Investment and Data Management
Resume:
MICHAEL N. CENTURY
Atlanta, GA 30309
*********@***.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished Business Analyst with MBA and BS in Mathematics and Statistics. Background includes extensive experience in management consulting, data/market analysis, technology, statistics, finance and accounting. Background also includes a wide variety of experience in strategic business analysis and planning, business process improvement and operations. Consulting experience in both Fortune 500 and small business environments.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Technology Business Analysis Management / Finance
Data Warehouse Workflow Analysis Investment Research & Analysis
Data Manipulation Workflow Design Budgeting
Database Programming Workflow Charting / Mapping Business / Strategic Planning
Data Conversion / File Transfer / Requirements Definition Accounting - -Cost / Managerial /
Data Flow Technical Specs Documentation Financial
Database Reporting SDLC General Ledger
Systems Architecture & Software Quality Assurance Financial Statement Analysis &
Financial Systems Testing Preparation
ERP Systems (SAP-FICO, Financial / Accounting Systems Invoicing / Credit & Collections
Oracle Financials, JD Edwards) Entity Relationship Modeling ERM Accounts Payable / Receivable
MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Small Business Management &
SQL, SPSS, SAS, Minitab, BMDP Visio Consulting
Statistical Analysis, Regression Powerpoint Business Plan Development
Excel, FoxPro, R&R Reporting System Development Life Cycle Revenue Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL N. CENTURY ENTERPRISES, Atlanta, Georgia 2015-Present
Michael N. Century Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that provides management consulting services, manages a portfolio of stocks and fixed income investments, and trains individuals in financial investment literacy.
Portfolio Manager and Investment Trainer
Manage portfolio containing common stocks and fixed income securities, with emphasis on technology sector
Train clients in elementary to advanced concepts pertaining to the financial markets
Small Business Management Consultant
Provide strategic business planning to small businesses
Create new or modify existing business plans to fine tune goals and ensure proper direction
HIGHLAND FINANCIAL CAPITAL GROUP, Atlanta, Georgia 2012-2014
Highland Financial Capital Group is a private equity and property management firm. Engaged by owner to develop business plan for telecommunications startup. Also provided advice and counsel regarding business planning and operations to improve revenue generation and profitability.
Small Business Management Consultant and Analyst
Evaluated, summarized and maintained business plan for i-phone business venture
Produced marketing plan to assist with segmenting and targeting business service market clients
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HEATTRAK, Atlanta, Georgia 2012
HeatTrak, LLC is the world’s premier manufacturer of outdoor heated matting products. Engaged by company founder to implement a marketing plan to identify, contact and sell this specialty product to retail stores.
Market Researcher
Using internet search techniques and market research skills, segmented the market to identify hardware stores to sell and merchandise the product to end consumers
Developed a targeted list of trade show attendees who could most effectively market the product
Using Excel, created a targeted direct mail marketing list of potential merchandisers
ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (AJFF), Atlanta, Georgia 2011-Present
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is the largest film festival in Atlanta and the second largest Jewish film festival in the world.
Member - Film Selection and Young Professionals Committees (Volunteer Position)
Invited to join the film selection committee to assist with selection of programing for annual festivals
Participated in, and assisted with Executive Committee meeting logistics
Served as a volunteer during the festival, managing the logistics to ensure a pleasurable theater-going experience for patrons
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, Atlanta, Georgia 2009-2010
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a comprehensive nationwide census every ten years.
Enumerator and Lister
Using a handheld GPS (global positioning system) located sites which housed people to be surveyed
Mapped routes, took location readings and entered identifying information used for administrating the survey
Located and identified household locations for census form distribution
Completed quality control checks to ensure that census form was completed and forwarded for evaluation
EPSILON CORPORATION, Irving, Texas 2007
Epsilon is a subsidiary of Allied Data which provides data marketing services to clients in the financial service, retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries. Services include assistance with market segment analysis, customer scoring, and campaign management. Recruited and recommended by a current employee to be the technical Business Analyst for a client team. Managed control of the electronic files containing data, as well as maintaining the accuracy of the data as it was received and processed for the clients' campaign management program.
Business Analyst
Assisted with building information system with more than 50 databases and 25 reports used to develop direct marketing plans
Analyzed business, and documented requirements and technical specifications to implement database marketing services
Designed, programmed, reported, and tested marketing information system
Successful completion of client engagement resulted in signed multi-year agreement with major retailer
ERIC’S FAST CASH, Bloomington, Illinois 2002-2006
Eric's Fast Cash was a buy and sell retail establishment that specialized in consumer electronics, collectibles, jewelry, and tools. Engaged by the owner to help turn around the business. Streamlined the focus of the business and reoriented the direction of the business. Process included developing a business plan, better monitoring of inventory, and creating a specialized line of goods in which to concentrate.
Management Consultant / Analyst
Provided solutions for retail business to restructure operations and improve effectiveness
Recommended strategic financial plan to increase future sales and strengthen cash flow
Wrote business plan to assist in obtaining small business loan for future operations
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION, Atlanta, Georgia 2001
BellSouth was a regional telecommunications firm acquired by AT&T. Provided support services and analysis to the Customer Satisfaction department. As part of a small group of senior analysts gathered and analyzed telephone service metrics and financial data. Presented this data to senior management so they could develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction. The decisions about these strategies would affect the operations across all Small Business, Large Business, and Consumer lines of business.
Data Analyst
Analyzed customer satisfaction surveys and efficiency of salary allocation for customer service centers
Discovered correlations, variations, and trends between repair centers using graphs and statistics
Prepared summary of repair center performance with suggestions for productivity improvement
ZACKS FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SERVICES, Atlanta, Georgia 1997-2001
Zacks Finance & Accounting Services was a private CPA firm. Provided financial services to Mr. Zacks as a private individual. Created and managed a portfolio of technology stocks for Mr. Zacks. Also trained clients on stock market so they could become online investors.
Business / Investment Analyst
Assembled stock portfolio of 31 technology stocks using fundamental and technical analysis
Formulated stock recommendations by studying market information using print, visual, and audio media
Maintained portfolio proactively using online investing tools and reading company financial reports
Instructed clients in online investment management strategies for financial self-reliance
PHAR-MOR CORP, Youngstown, OH 1996-1997
Phar-Mor corporation was a deep discount drugstore chain which competed with companies such as Walmart. Worked on special accounting and finance projects as a liaison from the Accounting and Finance department to corporate MIS. Most significant project was developing an automated rebate tracking system for the accounts receivable manager.
Business Systems Analyst in Accounting and Finance
As project manager, implemented rebate tracking and document imaging financial systems
Acted as liaison between finance and MIS to investigate, design, and test rebate tracking system
to monitor $6 million annual rebate income
Wrote functional specifications based on business requirements solicited from top management
Completed gap analysis between original rebate tracking system and proposed new system
Created ad hoc reports using AS/400 Forms:400 report writer
Increased rebate income by 6.94%, resulting in additional $428,000 annual recognized income
Prepared vendor proposals and conducted research for $415,000 document imaging application
MNC CONSULTING, Atlanta, Georgia 1993-1996
MNC Consulting is a consulting firm I founded that focuses on projects involving business metrics and analytics. Firm concentrates on the functional areas of marketing, finance, business planning, & information systems. Projects support clients in a variety of industries.
Business Analyst / Consultant
Consulted with firms in automotive, energy, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors
Analyzed business process workflow, created requirements definitions, and prepared functional specifications
Conducted business process workflow analysis for Porsche in preparation for SAP FI CO implementation
Worked on accounts receivable and budgeting projects for accounting and finance departments
Determined systems solutions using database programming, data conversion, and report generation
As liaison to MIS, tested software and trained users in accounting, finance, and marketing departments
Performed market research using primary and secondary data to produce marketing studies
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THINKING MAN’S BASEBALL, Palo Alto, California 1986-1993
Thinking Man's Baseball was a computer service I founded for participants in fantasy baseball leagues. Maintained databases of information for each league. On a weekly basis, downloaded raw baseball statistical data (flat) files, imported the data, and processed the data. The service provided the processed data into custom reports that were distributed to league participants.
Founder, President, and Manager of Operations
Founded and managed national fantasy baseball statistical service, coordinating all operations
Prepared all financial statements and measured financial performance using variance analysis
Incorporated financial modeling and cost accounting in evaluating revenues, expenses, and margins
Created, designed, developed, maintained, and purchased all information system hardware and software
Designed and programmed all databases, menus, statistics, reports, and workflow processes
Used market segmentation, market research, and competitive analysis to produce marketing plan
Developed proper marketing mix of product, place, price, and promotion
ORACLE CORPORATION, Redwood City, California 1989-1990
Oracle Corporation is a computer technology company specializing in marketing computer hardware systems and enterprise software products. Worked in the corporate information systems department as a liaison to the finance department. Provided software support to the finance department and assisted with technical aspects of the accounting close process.
Business Systems Analyst
Supported internal Oracle Financials Accounts Receivable and Revenue Accounting modules
Resolved 850 technical assistance requests pertinent to Oracle Financials software
Facilitated the cooperation of management in finance, MIS, and software development departments
Ensured proper financial flow of information processed through financial information systems
Expedited accounting close process by providing timely financial systems support
Trained finance users and provided on-site consulting during new software release
EDUCATION
MBA, Carnegie Mellon University,
Concentrations in Management Information Systems, Small Business Management, and Entrepreneurship
BS, Mathematics and Statistics, Tulane University
Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
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