Alyssa Abra Nelson
Austin,TX
Summary
Growth-focused chief financial officer ready to apply several years of progressive experience. Highly effective at coordinating executive financial activity and capitalizing on market opportunities. Decisive leader and forward-thinking manager with excellent attention to detail and hardworking mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Texas Empowerment Academy
Austin, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Oversaw requisition and procurement processes to guide purchasing decisions.
- Prepared financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.
- Provided strategic advice on capital structure, debt financing, investments, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate finance matters.
- Recruited, trained and managed staff responsible for accounting functions within the organization.
- Conducted regular financial reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement in terms of cost savings or process improvements.
- Streamlined human resources processes through efficient management of training programs, onboarding procedures, and disciplinary actions.
- Performed detailed analytical assessments to identify areas for improvement in payroll operations
- Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
- Worked closely with operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting practices are followed.
- Prepared annual budget plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
- Assessed current accounting processes and procedures; developed new policies as needed.
Businesss Owner
Abra Allure Photography
Austin, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Building trust and rapport with clients to facilitate long-term, loyal relationships.
- Marketing through social media to reach new and existing clients.
- Creating and managing official website and print marketing.
- Utilizing editing software such as photoshop, and lightroom.
Finance and Operations Associate
Millennia Park
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Obtained ProAdvisor status with QuickBooks Certification.
- Monitoring banking activities to find discrepancies and prevent financial challenges.
- Helping auditors receive all necessary documentation to perform their duties.
- Built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate long-term, loyal relationships.
- Created employee training procedures to compile into manuals for use during new employee onboarding.
- Created and maintained digital and physical filing systems.
- Maintained consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders through email, phone and in-person discussions.
Special Events Coordinator
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Raised $81,760.70 in event revenue in 5 months.
- Created marketing strategy and material to promote events.
- Created of partnerships between the University and major companies across the United States.
- Developed event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
Apple Campus Leader
Apple
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported campus initiatives including Apple Pathways Academy, HBCU c2 Coding Center, PRE-ED Scholar Program, Green Apple Fellow, and The HT Golden Apple Teachers.
- Partnered with The Center of Academic Innovation and Teaching to create and execute customized workshops for community, students, faculty, and staff.
Intern for Vice President
Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Revamped internal website for better organization.
- Developed the New Foundational Learning Program for North American Learning and Development team to get new hires acclimated to the company faster.
- Project management with the aid of microsoft tools to meet all necessarily deadlines.
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
Education
MBA - GPA 4.0
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX05.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Competitive
- Continuous improvement
Leadership
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
- National Black MBA Assoictaion
- Huston-Tillotson Track and Field Captain
- Dell Sales Academy
- BizReady Program
Honors & Awards
- Most Outstanding Track Performer 2022
- National Black MBA Association Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship award 2022
- Celebration of Excellence Blazer Recipient 2022
- Battles of the Brains 2nd Place Winner
- Deans List 2021, 2022
- A Honor Roll 2021, 2022
- Dell Sales Academy 3rd Place
- Flame on Courage Reward 2019
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Texas Empowerment Academy
03.2024 - Current
Finance and Operations Associate
Millennia Park
01.2023 - 09.2024
Special Events Coordinator
Huston-Tillotson University
06.2022 - 12.2022
Apple Campus Leader
Apple
08.2021 - 05.2022
Intern for Vice President
Dell Technologies
05.2021 - 08.2021
Businesss Owner
Abra Allure Photography
01.2019 - Current
MBA - GPA 4.0
Huston-Tillotson University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Huston-Tillotson University
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