Nina Manuel

Nina Manuel-- - (US and EU citizen) SUMMARY Highly motivated performance-driven professional with diverse business experience in a client-facing role in finance, sales, marketing, and project management. Looking for an opportunity to utilize my strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Self-starter with keen attention to details coupled with exceptional communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills. Resourceful problem-solver who is adept at remaining calm in stressful situations and effectively assisting a variety of customers. Proactive team player with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Versatile individual with experience collecting, transforming, and organizing data for analysis to help make informed decisions. Excellent understanding and proficiency of platforms for effective data analyses, including SQL, spreadsheets, Tableau, and R. Recently completed the Google Data Analytics Certificate - a rigorous, hands-on program that covers the entire scope of the data analysis process. A strategic thinker who can quickly spot relevant patterns and issues with the ability to creatively solve problems to resolution, who adapts quickly to new and changing technology in order to leverage available technical resources and apply analytical skills in research, troubleshooting, report generation, and process information while working independently in a remote environment. EDUCATION Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate August 2021 ● Completed extensive six month job-ready Google Career Certificate training. ● Demonstrated hands-on experience with data cleaning, data visualization, project management, interpreting and communicating data analytics findings. Confidence in transforming complex data into actionable and clear insights. ● Experience using Business Analytics tools, such as Google Sheets and MS Excel; Structured Query Language (SQL) and R programming; RStudio and Tableau. ● Cleaned data in spreadsheets. Sorted and filtered data in spreadsheets. Created pivot tables in spreadsheets. Created visuals in spreadsheets (e.g. tables, charts, graphs). ● Performed SQL queries. Sorted and filtered data using SQL queries. Converted data types using SQL functions. ● Created data visualizations using Tableau. Used design thinking to improve the dashboards using Tableau. Created presentations from data analysis results. ● Created data cleaning reports. Created and maintained change logs. Created reports in R Markdown. ● Installed and used the tidyverse package in R. Runed scripts in RStudio. Created data visualizations in RStudio. Master of Business Administration State University of New York at New Paltz, NY AACSB International Accreditation GPA: 3.52 December 2018 Bachelor of Science Double Major: Finance and International Business State University of New York at New Paltz, NY AACSB International Accreditation ● Dean's List ● International Honor Society Lifetime Member of Beta Gamma Sigma GPA 3.69 May 2015 EXPERIENCE Kroll via Metasys Technologies Inc., New York, NY December 2021 - March 2022 Compliance, Risk and Diligence Research Associate | Financial Crimes Workforce Project Manager - Remote Contract Position ● Managed a team of 20+ team leads. Managed project resources to achieve project deliverables. Established, track and report on project KPIs. Ensured projects are delivered within the timeline, budget and deliverables are met. ● Displayed effective organizational skills, managing multiple projects with competing priorities while working on cross-functional teams to achieve the project’s goals by using remote communication tools (e.g. Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack) in order to collaborate effectively. ● Run effective and efficient project management processes to drive decent work prioritization and resource allocation decisions. ● Escalated issues as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution. ● Trained to comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures for the Crypto Industry. Trained on Transaction Monitoring System (TMS) and identifying behavior patterns. ● Maintained awareness of current marketplace issues and stayed up-to-date with emerging regulatory requirements and guidance in order to understand the market dynamics to identify opportunities and limit business risk and make informed business decisions. ● Conducted in-depth research in technology and emerging markets using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the internet. Used tools such as Looker and Salesforce. ● Supported the overall research and due diligence process at the company, while collaborating with diverse teams. ● Researched and analyzed data, organized findings and synthesized relevant information, and then compiled into well-structured logical and objective written summary reports and made recommendations. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Tampa, FL February 2019 - July 2019 Wealth Management Tax Specialist ● Displayed effective organizational skills, managing multiple projects with competing priorities while working on cross-functional teams to achieve the project’s goals by using remote communication tools in order to collaborate effectively. ● Displayed attention to detail in executing and reviewing work products to ensure the highest quality deliverables in a timely manner. ● Audited financial documents to resolve discrepancies and ensured the company's fiscal reporting systems are in compliance with the IRS guidelines. Collaborated with the local State's representative to verify the accuracy of the information regarding the tax returns. ● Worked on Federal and State tax returns and notices for multinational tax clients using Superform, CCH and ONESOURCE System. ● Integrated and synthesized information from multiple sources, such as DMS, Tracker, TrackerNext, Tax Source in order to analyze complex data. Used existing tools and methods to solve problems with existing types of data. Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (onsite at Google), New York, NY April 2018 - July 2018 HR Compliance | I-9 Immigration Specialist - Contract position ● Supported onboarding and compliance for Google’s interns, new hires and rehires, an average of 250 a week. ● Validated over 100 new hire IDs weekly by assuring the provided forms are authentic, active, and compliant with I-9 regulations. ● Input all of the I-9 data of the new hires and rehires into the E-verify system within 3 days of start to ensure employment eligibility. ● Updated employees’ expiring work authorization records. JPMorgan Chase, New Paltz, NY November 2011 - August 2012 Bank Teller ● Delivered exceptional customer service to clients, financial intermediaries, advisors, and personal bankers. ● Executed complex transactions requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Entered sensitive customer information. Processed deposits, withdrawals, payments, and cash in compliance with bank procedures. ● Executed and monitored the daily funds transfer process across all products (FedWire, CHIPS, SWIFT, ACH, Checks, and Foreign Exchange Payments/Conversions) for firm and client accounts. Someone with banking knowledge of payment products like checks, ABA, wire transfers, SWIFT, etc. ● Cross-sold bank services and products. Consistently met corporate targets and sales goals within tight deadlines. ● Trained to comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures. ● Provided financial/ investment solutions to clients, and also driving revenue opportunities for the firm. ● Assisted with the daily operations of the branch by working reports and following up with clients as necessary. MenuExplorer Inc., Kingston, NY January 2007 - November 2011 Executive Office Assistant | Market Research Analyst (Partial Remote) ● Answered and screened high volume incoming calls and set up conference calls. Scheduled meetings efficiently. ● Organized logistics for the team's marketing events and maintained marketing materials with minimal supervision. ● Conducted consumer market research, analyzed and synthesized large datasets by using Business Analytics tools in order to gather insights of the industry trends. ● Interpreted data trends and themes. Created the company’s business plan with market analysis and strategies, competitive analysis and financial projections (Pro Forma Statements). ● Demonstrated product or service at trade shows and events. Used graphics and slideshows during the presentation. COMPUTER AND FINANCIAL SKILLS ● Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint and Excel (VBA, macros, Pivot tables, VLookups, IF functions, etc.). Strong knowledge of Google Analytics, Value at Risk (VAR), Monte Carlo Simulation and statistical tools (e.g. PHStat2). ● Extensive knowledge of accounting, financial statement analysis and capital markets (knowledge of debt and equity security terms and valuation methodologies). ● Used business data to conduct statistical analyses and test hypotheses (e.g. correlation, regression, factor analysis, t-test, ANOVA, etc.). Researched the market data and analyzed it using statistical software (e.g. R, Alteryx and SQL). Leveraged data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Microsoft Power BI and RStudio) in order to provide detailed valuation analysis. ● Performed market research and developed reports (e.g. SWOT & PESTEL, Porter, competition and M&A analyses), data gathering and statistical data analysis, financial forecasting, financial modeling (DCF, LBO, Company Valuation, 3-statement model), financial ratio analysis (e.g. ROI, ROA, ROE, EPS, P/E, etc.), cash flow analysis (TVM, NPV, IRR, discount rate), monitoring KPIs, developed budget and portfolio management, investment research and stock analysis using Stock Trak Global Portfolio Simulation. LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Bulgarian and English