S. Gowie
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EXPERIENCE
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 2007 - Present
Planning Analyst, Supply Chain Finance
* Creates, collaborates and manages relationships with business partners and clients of all levels to develop budgets and manage expenses totaling $800M annually
* Leverages analytical skills to find risks, and opportunities for cost savings, i.e. developing drivers to reduce travel expense by $1M
* Actively uses programs such as MicroStrategy, Lawson, Hyperion Essbase, and Excel to provide monthly P & L reporting, variance, trend, and ad hoc analysis to Finance and company leaders
Citigroup Corporate and Investment Bank, NY, NY Summer 2005
Intern, Global Capital Market
* Effectively managed trade reconciliation and inventory management by reducing inefficiencies and creating reporting that allowed for greater communication
* Completed summer project constructing financial models that drove accuracy, added profitability, and enabled more streamline and efficient trend prediction
* Trained in software and programs such as Matrix 3.2 and Bloomberg
Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, FL Summer 2004
Health Unit Coordinator, Labor and Delivery
* Successfully overhauled patient filing system while managing the creation, and maintenance of patients’ accounts, billing, and medical charts
* Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to serve as a mediator between hospital administration, doctors, and nurses
* Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a hectic and ever changing work environment
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mass Appeal Beauty Salon and Spa Client Coordinator: Managed a staff of 20
Macy’s Department Stores Sales Associate: Commissioned based sales
In Focus Interactive Magazine Marketing Associate: Account/Campaign development
EDUCATION
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts Degree 2007
Major: Economics Minor: Management and Organization
AFFILIATIONS
Girls Scouts of America Co-Leader; Target’s African American Business Council; Volunteer Tutor