NICK TAJINI
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EDUCATION
American University, College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, DC
May 2005
Masters of Arts in Economics, specializing in Financial Economics
GPA: 3.53
Relevant Course work: Securities Analysis & Portfolio Management;
International Finance, Development Finance and Banking; Managerial
Corporate Finance, Econometrics; Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial
Economics, Economic Policies in International Finance, Accounting Concepts
and Applications
American University, Kogod School of Business, Washington, DC
December 2001
B.S. Business Administration, specializing in International Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Project 2003 Professional
November 2006
Essential Elements of Earned Value Management
April 2007
Cobra Software Financial System 4.7
November 2009
Project Management Professional
Candidate
Core Strengths
Organizational Skills Knowledge of Government Contracting
Verbal and Written Communication Knowledge of ANSI 748A & 748B EVM
standards
Customer Service Financial and Earned Value Analysis
Problem Solving Oracle Financial Applications
Team Player Project Server 2003
Time Management-Deadline Sensitive MS Office
User Training and Support MPM/ Cobra 4.7
FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
ATK Space Mission Systems, Beltsville, MD
09/2009- 06/2010
Senior Financial Systems Analyst/ Assistant Business Manager
. Responsible of running and managing the U.S. Air Force Genesis
Program EVMS valued at $39 Million
. Assisted in Drafting proposals and procedures to meet the client's
requirements and obligations
. Prepared monthly financial reports for the Program Management Office
and delivered the monthly CPR report to the client
. Responsible of managing all project plans, schedule, budget and EAC
. Verified, controlled, and approved all financial accounts including
labor hours, materials, and subcontractors' invoices
. Met weekly with all program technical leads and the program manager
to review the progress, the needs and the deliverables for the program
and also by project specifically
. Verified the program schedule status weekly, and took corrective
actions to meet the project delivery deadlines
. Initiated, prepared, verified and approved all contract changes
management
The Michael Baker Corporation Inc, Alexandria, VA
10/ 2006-09/2009
EVMS Senior Financial Analyst/ Regional Manager and National Program
Control Analyst
. Participated in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of
projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk
. Significant interaction with Project Managers, Contracts personnel,
senior technical personnel, and other functional or support
organizations
. Prepared written and verbal reports to management regarding cost and
schedule variances
. Provided data and reporting formats for all types and levels of
program reviews
. Developed and managed project plans, schedules and budgets
. Possessed a complete understanding of related financial policies
. Implemented financial policies and procedures in support of projects
. Provided schedule support for new business proposal development,
providing input to the Management and Cost volumes of the proposal
. Established and maintained cost/schedule baselines
. Developed and maintained Estimates at Completion (EAC's) for projects
. Documented existing EVM methodologies
. Developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS's) and related dictionaries
. Developed estimates for cost proposals based on information in
requests for proposals (RFP's) and program managers
. Analyzed estimates from program managers for labor hours, materials,
subcontracts, travel, and other direct costs to develop cost proposals
Sallie Mae, Inc., Reston, VA
05/ 2005-
10/2006
Financial Analyst
. Performed profitability and risk analysis of student loan purchases
and product offerings
. Worked with managers to obtain and clarify project specifications and
inputs
. Used different financial models including discounted cash flow
analysis to generate profitability
. Identified and quantify financial risks concerning custom deals and
specific requests
. Mastered the nuances and yield sensitivity factors inherent in student
loan cash flows
Global Equity Lending & Premier Financial of America, Rockville, MD
01/2004-04/2005
Loan Originator
. Reviewed real estate loan files, gather and verify all information
including appraisal, credit report, preliminary title report and tax
returns
. Managed communication with customers, realtors, and branch sales force
for loans up to $10 million
. Ensured all policies and procedures were followed and all compliance
regulations were met
. Maintained high level of customer satisfaction and proactively
contacted customer and/or loan underwriter with any questions,
concerns or updates
Sygest Information Systems: Billing Department, Casablanca, Morocco
01/ 2002-06/2003
Billing Analyst
. Managed billing for over 55 companies and negotiated payment cycles
for overdue customers
. Reviewed and updated customers' outstanding balances
. Coordinated collections guide for settlements resulting in 15%
increase in accounts receivable