Christian Thomas
Financial Analyst
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Product Development Manager adept at collaborating with team members, other departments and customers to produce relevant, high-quality products that drive company growth. Well-organized and proactive with excellent communication and planning abilities. Ready to offer 8 years of progressive experience to Oracle.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Analyst
New Concept Wig Salon
San Antonio, TX
05.2013 - Current
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns and maintaining positive cash position.
- Interacted with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
- Performed complex financial and budget analysis to determine budget requirements, improve internal controls and justify requested funding from two departments while managing a $70,000 annual budget.
- Used MS Office to create reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
Journalist / Product Promotion
San Antonio Current
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Increased product visibility and market performance for our hundreds of clients through our seasonal events.
- Learned about competitors' products and consumers' interests to answer questions and provide more complete information.
- Photographed promotional events assuring the photos were of high quality and captured moments of interest for our customer base.
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
Accounting / Finance Tutor
Texas A&M University
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Taught financial modeling and analysis to university students.
- Presented accounting and finance materials and concepts to students in approachable and easy-to-understand ways.
- Handled escalations while problem solving and finding resolutions resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively and professionally with students written and verbally.
- Provided group and one-on-one tutoring sessions to an average of five students weekly.
- Used various techniques to assess needs of individual students and extensive interpersonal training to assist students with core concepts in financial and managerial accounting.
Education
BBA - Finance
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 05.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
Strategic financial planning
GAAP and statutory reporting
Advanced financial analysis
Data trending
Project Management
Financial Management
Expert in customer relations
Financial statements expertise
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent managerial techniques
Budgeting
Business Development
Flexible team player
General ledger accounting
Additional Information
- ACTIVITIES AND HONORS , President’s List – Texas A&M San Antonio Spring 2019 Dean’s list – Texas A&M, San Antonio Fall 2019
Timeline
Accounting / Finance Tutor
Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Journalist / Product Promotion
San Antonio Current
06.2019 - Current
BBA - Finance
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
05.2018 - 12.2020
Financial Analyst
New Concept Wig Salon
05.2013 - Current