STU J. SCHAFF

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WORK HISTORY

STRATA DECISION TECHNOLOGY (Chicago, IL)

Senior Consultant, Jun 2006 – Jun 2008

Led complete operating budget and long-range financial planning software implementations for 17 health care providers, including The Cleveland Clinic and Duke University Medical Center
Developed best practices for transition to company’s new flagship software platform by analyzing client needs while focusing on minimizing risk inherent in the implementation of a young product
Built complex Microsoft Excel models integrated with data warehouses and business intelligence reporting packages to support client business plans
Responsible for managing both day-to-day and long-term aspects of client engagements, including project planning and business development
Resolved urgent client issues in a quick and efficient manner by coordinating appropriate consulting, development, technical services, and QA resources
Created prototypes and proofs-of-concepts that led to successful forays into new industries and planning practices
Cultivated strong advisory relationships, acting as a trusted resource to mid- and senior-level financial executives
Trained over 300 end users with both financial and non-financial backgrounds

OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (Champaign, IL)

Barbara Seaquist Williams Intern, Aug 2005 – May 2006

Coordinated campus-wide holiday toy drive for 500 local children, surpassing goals and previous records
Compiled and edited several resources on volunteer opportunities, aiming to expand and enhance student participation in community service
Researched service at other campuses in order to provide a more comprehensive experience to students at the University of Illinois

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

ILLINI MENTOR PROGRAM (Champaign, IL)

Founding President, Jan 2005 – May 2006

Established Program and orchestrated its growth from idea stage
Provided community with vital service through partnerships with local agencies
Recruited over 100 mentors in a two-week period to work with area children through intense advertising campaign
Developed outstanding leaders and mentors through advancement program

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (Champaign, IL)

Bachelor of Science in Finance with Honors, May 2006

GPA 3.66/4.00
Illinois General Assembly Scholarship recipient, 2003 – 2005
Dean's List, 2003 – 2006

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; rich understanding of relational database systems (including SQL), OLAP reporting, and general computer programming concepts