Six Sigma Project
Resume:
Jessica Woodlock
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Miami, FL 33131
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EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.A. Economics, Spanish
Senior Writing Project: The Macroeconomic Implications of the 2004 Central
American Free Trade Agreement on Costa Rica's Telecommunication and Health
Care Industries
Relevant Coursework: Accounting, Development Economics, International
Economics, Introduction to Computer Programming, Labor Economics, Law &
Economics, Advanced Micro and Macro-Economic Theory, Money and Banking, Pre-
Law Writing, Public Finance & Fiscal Federalism, Spanish Language &
Composition (Advanced)
American University, Washington, DC
Masters Coursework - Economics (non-degree seeking student)
EXPERIENCE
Hewlett Packard, San Jose, Costa Rica/Washington, DC (1 Year Contract)
Senior Financial Analyst, Global Expense Management (GEM), 2008-2009
ProCurve Networking - Research & Development Finance Lead Analyst
* Completed month end close activities that included tasks in the area of
corporate accounting such as expense entry and tracking and
reconciliations; complying with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Guidelines (SOX) and
Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
* Lead the financial planning and analysis and month end close activities
for worldwide research & development spending which included but was not
limited to completing monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasts
* Reported directly the CFO of ProCurve, Americas Controller and Hewlett
Packard senior level management on financial findings and process changes
* Used Lean Six Sigma Methodologies to complete a global expense management
project that decreased analysts' time spent in the revenue recognition
process; saving time for analysts worldwide
GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland
CBA Coordinator/Statistical Analyst, Competitive Advantage Leadership Group
(CALG) - Business Intelligence, 2007-2008
Courses: Understanding GEICO Growth and Profitability, Introduction to SAS
and UNIX, Greenbelt Training - Lean Six Sigma
* Completed Cost-Benefit Analysis for all Lean Six Sigma project proposals
that went through GEICO
* Created and maintained financial models which included a call center
efficiency model and project cost-benefit analysis model
* Headed nationwide Claims staffing analysis, coordinating with Regional
VPs to ensure efficient staffing procedures were being implemented
* Lead the budget analysis process and completed the 2007 budget
* Reported directly to CEO, CFO, Regional and Executive VPs
Simply Wireless, Inc., Vienna, VA
Accounting and Financial Analyst, 2006-2007
Courses: World of Asset Management, Bonds and Economic Trends
. Acted as the lead accounting and financial analyst
. Completed daily reconciliations for sales, tracked inventory and cleaned
up inventory reporting
. Completed the monthly Profit & Loss Statement and presented it to the
Finance Manager as well as the CEO
INTERNSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Microcapital.org, Publishing Research Assistant, 2008 - Small and Micro
Capital Subject Matter (Online)
. Global Vision International, Microcapital Volunteer Program Leader, 2008
(La Alegria, Costa Rica)
. Charlie King Campaign for New York State Attorney General, Finance
Intern, 2005 (New York, NY)
. Embassy of Costa Rica to the United States, Embassy Intern, 2004
(Washington, DC)
. Amadita Primary School, Elementary School English Teacher, 2001 (San
Jose, Costa Rica)
SKILLS/LANGUAGES
. Spanish - Advanced Proficiency
. Accounting/Finance Software: Business Warehouse, Navision, National-
Geopolitical Political Software (NGP), SAP
* Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency, Intermediate
Access knowledge
* Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) - beginning proficiency
* First Aid and CPR Certified
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