Project Manager Customer Service
Resume:
MADELYN ASTEINZA
*********@*********.***
H: 305-***-****
Miami, FL 33176
C: (305) 215-
3586
July 22, 2010
Re: Senior Financial Analyst
This letter is to express my interest in bringing nearly 15 years of
expertise in the finance and accounting area with concentration in the
insurance, oil, hospitality, and gaming industries. For the past 10 years
of my career, I've been employed with Assurant, a Fortune 500 company in
the insurance industry and a top employer in Miami.
Most of my tenure at Assurant was in the Finance & Accounting Department of
the Information Technology Division as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Additionally, I spent two years working in the Project Management Office as
a Project Analyst and two years as a Lead Financial Analyst at the
Corporate level in Financial Planning & Analysis. I am extremely
interested in expanding my professional horizons by seeking new challenges
and responsibilities with a global and reputable firm with a dynamic and
innovative environment. I have enclosed my resume for your review and
consideration.
As a team member of your organization, I can provide:
. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate problems and
recommend solutions
. Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to
detail
. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with project
management skills
. Strong leadership capabilities and establishing good rapport with
Management and Clients
. Professionalism, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer
service skills
. Ability to work independently and as a team member
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
. Experience working with IT Managers, Business Unit Leaders, and
Support Area Managers
. Proficiency in MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio),
Lotus Notes, and Cognos
. International experience working with 13 foreign countries (5 Latin
American, 7 European; 1 Asian)
. Bilingual (English/Spanish); some Portuguese (currently enrolled in
Portuguese II class)
. Ability to travel abroad
I welcome your inquiries, and at your convenience, would appreciate the
opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss your objectives and how
my experience can be of benefit. To schedule an interview, please contact
me at the telephone numbers listed above.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Madelyn Asteinza
Encls.
MADELYN ASTEINZA
*********@*********.***
10501 SW 139th Street
H: 305-***-****
Miami, FL 33176
C: (305) 215-
3586
OBJECTIVE A Senior Financial Analyst position with a future-focused
firm providing opportunities for challenges, learning,
and professional growth in a dynamic and innovative
environment.
EXPERIENCE
AssuRANT SOLUTIONS - Miami, FL
1998 - 2009
Financial Planning & Analysis
Corporate
Financial Analyst IV/Lead Analyst
2007 - 2009
. Prepared monthly Direct Expense variance
analysis for the business units
. Partnered with the business units in
preparing the quarterly forecasting
results
. Assisted and trained cost center
Managers on preparing annual
business plans
. Consolidated, analyzed, and
validated the annual corporate
budget
. Prepared ad hoc analyses as
requested by Senior Management
. Assumed project leader role for
financial analysis projects
. Prepared Schedule N Allocation
Percentage reports quarterly
. Analyzed key trends in metrics to
identify underlying business issues
. Prepared and analyzed P&L and
Headcount reporting monthly
. Prepared board presentations and
answered all queries related to
results
. Developed, trained, and mentored
peers for future leadership roles
. Maintained Smartstream Structures
Project Management Center
Information Technology Division
Project Analyst III
2005 - 2007
. Analyzed Project Administration System (PAS3) for accuracy
and consistency
. Provided and maintained meaningful consistent metrics for
PAS3 and ProjecTrak
. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual trend reports to
I/T Senior Management
. Consolidated project expenses for CIO
. Prepared monthly Stoplight Report for CIO
. Developed and maintained Project Manager resource capacity
reporting
. Assisted Project Management Office (PMO) Director with ad
hoc projects
. Assisted the Project Managers on utilizing PAS3 and
ProjecTrak
. Analyzed and maintained consistency among all PMO
repositories
I/T Financial Services
Information Technology Division
Financial Analyst II, Financial Analyst III
1998 - 2005
. Analyzed I/T expenses monthly and prepared variance
explanations
. Prepared the I/T Organizational Chart monthly
. Provided monthly reporting on I/T employee headcount and
consultants
. Budgeted I/T salaries and consulting expenses
. Developed chargeback methodologies, processes, and
procedures
. Analyzed and explained the I/T chargebacks to the
business units
. Assisted in the planning and administration of the I/T
annual budgeting process
. Provided financial support to I/T Managers
. Prepared journal entries to record capitalized software
development costs
. Reviewed and maintained consulting contracts and approved
invoicing
. Prepared ad hoc analyses as requested by I/T Senior
Management
MADELYN ASTEINZA
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EXXON TRADING INTER-AMERICA - Coral Gables, FL
Latin American Division of Exxon
Lubes Trader, Miami Accounting Center
Financial Accountant
1997 - 1998
. Prepared monthly journal entries
. Processed sales and purchases to the general ledger from
the Lubes system
. Prepared monthly accruals
. Analyzed monthly gross margin reports to minimize
billing errors
. Prepared monthly earning reports
. Prepared monthly accounts receivable aging report
. Analyzed general ledger accounts
. Prepared annual tax reporting requirements
. Provided financial support to the Lubes Operations
Department
. Coded all third party invoices entered into the Houston
payables system
. Coordinated year-end process for Lubes Trader (inventory
valuation)
THE PROMUS COMPANIES - Memphis, TN
(Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Harrah's
Casinos)
I/T Finance & Accounting, Information Technology
Division
Staff Accountant
1995 - 1997
. Prepared journal entries to record product costs and
capitalized software development costs
. Tracked and summarized capital expenditures from
operating units on a monthly basis
. Prepared monthly account analysis for balance sheet and
income statement accounts, including variance
explanations
. Assisted in the planning and administration of the I/T
annual budgeting process
. Prepared ad hoc projects for Planning Manager as needed
. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for Promus
Consolidated Reporting and for Information Technology's
Senior Management.
. Provided additional support to Senior Financial Analyst
. Prepared work papers for external and internal auditors
. Analyzed monthly financial statements to assure
compliance with GAAP and Corporate Accounting Policy
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS 12/94
Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 12/85
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
PERSONAL ? Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate
problems and recommend solutions
. Ability to manage
several projects
simultaneously and
prioritize workload
. Proficiency in MS
Office (Access,
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, Visio) and
Cognos Cubes
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail
. Ability to work
independently and as
a team player
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Excellent customer service skills
. Ability to interact with all levels of management
. Willing and able to travel
. Bilingual (English/Spanish); currently enrolled in
Portuguese II class
REFERENCES Available upon request
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