JAMES HOLSTEIN
**** **** ****** ******, ********* 9, Provo, Utah 84606 801-***-****
abnvnf@r.postjobfree.com
DATA/FINANCIAL ANALYST
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Multi-talented, analytical and dynamic individual, equipped with strong expertise in program evaluation, compensation and
benefit packages, and public finance. Adept at conducting quantitative data analysis and financial analysis partnered with
effective project management. Highly recommended for stellar reputation in providing superior leadership skills that empower
organizational efforts toward common goal, be it in profitable or non-profitable sector. Motivated and articulate communicator
with an innate ability to convey new ideas and execute formal presentations to all levels of management and individuals.
Accomplishments include:
Directed a team of graduate students in the analysis of compensation and benefits packages for public sector employees
Associated in humanitarian and missionary services for two consecutive years for the Riverside County, CA residents
Facilitated four separate 10-day conferences focused on Personal Leadership and Career Development attended by about
300 American high school students pursuing careers in the Healthcare industry
Generated and presented numerous PowerPoint presentations on Organizational Ethics, Human Resources, and
Current Social Health Issues
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration (with concentration in Financial Analysis & Human Resource Management)
Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University Provo, UT (Apr 2008)
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (with concentration in Exercise Physiology & Dietetics)
College of Human and Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO (May 2002)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business & Financial Analysis
Acquired in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and the usage of Excel in public finance
models of projects and benefits & compensation packages for municipal employees
Extensive experience using powerful analytical tools to forecast expenditures, budgets and risk in order to communicate
meaningful analysis to decision makers
Researched and presented several cost-benefit business plans on economic development projects including multi-sport
complexes, and infrastructure construction
Project Management
Solely responsible in innovating strategy of 13 nutritional supplements from development to market
Assisted in the development of a strategic workshops on important retirement issues for baby boomers in Utah County
Spearheaded meetings with department managers regarding new product development while providing technology input
on new product designs and concepts
Quality Assurance Analysis
Interacted with customers to provide information in response to inquires about life, property, casualty, health insurance
and handled and resolved complaints
Conducted an in-depth program assessment geared toward the effectiveness of an after-school tutoring program for
underprivileged youths
Responsible for evaluating the formulation and manufacturing process variables in order to meet label requirements,
improve costs and manufacturing efficiency
RECENT CAREER HISTORY
Graduate Assistant, Brigham Young University Provo, UT 2007-2008
Team Leader, LeadAmerica Boca Raton, FL 2007
Formulation Scientist, Nutraceutical Corporation Ogden, UT 2006
Field Representative, United American Health Insurance Companies Boise, ID 2002-2003
Lab Assistant, Veterinary Biomedical Science Department, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 2001-2002
CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Leadership Training
SAS (for Data Analysis) Excel (for Decision Analysis)