MBA- Management Consulting

Zuzana Kozakova

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Current MBA student with a 4.0 GPA while working full-time in the energy industry. Strong accounting and financial background with excellent organization and communication skills. Proven ability to manage projects and work well with cross functional teams and senior management. Fluent in both English and Slovak, understand Czech and Polish.

EDUCATION

St. Edward’s University May 2016

Austin, TX

Master of Business Administration

GPA: 4.0 (Fall 2015)

International Business Consulting (Fall 2015), St. Edward’s University, Munday School of Business

Performed a market research and formulated a strategic plan for a Costa Rican multinational provider of food commodities to enter the Italian market. Kean University May 2010

Union, NJ

Bachelor of Science in International Business

GPA: 3.92

WORK EXPERIENCE

Extol Energy LLC/ Topaz Power Management, LP Austin, TX Extol is led by the former management team of Topaz Power Management, LP (“TPM”), which managed over 5,325 MWs of conventionally-fueled power facilities representing more than $1 billion of equity capital invested by Riverstone.

In June, 2015 all plants were successfully merged with PPL Corporation’s merchant power generation business to form Talen Energy, the third largest independent power producer in the US. Staff Accountant/Treasury Analyst (July 2014 - Present)

Perform monthly close function including general ledger entry, account analysis, and preparation of financial statements

Provide support for biweekly payroll process and weekly check runs for all companies

Provide tax preparation support and serve as a backup to the Accounts Payable function as needed

Coordinate intercompany settlement processes and assist with quarter/ annual deb covenant compliance

Provide support for power and gas commodity settlements activity

Prepare all cash deposits, applications, daily wires and managed daily cash projections for TPM

Monitor and prepare periodic reports for loan and bank facilities

Key member of team responsible for sell side due diligence and accounting/ treasury transition for the Talen merger

Provide training to Talen Treasury department regarding cash processes and procedures Legal Assistant (August 2013 - July 2014)

Performed necessary clerical functions and maintained up to date files, scheduled appointments, conferences and arranged meetings for executives

Was responsible for completing FERC/PJM fillings and acted as a Paralegal for the Senior VP- Regulatory and External Affairs Counsel

Created and managed legal invoice approval and payment process Morris Energy Operations Company, LLC Eatontown, NJ Operated 778MW of gas power generation facilities (acquired affiliate of by Riverstone in October 2011). Plant Administrator (August 2010 - July 2013)

Responsible for all plant accounting activity including daily purchasing and receiving of supplies at three NJ power plants

Tracked inventory parts, equipment and supplies at one of the power plants

Prepared internal accounting reports for Business Managers on daily, monthly and quarterly basis at all three NJ power plants

Wood Group Newark, NJ

Leading independent power plant service provider providing engineering, operations and maintenance services, nationally and internationally.

Administrative Assistant (August 2008- August 2010)

Performed daily administrative activities including bookkeeping, organization and purchasing

Supported Operations & Maintenance Management and Facility Management

Assisted plant personnel with purchase orders, inventory reports and database management

Performed plant accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivables and budgeting Facility Services Partners, LLC South River, NJ

Provider of general maintenance, mechanical and janitorial services to large and small corporate, institutional, industrial and residential clients in the northeastern United States. Office Manager (June 2006 - May 2009

Performed accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation

Managed daily administrative functions, database management and purchasing operations

Processed bi-weekly payroll and assisted employees with benefits

Maintained files for proposals, vendors and customers contracts, as well as files

Consulted development and execution of projects as directed by the company’s President and/or Director of Operations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Experience in QuickBooks Pro, Paychex, AccPac, Great Plains Dynamics, Concur Solution, MP2, Infor10 and SharePoint software

HootSuite Certification received from St. Edward’s University

Received Honor Scholarship 2008/2009 from Kean University

Participated in Miss Czech Slovak America 2011

Participated in volunteer work for Hurricane Sandy, Operation Turkey, Secret Santa for Charter Schools, and many more

Co-Founder of an Austin start-up company that change the concept of dry-cleaning and laundry services.

Under Quickdrop 24/7 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services we revolutionized the industry service and change the way people enjoyed life while we took care of their daily chores.

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