Project Manager, Program Manager, Strategy, Finance Coaching

BENJAMIN D. TARAGIN

301-***-**** ***************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Finance May 2019

University of Maryland, College Park; Robert H. Smith School of Business; Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship, Sport Management Fellow, TAMID Fellow, Terrapin Club 30 Under 30 Honoree Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials November 2021 Harvard Business School Online

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Ernst and Young, Multiple Roles September 2019 - Present Project Manager, Integrated Investment Portfolio New York City, NY February 2024 - Present

Lead oversight of 17 AI projects, directing $6 million in investments for efficient fund allocation

● Strategically guide teams in utilizing approved funding, driving progress and achievement of key milestones

● Manage a team to facilitate communication, escalate project needs, and streamline optimal project development

● Track and report critical KPIs to leadership, supporting informed strategic decisions and performance optimization

● Organize a community forum to foster collaboration among 17 project teams, facilitating problem-solving, idea generation, and cross-team collaboration to drive innovative solutions and enhance project synergy Venture Builder, EY Venture Studio New York City, NY September 2023 - February 2024

● Developed investment strategies for the venture studio and executed successful funding initiatives

● Assisted startup CEOs on operations and performed competitor analysis to optimize market positioning

● Build and implemented customized GPT system for startup founders, merging company data and live web insights to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and guide strategic initiatives across business development stages

● Customized GenAI prompts for founders, driving efficiency in ideation, incubation, and scaling processes Enterprise Risk Senior Consultant New York City, NY May 2022 - September 2023

● Identified and reduced process bottlenecks during client process walkthroughs, achieving a 20% efficiency boost

● Designed and implemented customized enterprise-wide risk management frameworks for Fortune 500 companies, resulting in an average risk reduction of 15% across all operational areas

● Managed direct communication with client upper management to ensure timely delivery of audit evidence and to enhance the understanding of their business operations

● Automated a status tracker with 1,000+ data points for streamlined task management and real-time project status access Innovation Strategy and Ecosystems & Alliances Accelerator Senior Analyst New York City, NY May 2021 - May 2022

● Sourced and evaluated 200+ startups for potential client partnerships and acquisitions via proprietary framework

● Developed strategic partnerships to co-innovate, secure funding, and enhance go-to-market for diverse products

● Managed a relationship management software, onboarded 40+ global teams, and streamlined third-party collaborations

● Created POVs, investment proposals, and learning initiatives on emerging tech for hundreds of attendees Technology Risk Consultant Baltimore, MD September 2019 - May 2021

● Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls to assess the risk and material impact of financial reporting

● Performed integrated audits consisting of financial, ITGC, business process and SOX compliance controls

● Assessed IT control elements to mitigate risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of data

● Created PowerBI dashboards to improve client business and monitor progress, while training teammates Risk Advisory Intern Baltimore, MD June - Aug. 2018

● Documented SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports while identifying key risks and meeting benchmarks

● Worked in teams to assist healthcare clients align their technology risk with their business goals

● Enhanced client’s businesses by establishing and maintaining an effective IT risk and control environment BiDiT Enterprises, LLC, Founder, CEO Silver Spring, MD Oct. 2013 - Present

● Designed and published Line A Day, a mental health iPhone app for digital journaling

● Interact with 4,000+ customers, manage finances and develop business model for premium subscription users

● Manage and hire two software developers for development of app and additional releases and updates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

My Money Workshop, Volunteer Financial Literacy Educator November 2023 - Present

● Deliver tailored financial literacy programs to diverse audiences by teaching interactive and engaging workshops University of Maryland Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Startup Advisor April 2022 - Present

● Advise student-run startup companies on strategic planning, growth acceleration. market research, marketing, business development and fundraising, resulting in successful product launches and increased revenue

● Coach student leaders on presentation skills, review pitch decks and prepare them for VC presentations

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