LAURA MOLANO PLAZAS
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Brand Ambassador with a strong background in promoting liquor brands and engaging with consumers. Experienced in sales, product promotion, and event management. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with exceptional communication skills. Seeking to leverage expertise in brand promotion and customer engagement to contribute effectively to a vibrant company, while utilizing bilingual abilities to enhance cross-cultural communication and foster strong client relationships.
Resourceful Financial Analyst with progressive financial industry experience across auditing, financial controls, budgeting, accounting, etc. Strong leader with excellent motivation and communication skills to build and manage high-performing teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Ambassador
Various Agencies
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Promote Sales: Engage with consumers to drive product sales at events and venues
- Product Knowledge: Educate customers about product features, benefits, and brand stories
- Build Connections: Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and clients
- Brand Promotion: Represent and promote brands at various events, increasing brand visibility and awareness
- Bilingual Communication: Utilize bilingual skills (Spanish and English) to connect with a diverse audience
- Event Management: Coordinate and execute promotional events, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.
Sales Associate
Chimney Star
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Risk Analyst
Acción Fiduciaria (Trust Company)
Bogota, Colombia
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily risk reporting, including verification of risk indicators, portfolio composition, and adherence to limits
- Prepared monthly reports for senior management with key risk indicators and portfolio analysis
- Generated various regulatory reports and responded to inquiries from regulatory entities
- Participated in the preparation of the CAMEL model and allocation of quotas to entities based on financial performance.
- Conducted analysis of financial risks and identified areas of potential exposure.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate financial losses.
- Monitored changes in regulatory environment and assessed its impact on risk profile.
- Implemented procedures for monitoring and controlling operational risks.
- Reviewed internal processes for identifying, measuring, monitoring and reporting risks.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to compliance with industry regulations.
- Analyzed portfolio performance and recommended ways to reduce overall risk levels.
- Provided support in developing models to assess market liquidity risk exposures.
- Collaborated with various departments within the organization to ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Assisted with developing stress-testing scenarios for assessing capital adequacy.
- Lead and executed risk management projects to identify deficiencies and possible corrective actions.
Treasury Analyst
Hospital San Ignacio
Bogota
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts and analyzed actual results versus forecasted amounts.
- Analyzed current market conditions to determine the most cost-effective investment strategies for short-term funds.
- Prepared financial statements and reports on a weekly basis, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Performed detailed analysis of treasury related accounts such as bank fees, foreign exchange rates, and interest rate fluctuations.
- Monitored daily liquidity positions and worked with other departments to ensure sufficient funding was available for operations.
- Conducted research on corporate banking products and services to identify potential solutions that meet company needs.
- Managed relationships with external banking partners to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed debt covenant requirements to ensure compliance with loan terms and conditions.
- Created presentations outlining Treasury strategies to senior management teams.
- Analyzed complex financial information related to capital investments, debt financing options, derivatives contracts, risk management instruments.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans based on business objectives.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives by analyzing existing practices and developing new approaches.
- Maintained accurate records of all treasury activities including cash balances, payments, receivables, investments, securities holdings.
- Coordinated daily wire transfers between banks as well as international currency conversions when necessary.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to provide input on potential financial risks associated with proposed projects or initiatives.
- Analyzed bank fees and recommended cost-saving plans.
- Structured financial packages based on capital needs of clients and current market conditions.
- Interpreted data on price and yield future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs.
Treasury Analyst
Constructora Bolivar (Construction Company)
Bogota
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored corporate debt and managed banking relationships across multiple lines
- Prepared financial obligation reports, cash flow projections, and monitored banking operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts and analyzed actual results versus forecasted amounts.
- Prepared financial statements and reports on a weekly basis, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Performed detailed analysis of treasury related accounts such as bank fees, foreign exchange rates, and interest rate fluctuations.
- Monitored daily liquidity positions and worked with other departments to ensure sufficient funding was available for operations.
- Conducted research on corporate banking products and services to identify potential solutions that meet company needs.
- Managed relationships with external banking partners to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed debt covenant requirements to ensure compliance with loan terms and conditions.
- Analyzed complex financial information related to capital investments, debt financing options, derivatives contracts, risk management instruments.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans based on business objectives.
Treasury Assistant (Debt Analyst)
National U Teachers Cooperative
Bogota
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored construction loans and financial obligations
- Managed documentation for new credits and monitored banking operations
- Prepared financial obligation reports and projections.
- Managed day-to-day banking transactions including wires, ACHs, deposits, and transfers.
- Assisted in the development of capital expenditure plans based on budget projections.
Financial Planning Intern
Scotiabank Colpatria
Bogota
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared benchmark reports and consolidated banking system data
- Managed and consolidated macroeconomic information
- Compiled documents for rating agencies and prepared portfolio growth reports.
- Analyzed investment portfolios to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with other team members to develop comprehensive financial plans for high net worth individuals.
- Monitored market activity and identified emerging trends in the industry.
- Developed spreadsheets using Excel to track client assets and liabilities over time.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance - Finance
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
Bogota01.2020
Skills
- Bilingual English-Spanish
- Financial Analysis and Forecasting
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Great Teamwork
- Comparative analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Financial consulting
- Advanced computer skills
- Financial Management
- Finance
- Report Generation
- Microsoft Excel
- Quickbooks
Seminarsandothers
- Applied Research Seminar in Fintech (Crowdfunding), 09/01/14
- International Seminar on Financial Markets and Technological Innovation, 04/01/17
Websitesandsocialmedia - Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandra-molano2503ba129
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Various Agencies
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Chimney Star
01.2023 - 01.2024
Risk Analyst
Acción Fiduciaria (Trust Company)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Treasury Analyst
Hospital San Ignacio
07.2020 - 01.2022
Treasury Analyst
Constructora Bolivar (Construction Company)
01.2020 - 07.2020
Treasury Assistant (Debt Analyst)
National U Teachers Cooperative
09.2019 - 01.2020
Financial Planning Intern
Scotiabank Colpatria
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance - Finance
Universidad Piloto de Colombia