Pace University - Lubin School of Business

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Consultant - EY

PSEG

Manager

Focused on delivering advisory services across a variety of industries from banking and capital markets to commodities.  Managed teams in the delivery and execution of projects which involved direct interaction with cross functional teams, project plan development, engagement economics, and oversight of resources in various stages of project execution.

Transitioned to focus efforts on evaluating avenues for key process improvements and cost savings within supply chain management. Actively managed more than $2B in complete fuel spend at more than 86 airports across North and South America. Prepared monthly budgets, tracked variances, evaluated and responded to KPI scores, and created forecasts of fuel requirements. Sourced and negotiated contracts for supplies and services; tracked change requests. Monitored key performance indicators and contract compliance. Responded and worked to quickly resolve fuel disruptions. Partnered with hedging and risk teams to capitalize on futures market. Conducted new airport risk and financial impact assessments. Aided senior leadership by developing business cases for market and competitor data, ROI calculations, cost benefit analysis, growth strategies, cost controls, and risk mitigation plans.   Developed and maintained relationships across supply chain levels with internal and external partners, including aviation and energy councils. Trained and managed a team of five.

JetBlue Airways

Senior Analyst - Supply Chain

Joined $5B airline as part of a newly developed team responsible for driving continuous process improvement initiatives and compliance reviews company-wide. Performed root cause analyses and process flow mapping to pinpoint inherent weaknesses. Developed outcome-focused improvement initiatives. Coordinated with the business unit to implement plan, re-engineer processes, and develop new SOPs.

Senior Analyst – Process Improvement

Joined a multinational financial services corporation to analyze and optimize internal audit processes and financial controls. Defined scope and planning requirements for multiple audit engagements. Conducted fiscal year SOX testing to ensure compliance for a global broker dealer. Liaised with external auditors and consultants. Conducted quantitative and qualitative risk assessments of business units, applying knowledge of GAAP principles and industry regulations. Served as a resource throughout issue mitigation and strategic improvement actualization.

Stebin John