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Laci Kelly

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

I am a dynamic and detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Expert ability in comprehensive portfolio analysis and budget adherence. Skilled at handling multiple tasks effectively and fostering strong cross-functional relationships and supporting team objectives. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identify and address issues with focus on optimizing processes and being committed to advancing organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Business Analyst

Shell Oil
11.2021 - 01.2025
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
  • Developed financial projections and forecasts to maintain budgets within +/- 2.5%
  • Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
  • Interacted cross company to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
  • Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast and maintain budget.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Champions Nutrition
05.2016 - 12.2021
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

Secondary School Teacher

Cy Fair Independent School District
08.2017 - 08.2021


  • Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards improving through implementation
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues by promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.

Bar Manager and Bartender

Wolfies, Sharky's, Churchill's, and Midnight Rodeo
01.2009 - 12.2022
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
  • Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration And Leadership

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
07-2019

BFA - Technical Design

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12-2016

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Jersey Village High School
Jersey Village, TX
05-2008

Skills

  • Comprehensive portfolio analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial budget support
  • Budget adherence
  • Expertise in quantitative analysis
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Skilled in MS Office and Adobe applications
  • Detailed account reconciliation
  • Operational support
  • Report development and data synthesis

Affiliations

  • St. Jude's Children Cancer Research
  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
  • Texas Thespians

Timeline

Financial Business Analyst

Shell Oil
11.2021 - 01.2025

Secondary School Teacher

Cy Fair Independent School District
08.2017 - 08.2021

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Champions Nutrition
05.2016 - 12.2021

Bar Manager and Bartender

Wolfies, Sharky's, Churchill's, and Midnight Rodeo
01.2009 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Business Administration And Leadership

University of North Texas

BFA - Technical Design

Sam Houston State University

Associate of Arts -

Lone Star College

High School Diploma -

Jersey Village High School

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