Christopher D’Anna
San Francisco CA, 94114
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Summary Finance professional with strong quantitative and leadership abilities who repeatedly exhibits excellent problem
solving and strategic thinking skills with the ability to add value through creative input. Results oriented, highly
disciplined, and a strong team player.
Education Masters in Business Administration: University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Emphasis in Finance and Strategy
Graduated - May 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.75
Undergraduate: Drury University, Springfield, Missouri
Regent’s British American College, London, UK (Study: European Economics)
Double Major: Economics and Business Administration
Graduated with Honors, Magna Cum Laude: May 2003
Cumulative GPA: 3.82
Experience Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA 7/2004 – 6/2011)
Assistant Manager - Domestic & International Financial Reporting (1/2011 – 6/2011)
Managed a team responsible for the collection and analysis of regulatory financial data from domestic and
international banking entities. Analysis output by the unit supports the mission of the Federal Reserve by
assisting in the regulation of banking institutions and contributing to the formulation of credit and monetary
policy.
• Managed the collection and analysis of weekly, quarterly, and annual bank regulatory reports
• Established rapport with banking entities in order to improve working relationships
• Partnered with multiple business units to develop strategic initiatives for the regulatory reporting function
• Reduced headcount by successfully implementing automation technology to improve the efficiency of
reports processing and analysis
• Contributed to a cross-functional team responsible for implementing regulatory reform (Dodd-Frank
Act)
• Succinctly summarized complex financial reporting issues for department management
Assistant Manager – Statistics (4/2008 – 1/2011)
Managed a team responsible for analyzing monthly financial performance, reporting financial data to senior
management, and providing business support to one of the bank’s largest divisions.
• Managed the development and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports
• Managed the preparation of annual operating budgets (approx. $25 million), capital budgets, and monthly
forecasts
• Presented project budgets to bank senior management and the Board of Governors
• Oversaw the preparation of monthly project budget-to-actual variance reports
• Consulted with business units to identify financial reporting needs and developed ad-hoc reports and detailed
financial models for large-scale application development projects
• Reviewed and analyzed preliminary financials during month-end close
• Supervised the asset management function
• Partnered with multiple business units and division senior leaders to develop strategic initiatives
• Led the management team in addressing management issues such as employee development,
compensation philosophy and succession planning
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward and achieve results
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Experience
Senior Financial Analyst / Team Leader – Financial Planning & Control (7/2004 – 4/2008)
(con’t)
Responsible for leading a team in the compilation of expense budgets (approx. $300 million), capital budgets,
asset management, complex financial modeling, and robust financial reporting for the Twelfth District of the
Federal Reserve System.
• Developed expertise in complex financial reporting and analysis. Translated analysis into meaningful data
easily understood and acted upon by senior management
• Demonstrated advanced financial modeling skills
Exhibited quality writing skills as exemplified in the bank's budget document, the primary tool used in
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requesting budget approval from the Board of Directors
• Prioritized tasks efficiently and handled competing deadlines effectively while remaining calm under pressure
• Upheld standards of discretion and exercised good judgment in day-to-day decisions
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (St. Louis, MO 6/2003 - 6/2004)
Financial Analyst: Directly responsible for compiling expense and capital budgets, and gathering and analyzing
U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve financial data.
Developed skilled knowledge of expense budgeting, capital budgeting, and cost accounting
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• Presented project budgets to department senior management and interacted with bank senior management on
ad hoc projects
Developed complex financial models and communicated findings through preparation of financial
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reports distributed to district senior management and U.S. Treasury representatives.
• Exhibited familiarity with financial accounting principles (GAAP and FAS)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Daimler Chrysler Services, LLC (Kansas City, MO 5/2002 - 9/2002)
Finance Intern: Completed an in-depth internship in the automotive financing industry with specific focus in
retail credit analysis, dealer credit analysis, wholesale auditing, operations, bankruptcy, and dealer relationship
management.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Springfield, MO 5/2001 - 9/2001)
Management Intern: Completed a 12-week management-training program. Assisted in day-to-day Supercenter
operations including merchandising, cash and financial reporting, inventory tracking, quality control, policy
enforcement, loss prevention, supervision of hourly associates, personnel functions, customer complaints and
coordination of special projects
Other
Telemark and cross country skiing, running, mountain biking, golf, and traveling
Interests
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