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Manager Executive

Location:
San Gabriel, CA, 91775
Posted:
June 22, 2011

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MAKI HSIEH

*** ***** ****** • San Gabriel, CA ***75 • 626-***-**** • *********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance professional with expertise in strategy-focused financial modeling, analysis, investor

relations and executive communications

Expertise in developing finance communications for c-suite/executives to drive positioning,

messaging and investment case

Strong stakeholder partnership skills across and within organizations, internal and external

EXPERIENCE

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY – Manager, Executive Communications Burbank, CA / Oct. ‘07 –

May ‘11

Led project management for presentations and multi-media to communicate the Chairman of

Parks’ value creation proposition at executive business updates and other events

Developed the strategic plan, editorial calendar and creative direction of the Chairman’s

executive internal blog and intranet to drive business specific messaging such as earnings and

new product launches

Directed positioning of the Chairman’s growth story by leading production and creating multi-

media content for strategic partners such as corporate communications, and key corporate

programs including the company’s online annual report

VISA – Contractor, Finance Foster City, CA / Aug. ‘07 –

Oct. ‘07

Acted as a Finance Business Partner to product development executive management by

developing business case proposals and presenting valuation, analysis and financial

recommendations to the investment committee for funding approval

Provided monthly accrual reports for major divisional projects ensuring proper expense reporting

compliance. Worked with executives to ensure on-time delivery within budget. Utilized Cognos,

Ariba, Oracle

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS – Director of Development Modesto, CA /

Oct. ‘06 – July ‘07

As chief fundraising officer, presented investment case to foundations, corporations, media and

private donor relationships to drive messaging and procure financial support

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Directed positioning by developing and branding internal and external communications such as

business updates, press releases, marketing collateral, and executive communications

Served as a strategic resource to the executive team, and presented regularly to the board and

the Chief Operating Officer of the county

Managed budget and team who overachieved the annual goal by 21%, +36% versus year ago

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DEL MONTE FOODS – Sr. Manager, Financial Analysis San Francisco, CA / Nov.

‘00 - Sept. ‘06

Supported the treasurer’s strategic goals and objectives by leading the financial planning and

analysis process for refinancing, M&A and investor relations. Prepared financial models to project

revenues, expenses and cash flow associated with various deal structures

Developed consolidated financial statements, assumptions, annual forecasts, metrics and valuation.

Provided presentations to c-suite and executive management that summarized and justified

business development goals

Created presentations and financial models to c-suite for roadshows, conferences and meetings

with investment banks, rating agencies, the board and the sell-side analyst community

Key member behind the board’s decision to replace EPS with ROIC for executive compensation

Conducted competitive analysis, including the development of peer company financial models and

performance benchmarks. Provided insight with regular reports of investor perception and trends

analysis, and served as a key advisor of competitive analysis

Prepared financial analysis and provided publicly reported metrics for earnings and investor

preparations as well as analysis to review annual guidance for the earnings call

Tracked and analyzed sell-side forecast models and buy-side institutional ownership changes

Supported relationships with sell-side analysts and existing and potential buy-side shareholders to

articulate strategic initiatives, financial performance and differentiation in the marketplace

Executed investor-facing events including earnings call webcast, investor conference, and NYSE

closing bell ceremony. Developed the investor relations section of the corporate website

Managed the preparation of the investor relations presentation to the board of Directors

WELLS FARGO BANK – Associate Portfolio Manager Sacramento, CA / Jan. ‘99 – Oct.

‘00

Direct report to the senior portfolio officer responsible for new business acquisitions and sell-side

portfolio management

Led the portfolio analysis process with ongoing stock, industry trends research and financial

analysis in order to influence investment decisions

Conducted and wrote buy-side equity research. Presented and discussed recommendations with

company-wide investment committee. Asserted stock rating change from buy to sell

DEUTSCHE BANK ALEX. BROWN – Financial Analyst Baltimore, MD / July ‘97 -

Oct. ‘98

Direct report to the Chairman of International responsible for investment case presentations

Led the financial analysis process and provided investment bankers with ongoing financial models,

trends analysis, executive presentations, briefings and all other executive content

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EDUCATION

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY – BA, Sociology Baltimore,

MD ‘97

Completed a pre-medical curriculum including calculus, physics and other quantitative courses

Winner of the Provost Research Award for statistical analysis applied to sociology issues

Trained in classical violin and opera at the Peabody Conservatory of Music

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