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James Young

Columbus,GA

Summary

Results-driven professional with 5+ years of experience in risk management, financial operations, and data analysis within education, insurance, and finance sectors. Proven ability to develop and implement process improvements, conduct predictive and trend analysis, and leverage tools such as Power BI and SQL to support strategic decision-making. Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Risk Management Analyst

Muscogee County School District
04.2023 - Current
  • Led the development and rollout of district-wide risk management policies and training programs.
  • Performed complex data and risk analysis to identify trends and reduce exposure, resulting in [insert measurable outcome if available].
  • Streamlined risk tracking with the introduction of new software tools, improving efficiency by [X]%.
  • Coordinated multi-departmental meetings to address organizational risk exposure.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of risk incidents for predictive modeling and reporting.

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Aflac
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
  • Reconciled large volumes of financial records across multiple platforms.
  • Supported vendor relationship management and compliance with internal accounting controls.

Accounts Payable Manager

Omega Financial Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw financial operations for 250+ fraternity/sorority accounts, including ledger balancing and budgeting.
  • Improved account reconciliation accuracy by implementing enhanced tracking processes.
  • Delivered financial insights to clients, leading to increased retention and product adoption.

Inventory Supervisor

CarMax
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Supervised and trained inventory staff, optimized weekly scheduling, and ensured vehicle quality standards.
  • Drove improvements in store operations, resulting in a top 10 national ranking in customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Columbus State University
01.2022

Skills

  • Technical: Power BI SQL Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Suite HRIS
  • Core Competencies: Data Analysis Risk Mitigation Process Improvement Predictive Analytics Project Management Staff Training Financial Reporting Trend Analysis

Certification

  • Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional — Since July 2023
  • Certified School Risk Manager — Since October 2024

Timeline

Risk Management Analyst

Muscogee County School District
04.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Aflac
04.2022 - 12.2022

Accounts Payable Manager

Omega Financial Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2022

Inventory Supervisor

CarMax
07.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Columbus State University