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Shumaila Khan

Midlothian

Summary

Business professional with a proven track record in delivering cost-effective technology solutions that align with organizational needs. Expertise in translating operational requirements into actionable technical strategies. Strong analytical skills utilized to generate insights and drive data-informed decision-making.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

NUMERA CPA PARTNERS
RICHMOND
05.2023 - Current
  • Presented complex technical concepts in clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
  • Aligned business strategies and objectives with the capabilities and constraints of business IT systems.
  • Assessed programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.
  • Created and designed business intelligence databases, spreadsheets or outputs.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
  • Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Delivered elements of systems design, including data migration rules, business rules, wireframes, or other detailed deliverables.
  • Translated user needs into actionable items that could be addressed by IT teams.
  • Maintained library of model documents, templates or other reusable knowledge assets.
  • Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
  • Monitored project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
  • Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
  • Prepared business proposals and presentations for various stakeholders.
  • Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
  • Managed requirements traceability information and tracked requirements status throughout the project.
  • Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
  • Assessed potential risks, identified risk mitigation strategies, and implemented risk control measures.
  • Interpreted, evaluated, and interrelated research data and developed integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Worked closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff to provide operational support and project updates.
  • Created effective visuals to communicate key insights from large datasets.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing systems or processes related to Tableau development tasks.
  • Utilized Tableau mobile app to develop insightful, legible Tableau dashboards accessible through smartphones and tablet devices.
  • Used Excel PivotTables to count, total or average data stored in one large spreadsheet.
  • Utilized PowerPoint to to present data and information with text, diagrams with animation.
  • Produced high-quality spreadsheets, documents and presentations for customer-facing and internal needs.
  • Trained in-house users on advanced functionality of Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Received, sent and edited emails through Microsoft Outlook.

Case Manager

Riverside Regional Jail
Prince George
12.2020 - 07.2024
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
  • Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
  • Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.

Finance Manager

MJM Enterprises
Richmond
02.2017 - 12.2020
  • Managed relationships with investors, providing updates and addressing inquiries to maintain confidence.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
  • Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
  • Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
  • Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
  • Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
  • Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
  • Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.

Customer Service Representative

Bank of America
RICHMOND
07.2015 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Implemented innovative methods for streamlining the customer service process.
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Monitored customer satisfaction levels through surveys and feedback forms.
  • Took special orders in person and over telephone, generating additional revenue every month.
  • Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Used approved scripts to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo
RICHMOND
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • Researched customer inquiries and reported findings in a timely manner.
  • Partnered with loan and mortgage officers and financial advisors to provide clients with optimal financial solutions.
  • Educated customers on variety of retail products and digital solutions, enhancing customer experience.
  • Used customer information to tailor recommendations to promote cashier's checks, travelers' checks and savings bonds.
  • Analyzed financial documents provided by customers to determine their needs.
  • Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
  • Received mortgage and other loan payments by verifying payment dates and amounts due.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet branch targets and objectives.
  • Used product knowledge and abilities to execute consumer loans and other services.

Education

Certificate in Data Analytics/ Business Analytics - Data Analytics

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12-2024

MBA - Health Administration/Finance

Strayer University
Richmond, Virginia
06-2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Commonwealth Univeristy
Richmond, VA
05-2010

Skills

  • Data analytics and business intelligence
  • Risk assessment and financial analysis
  • Project management and stakeholder collaboration
  • SQL programming
  • Business strategy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business intelligence systems
  • Model data
  • Customer targeting
  • Financial modelling
  • Data visualization
  • BI tools expertise
  • Data mining
  • Negotiation
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power Bi
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial risk manager (FRM)

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with Honors in MBA

Languages

English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Certification

  • Certificate in Business Analytics and Data Analysis

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Analyst

NUMERA CPA PARTNERS
05.2023 - Current

Case Manager

Riverside Regional Jail
12.2020 - 07.2024

Finance Manager

MJM Enterprises
02.2017 - 12.2020

Customer Service Representative

Bank of America
07.2015 - 09.2016

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo
10.2013 - 07.2015

Certificate in Data Analytics/ Business Analytics - Data Analytics

University of Virginia

MBA - Health Administration/Finance

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Commonwealth Univeristy
Shumaila Khan