Muffadal Saylawala

I earned dual degrees in Finance and Accountancy from the University of Illinois and have worked, studied and traveled to more than 40 countries across the globe. I thrive on challenges and seek out every opportunity I can to make things better.

I have professional experience creating and delivering presentations for a variety of audiences, conducting organizational change analysis and implementation, internal and external audit, financial analysis, decision modeling and challenging the status quo.

Specialties
Analysis, Team Building, Motivation, Public Speaking, Asking Difficult Questions

Employer:	the simple good
Position:	Co-Founder
Time period:	March 2011 - Present
Description:	We're all about appreciating the little things and slowing down to remember we are all miraculously connected to one another through the most basic and fundamental good in our world. We have created a platform for you to discover the extraordinary meaning of the simple good through a crowd-sourced photoblog that collects images and perspectives from around the world. What is the simple good? That's up to you - and that's the beauty of it.

Employer:	RISE UP
Position:	Co-Founder
Time period:	July 2010 - Present
Description:	RISE UP is creating an innovative social network to increase the connectivity between high school students, mentors, teachers, parents and school counselors. The goal of the network is to facilitate meaningful and measurable interactions between high school students and their key stakeholders which will ultimately enable the students to RISE UP

Employer:	PricewaterhouseCoopers
Position:	Consumer Finance Group Associate
Time period:	September 2009 - Present
Description:	Revitalize the design and execution of audit and attest services for an $87 billion mortgage bank Perform internal controls testing and validation of financial models used to price highly volatile mortgage assets Develop long-term relationships with clients to understand their businesses, industry trends and potential risks

Employer:	C40 Cities Technology and Management International Business Plan Competition
Position:	Team Leader
Time period:	January 2009 - May 2009
Description:	Led a global team to create sustainable business model to fight climate change in urban environments using piezoelectricity Presented business plan to distinguished panel of venture capitalists, executives and academics Participated in C40 Seoul Summit to discuss best case practices with key dignitaries from large cities

Employer:	Illinois Business Consulting
Position:	Consultant
Time period:	January 2009 - May 2009
Description:	Conducted comprehensive market and financial analysis for emerging green technology company Designed financial model enabling client to effectively forecast and plan through different business stages Constructed decomposition tree to facilitate future decisions under a variety of contingencies and scenarios

Employer:	PricewaterhouseCoopers
Position:	Assurance and Business Advisory Services Associate
Time period:	May 2008 - August 2008
Description:	Interviewed executive management and assessed process flows to improve movement of money and resources Devised risk assessments and produced heat maps for internal audit projects to increase operational efficiency Engaged in client development by creating presentations for project proposals and IFRS updates for industry professionals

Employer:	AIESEC
Position:	Vice President of Business Development
Time period:	January 2008 - January 2009
Description:	Generated and developed leads by sourcing for clients and catering AIESEC products to clients’ needs Designed and delivered presentations for students, companies and universities in order to build AIESEC brand Created and implemented strategy to increase awareness of AIESEC resulting in sustainable membership growth of 200% Piloted organizational restructuring of exchange participant program, tripling number of exchanges from 5 to 15 Managed $5000 scholarship contract with College of Business motivating students to pursue international internships

Employer:	S.J. Children's Home
Position:	Non-profit Consultant
Time period:	May 2007 - August 2007
Description:	Constructed an innovative accounting and business system to monitor all revenues, expenses and operations Trained executives to use MS Excel and newly implemented system for continuing utilization Developed marketing materials in order to increase fundraising efficiency and financial transparency

Employer:	Raila Educational Services
Position:	Educator
Time period:	May 2007 - August 2007
Description:	Taught core curriculum business studies and mathematics to 80 third-year high school students Inspired students to think critically and ask questions by fostering a unique learning environment

University:	University of Illinois System - Urbana-Champaign
Time period:	2009
Degree:	Finance & Accountancy, BSc

Sports:	Basketball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee
Hobbies:	Traveling, Photography, Cooking
Clubs:	AIESEC
Awards:	Illinois International Undergraduate Achievement Award.