Riley Halson

Executive assisstant to COO Director

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London, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Program Manager | Business Analytics, Finance, Revenue Growth
Education
- University of Warwick
  2017 - 2020
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Sociology with Quantitative Methods 2:!
  Activities and Societies: > President of Sociology Society 2019-2020 > Sociology with Quantitative Methods SSLC rep 2019-2020 > Social Secretary 2018-2019
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  2021 - 2023
  Master of Science - MS Economics
  • Merit in Macro-Economic Theory: Graduated with a merit, specialising in macro-economic theory, with a focus on economic policy analysis, financial stability, and international economic trends.• Advanced Financial Modelling: Developed complex financial models for macroeconomic forecasting and risk analysis, incorporating multivariate regression and scenario planning to inform strategic economic decisions.• Quantitative Research Excellence: Led a quantitative research project focused on… Show more • Merit in Macro-Economic Theory: Graduated with a merit, specialising in macro-economic theory, with a focus on economic policy analysis, financial stability, and international economic trends.• Advanced Financial Modelling: Developed complex financial models for macroeconomic forecasting and risk analysis, incorporating multivariate regression and scenario planning to inform strategic economic decisions.• Quantitative Research Excellence: Led a quantitative research project focused on economic growth trends, providing data-driven recommendations for improving financial stability and optimising resource allocation. Show less
Experience
- Lloyds Banking Group
  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
  Executive assisstant to COO Director
  Key Tasks:> Working as part of a team to complete a consolidated monthly report aligning with management set timelines> Working individually to come up with innovative ways to enhance the process> Enhancing my communicative skills through various networking events> Running and speaking at a Mental Health UK Speakers evening in front of around 100 guestsKey Skills: Communication, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, Event Organisation, Networking Show less
- Lloyds Banking Group
  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
  SME Business Development Manager
  Key Tasks> Attending client and broker meeting to create and promote business with Lloyds Bank> Writing and Understanding credit papers and commercial documents> Working individually and collaboratively on business proposals> Organising and participating in multiple charity eventsKey Skills; Teamwork, Financial Operations, Organisation, Planning, Networking, Communication,
- Amazon
  Jan 2021 - now
  ☑️ Financial Oversight: Led financial management for 23 projects, optimizing budget adherence and driving £2.1M in annual cost savings through automation.☑️ Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of programme goals with financial performance targets, contributing to operational efficiency.☑️ Automation & Cost Efficiency: Developed automated financial reporting systems, saving 4,000 hours annually and enhancing financial data integrity.☑️ Strategic Financial Planning: Applied data-driven financial planning, improving resource allocation across departments and delivering actionable insights to C-suite leadership.☑️ Risk Management: Conducted financial risk assessments, mitigating potential overruns and ensuring projects stayed within budget. Show less
  - Program Manager
    May 2023 - now
  - Senior Launch Analyst
    May 2022 - May 2023
  - Associate Partner Manager
    Jan 2021 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- AJCPA (Associate Junior Certified Public Accountant)
  AJCPA
  Jun 2022
- CJMA (Certified Junior Management Accountant)
  CJMA
  Jun 2022