Syjane E.

Experience

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  INDOCHINA STARFISH FOUNDATION

  Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Student Volunteer
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  Cambodian Children's Fund

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  English-Speaking Club Teacher
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  CIMB PLC (CAMBODIA)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Mortgage Loan Assistant

  Originated, processed, closed, and administered approved customer loan proposals. Assessed loan compliance with mortgage lending laws and regulations. Compiled documentation to support loan processing and reviewed for completion and accuracy. Coordinated with loan officer to create applicant database profiles.

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  George Mason University

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

  Alumni Relations Call Center Supervisor

  • Supervised and oversaw an average of 35 student callers each semester in providing excellent statistical performance and maintaining high level of communication to donors.• Coordinates and communicates the Call Center goals and strategies with the Advancement & Alumni Relations Department.• Led team to fundraise over $260K in Fall 2020 to Spring 2021, exceeding goal by 12.8%.

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  Nathan Associates

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Business Development Intern

  Steward BD processes. Facilitate market research and engagement. Support proposal development in pursuit of new business opportunities with USAID, MCC, and other USG, bilateral, and multilateral clients across the firm’s business lines.• Supports proposal development in the pursuit of new business opportunities with USAID, MCC, and other USG, bilateral, and multilateral clients across the firm’s business lines such as Private Sector Development and Economic Governance.• Coordinates efforts, provides business development and research support to capture a $49.99 million Central America USAID opportunity, a $25 million Eastern Europe USAID opportunity, and a $25 million Pacific Islands USAID opportunity.• Analyzes, reviews, and summarizes competitive landscape analysis, market analysis, industry trends, country/region rules and regulations for the proposal team.• Drafts, develops graphs, and presents research materials to the proposal team, partner organizations and consultants in market systems development, economic growth and trade, and digital connectivity. • Assists the proposal team in drafting Prepares Past Performance Information, and technical response to USAID Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP).• Acts as a point of communication between proposal teams, partner organizations and consultants to ensure deadlines are met, and organizes and maintains filing systems for accurate version control.• Coordinates and participates in client (USAID), partner organizations, and team meetings high-level technical braining storming and conference calls. Show less

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  Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Associate

  - Conducted quantitative analysis on agricultural productivity and trade flows for key commodities, including maize and soybeans, identifying critical factors that enhanced market participation and resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa.- Developed data-driven insights using Python and Power BI dashboards to track and forecast crop yields, consumption patterns, and financial trends, providing recommendations that supported sustainable growth for over 733,000 smallholder farmers.- Engaged with stakeholders across government, private sector, and communities to share strategic findings, ensuring alignment on initiatives at increasing agricultural productivity and improving nutritional outcomes. Show less

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  University of Maryland

  Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Graduate Assistant: Project Manager/Project Coordinator
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  Zurich North America

  May 2023 - Sept 2024

  Senior Intern, Claims Analytics
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  GEICO

  Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

  Financial Analyst - FP&A

  - Conducted regression analysis in R on sales channels for property insurance to determine the impact of bundling auto and property sales, direct property inquiries, online platforms, and partner referrals, identifying the most effective channels for strategic focus.- Developed a Solvency Scorecard for 85 partners in a $1 billion+ commission portfolio, identifying risk exposure through solvency ratios, liquidity measures, and cash flow trends, driving strategic risk mitigation.- Built Power BI dashboards to visualize partner performance and financial trends, enabling data-driven recommendations.- Analyzed macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy changes, and consumer debt levels, creating a 2025 scenario analysis that projected a 10-15% variation in new policy growth, influencing strategic planning.- Developed a dynamic revenue forecasting model that enhanced income projections’ accuracy by 15% incorporating partner-specific data, bonus structures, and market trends, securing an additional $5 million in projected revenue.- Automated commission validation processes using SQL and Excel, streamlining reconciliation workflows and reducing manual efforts by 40%. Enhanced accuracy in tracking partner payments, decreasing discrepancies across a $50 million commission portfolio.- Prepared quarterly financial presentations for the senior leadership, analyzing partner performance and recommending allocation of resources toward high-growth partners, resulting in a 10% increase in projected revenue and $3 million in additional bonus income.- Developed targeted pitchbooks and investment decks for senior leadership, analyzing solvency metrics and market positioning for each partner. Recommended strategic investments and divestments, resulting in optimized sales strategies. Show less

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  Kraft Heinz

  Mar 2025 - now

  Senior Financial Analyst