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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