Management Computer Science

Christopher S. Skillman

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Qualifications Profile

Analytical, detail-oriented MBA with over 8 years of professional experience. Possesses valuable financial

knowledge with a strong eye for how finance relates to all areas of the organization. Strongly skilled in

Microsoft Excel, especially with pivot tables and vlookup functions. Computer science background greatly

reduces the learning curve for new software applications. Able to adapt to new and changing

environments without sacrificing quality and integrity.

Professional Experience

Strategic Investment Group Arlington, VA

Data Analyst 10/2012 to 4/2013

• Hired as a consultant to ensure integrity in financial data transfer from propriety software to MISYS Sophis,

resulting in a smooth and timely transition.

• Tested output of financial transactions in Sophis in both development and production databases and

provided analysis and suggestions to developers.

• Reorganized supporting financial and legal documentation from shared file access framework to dynamic

Tamale Research Management Software, enabling managers and analysts easier access to financial records.

PAE Group (A Lockheed Martin Company) Arlington, VA

Finance Consultant 10/2010 to 5/2012

• Verified accuracy of financial statements in preparation of Lockheed Martin's divestiture of PAE to Lindsey

Goldberg, LLC using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Dynamics SL in role as a consultant.

• Priced direct costs for BPA, GSA & Cost Plus contract extensions and modifications on seven different task

orders.

• Implemented Microsoft Sharepoint as a repository of cost proposal documentation and supporting files to

eliminate version control problems for program managers.

• Participated in contract rebidding strategy sessions with senior management.

• Led weekly bi-contract proposal conference calls with field staff.

U.S. Dept. of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Washington, DC

Industry Analyst 7/2001 to 7/2007

• Industry Analyst for Property & Casualty Insurance, Radio Networks, and Cable Broadcasting.

• Consolidated & analyzed price movements for monthly calculation of Producer Price Index.

• Wrote Industry Synopses for P&C Insurance, Radio Networks and Cable Broadcasting to train economists

in regional offices in the collection of new statistical samples.

• Overhauled training process by replacing hard-copy manuals with an interactive, web-based training

program.

• Provided one-on-one training to newly hired, less experienced team members.

Education

Boston College - Carroll School of Management Chestnut Hill, MA

MBA, Corporate Finance 9/2007 to 5/2009

Graduated in May 2009, GPA: 3.3

Boston Symphony Orchestra: (1st year consulting project) Developed strategies and solutions

for the BSO to better communicate with their customer base via mobile technology.

Cocoa Absolute: (2nd year business plan project) Developed pro-forma financial projections

(balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) in business plan for a start-up

cosmetics company based in San Francisco.

Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA

BA, Economics/Computer Science 9/1997 to 5/2001

Graduated in May 2001, GPA: 3.5

Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics Honor Society)

Golden Key National Honor Society

Economics tutor at Boston College Academic Development Center

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Project)

• Investment Portfolio Management (MISYS Sophis)

• Research Management Software (Tamale RMS, Microsoft Sharepoint)

• Project Management Software (Microsoft Dynamics – Solomon, Serena Mashups)

• Data Analysis and Statistics (STATA)

Volunteer Experience

Boston College Alumni Association

Chairman of programming committee for class of 2001 10-year reunion

Co-chair of sports committee for Washington, DC chapter

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