Skills/Certification

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

R Statistical Computing

SQL querying

Active SECRET security clearance

Work Experience

ATLAS EXECUTIVE CONSULTING: FINANCE/DATA ANALYST

Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

Offer on "hold" indefinitely due to COVID-19.

BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION: CLOSING ANALYST

Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

Maintained a large pipeline of loans in a fast-paced startup environment and facilitated communication with internal teams and third parties.

Performed financial analysis and quantified risk for 15+ loans per week. Created an Excel macro that standardized workflow organization within the closing department. ECONOMIC FORECAST PROJECT: RESEARCH ANALYST

Dec 2018 - Jun 2020

Used R to automate data visualizations that synthesized datasets from public finance sources, notably the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Economic Data. Identified and analyzed key indicators of future economic conditions and presented recommendations to guide business strategy.

Worked closely with stakeholders to establish a research project that eventually became a major subdivision of research within the Economic Forecast Project. UCSB OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER: SR. BUSINESS ANALYST Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

Oversaw 3 teams of business analysts to help create, pitch, and finance team projects to drive profit and revenue of businesses on UCSB's campus.

Managed a fund of $80,000 to finance projects and fund new businesses to improve student life. Planned the expansion of the Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative to meet student needs for technology. Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

Bachelor of Economics. Minor in Labor Studies. Certificate in Technology Management and Production. Coursework included Financial Accounting, Game Theory, and Corporate Finance.

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