Sean Gilfeather
Capstone Team Leader at Provident Loan Society
Job experience
- September 2022 - April 2023Capstone Team Leader
Provident Loan SocietyNew York, NY, USA• Work with clients to analyze their financial situation, identify customer-relationship trends, and develop strategic investment opportunities to achieve their mission goals.
• Conduct financial analysis for historical loan data, operating revenue, operating expenses to illustrate organizational trajectory and benchmarking.
• Communicate findings and analysis to clients through presents and reports.
• Develop strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs and provide ongoing support and guidance.
- September 2022 - December 2022Teaching Assistant
New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public ServiceNew York, NY, USA• Assisted Professor in teaching the Executive MPA Financial Decision Making and Management course.
• Conducted review sessions for students to help them understand course material.
• Graded quantitative-based and case-based assignments, including concepts related to budgeting, costing, variance analysis, and investment analysis.
- June 2017 - June 2021Associate Director of Visitor Experience
Children's Museum of the ArtsNew York, NY, USA• Ensured an exceptional visitor experience of the highest professional standards, that supports CMA’s mission and is aligned with the museum’s strategic objectives.
• Served as PatronManager administrator for institution; administer and resolve any issues with the operation of the CRM system as it pertains to bookings ($247,000), membership ($158,000), ticketing ($455,000), and store sales ($34,000).
• Oversaw fiscal administration of 100,00+ admissions, bookings, classes, and event income streams monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Researched, created, and implemented yearly expenditure and $1.5 million projected income budgets with regards to general admission, membership, and events alongside Deputy Director and Associate Director of Finance.
• Led outreach to local companies, schools, and other community groups to encourage new membership partnerships at CMA.
- January 2013 - June 2017Special Events Coordinator
Children's Museum of the ArtsNew York, NY, USA• Conducted financial analysis of monthly and yearly trends to identify opportunities for revenue growth and expense reduction in museum events.
• Collaborated with staff to optimize cost-effectiveness and profitability of client events while maintaining high quality standards.
• Designed and implemented marketing campaigns to promote events and increase ticket sales resulting in increased revenue and ROI.
• Leveraged local business partnerships to generate additional revenue streams through individual and group sessions, contributing to institutions’ financial success.
Education
- New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
MPA Public Finance2021 - 2023 - University of Michigan
BA Political Science & History2007 - 2011
