Drew R. Patterson, MBA dp118ca0a@westpost.

net 2624 Dawn Ridge Drive || Westfield, IN 46074 (317)-701-6674 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A results-oriented MBA-level professional with significant and progressive exper ience who is highly competent in financial analysis to ensure business operation s and processes to become more productive, profitable, and cost effective. Enthu siastic communicator with proven analytical skills to develop detailed reports; exceptional problem-solver and decision maker with diverse experience in various aspects of finance and business. Proven skill to identify business challenges a nd the ability to collaboratively shape profitable solutions to meet organizatio nal needs. * Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Excellent communications and organizational skills; accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the key ability to maintain relationships. * Work Ethic and Professionalism - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintains focus on achieving bottom-line results while ensuring customer and employee satisfaction. * Problem Solving - Proven ability to troubleshoot and develop creative and inno vative solutions to business challenges; successfully manages change for improve d performance and greater efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Disciples of Christ Indianapolis, IN Financial Analyst 2010 - Present * Assembles spreadsheets and creates complex charts used to illustrate financial and technical reports. * Constructs detailed Excel spreadsheets to closely track disbursements from ove r 40 financial institutions. * Analyzes and manages the verification of financial statements for 20+ regions to assess financial stability. * Performs the following tasks: accounting/bookkeeping, financial reports, audit functions, conferring with management on all business initiatives, and financia l analysis of monthly transactions. * Accurately tracks the use of liabilities and the interest expense generated to fund general business activities. * Actively participates in the construction of complex ratio summary sheets to d isplay financial health. * Contributes formulated data, which is used to forecast the funds to be receive d in each region. Best Buy Inc. Westfield, IN Electronics Sales Associate - Financing 2007 - 2008 * Delivered financing solutions for products and developed loyal customers, resu lting in impressive sales. * Assisted in creating complex spreadsheets for tracking sales figures to better measure store performance. * Identified sales challenges and collaboratively shaped solutions for employee compliance to sales policies. * Achieved excellent grades in customer service on multiple occasions for being responsive to customer needs. * Built rapport with customers through effective and precise communication and c ustomer follow-up. Wynstone Golf Club North Barrington, IL Director of Tennis 2002 - 2006 * Developed marketing plans that doubled participation in the tennis program fro m 125 to 250 participants.

* Duties included managing and supervising the tennis staff of 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees. * Created program budgets totaling $65K a season by enhancing budget templates, which saved an estimated $1K a year. Coordinated events and lesson programs for: juniors, adults, tennis teams, and tennis mixers. EDUCATION Kelley School of Business, Indiana University GPA: 3.78 Indianapolis, I N Master of Business Administration, Major in Finance May 2011 Inducted to the Kelley Find Program for Special Finance Projects Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing May 1998 Michigan State University Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics May 1994 COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word and Excel