1. MITCHELL R. DAVIDSON, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE
7815 S. 15th
St., Phoenix, AZ 85042; (859) 750-0666; mdavids@gmx.com; www.mitchelldavidson.com
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Experience NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. PHOENIX, AZ
2013 Consultant – Global Disputes & Investigations
 Helped a Silicon Valley software company restate earnings after being delisted from the NYSE. Organized contracts into
proper accounting periods, identified incomplete financial records, and performed forensic analyses for restatement
 Consulted as a language expert for a client in the Life Sciences industry. Interviewed doctors throughout Latin America in
both Spanish and Portuguese. Documented valuable information about how new drugs are brought to market in Mexico
 Helped a US-based asset management company substantiate a loss at its $300 million South American construction site.
Structured case around nonperformance, defective performance, delay of performance, and other breach of contract claims
 After Hurricane Odile, helped two leading hotel chains quantify catastrophic losses at their Cabo, Mexico, resort sites. Built
an Excel-based loss accounting system and calculated $1M+ business interruption losses associated with this named storm
2012 THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ORLANDO, FL
Financial Analyst – Advisory & Assurance Group, Financial Investigations
 Lead over 20 investigations and forensic interviews while gaining admission to $25,000+ in fraudulent financial activity
 Used statistical and financial models to perform risk assessments that affect area-specific and overall profitability
 Uncovered a ring of 13 employees who used collusion to circumvent process controls and steal $4,000 of merchandise
2011 ERNST & YOUNG, LLP LOS ANGELES, CA
Forensic Accounting Intern (1 of 19 nationwide) – Fraud Investigation & Dispute Consulting Services
 Performed an undercover email review in Spanish for an American company’s foreign subsidiary. Searched for irregular
financial activity, undisclosed character relationships, related-party transactions, money laundering schemes, kickback
schemes, contract manipulation, bid rigging, senior management corruption, FCPA and other regulatory violations
 Performed the financial analysis in an arbitration case for a client with over $1.5 million worth of assets in dispute
 Remotely analyzed a Canadian company’s IT system for APT infiltrations and trade secret theft by the Chinese Government
2011 PKF CONTROLLER CONTADORES & AUDITORES ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY
Audit Intern – External Audit and Consolidations
 Aided the consolidation of three entities and the preparation of both local-currency and translated financial statements
 Gained a global business perspective, familiarity with a multicultural workplace, financial statement analysis skills, and a
strong understanding of the South American business environment. Gained real experience with IFRS reporting standards
2008 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
Two-year, Full-time International Representative
Managed the progress and activities of over 20 direct reports while encouraging diligent work, cultural sensitivity, and
personal growth; helped others overcome cultural barriers to succeed. Taught strategy, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills
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Education UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS, CT
& Training School of Business – M.S. in Accounting (Currently taking one class per semester while working full-time)
2014 Received a one-time academic scholarship; recognition at M.S. in Accounting Honors Banquet. Other exams passed to date:
 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Certificate from the Assn. of Chartered Certified Accountants
 Bloomberg Markets Certified Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, Foreign Exchange
2012 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UT
Marriott School of Management – B.S. in Accounting
Academic scholarship; acquired exceptional written communication, research, financial analysis, and interpersonal skills
Marriott School of Management – Global Management Certificate (Spanish)
Was awarded the Global Management Certificate by acquiring a fluency in Spanish to conduct international business, gaining
significant work experience outside the USA, and successfully completing a rigorous curriculum in international business topics
2010 STANFORD UNIVERSITY PALO ALTO, CA
School of Management Sciences and Engineering – Self-financed summer semester on Stanford’s campus
Studied business strategy optimization given complex uncertainties. Presented the results of a consulting project for Equilar, Inc.,
an Executive/Board compensation data provider for The New York Times, U.S. Congress, and two-thirds of Fortune 100s
2009 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FRANKFORT, KY
Provisional Courtroom Interpreter License: Portuguese and Spanish (Inactive)
Gained an understanding of the US legal system; ability to interpret arraignments, pretrial conferences, and counsel interviews
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Community BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PHOENIX, AZ
& Leadership Scoutmaster; Committee Chair
2014 Leads 12 boys in activities that promote leadership, productive citizenship, and high moral character
2012 MARRIOTT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT PROVO, UT
Vice President of Student Research in International Business – Global Management Student Association
Promoted student-lead business research throughout campus and connected students with professors of similar research interests