KENI PATEL
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in Human Resource Management, Financial Analysis, and Business Analysis. Proven ability to leverage analytical skills, HR expertise, and financial acumen to drive data-informed decision-making, enhance organizational performance, and support strategic growth. Adept at streamlining processes, improving compliance, and aligning people strategies with business objectives across diverse operational areas.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Capital Analyst
Lafayette College
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders in regular meetings to monitor project progress, identify risks, and drive timely decision-making.
- Conduct audits of subsidiaries, protecting shareholders and potential investors from financial misrepresentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Educate and mentor staff on organizational goals, enhancing team performance and promoting alignment with the college’s mission.
- Manage the college’s capital budget, optimizing allocation of funds across multiple projects and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
- Provide strategic guidance on gifts and endowment management, helping secure resources that directly benefit student programs and initiatives.
- Streamlined reporting processes and maintained operational databases, generating actionable insights that improved budget transparency and decision-making efficiency.
Human Resources Manager
City of Syracuse
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Advised leadership on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management, including in unionized settings.
- Built and led in-house HR operations from the ground up, supporting a growing, multi-state workforce.
- Developed and enforced HR policies in compliance with federal, state, and union labor laws, serving as a point of contact for labor-related matters.
- Developed and maintained compensation guidelines, pay bands, job architecture, and grading structures across all city departments.
- Led the successful transition from ADP to Oracle HRIS and Payroll, as well as UKG Workforce Central by mastering all related policies and processes to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment alongside annual compensation planning, salary structures, and incentive programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance.
Financial Analyst
Microsoft Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins, and risk factors.
- Collaborated on projects with lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Conducted a detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends, and potential areas of improvement.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
Education
MBA - Finance
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management and Research
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12.2018
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Budget management and capital planning
- Financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis
- Policy development and strategic planning
- Project tracking, reporting, and audit compliance
- Recruitment, training, and team development
- Stakeholder collaboration and negotiation
Timeline
Senior Capital Analyst
Lafayette College
08.2025 - Current
Human Resources Manager
City of Syracuse
01.2022 - 01.2025
Financial Analyst
Microsoft Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2022
MBA - Finance
Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management and Research
University of Tampa