SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ
Port Melbourne, VIC, ****, AU ****************@*****.*** +61-481****** LinkedIn
Summary
Experienced, analytical and solutions-oriented economist with expertise in conducting financial and data research to identify trends, monitor variances, and analyse results in the form of reports to support management decision-making process. Possess strong ability to perform forecasting and modelling to increase productivity and effectiveness. Expert in accumulating and summarising data to prepare sophisticated reports on financial status and risks. Proficient in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word, Access), SPSS, and SQL.
Proven expertise in:
Financial Research & Analysis
Cost Reduction & Avoidance
Reports Preparation & Presentation
Process Improvement Initiatives
Project Planning and Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Public Relationship Development
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Financial Fox, Melbourne
Data Analyst, 2018-2021
Gather, process, and examine data by statistical techniques to transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information.
Ascertain and analyse the latest trends to arrange complex data. Track analytics and metrics results to evaluate performance.
Execute effective data analysis techniques to attain predefined goals. Informed CEO about accomplished results to assist in decision-making process.
Liaise with senior management and analytics team to meet business and information needs.
Determine new process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Universidad Los Libertadores, Bogota, Colombia
Research Assistant (Part time, Contract), 2015-2017
Coordinated literature review to ascertain required results.
Gather and examine macroeconomic papers and datasets to track economic performance.
Crafted materials for Faculty Committee review to make recommendation and proposals.
Developed questionnaire for interviews to acquire necessary information.
Sustained record of interviews to monitor performance and productivity.
Accessed all experimental data to detect errors in research.
Attained maximum level of satisfaction by promptly responding to project-related emails.
Administered undergraduate students working on the research projects to enhance professional development.
Inversiones Las Palmas, Santa Marta, Colombia
Finance Analyst, 2015-2017
Performed analysis and measurement of financial indicators to evaluate the company’s financial status.
Created and analysed cash flow models to ensure smooth balance of payment.
Prepared financial reports to manage working capital.
Executed sales forecast to maximise purchases.
Compared current and estimated budgets to efficiently allocate available resource.
Oversaw a team of eight staff members to complete project within budget of $20M.
Collaborated with accounting team to generate accurate financial reports.
Reduction of back orders to retail partners by enhance demand forecasting.
Enforcing and implementing cutting-edge data management procedures, for operational efficiency improvement.
Reduction of labour and material costs to encourage savings.
Finance Assistant, 2013-2015
Managed and tracked financial resources assigned by management.
Proceeded budget modification request to enhance operational efficiency.
Sustained modified records in accounting books to precisely prepare financial statements.
Reported issues to senior management by diligently handling account registers.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
APC (Melbourne)
Advance Diploma in Program Management, 2020
Diploma in Project Management, 2019
Universidad del Magdalena (Santa Marta, Colombia)
Bachelor in Economics, 2015
Diploma in Financial Management, 2014