LACINE TRAORE

Brooklyn, NY

202-***-**** adjioy@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs New York, NY MPA in Central Banking And Financial Markets May 2020 Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Development Economics. Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance December 2013 Relevant Coursework: Financial Analysis and Loan Structuring, Cost Managerial Accounting, International Business Operations.

EXPERIENCE

Economic and Trade Associate January 2017 –May 2019 Embassy of Mali to the United States Washington, DC

• Analyzed data to develop economic and trade policies leading to an increase of trade volume by 9%.

• Developed and disseminated trade information to US and Mali businesses and associations.

• Facilitated business transactions between totaling $165 million in energy, gold and textile sectors.

• Worked collaboratively with USAID to determine Mali priorities for the Country Development Cooperation Strategy.

Financial Analyst May 2014 –January 2017

Embassy of Mali to the United States Washington, DC

• Prepared and compiled key metrics and conducted monthly reviews of financial results.

• Supported Financial Manager in performing budgeting, operational, and forecasting analysis.

• Performed monthly analysis of spending variance to determine variance drivers.

• Conducted technical evaluations of RFPs to determine compliance and managed approval process. Admissions Coordinator August 2010 –May 2012

Georgia Perimeter College - Dunwoody Atlanta, GA

• Advised students on their academic profile and course selection to ensure they met requirements.

• Organized campus tours, tax workshops and conferences.

• Provided administrative support to the Admissions Counselor. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Native proficiency in English and French. Working proficiency in Spanish. Clubs: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Software: Stata, SQL, Mathematica, MS Office.

Volunteering: A Child for All (ACFA), SOS Children’s Village.