John A. Root

Background

About John A. Root

I am a proud alumnus of the University at Buffalo, holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics and History and a Master's degree in History. Currently, I serve as a Sr. Finance & Grants Associate for Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships at UB, leveraging a strong foundation in financial management, research, and leadership. With over nine years of professional experience, including six years in supervisory roles, I have cultivated expertise in areas such as grant management, budgeting, payroll, investments, and operations. My work spans across assisting the management of multi-million-dollar portfolios, onboarding and overseeing independent contractors and LLCs, financial reconciliation of all accounts across three funding sources, facilitating BEP sponsorships and memberships, assisting BEP employee travel reimbursements, supervising student assistants, and coordinating office communications and operations. I am committed to delivering results through disciplined leadership, effective communication, and a persistent focus on improvement. In addition to my professional achievements, I have conducted and presented research across disciplines like statistical and data analytics, economic theory, international trade, and global economic relations. My work has been featured at approximately 15 institutions across the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, and I am always eager to discuss these projects further. Technically proficient, I am skilled in platforms such as STATA, Python, R, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Oracle, and the Microsoft Office suite, among others. Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn or reach out via email to discuss how I can bring value to your team or collaborate on new opportunities.