Costing Associate

Summary of Qualifications:

Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and supervision skills.

Experienced with budgeting, finance, accounting, and seeking out unknown problems.

Knowledge Microsoft Office, SAP Business Objects, BigMachines, and Salesforce.

Self-motivated and able to multi-task efficiently.

Works effectively in a team and independently.

Able to solve complex problems with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates a calm demeanor when dealing with challenging situations.

Professional Experience:

MPI Research Mattawan, MI

Costing Associate (September 2013 – Current)

Develops proposal prices and budgets by interpreting, gathering, and entering information from outlines and draft protocols into budgeting software.

Accurately and efficiently creates complex budgets.

Performs timed studies to ensure hours and supplies are being allocated accurately.

Participates in shared group activities such as monitoring the shared email inbox and serving as point person for tracking/inputting multiple reports.

Maintains an exceptional level of customer service to the Sales, Request for Proposal, and Study Director groups.

Has identified and corrected gaps in pricing models.

Kalamazoo Country Club Kalamazoo, MI

Dining Room/Locker Room Supervisor (February 2008 – April 2013)

Communicated front of the house needs with back of the house needs to ensure the entire team was consistent and cohesive.

Supervised staff and was the point person for any issues.

Ensured all member’s and guest’s expectations were exceeded.

Met weekly with management team to improve and enhance member and guest experiences.

Monitored inventory levels and made purchases accordingly.

Managed over 300 locker room accounts.

Student Financial Analyst Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University Foundation Investment Fund (September 2011 – December 2011)

Part of a nine member team that managed over $700,000 for the Western Michigan University endowment fund.

Performed quarterly updates on securities through analyzing 10-Q/K reports, proxy statements, and fundamental analysis.

Investigated large cap companies to identify undervalued, growth, and high dividend stocks with capital preservation being the top priority.

Hood Orchards Paw Paw, MI

Sales/Laborer (April 1997 – November 2009)

Established and profitably operated a booth at a local Farmer’s Market.

Made cold calls to local restaurants establishing relationships for the sale of produce.

Safely and responsibly operated heavy equipment and company vehicles.

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe Kalamazoo, MI

Assistant Manager (October 2003 – November 2005)

Described, sold, and preformed a variety of preventive maintenance services.

Supported the general manager in day to day duties.

Worked daily on employee development and building a team atmosphere.

Education:

Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Kalamazoo, MI

Current MBA student, expected graduation in 2017

Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration earned December 2011

Finance major

Minors in Accountancy, Economics, and General Business

Student Managed Investment Fund Class participant

Dean’s List

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI

Associate of Arts earned April 2009

Business Administration Major

Dean’s List

Volunteer Experience:

Bethany Christian Services

Portage Rocket Football

Habitat for Humanity

Otsego Main Street

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