Featured Talent

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Results-driven Finance and Analytics professional with deep expertise in process automation, data engineering, and financial reporting. Skilled in building scalable dashboards, automated workflows, and API integrations that reduce manual effort and enhance decision-making. Proven ability to support cross-functional teams with rapid-turnaround insights and tools, leveraging Power BI, SQL, Python, and VBA. Known for identifying inefficiencies, implementing tech-forward solutions, and driving measurable impact across finance and operations.

Career Highlight 1: Streamlined database performance by consolidating redundant SQL jobs into stored procedures, cutting query runtime by over 70%. Used this optimized pipeline to feed real-time financial data into Power BI dashboards. The report became the most-used dashboard company-wide, including executive teams, as measured by Power Platform usage metrics. This improvement enhanced visibility, reduced reporting delays, and helped drive faster, data-informed decisions.

Career Highlight 2: Built Excel-based templates embedded with advanced VBA macros that allowed non-technical users to update ERP data instantly using simple buttons, significantly reducing manual input errors and streamlining operations. Integrated templates with SharePoint and Power Automate to trigger SQL updates based on PO and Ship Point, ensuring live data accuracy across multiple locations. This automation eliminated manual entry and improved system-wide efficiency.

Career Highlight 3: Following the sudden exit of a major client, redesigned order tracking systems across six manufacturing sites. Built macros and automated workflows that helped stabilize operations during a critical transition period. These solutions replaced manual processes, ensured accurate live reporting, and supported leadership in maintaining organizational performance above the $500M mark. Recognized for taking initiative and delivering reliable, scalable tools under pressure.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): Bottom line: I love seeing data come together across platforms and measuring how much time and effort a better workflow can save. If I can take mind-numbing, repetitive tasks off someone’s plate, that’s a win. From there, I move quickly to the next process. I bring speed, creativity, and a strong technical toolkit to build scalable solutions that free up teams and drive smarter decisions.

Strengths: Strong in fast problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and designing end-to-end automated workflows. Skilled at building scalable tools using Power BI, SQL, Python, and VBA that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and help teams move faster.

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Big fan of fall — bonfires, changing leaves, hunting, and fishing. I’m always learning and expanding my knowledge, especially in areas I thought I already understood. Staying sharp and ahead of the curve in tech is something I really enjoy.

Education: BS Finance & Economics

Credentials: Certified in Power BI, Spark, and Crystal Reports. Currently completing a Scala certification. Planning to pursue Six Sigma next, followed by Microsoft Dynamics 365. Always looking ahead to what tools will bring the most value to the business world.

Industry Experience: Agriculture, Business Services, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare, Private Equity, Software, Technology

Company Fit: I have experience in all categories: small, medium, and large. I work well in collaborative group settings and also have a strong ability to work independently.

Management Experience: Approximately 6 years of informal management experience overseeing seasonal workers on a working farm. Typically managed 3–5 people at a time, assigning responsibilities like grain hauling or fieldwork based on skill level and availability.

Software Experience: Experience with Trans4M by Infor and admin-level access to a custom ERP/CRM platform, where I managed workflows and page configurations. Familiar with QuickBooks for accounting and plan to pursue training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote