Manage the corrugated forecasting model, utilizing historical data trends adjusted for demand and inflation, to predict future revenues and expenses for 108 plants.
Produce and consolidate monthly financial statements for the corrugated segment. Quantify the impact of key drivers and identify cost-saving measures.
Manage the team's process improvement opportunities to increase accuracy and turnaround time during month-end activities. Commentary automation, file validation, and process documentation.
Develop intuitive dashboards and displays to provide visibility to financial data, enabling our partners and leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Strategic Initiatives Senior Analyst
Westrock
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 09.2023
Strategy development and execution of key strategic initiatives within Westrock's containerboard and paper mill network.
Develop insights into market dynamics and monitor competitor activities to identify risks.
Preparing content for the Board of Directors, utilizing data analytics and data storytelling.
Product Development Innovation Lead
WestRock
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - 10.2021
Leading Angel Wings leveraging dry finish technology to increase 14k tons of mill throughput (an estimated 3.8MM Dollar contributions)
Led the qualification, allocation, and insourcing of 6k annual tons of FoldPak (URB Poly) Board
Engineering Leadership Program
Westrock
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 05.2020
Mill Operations (Evadale, TX paper mill): Lead A Green Belt Project to maximize the use of well water (>38.5MGD) and reduce river water consumption. $168k of project savings in FY2019.
Converting Operations (Portland, OR box): Reduced controllable waste by 50%, and led a "Train the Trainer" Waste Reduction Kaizen Event to leverage learnings at other sites
Human Resources (Atlanta, GA): Managed the rotational program including 20 peers, optimized and standardized program
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Business -
University of Houston
05.2018
Skills
Proficiency in Hyperion, Excel, PowerPoint, Mekko Graphics, Power BI, QlikView Pro, Alteryx
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, December 2019
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Leadership/Extracurricular
Run Lead, Atlanta Trail Runners, January 2020 - Present
Crew Chief, Atlanta Track Club Peachtree-In-Training, Summer 2024
Early Career Co-Chair, Smurfit Westrock 2022 - 2024
Timeline
Finance Manager
Smurfit Westrock
09.2023 - Current
Strategic Initiatives Senior Analyst
Westrock
10.2021 - 09.2023
Product Development Innovation Lead
WestRock
05.2020 - 10.2021
Engineering Leadership Program
Westrock
06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Business -