Christopher DiSevo

Business Graduate - Finance - Technology

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About Me & Experience

About Me

Detail-oriented Business Analyst with a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Finance & Entrepreneurship) from Sam Houston State University. Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills, with expertise in contract management, process improvement, and business analysis. Experienced in sales, customer service, and technical environments, including payroll automation and basic website hosting.

Experience

  • Business Analyst, Unique Showroom
    Houston, TX | Dec 2022 - Present
    Utilize financial modeling techniques to forecast project costs under various scenarios and assumptions, allowing for sensitivity analysis and scenario planning. This helps to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, prioritize investments, and optimize resource allocation to maximize the return on investment.
    Evaluate the human, financial, and material resources required to support project activities and deliverables. Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes, such as cost overruns, schedule delays, or changes in scope. Comfortable working with data, contracts, and lease agreements.
  • Accountant (Part-Time), Unique Showroom
    Houston, TX | Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
    Implemented streamlined payroll processes, ensuring precision and timeliness in compensation distribution, thereby enhancing employee satisfaction and organizational compliance.
    Streamlined payroll to function more autonomously, reducing manual workload. Leveraged financial modeling tools to generate accurate cost projections, enabling strategic allocation of resources and maximizing cost-efficiency. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments.
  • Sales & Management Intern, Sherwin-Williams
    Houston, TX | Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
    Assisted in sales operations, customer interactions, and business development. Learned to analyze sales data, financial statements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance and identify areas for improvement.
    Assist in preparing financial reports and forecasts to track sales trends, revenue growth, and profitability, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. Led a group project to create and implement a strategy that supports the growth and development of the multi-family market segment.

Education & Leadership

Education

  • B.B.A. Finance & Entrepreneurship
    Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
    Graduated Dec 2022 | GPA: 3.8/4.0
    Honors: Sigma Nu Tau Honors Society, 4x Dean's List
    Achievements: Active member of Investment Club, Banking & Finance Club, and Entrepreneurship Club; Licensed Real Estate Agent

Leadership

  • President, Sigma Nu Tau Honors Society
    Huntsville, TX | Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
    Responsible for the honors society daily functions and led members towards success within their own academic and professional careers.
  • Vice-President, The Investment Club
    Huntsville, TX | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
    Co-hosted bi-weekly club meetings, collaborating with the officer team to plan and facilitate discussions and activities for a diverse group of members.
  • VP of Operations, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
    Huntsville, TX | Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
    Coordinated operational logistics and supported entrepreneurial events, fostering a dynamic environment for student business initiatives.

Volunteering

  • COBA Ambassador
    Huntsville, TX | Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
    College Of Business Adminstration Ambassadors are student volunteers who represent the College at special events scheduled by the Dean's Office throughout the school year.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Expert in data analysis, financial modeling, and automation using advanced Excel functions and VBA.

Contract Management

Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Process Improvement

Proficient in streamlining workflows, such as payroll systems, to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Communication

Effective verbal and written communicator, adept at collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

Sales & Customer Service

Experienced in client interactions and business development from sales internship at Sherwin-Williams.

Database Management

Familiar with organizing and maintaining data systems for efficient access and analysis.

Web Hosting

Basic knowledge of hosting websites using servers, with hands-on experience in setup and maintenance.

Server Setup & Networking

Experienced in homelab environments with hands-on experience in server configuration, basic networking, and various server types. Understanding of network protocols and security practices.

Business Analysis

Proficient in gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and developing solutions. Skilled in creating documentation, conducting stakeholder interviews, and identifying process improvements.

Microsoft Office Suite

Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for document creation, presentations, and data handling.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business decisions. Experienced in creating comprehensive reports, identifying trends, and presenting insights to stakeholders.

MySQL

Competent in database querying and management using MySQL for data-driven insights.

Certificates

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