Analyst Project

John Stone Laraway II

*** ****** ******, ** ****** City, NJ 917-***-****

*****.*******@*******.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/stonelaraway

Targeting Analyst Positions

Business analyst professional with experience and success in helping clients optimize

processes.

Interacted extensively with clients to understand, document and test business procedures.

Excellent data analysis capabilities utilizing ad hoc reporting tools.

Able to build strong, sustainable relationships with internal and external individuals.

Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed

settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems, languages, tools and testing methodologies.

Perform effectively under high-pressure situations. Maintain highest ethical standards.

Technology Summary

Windows 9X/NT/2000/XP/2K3/2K7

Systems:

Microsoft Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle

Databases:

VBA, Visual Basic, SQL, HTML, ASP, CSS, Javascript

Languages:

Business Objects, Extrasheet, MS Sharepoint, Law Inventory Numeric Scoring System (LINSS), MS Communicator 2007 R2,

Software:

Bloomberg, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Lotus Notes, Knowledge Exchange, Auto Audit, Sametime, Ariba Analysis, Hyperion

Essbase, Oracle Discoverer

Experience

RANDSTAD US – New York, NY

JP MORGAN CHASE – New York, NY

Contractor – Project Analyst, (10/05/2010 to Present) Responsible for budget data

preparation that includes but not limited to, requisition creation, requisition status reporting,

headcount reconciliation and billing key creation and maintenance. Complete month-end controls

checks to ensure data integrity, that all costs captured and recovered and that the reports produced

are accurate. Provide financial analysis and support to Business Managers.

BANK OF AMERICA – New York, NY

Contractor – Project Analyst, (07/2010 to 08/31/2010) Responsible for preparing data for

computer entry and maintaining Sharepoint files. Maintaining control of input documents by

properly following control procedures. Informing team leader about unusual situations affecting

productivity, accuracy and efficiency of data flow. Successfully completed Anti-Money Laundering

(AML) and Information Security Privacy (ISP) coursework.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP – Jersey City, NJ

Research Analyst Consultant, (11/2009 to 05/2010) Reviewed entities and securities where

restrictions needed to be validated within the Central Entity Service (CES) compliance system.

Focused on initiatives within the CES team including data quality and independent systems

maintenance. Developed, designed and implemented a Blue-i (i.e., undetermined security)

administrative application utilizing Excel Visual Basic Application (VBA) that improved

productivity, individual accountability, reduction of errors and saved the company $100K annually.

MERRILL LYNCH & CO. – New York, NY

Internal Auditor (01/2006 to 05/2008) Responsible for developing the engagement

approach which included performing qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation of industry

and business risks. Wrote audit reports and presented results to management. Recommended

improvements to the presentation of the annual Executive Travel & Entertainment (T&E) processes

and the Business Continuity Management (BCM) plans. Coordinated with various departments to

create remediation plans for deficiencies found during audit. Ensure audit tasks are completed

accurately and within established timeframes. Successfully completed AML, Internal Audit,

Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Discoverer, Conflict Negotiation, Unauthorized Access and Information

Security Procedures coursework.

Selected Contributions:

Fully automated an Account Receivable Account Payable System (ARAPS) breaks process. Gathered

business requirements based on clients needs. Created and implemented an Excel Visual Basic

Application (VBA). Eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.

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Developed, managed and provided enhancements to the Corporate Audit umbrella websites.

Participated in special reviews and investigations including vendor misconduct.

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Education

New York University – New York, NY

Certification in IT Audit program GPA: 3.5/4.0

University of Massachusetts – Boston, MA

Bachelors of Science, Management Information Systems GPA: 3.04/4.0; 3.4 (major)

Awards

Beacon Leadership Award, 2003

The Richard Storinger Award, 2002

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