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Jalen Dove

Altadena,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst with demonstrated skills in critical thinking and business analysis. Proven ability to translate qualitative and quantitative insights into successful strategies, complemented by a background in finance, reporting, data visualization, and exceptional client service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Media Strategist

Freelance
05.2019 - Current
  • Developed and published short and long-form video content, maximizing audience engagement through strategic selection of topics, keywords, tags, and compelling headlines
  • Monitored SEO trends to inform content decisions, prioritizing alignment with audience preferences and platform best practices
  • Translated video key performance indicators (KPIs), including click-through rates and average view duration, into actionable insights
  • Consulted with clients and delivered improved content strategies, gaining 8 million views across social platforms

Accounting & Finance Analyst

Fluke Corporation
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Spearheaded audit and compliance programs, including SOX testing and Balance Sheet Reviews
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to streamline financial reporting processes
  • Calculated discrepancies between forecasts and monthly P&L reports, supporting decision-making
  • Built financial reports for the company and external subsidiaries
  • Adapted to competing priorities and contributed to an accurate and timely month-end close cycle
  • Leveraged GAAP to prepare 30 recurring journal entries and 75 monthly account reconciliations
  • Analyzed large datasets and communicated cross-organizationally to resolve reconciling issues
  • Improved efficiency by identifying standard process optimizations and presenting findings to management, resulting in a 13.5% reduction in time spent on a selection of monthly reconciliations
  • Designed and coordinated cost-saving initiatives, reducing subscription expenses by 10% through internal surveys and questionnaires
  • Assisted the accounts payable team by gathering invoice coding information promptly upon receipt of invoices and processing monthly electronic payments
  • Trained team members on analytical procedures and complex programs in a fast-paced environment

Public Relations Assistant

City Of Pasadena - District 3
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Offered direct support to the district liaison and led in the completion of ad hoc projects
  • Created, proofread, designed, and publicized monthly newsletters
  • Conducted research on current events to be included in press releases that reached 12,000 residents
  • Participated in campaign-related activities such as budgeting, phone banking, and fundraising
  • Compiled minutes while attending city council meetings and responded to information requests

Diversity Program Peer Mentor

Gonzaga University
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Organized and oversaw a pre-orientation program, incorporating team-building exercises to support first-generation and minority students in their transition to college
  • Provided academic and personal assistance to a group of 20 students while encouraging open dialogue about issues commonly impacting minorities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
01.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite/Excel (Pivot Tables, V-LOOKUPs, Macros, etc)
  • Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS)
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Oracle
  • Stata
  • Data Analytics
  • Time Management
  • Written & Verbal Communication

Interests

  • Content Creation
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Video Editing
  • Volunteering

Timeline

Accounting & Finance Analyst

Fluke Corporation
07.2022 - 06.2024

Public Relations Assistant

City Of Pasadena - District 3
11.2021 - 08.2022

Diversity Program Peer Mentor

Gonzaga University
08.2019 - 05.2020

Digital Media Strategist

Freelance
05.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Gonzaga University

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