Zane M. Massey
**** ********* ****** ( Teaneck, NJ 07666
Cell: 646-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
PROFILE
Professional with eight years of diverse experience in the financial
services industry supporting senior management's objectives concerning
valuation metrics, financial trends, and competitive analysis. Experience
in producing quantitative, qualitative, and analytical work; implementing
senior management initiatives; creating and improving work processes; and
communicating effectively with all staff levels (senior executives to
support staff). Recognized key talents include:
. Demonstrating a capacity for big picture and thus, putting
tasks into the context of business objectives
. Creating solutions for progressively more complex business
problems
. Self-initiating work process improvement and expanding
business knowledge
. Rapidly contributing in short time frames in new areas
. Ability to excel in a variety of disciplines and professional
environments
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., New York, NY
January 2001 - Present
Sr. Financial Analyst, Corporate Development/Financial Planning & Analysis
Sr. Financial Analyst: Provide financial analysis for Corporate
Development and Planning & Analysis Departments. Handle the collection and
dissemination of financial data, perform trend analysis and research and
develop metrics in relation to competitors. Assist in preparation of
thorough month- and year-end financial reports and maintain and update
quarterly budget and forecast.
. Create quarterly executive summaries as a key indicator of company
performance relative to peers in the areas of insurance broking, asset
management and consulting.
. Produce due diligence exhibits to support senior executives' briefing
of the firm's CFO for quarterly earnings release and public analyst
discussions. Assist in preparing CFO and senior management
presentations of quarterly and annual results in addition to
miscellaneous presentations to members of the investment community.
. Gather non-legal pertinent information regarding prospective mergers
and acquisitions and prepare concise summaries for further evaluation
by senior executives.
. Assist the planning and analysis department in budget development,
planning and other corporate financial initiatives.
. Maintain knowledge of industry trends by keeping abreast of news
stories, market movements, and industry profiles in financial
newspapers, magazines and books.
. Received merit-based promotion to Sr. Financial Analyst in 2004.
School for Academic & Athletic Excellence, New York, NY
October 2000 - January 2001
Certified Teacher's Aide/Basketball Coach
Certified Teacher's Aide: Enhanced the quality of education through
teaching, private tutoring and providing of after-school services to middle
school students.
Basketball Coach: Taught solid defensive and offensive fundamentals to
student-athletes, emphasizing various zone defenses. Emphasized the
importance of teamwork, leadership and dedication while providing various
basketball and non-basketball related examples. Coaching philosophy
stressed the importance of academics taking priority over all athletic and
extracurricular activities.
. Prepared daily lesson plans for two 7th and 8th grade literature
classes; a multitude of class discussions were based on current events
and daily experiences, facilitating purposeful and rewarding class
sessions.
. Assisted in teaching of mathematics lessons to 6th, 7th, and 8th
graders in preparation for state-issued tests.
. Posted a 20-3 record while reaching the second round of district
playoffs; was instrumental in helping student-athletes prepare
portfolios directed at gaining entry into high schools of their
choice.
Advantage Staffing- Goldman Sachs, New York, NY
July 2000 - October 2000
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Assistant: Administering all employee files using
PeopleSoft, which included updating and confirming employee data for new
hires, rehires and current Goldman Sachs employees.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Fordham University; New York, NY
Master of Business Administration in Finance, August 2008, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, May 2000, GPA: 3.2/4.0
LEADERSHIP
. Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and former Vice President of
Psi Chapter (Atlanta), which raises approximately $10K annually
through national programs and various fundraisers.
. Petitioner for Attorney General Candidate (Evan Davis)
. Recipient of the Urban Teaching Fellowship from Fordham University
(2000)
. National Honor Society Member (1999, 2000)
OTHER SKILLS
. Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, First Call, Hyperion Strategic
Finance, Essbase, Bloomberg
INTERESTS
. Clark Atlanta University and Fordham University Alumni Member; Xavier
High School Alumni Association
. Basketball (coaching/playing), Running, Weightlifting, Public Service,
Creative Writing, Music