems related to moderately complex data across multiple databases
Build and error-check components for multiple databases
Point-of-contact for faculty for web profile updates and customization
High School Mathematics Teacher
Southern Cayuga Central School
Aurora
09.2008 - 06.2022
Strategized and implemented curricula to align with state and national standards, specializing in AP Calculus, geometry, and personal finance
Created and delivered interactive presentations relaying complex concepts for both in-person and virtual settings
Managed 60+ students annually, working with large and small groups, using both objective and anecdotal evidence to guide instruction and assessment
Consistently met and exceeded high stakes testing goals, including meeting the global mean score for AP Calculus AB for 10+ years; exceeded mastery score goals for Regents Geometry (2nd highest in region in 2019)
Inaugural member of the New York State Master Teacher Program; vertically aligned the Common Core Learning Standards for K-12
STEM co-coordinator for grades 7-12
Education
Undergraduate Certificate - Financial Planning
Pennsylvania State University
World Campus
05.2025
Master of Science - Adolescence Education: Mathematics
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY
08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05.2008
Skills
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Strategic development
Collaboration and adaptability
Attention to detail
Verbal and written communication
Leadership development
Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Adobe Creative Suite
Kuali Financial System (KFS)
Oracle Analytics Server (OAS)
Workday and Longview
SQL and Tableau
Salesforce and QuickBooks
Concur
Certification
Candidate for CFP certification
Cornell University Data Science with SQL and Tableau Certificate
Coursera Excel Skills for Business: Essentials, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Advanced
New York State Public School Teacher Certification: Professional, Mathematics 7 - 12