Manager Project Management

LEONARDO SCAGLIA

**** ** *** *** #**-**, Miami FL 33129

**********@*****.*** - Ph# 305-***-****

SUMMARY

Motivated, results-driven finance leader and analytical team player with

diversified background in finance, operations and strategic planning.

Experienced in global business environments and focused on operational

efficiency, productivity and bottom line growth. Fluent in English and

Spanish and basic Portuguese. Skills also include:

Budgeting/Forecasting P&L efficiency and Project Management

profitability

Financial Statement NPV, ROI, Business Case Strategic Planning

Analysis Analysis

EDUCATION

. M.B.A. in Global Business & Finance Baylor University, 2004

(Waco, TX )

. Bachelor of Science in Economics Louisiana State

University, 2000 (Baton Rouge, LA)

Master Certificate in Project Management George Washington

University, 2008 (Washington, DC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICF International

2010 - Present

Finance Consultant - Broadband Initiative Program (Fairfax, VA)

. In charge of business feasibility analysis, solidity of historical and

projected proforma financial statements, profitability, solvency and

business plan structure of various broadband services and network

projects for fiber and wireless service from companies who apply for

federal loans and grants as part of the Broadband Initiative Program.

. Formulate recommendation in regards to availability of the $7.2 billion

in federal funds appropriated by the American Reinvestment and Recovery

Act for the US Department of Agriculture to expand broadband access and

adoption in rural communities across the U.S.

AOL Time Warner

2005 - 2010

Sr. Finance Manager - Strategic & Financial Planning (Dulles, VA)

. In charge of service revenue forecast, annual operating budget and long

term plan for AOL $2 billion internet access business. Oversee revenue

recognition; cash flow and profit sharing, billing expense and bad debt

projections. Achieved consistent forecast variance within 1%.

. Increased bottom line projections by $30MM by sizing major P&L risks and

opportunities. Identified revenue growth and cost efficiency

opportunities and successfully built supporting business cases reaching a

90% OIBDA margin. Performed strategic planning and sensitivity analyses

for AOL's new business model. Implemented strategic initiatives to

increase revenue and maximize profitability.

. Led a team as part of a company-wide restructuring effort focused to

reengineer the company and streamline processes, reduce costs and find

efficiencies. Advised other AOL departments to help set up and improve

the planning process.

. Modernized financial control procedures and established new process to

ensure data integrity and increased accountability in the reporting and

financial publishing systems (SAP, Hyperion).

. Managed a team of financial and data warehouse analysts locally and

globally with direct and dotted line responsibilities.

Chevy Chase Bank

2004 -

2005

Sr. Financial Officer - Commercial Banking and REO (Bethesda, MD)

. Managed pro forma financial models to project interest rates and desired

spreads by loan for the commercial and real estate portfolios.

. Worked with bank executives to determine loan funding and payoff outlook

for the division. Prepared and presented financial statements for the

commercial banking division, analyzed and explained variances.

. Led ROI, NPV and capital budgeting projects for EVPs and the Chairman's

office.

. Managed major line items (P&L, portfolio, headcount) during annual budget

process. Also managed REO properties.

Fidelity Investments

2000 - 2002

Business Operations Analyst - Fidelity Institutional Retirement Services

Co. (Dallas, TX)

. Statistical performance/metrics analysis for the call center. Call volume

forecast.

. Improved key metrics such as service handling and lead time by applying

increased efficiency measures.

. Implemented a number of initiatives which reduced costs derived by

transactional errors during calls. Developed training programs, ensured

updated systems and monitored performance.

. Acted as key relationship manager for clients' plan administrators.

. Certified Retirement Investment Specialist.

OTHER

. MBA Internship at a Telecom firm in El Salvador (Digicel Communications).

Cost cutting initiatives, pricing strategies and business development.

Saved the company over $2 million in operating expenses.

. MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SAP, Hyperion, Hyperion

Essbase.

. MBA Consulting projects for Bank of America, American Airlines and the

State of Texas Comptroller's office in organizational change, online

marketing and cash collections process respectively.

. Fluent in English and Spanish and basic Portuguese

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