Experience

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  Mazuma credit union

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2003

  Account executive

  Communicated with members while cross-selling services such as deposit products and loans (i.e. Visa, automobile, home equity, etc.)

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  State street bank

  Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

  Portfolio administrator

  Provided custody support for several mutual fund clientsCoordinated and executed daily activities including reconciliations, cash management, trade processing, and other research issues

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  Hallmark cards, inc

  Aug 2004 - Mar 2007

  Financial analyst

  Coordinated the creation of financial plans and forecasts for North AmericaSupported sales teams and business units through research and analysisCompleted vital management reports including monthly North America Financial Review, Sales Division Retail Summary, North America Annual Report, Competitive Analyses of key competitors including American Greetings and Amscan, and other ad hoc analysis

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  Hostess brands

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2011

  Performed all financial and cost accounting duties relating to Bakery Outlet DivisionPlanning and forecasting for a $260 million divisionAnalyzed and implemented both revenue growth and cost saving initiatives.Controlled division COGS to create Gross Margin increase of over 10 pts. in 3 yearsReport performance metrics to support Executive Management and various compliance groups.Contributed to record Earnings in each of the last 3 fiscal years Bakery Outlets Provided analytical and reporting support to Bakery Outlet ManagementAssisted in budgeting, cost accounting, and reporting functionsTracked Key Performance Indicators within DivisionReconciled outstanding invoices and accounting entriesPromoted after 6 months to Finance Manager of Planning and Analysis

  • Manager of Planning and Analysis - Bakery Outlets

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2011

  • Financial Analyst

    Mar 2007 - Sept 2007
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  American italian pasta company

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Sr. financial analyst

  Supported $550 million division through aligning with the SVP of Sales as the financial business partner to provide decision support through financial oversight of all activities within the division, reporting & analysis of the P&L, Private Label bid pricing strategy/support, forecasting/planning, and bringing new items to market.

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  Houlihan's restaurants, inc.

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2015

  Sr. financial analyst

  Provided analysis of operating metrics and trends, marketing programs, menu profitability, capital projects, and real estate/development related projects. Executed various ad-hoc projects including financial model building, development of business decision-making tools, return on investment analysis, etc.

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  Littler mendelson

  Jun 2015 - May 2021

  Sr. manager - strategic pricing

  In this role, I worked directly with the Firm's Shareholders and Executive Management team to develop optimal pricing strategies for client portfolios and/or specific matters based on the client's needs, market conditions, and desired Firm economics. As part of my position, I was able to develop strong relationships across numerous departments, including Finance, Marketing, IT, and Project Management. In addition to developing pricing solutions for clients, I managed the Firm's annual timekeeper rate setting and client exception rate update processes, assisted in the education of attorneys on pricing strategy, and conducted various ad-hoc projects as requested by Firm leadership. Show less

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  Hogan lovells

  May 2021 - Jun 2023

  Sr. manager - strategic pricing
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  Milbank llp

  Jul 2023 - now

  Associate director of pricing