Whitley Hood
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Business professional with comprehensive background in analyzing complex data to drive strategic initiatives. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting decision-making processes through detailed analysis. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs. Proficient in data modeling and process improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Northern Trust
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of financial projects with 100% success rate.
- Developed over 500+ comprehensive project plans, aligning financial objectives with organizational strategies and stakeholder expectations.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends, drive improvements, and inform future project planning initiatives.
- Identified delays in project completion and devised targeted solutions to complete goals on schedule.
Senior Business Analyst
Northern Trust
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Leverage SQL analytics to drive insights for optimized client outcomes.
- Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained over 100+ interactive dashboards using BI tools to visualize key performance indicators.
- Led projects focused on optimizing data workflows, resulting in reduced processing times and increased productivity.
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed 50+ daily cash flow operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Conducted 100+ reconciliations of cash accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Analyzed cash management reports to identify trends and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
Onboarding Specialist
Northern Trust
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new hire experience and reduced productivity time by 5%.
- Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional teams to align onboarding practices with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Analyzed onboarding metrics to identify trends, recommending adjustments to existing processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2013
Skills
- Project execution management
- Comprehensive project management
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Cash flow management
- SQL analytics
- Financial analysis
- Business analysis
- Data visualization
- Data analysis
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Project Manager
Northern Trust
07.2022 - 11.2025
Senior Business Analyst
Northern Trust
07.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
06.2018 - 07.2019
Onboarding Specialist
Northern Trust
05.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
DePaul University