MAURICIO A. AMBRIZ

acd0o7@r.postjobfree.com

BUSINESS ANALYSIS . MANAGEMENT CONSULTING . PROJECT MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE: Experienced bilingual management professional seeking the

opportunity to support a leading organization by providing accurate,

timely, high-value, actionable insights for its strategic business

decisions, contributing to the organization's success and bottom line.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

. 15+ years of experience in business analysis, project management,

business management, information technology, and management consulting.

4+ years of experience in auditing and accounting at Big Four firm.

. Drives strategic business solutions and manages operations to deliver

tangible results and maximize productivity.

. Proven track record in accomplishing results and building effective

mission driven teams.

. Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advisor, Corporate Human Resources

2011-2013

The Corporate Executive Board (CEB)

Washington, DC

. Delivered strategic business value to Fortune 500 companies in the United

States, Latin America, and Spain by advising HR senior executives on

enterprise decisions across the suite of talent management, HR functional

effectiveness, business integration, and succession management.

Business Intelligence, Operations, Accounting

2008-2009

avVenta Worldwide, LLC

Charleston, SC

. Analyzed and presented business highlights and information to the CEO and

Board members.

. Implemented processes and monthly closings to help secure $20M in funding

for a joint-venture.

. Established methodology for project maturity in sales life-cycle to

streamline recruitment and staffing needs, resulting in savings of $50K

per month on a $250K monthly budget.

. Enhanced existing data collection processes and streamlined financial

reporting for senior executive team, improving timely management of

EBITDA.

. Established guidelines, processes and procedures in accordance to GAAP,

and supported corporate merger and subsequent IPO.

U.S. Operations

2006-2008

USMex Media, LLC

Atlanta, GA

. Designed venture, business plan, and negotiations to secure $1.2M funding

from Mexico's third largest publishing company, El Universal, to launch

Spanish language newspaper for Mexican-American readership in the US.

. Led market penetration, built 50K circulation network, established

printing logistics, and oversaw U.S. operations.

. Integrated international-cross-departmental functions to support global

operations.

Project Manager, Business Analyst

2001-2006

Verizon Communications

Arlington, VA

. Led business analysis, client requirements and software development life-

cycle supervision for strategic IT initiatives in Fortune 500

Telecommunications Company.

. Supported footprint upgrade in IT legacy systems by engaging senior

management support across departments, contributing to the reduction in

project life-cycle and savings of 20% on a $3M project.

. Created project plan and executed fast-track business analysis to support

rollout of new fiber-optics technology.

Accounting Manager, Senior Consultant

1998-2001

Xpedior, Inc.

Alexandria, VA

. Created financial tracking tool for revenue forecasts to achieve accuracy

on Time and Expense (T&E) systems.

. Experienced in proposal development, account cost analysis,

documentation, client acceptance and budgeting.

Audit Supervisor

1995-1998

KPMG

Guadalajara, M xico

. Assisted in preparing risk assessment, audit plan programs and audit

reports. Worked on project teams focused on compliance, internal control,

audit tests and advisory projects within multiple industries.

EDUCATION

MBA in Business Administration

Instituto Tecnol gico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)

Guadalajara, Jal., M xico 1993-1995

Bachelor of Science, Major in Public Accounting

Instituto Tecnol gico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)

Guadalajara, Jal., M xico 1989-1993

LANGUAGES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

. English and Spanish (Speak, Read and Write)

. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access),

MS Project, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, MS FrontPage

AFFILIATIONS

. Mexican Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Guadalajara, Mexico

. Participant in Verizon's selective Development and Leadership Initiative

(DLI)

. Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association, Atlanta, GA

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