Jasmine McDonough

About Jasmine McDonough

With a robust background in strategic pricing and financial analysis, I most recently led comprehensive pricing strategies for student loans at Discover. My toolset includes advanced Tableau visualizations and Excel VBA Macros, which I\'ve leveraged to build innovative rate optimization tools that have streamlined executive decision-making processes.My approach has fortified Discover\'s position, facilitating the execution of multiple pricing updates and improving profitability margins. The teams I\'ve led have benefited from my collaborative problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring that complex contract terms are managed with precision and that financial insights are translated into actionable strategies.

Experience

1. AVP Finance and Treasury Risk

   Synchrony

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• The College of St. Scholastica

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Change Leadership

  2016 — 2016

• Kent State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Management

  2011 — 2015

• CFA Institute

  CFA Passed Level 1

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  Master of Science - MS, Finance

  2018 — 2019

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Public Speaking

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Hospitality Management
• Hotels
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Dance
• Choreography
• Teaching
• Performing Arts
• Ballet
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality Industry
• Hotel Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Revenue Analysis
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping