Hannah McDonald

EDUCATION

NYU Stern School of Business

Masters in Business Administration

Specializations: 

• Corporate Finance

• Business Analytics

• Leadership and Change Management

Favorite Courses:

• Decision Models and Analytics

• Behavioral and Experimental Finance

• Managing the Growing Company

• Statistics and Data Analysis

Carnegie Mellon University

B.S. in Social and Decision Sciences

Minor in Biological Sciences

Minor in Social and Political History

Graduated with University and College Honors

WORK EXPERIENCE

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Financial Analyst

Alexandria, VA (Remote) | May 2023 - Present

• Provides value-added analytics that highlight key trends, variances, forecasts and anticipatory analysis for Clinical Diagnostics Division. This includes analysis of the total Division’s balance sheet and P&L, working capital, measured cash flow statements, and Productivity analyses.

• Collaborated closely with Clinical Diagnostics Division’s four business units on financial modeling, data management, and standardization. Enabled business units to drive profitability and cashflow through rigorous prioritization, resource and cost management. 

• Advanced capabilities around data insights and analytics including Division wide projects to implement improvements in company data standards.

• Designed and lead lunch and learn sessions on site at business units and virtually to Division finance partners equipping them with critical operational and finance insights to drive informed decision-making and business growth. 

• Fosters essential partnership between Corporate and Group Finance Leaders, Divisional Finance Leaders, Business Units, and mentors and trains Division FLDPs.

Financial Analyst III

Alexandria, VA (Remote) | April 2022 - May 2023

• Supported end-to-end analysis for: monthly and quarterly business reviews, annual planning, and multi-year planning for all FP&A activities for the Clinical Diagnostics Division. 

• Executes division office closing procedures, IT Reporting, Weekly Sales Pulse, Monthly Financial Pulse, Quarterly Division Flash, Monthly Outlook Bridges, Product Vitality, Balance Sheet Fluctuation, Revenue by Geography and industry analysis, and more. 

• Performs ad-hoc analyses as required involving foreign exchange, annual supplemental and tax package, headcount and opex analysis, and direct business unit support and training.

NYU Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

Exhibitions Finance Administrator

New York, NY | July 2019 – April 2022

• Financial Management: Developed Institute's multimillion dollar fiscal year strategy and project budgets, conducted trends' analyses and multivariate forecasts, used MS Excel and Tableau to produce complex financial models including what-if analysis, sensitivity measures, and data visualization reports.

• Successfully negotiated a 24.5% increase in funding from Senior Leaders and C-Suite via data-driven decision making for new programmatic initiatives and ensured compliance with all NYU, local, state, and federal policies; achieved buy-in via strong interpersonal and analytical skills

• Re-imagined gallery store operations including hiring 5 new part-time gallery attendants, 6 in-gallery docents, and surpassing revenue targets by over 100%. 

• Executed the ISAW outreach strategy through print media and online resources including design, content, and strategy of these vehicles; liaised between PR firm and Institute to accomplish press and digital marketing pursuits.

NYU Stern School of Business

Administrative Aide

New York, NY | August 2017 – July 2019

• Provided clerical and administrative support for 13 of Stern’s Information Systems faculty 

• Coordinated logistics for Information Systems Seminars, Conferences, and other events hosted by the department

• Processed reimbursements and purchasing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors via iBuy and AP Workflow

• Prepared citation analyses utilized for faculty promotion and tenure 

Carnegie Mellon University Student Life

Community Advisor 

Pittsburgh, PA  |  June 2016 – May 2017

• Hired, trained and managed 11 Residential Assistants 

• Facilitated weekly staff meetings to encourage RA teamwork, plan dormitory-wide events, and discuss the residential experience

• Educated and advised peers via role modeling and dialogue for dormitory of 450 collegiate students, 

• Responded to emergencies and administrative duties for both the RA staff and dormitory residents 

Resident Advisor

Pittsburgh, PA  |  September 2014 – May 2015

• Served as an Educator, Peer Advisor, Community Role Model, Emergency Responder, and

• Administrator for 22 residents

• Planned and executed dormitory events for 200+ residents

• Assumed overnight RA duty once per week for total dorm of 200+ residents

Carnegie Mellon University Housing

Senior Desk Services Manager

Pittsburgh, PA  |  August 2016 – May 2017

• Managed desk services staff of 100+, provided administrative assistance and held desk attendants accountable to policies

• Oversaw payroll approval weekly for 100+ employees and maintained 24 hour schedules for 7 desks

• Provided guidance to staff including training and on-call services

Desk Services Manager

Pittsburgh, PA  |  August 2015 – August 2016

• Managed and trained desk services staff to ensure 24/7 coverage of the front desk which provided security and service to residents, their families, and the entire community

Desk Services Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA  |  October 2013 – August 2016

• Provided security and service to collegiate students and the broader University community.

EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.

Sorter

Fremont, CA | May 2014 - August 2014

• Sorted expired pharmaceuticals based on a set of specific criteria.

• Followed protocol set by the DEA for Schedule 1 and 2 drugs.

• Inputted pharmaceutical data into a carefully monitored database.

Customer Service Intern

Fremont, CA | May 2013 - August 2013

• Verified customer information through correspondence.

• Updated customer profiles in company database.

• Inputted pharmaceutical data into spreadsheets, company database, etc.

Receptionist

Fremont, CA | May 2013 - August 2013

• Answered companies main line, took messages, basic telephone duties, etc.

• Sent packages to customers, off-site employees, etc.

• Received and delivered mail.

• Managed company’s daily schedule.

Private Tutor

Fremont, CA | 2012 - 2013

• Tutored high school and elementary school students in technical subjects such as geometry, biology, pre-algebra, and 6th grade studies

• Raised student average from D’s to A’s and B’s

• Responsible for transportation of students

RESEARCH

Dietrich Senior Honors Thesis | Dr. Nichole Argo

Primary Investigator | April 2016 - April 2017

Investigated underutilization of doulas in the United States using a mental models methodology.

• Created protocol and achieved internal review board approval

• Acquired $1500 of funding from both University grants and other fundraising

• Managed three Research Assistants to properly code and adjudicate data

• Wrote and edited 50+ page thesis found here.

CMU Engineering and Public Policy | Dr. Nichole Argo

Research Assistant | January 2016 – June 2016

Studied decision making of South African women concerning initiation and adherence of HIV prophylactic drug, PrEP

• Utilized a qualitative mental models approach

• Qualitatively coded interviews using Dedoose software

• Constructed mental models using Lucid Chart software

• Learn more here.

CMU Social and Decision Sciences | Dr. Nichole Argo

Research Assistant | June 2015 – Dec. 2015

Investigated decision making of physicians’ use of palliative care specialists

• Prepared interview transcription using Audacity and MTurk

• Coded qualitative interviews using CAT

• Built mental models using Lucid Chart

CMU Department of Biological Sciences | Dr. Javier Lopez

Research Assistant | January 2015 – May 2015

Studied the Arthobacterium phage Abrosius

• Hypothesized lysogeny is caused by an unusual multi-copy plasmid mechanism directed by a predicted Repressor gene

• See published paper here.