Open To Work
James McGrath
Groton
Summary
Finance management professional recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise includes negotiation tactics, account reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills drive superior client interactions and financial resolutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Collection Analyst
Pro Football Focus
06.2025 - Current
- Use proprietary software to capture and chart football data in real time.
- Completed a 6 week training program with top level accuracy, receiving recognition from training staff.
- Collaborated with other analysts to improve collection efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to the backbone of PFF's data collection, which supports all 32 NFL teams and 109 NCAA programs.
- Part time
Accounting Manager
Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa
Groton
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting the daily income journal for the Hotel.
- Ensured all cash and credit transactions were received at the hotel in full.
- Responsible for collecting all AR duties for the Hotel and working with the sales team.
- Responsible for preparing month end reporting.
- Managed monthly financial closings and reconciled accounts for hotel operations.
- Prepared detailed budgets and forecasts to support management decision-making.
- Reviewed invoices and processed payments for vendor services and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with accounting policies and hotel industry regulations.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
Pro Sales Specialist
Lowe’s
Waterford
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted both large companies and independent contractors by placing orders and preparing quotes.
- Worked with software to complete orders.
- Communicated with vendors to ensure order fulfillment and delivery status.
- Completed a minimum of 25 cold calls per week to exceed sales goals.
- Exceeded the weekly sales goal of $26K and the Weekly Credit Card Plan goal of 2 signups per week.
- Assisted customers in product selection to meet their home improvement needs.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits to enhance purchasing decisions.
Business Assistant
McGrath Construction and Restoration, LLC
Gales Ferry
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Helped in setting up and dismantling scaffolding and temporary structures.
- Operated tools and equipment safely under supervision for various tasks.
- Listened to directions and executed tasks accurately to prepare materials, perform work, and clean up site.
- Provided administrative support to the project manager with documenting work and preparing bids.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
Storrs07-2023
Two years of Sports Management study - Business
Western New England University
Springfield05-2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Deadline management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial accounting principles
- Excel proficiency
- Data processing
- Labor economics
- Operations research
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Planning proficiency
Volunteer Experience
- Player and Manager, University of Connecticut Club Basketball, 2021-2023. Assisted with scheduling of practices, managed the club’s budget, coordinated flights and buses for all travel games, and helped lead the club to the NCBBA National Championship Tournament.
- AAU Coach, Mashantucket Grand Sachems, March-July 2023. Coached 9-10th grade girls AAU team for the 2023 season.
- Various Roles, Ledyard Youth Basketball League, 2015-Present. Played youth league basketball during childhood. Over last decade, assisted in different roles, including Assistant Coach, Scorekeeper, Timekeeper, and Scheduler.
- Practice Player, WNBA CT Sun, 2024-Present. Assist in preparing WNBA players for their upcoming games gaining an inside look at how a professional organization is run.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Data Collection Analyst
Pro Football Focus
06.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa
07.2024 - Current
Pro Sales Specialist
Lowe’s
01.2024 - 06.2024
Business Assistant
McGrath Construction and Restoration, LLC
05.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
Two years of Sports Management study - Business
Western New England University