Laura Bood

Utilized complex systems to interface with capital operations, creating a plan of record forecast for $9B in depreciation costs and providing monthly close variance explanations. Approved capital purchase requisitions and identified pain points to automate the budget tracking system.

Facilitated crucial financial processes by leveraging software platforms and reconciling multi-million dollar budgets. Utilized organizational processes to improve efficiency in financial operations.

Consolidated financial inputs from multiple sources and partnered with operations to translate data into an actionable narrative. Delivered an adaptable financial model to organize and forecast $10M in costs.

Supported NGO activities focused on women with disabilities in Peru through a legal lens. Gained experiential learning regarding constituent experiences and organizational procedures, and developed communications materials.

Coordinated with multiple departments in a production facility to diagnose areas for improvement in the powered equipment program. Implemented an action plan involving interviews, document review, cost-benefit analysis, and presenting recommendations with results.

Streamlined accounts payable processes and performed other activities for the Accounting department. Demonstrated extreme attention to detail and independent problem-solving abilities.

Compiled social media reports using Excel data, graphs, and clean formatting for the Consulate. Assisted in researching events and planning for the development and expansion of the agency's social media profiles.

Grade: 3.79 GPA

Activities and societies: Certificate of International Studies in Business, Spanish minor

Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance. Completed a Certificate of International Studies in Business and a minor in Spanish. Achieved a GPA of 3.79.

Participated in a study abroad program focused on language and cultural immersion. Studied at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain.