Nicholas Saunders
Trinity,FL
Summary
A business student driven by a passion to learn from seasoned professionals and become a financial analyst. Substantial experience in financial planning and analysis, maturing in various skills and functions such as reporting, forecasting, experience with ERP systems, and model development. With eight years of background in the golf and hospitality industries, the practical experience and exposure have built a solid foundation in workplace nuances and practices while pursuing a higher education. Tenacious work ethic and an enthusiastic approach in developing and managing relationships have been the driving forces in career advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern
OEConnection LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Assist with monthly KPI reports & leading automation efforts to increase report generation productivity with Microsoft's Power Query
- Forecasted business unit expense trends under new contracted third-party fees for outsourced services, which identified over $150,000 in annualized savings.
- Performed scenario analysis to determine the best course for labor implementation that would support integration efforts within the business unit.
- Work closely with the company ERP system and execute standard processes such as variance analysis and load preparation to assist with automation efforts.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort
05.2022 - Current
- Supported the F&B Director in developing a model that optimized FTE usage in efforts to reduce overtime hours, resulting in nearly $300,000 of annualized labor cost savings
- Communicate strategic objectives from the business level to the operational level, and comanaged a team of 50+ employees spanning from 4 restaurant outlets, along with scheduling and inventory.
- Helped negotiate operational investment in a scheduling software system that shortened managerial workflows by +5 hours per week and decreased scheduling complexity.
Server/Bartender
Fox Hollow Golf Club
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Worked within various facets of the restaurant operations to be reliable and flexible for business needs.
- Built strong relationships with members and guests, and developed a service model that anticipated the guests' needs, which built a customer base and repeat business.
- Heavily valued for dedication to quality. Performed various extracurricular tasks, including pressure washing, window cleaning, inventory management, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2023
Skills
- MS Excel (Advanced Formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables
- ERP Systems (Workday Adaptive Planning)
- Data Management (SQL, Access, Tableau)
- Applied Analysis (Break-even, Scenario, Sensitivity)
- Financial Modeling & Reports
- Communication, Leadership & Business Partnering
Timeline
Finance Intern
OEConnection LLC
05.2023 - Current
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort
05.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
Fox Hollow Golf Club
10.2015 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
University of South Florida
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