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Kevin Ware

Financial Analyst
Omaha,Nebraska

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, contract management and forecasting. Analytical professional with strong background in financial modeling, risk management and process improvement. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Financial Analyst

CONAGRA
Omaha, NE
05.2021 - Current
  • Used RighAngle software to sort and analyses raw daily financial data improving data accuracy by 98% for business decisions.
  • Created and distributed monthly financial reports shared with cross functional business partners and division leadership, to facilitate decision making and budgeting.
  • Collected data related to raw materials and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.

Transportation Officer

United States Army Reserve
Elkhorn, NE
01.2016 - Current

Manage all elements of distribution related to the planning, operation, coordination, and evaluation of all modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, & ground), in order to move units, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

Executive Billing Support Associate Analys

Harvey Nash
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw and maintained accuracy of Oracle customer master database process invoices, credit memos in timely manner.
  • Conducted quality audit for cases solved by team members improving customer satisfaction by 20%.
  • Communicated findings and insights to senior management to establish best practices and guide analysis into action and results.
  • Identified operational efficiency opportunities to support long-term growth plans.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.

PPP Analyst/Credit Underwriting

AMUR Equipment Finance
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed business loan applications according to most up to date SBA (Small Business Administration) policy and procedure.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by 30% by providing fast and accurate processing of customers PPP applications.
  • Maintained constant communication with businesses to assist with their supporting documentation to properly submit their application to SBA for approval.
  • Assisted businesses calculating their payroll costs to determine maximum amount of First draw Paycheck Protection Program Loan for each business.
  • Verified eligibility of borrowers and reviewing PPP applications for new loans.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.

Education

Master of Science - MS - Economics

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
08.2023 - Current

Master of Science - MS - Applied Business Analytics

American Public University
Charles Town, WV
03.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
08.2015 - 06.2017

Certificate - General Management

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
08.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

Process Improvementundefined

Certification

Financial Analysis: Introduction to Business Performance Analysis - LinkedIn

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Quote

I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.
G. K. Chesterton

Timeline

Master of Science - MS - Economics

University of Nebraska At Omaha
08.2023 - Current

Financial Analyst

CONAGRA
05.2021 - Current

Master of Science - MS - Applied Business Analytics

American Public University
03.2020 - 12.2021

Executive Billing Support Associate Analys

Harvey Nash
01.2020 - 01.2021

PPP Analyst/Credit Underwriting

AMUR Equipment Finance
01.2019 - 01.2020

Transportation Officer

United States Army Reserve
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics

University of Nebraska At Omaha
08.2015 - 06.2017

Certificate - General Management

Metropolitan Community College
08.2013 - 05.2015
Kevin WareFinancial Analyst