RAGHU V.

ACHARYA
I dont go on wild goose chases, I cut to the chase.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Senior level skills in financial
analysis, forecasting, modeling and MS Excel. Leadership roles include s erving as Director and
Communications Chair with MN Senate District 61. Motivated and independent but enjoy working on a
team. Masters of Business Administration.

CAREER EXPERIENCE
FEDEX GROUND
JUNE 2011-PRESENT
Package Handler
FedEx "Purple Promise" award for applying the "Virtuous Circle" concept to Safety, Quality and Customer
Satisfaction. Award for loading quantity and while maintaining highest quality standards. Active member of
FedEx Ground Safety Committee and MVP for March 2015.
Physical loading of packages onto semi-trailer in a safe and efficient manner. Extensive experience in several
aspects of the hub, including loading, unloading, smalls, the split, SWAK and Cushman certified.
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
2007 TO 2011
Self-Directed
A project relating to the scientific accomplishments of my late father, P.V.N. Acharya, PhD, University of Paris
(Sorbonne). Researched various scientific areas individually, and contacted scientists and researchers in such
areas. Posted to Wikipedia and other sites all works related to "Irreparable DNA Damage" caused by "ionizing
radiation" and environmental pollutants and its contribution to Aging and Cancer. Own the copyrights to two yet
unpublished books on Environmental Carcinogens and Industrial Pollutants.
Also, posted works from the 1950's related to my father's contribution to the use of Castor Oil in the production
of synthetic materials, (eg. Nylon-11), detergents and his promotion of castor oil exports from India. All posted
articles and letters are available to all and have been cited worldwide, including in the US, India and Japan.
SENATE DISTRICT 61
November 2007-November 2009
Elected Director & Communications Chair (voluntary)
Effectively motivated members of our communications team to contribute fundraising ideas. Held several
successful fundraisers on behalf of the district and established candidate forums and other means to educate
constituency. Drafted press releases to local news media.
CERTES FINANCIAL GUIDANT
October 2005-April 2007
Senior Analyst Expense Reporting and Travel Services (contract position)
Recommended and implemented several key process changes which became institutionalized in companys
auditing software. Monthly reporting and auditing related to travel expenditures and expense report compliance.
Trained salespeople on policies and expense reporting procedures.
ACCOUNTEMPS
April 2004-July 2005
Senior Analyst (contract position)
Successfully completed divisions Mid-Year Outlook Budget forecast. Month-End reporting and other financial
analysis projects as directed by Controller.
Helped a division successfully comply with NASD and SEC audits. Audited over 4,000 mutual fund purchase
transactions to ensure compliance with NASD and SEC regulations. Researched mutual fund prospectuses of
various major fund companies.

BERKSHIRE MORTGAGE FINANCE

August 2002-May 2003
Senior Analyst
Built several financial models including the divisions highly complex secondary loan sizing model which was
later adopted by corporate headquarters. Routinely forecasted Net Operating Income that was within 2% of final
underwriting which became a standard for all analysts. Exceeded expectations as marketing efforts resulted in an
FHA referral, resulting in a $3,000,000 transaction for the firm.
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
April 2001-January 2002
Associate/Asset Manager
Managed investments of high-yield commercial real estate loans.
HELLER FINANCIAL
January 2000-April 2001
Investment Manager
Managed 30 loans with over $200,000,000 in principal balance. Presented portfolio performance which
according to the President was the best presentation in 15 years.
GMAC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE
September 1999-January 2000
Real Estate Financial Analyst
Reviewed and appraised commercial mortgage loan requests and proposals on all property types. Determined
type of loan program, loan amount, terms and conditions of the loan, and prepared loan proposal packages.
CB RICHARD ELLIS, INCORPORATED
1993 1998
Financial Consulting Group Intern
Created a graphical depiction of Cost of Capital for a clients CFO (which I originally created in Business
School.) Built financial models, forecasted cash flows, conducted and interpreted market research, analyzed
property lease abstracts and guided the actions of investment brokers. Audited financial statements and
evaluated market assumptions to determine property valuation.
Marketing Specialist
Participated in transactions of over 400,000 square feet of space. Showed properties to interested parties,
aggressively marketed properties, designed and delivered presentation packages, and met with potential clients.
Determined solutions for clients by assessing rental rates, site location, square footage, demographics, lease term,
and tenant improvements.
Information Services Researcher
Managed data for over 300 office properties in the Twin Cities metro area. Produced quarterly report for Office
brokers.

EDUCATION
MBA FINANCE, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
(Created in 1997, a highly detailed diagram of corporate weighted average cost of capital, summarizing nearly an
entire semester of classroom instruction.)
BA - POLITICAL SCIENCE, University of Wisconsin-Madison
(Junior Year Travel Abroad Study India)