Yarden Ashkenazi
Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Experienced Financial Analyst with a commendation for excellence from the Israel Defense Forces, showcasing exceptional data analysis and strategic planning skills. Excelled at Valley National Bank by enhancing operational efficiency and client outreach through advanced financial modeling and effective teamwork. Demonstrates a keen detail orientation and robust communication abilities, driving significant improvements in financial and market analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Valley National Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in financial analysis, market research, and strategic planning.
- I analyzed companies' financials, researched various regional markets across America, and developed tools and strategies to enhance team efficiency and client outreach.
- Conducted a detailed financial analysis of financial statements to assess performance and identify trends.
- Performed market research on different regions in the United States to support strategic decision-making.
- Developed efficient Excel sheet templates to streamline team workflows and improve data accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to implement findings and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
Sales Assistant
Yuval A Properties Ltd
, Israel
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with sales associates to sell short-term rental properties across multiple locations in Israel.
- Providing tours and viewings of properties to potential tenants developed my ability to communicate with people and understand their needs and expectations.
- Closed multiple rental agreements with clients.
- In charge of maintenance and cleaning services between rental periods for all properties.
- Ensured that all clients were satisfied, and communicated with efficiently.
Military Data Analyst
Israel Defence Forces
04.2019 - 12.2021
- I was responsible for handling and analyzing complex data sets of the armory inventory and task systems, which sharpened my analytical skills and developed my ability to be precise in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- I was in charge of collecting and analyzing large data sets to identify critical patterns and trends in the armory inventory and tasks system.
- Received a commendation for excellence within the Combat Engineering Corps unit in 2020.
- Reviewed and condensed budget reports from multiple units, making the information more accessible to commanders.
- Identified opportunities for optimization that allowed the unit to be more efficient when working.
- Prepared monthly reports and analyses before presenting them to commanders, along with ideas on how to improve.
Education
B.S - Financial Economics
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data analysis
- Financial reports
- Customer relations
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Cost analysis
- Strategic planning
- Financial modeling
- Detail orientation
Extracurricular Activities
Caldwell University Men's Basketball team, present CACC Men's Basketball Champions, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member, present Caldwell University Chess Club member
Languages
- Hebrew, Native
- English, Fluent
Coursework
- Accounting 1
- Accounting 2
- Contemporary Business
- Principals of Economics
- Business Communications
- Fundamentals of MIS
- Business Spreadsheet Applications
- Financial Economics
- Financial Markets
- Intro to Statictics
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Valley National Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Assistant
Yuval A Properties Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2022
Military Data Analyst
Israel Defence Forces
04.2019 - 12.2021
B.S - Financial Economics
Caldwell University
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