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As we close out the Month of Financial Literacy, I find myself reflecting deeply on the journey that shaped my relationship with finances and…
As we close out the Month of Financial Literacy, I find myself reflecting deeply on the journey that shaped my relationship with finances and…
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From Farm to Framework-Data Harmony These hens reminded me of data strategy: every source is unique, but when they gather under a shared structure —…
From Farm to Framework-Data Harmony These hens reminded me of data strategy: every source is unique, but when they gather under a shared structure —…
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Today marks my one year anniversary at Assurant as a Full Time Employee. Truthfully, I started as an intern here two years back in Jan 2023. 11…
Today marks my one year anniversary at Assurant as a Full Time Employee. Truthfully, I started as an intern here two years back in Jan 2023. 11…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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AZ900 Azure Foundations
Microsoft Azure Certification Exams
IssuedCredential ID Cert593209959 -
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Six Sigma Green Belt
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Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Cognos BI Administration
Cognos
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Cognos BI Author
Cognos
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Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation v3
EXIN
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Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
Microsoft
Volunteer Experience
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TEALS Volunteer | Supporter of Technology for Future Generations
Microsoft
- 1 year 2 months
Science and Technology
Teaching computer science to high school seniors as a volunteer is a highly rewarding endeavor that offers significant value to both students and the community. By imparting essential digital skills, I am able to empower young minds to thrive in our increasingly tech-driven world. My hope is that this will foster problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and creativity, which are vital not only for academic success but also for future career opportunities. literate and innovative society.
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Interior Painter
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
- Present 9 years 4 months
Poverty Alleviation
Painted interior home with a group from Assurant and also other sponsoring organizations.
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Data Analytics Business Advisory Committee Member
Miami Dade College
- Present 5 years 9 months
Science and Technology
I contribute my expertise as a volunteer in Miami Dade College's Data Analytics Business Advisory, guiding curriculum development towards aligning with the skillsets demanded by organizations and actively shaping the trajectory of education and professional development.
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Alliance for Women Tech Mentor
Miami Dade College
- Present 5 years 9 months
Science and Technology
Over the years, I have dedicated my time to volunteer as a mentor for students passionate about Data Analytics or Technology. This commitment not only contributes positively to the local community but also offers a unique perspective to aspiring professionals.
Publications
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Are You A FROG (Flexible, Resource, Optimized for Growth)
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D9NGS5A) Copyright #:L-3232619311
The business world today is riddled with job sharing, layoffs, insourcing, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and other real world opportunities which I call the “4 M’s”: Metrics, Matrix, Margins and Management. As a professional, what is the best way to prepare for a landscape that is in constant flux? While the answer to this question may appear to be simplistic, the execution itself is evolutionary. In order to prepare and survive in today’s business world, employees must become flexible, use…
The business world today is riddled with job sharing, layoffs, insourcing, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and other real world opportunities which I call the “4 M’s”: Metrics, Matrix, Margins and Management. As a professional, what is the best way to prepare for a landscape that is in constant flux? While the answer to this question may appear to be simplistic, the execution itself is evolutionary. In order to prepare and survive in today’s business world, employees must become flexible, use resources and relationships wisely and be optimized for growth. These four attributes flexibility, resource/relationships, optimization and growth represent key factors that are needed by the workforce today in order to keep up with the rapid change prevalent across many organizations and industries.
Patents
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Are you A Frog? (Flexible Resource Optimized for Growth)
Issued US Trademark 86884553
The literal element consists of FROG (Flexible Resource Optimized for Growth). The colors are black letters and orange bow with a frog and rectangular word wrapped letters. The intent is to use this trademark in graphic wearables, Book publishing, and Counseling.
Courses
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Accounting Information systems
ACC542
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Accounting Theory
ACC541
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Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
ACC539
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Applied Statistics
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Art & Society
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Business Communication
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Business, Govt. & Society
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Business, Strategy & Policy
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Communications for Accountants
COM530
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Corporate Finance
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Customer Analytics
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Economics for Managerial Decision Making
ECO533
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Finance for Managerial Decision Making
FIN554
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Freedom & Totalitarianism
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Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
ORG502
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Industry, Market, and Country Analysis
GMGT580
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Interpersonal Communication
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Intro to International Business
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Intro to Marketing
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LSSBB Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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Legal Environment of Business
LAW529
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Legal Environment of Management
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Lx Design: Teach Anything in the Workplace!
Udemy Course
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Macro Economics for Managers
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Man as an Individual
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Managerial Accounting and Finance Foundations
FIN540
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Managerial Communication and Ethics
COM525
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Marketing Management
MKT551
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Operations Management
MGT554
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Organization Behavior
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People Analytics
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Personal Finance
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Personnel Admin
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Power BI
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Principles of Transnational Management
GMGT570
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Project Management in the Business Environment
MGT573
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Research Methods
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Seminar in Global Management
GMGT591
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Statistics and Research Methods for Managerial Decisions
QNT554
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Strategy Formulation and Implementation
MGT578
Projects
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AI Governance Lead at Assurant
I am currently leading a transformative project centered on the development of an AI governance framework. Our initiative aims to create a structured and ethical approach to managing artificial intelligence systems within our organization. By establishing clear guidelines, policies, and accountability mechanisms, we ensure that AI technologies are deployed responsibly, mitigate potential risks, and uphold our commitment to fairness, transparency, and compliance. This project is instrumental in…
I am currently leading a transformative project centered on the development of an AI governance framework. Our initiative aims to create a structured and ethical approach to managing artificial intelligence systems within our organization. By establishing clear guidelines, policies, and accountability mechanisms, we ensure that AI technologies are deployed responsibly, mitigate potential risks, and uphold our commitment to fairness, transparency, and compliance. This project is instrumental in shaping the ethical landscape of AI implementation, safeguarding our company's reputation, and fostering trust with our stakeholders while promoting innovation and growth.
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BIG Deal Employee Recognition Program
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Development and implementation of BIG Deal recognition program which was designed to increase employee engagement by helping them to identify how their job contribution impacts organizational goals.
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Leveraging Individual Talent Elevation (LITE) Succession Planning
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Designed and implemented succession planning program for a team of analytical professionals to include providing extensive business knowledge, corporate growth drivers, high impact learning culture, agile project management, communication models, self-awareness, resiliency and learning agility.
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Development and Implementation of Leadership Development Programs
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Developed extensive leadership framework for analytical managers and directors to lead strong transformational change initiatives. Program included, personality assessment, analytical ecosystem development, talent review, succession planning and extensive business acumen development.
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Speaker at HR Analytics Summit
Everyone agrees that learning and development is important, but when it comes to measuring the effectiveness of training outcomes, most businesses are shooting
in the dark. Analytics allows organizations to gauge how L&D impacts such measures as retention, performance, productivity, and engagement, and how effectively it
supports business goals. In the session I presented, I was able to show how to:
·· Leverage analytics to measure learning outcomes and adjust L&D to meet changing…Everyone agrees that learning and development is important, but when it comes to measuring the effectiveness of training outcomes, most businesses are shooting
in the dark. Analytics allows organizations to gauge how L&D impacts such measures as retention, performance, productivity, and engagement, and how effectively it
supports business goals. In the session I presented, I was able to show how to:
·· Leverage analytics to measure learning outcomes and adjust L&D to meet changing business needs
·· Identify which programs directly correlate with employee success
·· Personalize training plans for maximum impact
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Employee Demographic Analytical Dashboard Solution
Partnered with Human Resource Department to create and implement Employee Demographic Analytical Dashboard Solution which focuses on the demographics and Key Performance Indicators around active and terminated employees for achieving organizational excellence through exemplary people practices.
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CORE Consolidated Reporting
This project includes the consolidation and aggregation of data from various financial, forecasting, outside web services, and tax systems to provide a consolidated source of reporting with various perspectives and views for management reporting. The solution uses an SSAS tabular model and Excel as a front end.
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Are You A FROG?
The business world today is riddled with job sharing, layoffs, insourcing, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and other real world challenges. As a professional, what is the best way to prepare for a landscape that is in constant flux? In order to prepare and survive in today’s business world, employees must become flexible, use resources and relationships wisely and be optimized for growth. These four attributes flexibility, resource/relationships, optimization and growth represent key factors that…
The business world today is riddled with job sharing, layoffs, insourcing, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and other real world challenges. As a professional, what is the best way to prepare for a landscape that is in constant flux? In order to prepare and survive in today’s business world, employees must become flexible, use resources and relationships wisely and be optimized for growth. These four attributes flexibility, resource/relationships, optimization and growth represent key factors that are needed by the workforce today in order to keep up with the rapid change prevalent across many organizations and industries.
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Client Profitability Allocation Module
The Client Profitability Allocation Module (CPAM) system was designed to allocate the entire trial balance to a client level in order to calculate an ROE factor at the client and product level.
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International Expense Management System
Implemented internally developed Web based expense management system for the international division which included specific tax compliance initiatives, reporting, and increased productivity by 40% for Mexico initially and for the rest of the Latin American countries in the near future.
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Brazil US GAAP Middleware Implementation
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Brazil Database Conversion for ERP Platform
Test Scores
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Score: 97
97% Total Score obtained in LSSBB Certification
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Six Sigma Black Belt
Score: 97
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese
Limited working proficiency
Organizations
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Project Management Institute
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