Meline Kouredjian
North Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced Finance Specialist with proven expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Proficient in implementing cost reduction strategies and developing budgets, utilizing forecasting and decision-making skills to propel business success. Demonstrated expertise in executing impactful financial management strategies that enhance operational efficiency and elevate bottom-line performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Specialist
Farmers Insurance
08.2014 - Current
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Learning, Employee Benefits, Payroll Taxes and Community Relations budget groups.
- Prepare monthly budget variance analysis and forecasting reports for business review with senior level executives
- Assist Executives of budget groups understand year-to-date expenses and spending trend
- Prepare and complete budget planning for following year
- Monitor and document special projects and initiatives
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and accruals.
Marketing Consultant
Farmers Insurance
04.2011 - 08.2014
- Supported Atlantic Territory Zone training team with agent and employee training curriculums.
- Administer the learning management system (GLMS/CornerStone) for agents and employees
- Oversee on-boarding and new employee training process
- Develop agent and employee training programs
- Generate reports for online training for agents and employees
- Achieved Property, Casualty, Life and Health license
- Achieved Consultative Sales Professional designation
Learning & Development Coordinator
Farmers Insurance
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided technical support for the learning management system (GLMS) for agents and employees.
- Administered and coordinated insurance education and higher education learning solutions
- Provided assistance of the training system for learners
- Analyzed data for inclusion in reports, presentations and other communications
- Created weekly reports on technical assistance provided to learners
Customer Service Supervisor
US Bank
05.2005 - 02.2010
- Managed and trained bank tellers to establish and nurture relationships with customers while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Engaged directly with customers to cultivate relationships and fulfill financial needs
- Supervised and optimized daily business functions for top-performing location in fiercely competitive environment
- Oversaw multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines concurrently.
- Demonstrate great customer experience by listening and understanding customer needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2009
Associate of Arts - Economics
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, CA01.2006
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Communication skills
- Budget management and planning
- Variance analysis
- Forecasting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Specialist
Farmers Insurance
08.2014 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Farmers Insurance
04.2011 - 08.2014
Learning & Development Coordinator
Farmers Insurance
04.2010 - 12.2010
Customer Service Supervisor
US Bank
05.2005 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Economics
Los Angeles Valley College
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