S E L E C T E D A C H I E V E M E N T S
Consulting
• Prepared business plan for implemented investment in new industry, researched and analyzed markets, identified sourcing, modeled income statement, balance sheet and cash flow analysis
• Developed recommendations that saved 10% of cost while generating synergies with employment guidance services and provide employment and training positions
• Advised entrepreneurs on founding companies, drafting business plans, regulatory requirements and followed start-ups during initial phase of company launch
• Designed and conducted survey to gauge market opportunity for direct care paraprofessional recruitment service
• Coordinated software roll-outs for enterprise resource planning programs (Inplan, ACES), improved financial effectiveness and streamlined workflows
Management
• Managed budgeting for 30 cost centers, presented how-to workshops to managers, compiled forecasts and negotiated changes with cost center managers. Designed process requiring 25% less time while maintaining predictive accuracy
• Managed tasks leading to reengineering of corporate monthly closing process, charting workflows, coordinating timeliness, eliminating redundancies and drafting procedures. Improved financial efficiency by 30%.
• Coordinated Quality Certificate for new biodiesel product ensuring acceptance by established fuel distributors at Organic Fuels Inc., identified and hired consultant, drafted procedures, prepared and passed audit.
Planning and Analysis
• Analyzed and obtained financing for capital investments 10K to 800 m. Calculated NPV, prepared recommendations for executive committee and implemented project
• Prepared project and program evaluations, cost reports, initiated and modeled long-term project planning for clinical studies
• Prepared monthly, quarterly yearly financial statements for division, researched causes for budget to actual variances, gave feedback and presented cost savings recommendations to executives
• Performed monthly, quarterly and yearly closing, calculated accruals for outsourced contracts, prepared journal entries
• Provided marketing support for a team of ten in a fast paced, multi-tasking growth environment and managed working capital
• Researched prices for raw materials and product, analyzed price trends, ensured contract compliance and presented recommendations to management (Big Data)Training
• Designed and delivered a series of finance, career planning and job search workshops in cooperation with the University of Vienna Alumni Association, International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, International Federation of University Women
• Taught introductory finance and English financial terminology courses to executives at international organization
• Conducted and delivered intercultural training for executives at international Organisation