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Brandon Smith

Richmond,VA

Summary

Ambitious, detail-oriented Financial/Solutions Analyst versed in balancing priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure. Experience with financial modeling and forecasting. High levels of interest in coding, machine learning, data visualization, and process improvements/automation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Applications Architect

HD Supply
08.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined communication among team members through effective use of Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new features by utilizing DevOps practices in the software development lifecycle.
  • Championed the use of automated deployment tools for faster and more reliable application releases.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.

Sr. Anaplan Solutions Analyst

Markel Corp
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Participated in the initial software project implementation
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Continue to build out enhancements based on business requirements

Sr. Financial Analyst

Markel Corp
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintain, update, and report on capital models
  • Assist in Corporate planning and forecasting process
  • Maintain and build data visualization applications and dashboards
  • Strategic decision support and ad hoc analysis

Accountant

Markel Corp
11.2015 - 05.2018
  • Compiled and analyzed quarterly and yearly department statistics
  • Prepared annual 1099/1042 tax forms
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations
  • Assisted in the escheat process; unclaimed property

Education

MBA - Data Analytics

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
12.2021

Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
12.2014

Skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Process Improvements/Automation
  • Data Visualization (Tableau, Qlik Sense, Minitab)
  • Basic Programming (R, VBA, SQL, Python)
  • Alteryx
  • MS Office (Proficient Excel Skills and Access)
  • Planning Tools (Oracle, Anaplan)
  • Data Presentation
  • Budget / Forecasting / Variance Analysis
  • Data Validation/Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • Ad Hoc Reporting
  • Anaplan Model Builder
  • Enterprise Architecture Design
  • Data Modeling Techniques
  • Business Process Analysis

Timeline

Applications Architect

HD Supply
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Anaplan Solutions Analyst

Markel Corp
04.2020 - 08.2022

Sr. Financial Analyst

Markel Corp
05.2018 - 03.2020

Accountant

Markel Corp
11.2015 - 05.2018

MBA - Data Analytics

College of William And Mary

Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting

Randolph-Macon College

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