Aqui Thompson
Charlotte
Summary
Accomplished financial analyst skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and data visualization. Expertise in building financial models and developing Power BI dashboards to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Committed to driving strategic growth through collaborative problem-solving and innovative analytics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
The Nature Conservancy
New York
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Identified and sourced new sales opportunities through prompt inbound lead follow-up.
- Executed cold calling strategies to engage potential customers.
- Established strong client relationships that improved customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional strategies that increased engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify new sales opportunities and trends.
Finance & Accounting Coursework Projects
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Built detailed financial models forecasting cash flows and ROI for simulated portfolios.
- Conducted ratio analysis on company financial statements to evaluate liquidity and profitability.
- Designed Power BI dashboards for budget variance and trend analysis.
- Collaborated in budgeting simulations managing expenses and departmental revenue allocations.
- Compiled and interpreted financial statements from coursework data to improve accuracy in budget forecasting and deepen analytical proficiency.
- Compiled and reconciled financial data from multiple sources to produce accurate reports for reliable budgeting decisions and audit readiness.
Certified Personal Trainer
Workout Anytime Franchising Systems, LLC
Charlotte
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted assessments and developed customized workout and nutrition plans to enhance client progress tracking.
- Motivated and coached clients toward achieving measurable performance and lifestyle goals, fostering accountability and commitment.
- Monitored client progress and adapted workout plans to boost engagement, contributing to increased member retention and satisfaction.
- Designed personalized fitness programs based on evidence-based training principles.
Team Leader / Infantryman
U.S. Army
Vilseck
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Directed infantry squad operations to ensure mission readiness and tactical effectiveness under diverse combat conditions.
- Enforced safety protocols during training exercises, ensuring compliance with military standards and reducing injuries.
- Coordinated logistical support to ensure equipment availability and sustain operational continuity during field deployments.
- Developed team communication strategies to enhance situational awareness and expedite response times during engagements.
- Monitored personnel performance and provided targeted coaching to strengthen combat skills and boost unit cohesion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor in Finance
Winston-Salem State University
WinstonSalem, NC05-2025
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Data Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- VLOOKUPs
- PivotTables
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
Affiliations
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- FinServ: Financial Foundation Coaching
- Chi Alpha, Winston-Salem State University
- Finance Club, Winston-Salem State University
- Financial Literacy Club
- Entrepreneurship or Business Analytics Club
- Brother 2 Brother Club
- African American Business Club
Languages
- Other
- Spanish, Fluent
- Other, B1 - Intermediate
Websites
Timeline
Sales Executive
The Nature Conservancy
07.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Personal Trainer
Workout Anytime Franchising Systems, LLC
02.2022 - 12.2023
Finance & Accounting Coursework Projects
Winston-Salem State University
12.2021 - 12.2024
Team Leader / Infantryman
U.S. Army
05.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor in Finance
Winston-Salem State University