SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ

Port Melbourne, VIC, ****, AU adltqh@r.postjobfree.com +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

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