Maleeka Hill
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** **** **
City: Berea
State: OH
Zip: 44017
Country: USA
Phone: 440-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $50,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
Microsoft Office Financial Reporting / System Development Financial Forecasting Pricing / Negotiations Strategic Research and Analysis
Educational Background:
Masters Degree, MA in Global Interaction (Con. in Mgmt & Labor Relations)
Cleveland State University, 08/2011 - 05/2014
Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelors Degree, BS in Management (Con, in Banking & Finance)
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), 08/2007 - 05/2011
Cleveland, Ohio
Job History / Details:
Maleeka Hill - Smith
Berea, OH 44017
*********@********.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/maleeka-hill/27/560/a12
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished Business / Financial Analyst offering experience in finance and systems management. Possess broad-based business acumen; rare blend of analytical skill, technological acumen, and leadership capabilities. Innate talent for leveraging technology and automation to eliminate inefficiencies and optimize use of available information - freeing time to pursue larger-scale issues. Superior skill in translating complex and abstract ideas into sound, easily understood financial assumptions. Excellent leader skilled in managing processes and motivating others to take on challenges and work collaboratively to contribute to the organizational vision. Specific expertise in the following:
* Business / Financial Analyst
* Analytical and Quantitative Skills
* Financial Reporting / System Development
* Strategic Research and Analysis
* Team Player
* Financial Forecasting
* Project Management
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Problem Solving
* Detail-Oriented
* Pricing / Negotiations
* MS Office, SAP, Business Warehouse
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lubrizol Corporation, Cleveland, OH
2010 - 2012
Develop additives, ingredients and compounds that amplify the
quality and performance of other products while reducing their environmental impact.
Project Analyst - Procurement Dept.
Worked with key individuals on finding solutions to financial,inventory, and data problems.
* Managed a monthly Global Raw Material Forecast that supported the company through the financial planning, sales forecasting,and pricing aspect of their budget.
* Assisted with bid processes that saved the company over $25K for language services.
* Monitored plant purchase orders to ensure proper ordering
procedures were followed for scaled pricing, saving the company over $100K.
* Partnered across groups and with colleagues in the Americas,Europe, and Asia throughout the month for forecast and index purposes in effort to strive for consistency in processes and resource sharing when practical.
* Interacted with segment technical and commercial teams to
develop and maintain an understanding of Lubrizol supply and
demand of raw materials.
* Served as a resource to the 30+ global raw material sourcing managers (buyers) for Lubrizol.
* Leveraged trends in the feedstock and raw material industries / marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches for accuracy in the forecast.
* Conducted data analysis and provided conclusions and / or
recommendations for the reports and projects.
* Generated reports on a regular basis in Business Warehouse
system.
* Assisted with the bid and negotiation process for raw
materials.
* Managed projects involving raw material inventory levels.
* Coached and mentored interns.
Best Buy, North Olmsted, OH
2005 - 2012
Electronics retailer.
Mobile Communications Consultant
Worked with Customer on cell phone sales and services.
* Maintained records of daily sales percentages in comparison to monthly and daily sales budgets.
* Completed credit card applications and explained financing
differences that fit each customer`s specific needs.
* Achieved monthly and daily sales goals by generating business for the company and maintaining a good relationship status with customers.
EDUCATION
Master of Art (MA) in Global Interaction, projected completion in 2014
Concentration in Management and Labor Relations
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management, 2011
Concentration in Management with Banking and Finance
Minors in Economics and Entrepreneurship
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland, OH