
Commodities Analyst at Flying J
Greater Salt Lake City Area

Commodities Analyst at Flying J
Greater Salt Lake City Area
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)
October 2008 — Present (10 months)
-Conduct financial analysis on a variety of projects.
-Hedge the company's inventory through the use of financial instruments.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DT; Telecommunications industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
Researched scorecards, utilized SAP BPC to gather data, and developed an Operational Expense Forecast Scorecard. Scorecard was implemented by the Profitability Team. Completed a post investment analysis for a former business case. Updated and developed financial models for business cases. Increased knowledge of accounting through analysis of the company's P&L. Also responsible to gather data for an industry competitive landscape analysis.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)
Assist students with technological questions related to personal computer use. Troubleshoot and problem solve various issues with computers, printers, software, and students. Developed customer service abilities and approachs to teach students how to solve their own problems. Developed a proficient understanding of several Microsoft and Mac applications.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; RUSSE.OB; Financial Services industry)
May 2007 — October 2007 (6 months)
Prepared financial spreadsheets and forecasts. Developed personal analytical skills by gathering, consolidating, analyzing, and graphically presenting financial data as well as operating metrics. Assisted in the development of economic models for evaluation of current and future business. Prepared the weekly operating metrics Dashboard and Executive Summary which went to all senior executives. Made recommendations and presentations to senior management. Helped design the company wide salesperson commission and pay plan.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Public Policy industry)
April 2006 — April 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Developed leadership, public relations, written and verbal communication skills. Served as the students’ public face, developed memos and presented reports to the WSU Board of Trustees. Led the student governance of 18,000 students, managed a governing cabinet of 75 student representatives, analyzed and co-managed a $779,877 budget for activities. Managed the affairs of 11 students, 4 faculty and staff, which analyzed and allocated student fee budget of $6.3 million.
2004 — 2008
WSU Student Association, The Utah Campus Compact, The Weber Entrepreneurs Association