Preston Corral
San Jose,CA
Summary
MBA professional skilled in project management, SaaS, sales, marketing, and data analysis. Experienced in leading remote teams, promoting collaboration, and leveraging data for decision-making. Known for clear communication, strong leadership, and dedication to improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate, Business Operations
EY-Parthenon
San Francisco, CA
07.2026 - Current
- Own the end-to-end engagement lifecycle, providing proactive operational support from opportunity setup and pricing through engagement execution, billing, and closeout
- Serve as a trusted business advisor to PPMDs and engagement teams, maintaining awareness of their book of business, engagement priorities, and economics to provide timely, practical guidance
- Manage and advise on engagement economics, including pricing, budgets, margins, Estimates to Complete (ETCs), billing, and financial performance to help engagements remain aligned with their approved plans
- Guide engagement teams through risk, quality, contracting, and compliance requirements, including PACE, client acceptance, engagement documentation, and other required operational processes
- Demonstrate Senior-level leadership and subject matter expertise by working independently, providing supervision and feedback, supporting pod leadership, contributing to practice-building efforts, and remaining engaged and visible across the BizOps organization
Associate, Strategy and Transactions - Deals - Transaction Analytics (Rotation)
EY-Parthenon
San Francisco, CA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Supported buy-side and sell-side due diligence and value creation projects, enhancing data-driven client strategies
- Analyzed large, complex datasets to provide actionable insights influencing M&A and business decisions
- Build dynamic reports and dashboards in Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel to improve decision-making efficiency
- Analyzed operational data to generate actionable Business Insights for process improvement
- Leveraged analytical skills to identify trends and inform strategic business decisions
- Apply and expand skills in SQL, data visualization, and automation tools to enhance analytical capabilities and project outcomes
Associate, Business Operations
EY-Parthenon
San Francisco, CA
12.2022 - 06.2026
- Support engagement admin and executive needs, completing assigned operational activities across the engagement lifecycle accurately and timely
- Assist with engagement setup and admin, including opportunity completion, pricing plans, engagement codes, engagement documentation, and related engagement activities
- Execute legal documentation and quality/compliance responsibilities, while developing proficiency with the business tools and processes required to support engagements
- Support engagement financial activities, including budgeting, engagement economics, Estimates to Complete (ETCs), billing activities, and monitoring engagement performance against plan
- Streamlined business processes through strong attention to detail, enhancing operational efficiency
Chief of Staff
StrataVision
Redwood City, CA
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Partner closely with CEO to support and improve the company's long-term strategy. Responsibilities include creation of go-to-market (GTM) PowerPoints & managing the Company's Press Release Team
- Produce insights based on data from different functions in the company to identify potential opportunities or issues for the company's growth opportunities
- Prepared materials for Board of Directors meetings and investor presentations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Analyzed market trends to support corporate development initiatives.
Marketing Admin. Assistant
The Parent Company
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported multiple marketing managers in executing key marketing tactics
- Assisted in configuring system setup for improved data management and data/asset management to ensure an organized platform
- Managed budget tracking and expense payments through SaaS platform to ensure financial accuracy
- Collaborated with cross-functional partners across TPCo to support productivity initiatives
Jr. Underwriter Team Lead
AmeriSave Mortgage Corp.
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Approved or denied 2100 loan applications based on strict risk factors such as financial status and credit histories in accordance with Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Guidelines
- Supervised and trained a team of 15 junior underwriters on the quality of loan applications
- Reviewed and corrected 500 rejected loan applications, ensuring compliance and accuracy for resubmission
- Tracked and managed loan underwriting process, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and ensure timely submission to underwriting team for $50M in loans
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA06.2020
Skills
- Hard: Financial analysis, Project management, Data analysis, Sales pipeline management
- Soft: Client management, Communication, Cross-functional teamwork, Problem-solving
- Technical: Advanced Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, SAP, Microsoft Office, Dynamics 365, Google Workspace, SQL, Tableau
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Project management
- Financial performance management
- Performance metrics
- Training
Interests
Basketball, Mixed Martial Arts, Traveling, Food, Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Senior Associate, Business Operations
EY-Parthenon
07.2026 - Current
Associate, Strategy and Transactions - Deals - Transaction Analytics (Rotation)
EY-Parthenon
08.2025 - 03.2026
Associate, Business Operations
EY-Parthenon
12.2022 - 06.2026
Chief of Staff
StrataVision
04.2022 - 10.2022
Marketing Admin. Assistant
The Parent Company
10.2021 - 04.2022
Jr. Underwriter Team Lead
AmeriSave Mortgage Corp.
08.2020 - 02.2021
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Saint Mary's College of California