SENAN MELE A.
347-***-**** ********@****.***
www.senanmele.com
PROFILE
Dual Concentration MBA Degree candidate with strong knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and data
interpretation skills
EDUCATION
Pace University, Lubin School of Business New York, NY
Dual MBA in Financial Management & Information Systems (May 2015)
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Topics in Financial Management Investment Analysis Data Analysis for Decision
Making Managerial Economics Systems Design and Modeling Database Management Information Systems Project and
Change Management
GPA: 3.55
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business New York, NY
BBA in Finance, Minors in Information Technology & Social Responsibility September 2012
GPA: 3.10
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Euromoney Institutional Investor New York, NY
Editorial/Research Assistant February 2013- Present
Proofread primary market research reports on financial services industry in order to spot errors
Check accuracy of all market research data by comparing them with the information in the company’s database
Ensure that reports match with client’s specifications
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Apple Case Study, Pace University Feb 2014-May 2014
Evaluated Apple’s Working Capital Management from 2006 to 2011
Calculated the company’s Free Cash Flow from 2009 to 2011 and analyzed how it was used by the firm
Prepared Pro-Forma Balance Sheets and Income Statements from fiscal 2009 through fiscal 2011 using
Determined Apple’s Cash Conversion Cycle and determined its implications on operations and earnings
Starbucks Case Study, Pace University Sept 2013-Dec 2013
Performed an analysis of the Specialty Eateries Industry and of the competitors within the Industry
Calculated liquidity, debt management, profitability and efficiency ratios, determining what each ratio meant to
the company
Examined Starbucks’ approach to financing as well as the company’s working capital management strategy
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
GLO-BUS (Business Strategy Simulations), New York, NY - Best Strategy Invitational August 2012
Financially managed an international digital camera company in an online exercise
Competed against top performing students worldwide for global market leadership
Made decisions regarding R&D, production, sales, marketing, finance, and corporate citizenship
Produced a comprehensive financial performance by measures of EPS, ROI, stock price, and credit rating
Key Achievement: Grand Champion
Morgan Stanley/ALPFA Baruch, New York, NY - Finance Case Study Competition March 2012
Worked with 4 other team members on a 15% reduction of a press release budget
Forecasted a new budget, and allocated resources based on priority
Designed necessary changes in automation, efficiency, and explained how these improvements would reduce
production time
Presented results of the research to Morgan Stanley representatives
Key Achievement: Winner
SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office (Project, Visio, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), StatTools, SQL
Language: Native in Fon, Fluent in English and French