Katherine E. Adams

*** ******* ******, ***. **, New York, NY 10016

732-***-**** acry2o@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance May 2013

Certificate in International Business

Cum Laude (GPA: 3.7 / 4.0)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young (EY) New York, NY

Senior Consultant, Financial Services Office October 2015 – Present

Staff Consultant, Financial Services Office August 2013 – October 2015

Selected engagement experience:

oDigital and Customer Strategy – conducted an end-to-end evaluation of a financial service company’s redesigned online investment platforms; performed competitive analysis and conducted client interviews to determine effectiveness in reaching target markets

oProgram Management – assisted a global financial institution with implementation of remediation and corrective measure plans to meet regulatory deadlines; monitored progress and escalated risks and issues; prepared weekly and quarterly reports to the bank’s Executive Boards and to federal regulators

oBusiness Operating Models – developed an operating model for a bank’s global liquidity reporting processes by analyzing current processes and providing recommendations for governance, controls and improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of reporting/analytics; developed a framework for change management within the organization; worked with the business to write requirements for implementing a new technology for financial reporting purposes

Additional Firm involvement:

oFinancial Analysis: appointed to serve as the single finance manager for a Client account of 20+ open projects and the contact for all inquiries/ad hoc request; responsible for creating and analyzing business metrics, managing short/long-term budget and resources, reviewing and editing proposals, and maintaining Client relationship through weekly reporting

oPeer advising and recruiting: Peer advisor to interns/new hires; active in interviewing/college recruiting events

Saks Fifth Avenue New York, NY

Merchandise Planning Intern, Executive Excellence Program June 2012 – August 2012

Responsible for creating and maintaining daily, monthly and seasonal fiscal plans to manage sales and maximize gross margin; collaborated with the Buying team to identify market trends and write the buys for upcoming seasons; conducted price-point analysis of vendors and products and provided recommendations for strategic exits; attended market appointments and assisted team with managing vendor relationships

University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN

Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Admissions January 2011 – May 2013

Represented Notre Dame to prospective students; assisted with application processing; performed administrative duties

Finance and Accounting Tutor, Mendoza College of Business January 2011 – May 2013

Provided weekly academic tutoring to students in Corporate Finance, Accounting I and Accounting II

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County NY/NJ/PA

Co-Founder and President June 2007 – Present

Incorporated a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to provide prom attire to over 600 teens annually; host a fundraising fashion show generating >$40,000 each year; solicit corporate sponsorships/partnerships and donations; manage a corps of over 250 volunteers; oversee marketing/media relations; encourage social responsibility by offering merit scholarships to students

Robinson Community Learning Center South Bend, IN

Mentor to student entrepreneurs January 2011 – May 2013

Served as a mentor to underprivileged middle school student entrepreneurs; conducted lessons on business plan development, marketing strategies and venture capital; organized a business competition as the culmination of the students’ work

SPECIAL HONORS, SKILLS & INTERESTS

Honors/Awards: 3-time recipient of EY Performance Recognition Awards; Dean’s List; Coca-Cola Scholar Award

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Financial modelling experience; Outstanding analytical and communication skills

Interests: Cooking; Notre Dame Football; dance; exploring the NYC restaurant scene

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