Manager Management
Resume:
Heather L. Kline
Cambridge, MA 02138
******@*******.***.***
education
****-**** ******* ******** ****** BOSTON, MA
Candidate for Master in Business Administration, May 2011. GMAT: 770
Member of Finance, Management Consulting, and Human Capital
Management clubs
2002-2006 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Schreyer Honors College
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
B.S. Biology with Distinction; B.S. Psychology with High Distinction;
Minor in Neuroscience. GPA: 3.9
Dean's List, Honors and Masters-level Thesis in Human Development and
Family Studies, National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with
Distinction
experience
Summer 2010 GENERAL MILLS MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Senior Financial Analyst Intern
Summer intern in Supply Chain Decision Support Finance
. Board of directors capital investment review: Crafted a methodology
to analyze key financials (IRR, NPV, Payback Period) for a $30MM new-
build plant investment project. Prepared presentation for senior
management & GMI Board of Directors which highlighted key financials,
project challenges, and lessons learned
2006-2009 THE AVASCENT GROUP WASHINGTON, DC
2008-2009 Consultant
Engagement manager at a boutique management consulting firm.
Promoted to manager fastest in firm history. Managed teams of
three to five team-members
. Managed client relationships: Served as primary point of contact for 2
retainers worth $200K/yr. Managed interactions with several other
clients as dictated by project requirements. Delivered over 20 final
briefs to executive management at 15 companies
. Developed firm-wide quantitative training curriculum: Independently
spearheaded and delivered Avascent's modeling and quantitative
analysis training modules
2007-2008 Senior Analyst
Led research and analysis efforts in support of strategic
recommendations. Managed junior staff. Recognized as firm-wide
expert in quantitative analysis
. Built dynamic quantitative modeling tools: Independently developed 2
comprehensive business portfolio management/tracking tools for a
Fortune 100 manufacturing client. Produced 12 dynamic financial
models to support investment allocation decisions and partnering
strategy formation
. Engaged in storyboarding and project planning: Assumed sole
responsibility for major brief modules
2006-2007 Analyst
Provided rigorous research and analysis of a variety of business
issues within the defense, aerospace, energy, healthcare, IT,
professional services, homeland security, and
national/international defense industries
. Proactively pursued diverse functional experiences: Gained
experience with a range of project types including market
sizing/segmentation/forecasting; growth targeting/strategy
development; M&A profiling/outreach/later-stage due diligence;
competitive intel/positioning/P(win) analysis; pricing
analysis; organizational restructuring; portfolio
management/tracking; and innovation process design
2002-2006 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Neuroscience Research Assistant
Selected by Dr. Kathryn Hood to serve as sole student collaborator.
Studied the GABA-A neurotransmitter system
. Designed & executed honors thesis research
. Presented at an international conference
. Authored/Coauthored Three publications
other Extensive experience with formal presentation and public speaking in
business and academic settings
personal Former collegiate ski-racer. Enjoy travel, cooking, and music.
Avid fan of NFL, college, and Fantasy Football
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