PARU THONDAVADI
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objective
A dedicated financial analyst looking to leverage analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a new role. Highly adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
experience
2019-current ALLSTATE INSURANCE CORPORATION WHEELING, IL
Enterprise Financial Analyst, Claims Learning Division
Provided financial analysis and other administrative support to the Claims Learning Division, which executes training programs for claims employees.
•Conducted monthly budget analysis using SAP and Excel, and prepared PPT reports for leadership
•Performed analyses to identify repeated cost savings of $100K+
•Managed purchasing across division and handled invoices and accounts payable, using Ariba system
•Scheduled classes and assisted with student registrations for claims learning classes
•Transitioned job activities to virtual environment, using remote work programs like Teams and Skype
2002-2019 ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS 220 & 95 BARRINGTON and LAKE ZURICH, IL
Substitute Teacher
1994-2002 HOMEMAKER BARRINGTON, IL
1989-1994 GROUPE SCHNEIDER PALATINE, IL
Senior Financial Analyst
Conducted financial and cost analysis for field sales group nationwide.
•Performed analyses affecting 2000+ employees independently, including lease vs. buy for office equipment and rationalization of corporate automobile program (identifying $1M in potential savings)
•Executed day-to-day responsibilities including general ledger account analysis, budgeting, direct and variable cost tracking, and expense allocation modeling
•Managed relationships between corporate office and field sales team members, including roll-out of new programs and ad-hoc support
•Implemented incentive and performance systems for field sales group
1984-1989 ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION TROY, MI
Financial Analyst
As part of Decision Technologies Division, supported General Motors on financial analysis and development of control systems.
•Tracked direct and variable expenses by project to analyze profitability and deviance from budget
•Participated in annual budgeting process and compiled monthly financials
•Formulated systems to identify potential opportunities in cost control and risk management
•Presented recommendations on action items to management
volunteer
2019-2020 Homeowners Association – President BARRINGTON, IL
2010-2012 Village Zoning Board of Appeals – Board Member BARRINGTON, IL
2006-2008 American Association of University Women, Barrington – President BARRINGTON, IL
education
1982-1984 University of Cincinnati – MA in Economics CINCINNATI, OH
1980-1982 University of Cincinnati – MBA in Finance and Marketing CINCINNATI, OH
1976-1980 University of Madras – BA in Public Relations CHENNAI, INDIA
skills Microsoft Office 365, SAP, S2P and Ariba(procurement), fluent in English, Hindi and Tamil