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Michael Todesco

Libertyville

Summary

Personable business professional bringing successful 15+ year career in financial roles within large and fast-paced corporations. Release-planning specialist trained in advanced Excel modeling. Creative solutions architect with real-time problem-solving flexibility.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst & Engagement Manager

True Group LLC
06.2016 - Current
  • Consultant for multiple clients both large and small in Restaurant, Manufacturing, and Restoration industries
  • Responsibilities include auditing vendor billing issues, assisting in reporting improvements, supporting ransomware recovery efforts, leading transition efforts, training clients on Crystal Reports, analyzing data for quality checks, and managing workloads of developers.

Financial Analyst II

Zurich North America
04.2014 - 06.2016
  • Finance Business partner to Underwriting Support and Services, responsible for expense tracking and analysis, producing headcount and expense forecasts, maintaining relationships with senior staff, and compiling monthly close expense entries and reports.

Senior Financial Analyst

Allstate
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Accountable for expense tracking and analysis for Allstate Financial, creating efficient tracking files, assisting in year-end forecasting, analyzing expense variances, and mentoring new employees.

Pricing Technician

Allstate
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for implementing pricing and rule changes for Encompass’s Auto and Homeowners insurance plans, compiling filings to state departments, completing premium surveys, and assisting in research for new projects.

Education

Bachelor’s - Finance with a Minor in Economics

Eastern Illinois University (Lumpkin Business School)
Charleston, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project Management
  • Business process improvement
  • KPI Tracking
  • Project finance
  • Data Modeling

Awards

  • True Gold QTY Award, 06/10/24
  • True Silver QTY Award, 07/01/23 and 12/05/23
  • True T.E.A.M. award winner, 06/01/22 and 09/01/18
  • Zurich Finance Newcomer of the Year Finalist, 05/01/15
  • Allstate Bravo Award, 10/01/12

Timeline

Business Analyst & Engagement Manager

True Group LLC
06.2016 - Current

Financial Analyst II

Zurich North America
04.2014 - 06.2016

Senior Financial Analyst

Allstate
07.2012 - 04.2014

Pricing Technician

Allstate
03.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor’s - Finance with a Minor in Economics

Eastern Illinois University (Lumpkin Business School)
Michael Todesco