Objective
Seeking an entry level Business Analyst position to begin my career and enhance my knowledge through challenges of work experience.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, VA
B.S., Applied Economic Management, Option: Financial Planning, May 2017
GPA: 2.6; In-major GPA: 3.0
Familiarity with Riskalyze, Morningstar, ESPlanner, Money Guide Pro, Red Tail CRM
Skills
Comfortable working independently, but also a team player.
Exposed to a real world financial planning applications completed in coursework.
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.
Accustomed to working in a high-pressure, fast paced environment where focus is required.
Fluent in Spanish.
Work Experience
CSRA, FEMA (Falls Church, VA) October 2017- March 2018
Agent, Data Entry Operator
Functioned as the first point of contact for disaster survivors in need of assistance regarding federal aid.
Effective communication and empathy a must when speaking to disaster survivors.
Position and aid information was subject to constant change, adaptation and multi-tasking essential in order to properly serve survivors with the most up-to-date information from FEMA.
Learned about FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program in order to assist disaster survivors with aid process.
Omega Wealth Management (Arlington, VA) January 2017
Externship
Scanned client paperwork and carefully organized and filed documents.
Learned about the SEI investment process and how strategies are used to better serve each client.
Used careful attention to detail to update SEI investment allocations and annual return data.
Chick-fil-A (Fairfax, VA) May 2009 – June 2012
Cashier/Team Leader
Responsible for optimizing productivity and ensuring a positive work environment.
Filled in as a cook when necessary and took initiative to complete tasks for slower employees.
Lifetime Café (Fairfax, VA) February 2011 – June 2011
Cashier
Used a P.O.S. to process payments; worked with a team to promote efficiency and quality customer service.
Provided customer service by communicating knowledge of the food and nutrition information.
Kumon (Fairfax, VA) January 2010 – June 2010
Teacher Assistant
Mentored elementary school children with basic English and math skills.
Collaborated with teachers to complete paperwork and carefully organized files to be sent home.
Activities
Financial Planning Association, VT Student Chapter (February 2016 – April 2017)
Virginia Tech Big Event Volunteer (April 2016)