Business Consultant Financial Analyst

Susanne Jones

Frankfort, KY ***** ad8os8@r.postjobfree.com 502-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

After two decades freelancing as a Business Consultant and raising a family, I am eager to reenter the job market full time and contribute my skills in budgeting and financial analysis. Fluent in both German and English, I also possess excellent Microsoft Office skills. I am seeking a role in a financial institution or budgeting capacity where my commitment, adaptability, and strategic mindset can make me an asset for any team. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Finance DeKalb, IL

Northern Illinois University May 1999

Concentration: International Finance

Law Degree Passau, Germany

Emphasis: International Corporate and Business Law First Judicial State Examination (Law School Graduation exam) Jul 1994 Second Judicial State Examination (German equivalent to US Bar Exam Dec 1996 WORK EXPERIENCE

Business Consultant 2001 – Present

Freelance Frankfort, KY

● Conducted comprehensive performance assessments across multiple levels to identify areas for improvement.

● Documented compliance with company and industry-specific standards and provided high-quality feedback to enhance service quality.

Substitute Teacher 2009 - 2014

Weekday Community Preschool Frankfort, KY

● Conducted small-group and individual instruction, targeting specific coursework areas.

● Modeled and taught positive behavior choices, fostering a supportive learning environment.

● Prepared the classroom daily to ensure a safe and nurturing setting for students. Financial Analyst 1999 – 2001

Galileo International Rosemont, IL

● Analyzed YTD and YOY booking results, identifying customer business trends and explaining variances.

● Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and forecasts to assess performance and establish goals.

● Contributed insights and preferences for developing a cruise booking engine, while also generating ad-hoc industry trend reports.

Research Assistant 1997 – 1999

Northern Illinois University, Department of Finance DeKalb, IL

● Conducted research on publicly owned corporations worldwide, including IPOs, loan-loss reserves, monetary environments, and electricity futures.

● Assisted in data analysis and the preparation of articles and presentations.

● Created graphical displays to visualize results and graded exams and papers for undergraduate finance students.

Referendariat (Governmental work-study program) 1994 – 1996 Bavarian Ministry of Justice, Law Firm of Cronauer & Kruizenga Germany & Sycamore, IL

● Drafted petitions, interrogatories, and deposition summaries related to corporations, workers’ compensation, and divorce cases.

● Constructed defense strategies and conducted financial background research in divorce proceedings.

● Performed a range of legal duties during rotations, including compiling contracts, conducting case research, and representing clients in hearings, depositions, and court proceedings. o Rotations in Germany: Chamber of Trades (Passau), Attorney Michael Saftig (Passau), Lower District Court

(Deggendorf), Office of the District Attorney (Deggendorf), Bavarian Administrative Tribunal (Regensburg), and District Administration of Passau.

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