Adara Evans

Adara Evans is currently serving as a Finance Intern at Lockheed Martin, where she is actively contributing to the company's Program Finance and Estimating teams. In this role, she leverages her strong academic background in Business Management with a concentration in Finance and minors in Economics to support critical financial analysis, budgeting, and cost estimation processes. Her responsibilities include analyzing financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, assisting in the development of project budgets, and supporting the estimation of project costs to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Through her internship, Adara is gaining invaluable industry-specific experience in aerospace and defense finance, sharpening her skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and project management.

Her role at Lockheed Martin also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve financial forecasting accuracy and enhance reporting efficiency. She applies her proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis to streamline processes and provide actionable insights. Additionally, her excellent communication and conflict resolution skills enable her to effectively liaise with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project financials. Her experience in inventory management and retail sales further complements her understanding of operational finance, making her a well-rounded candidate for future leadership roles in the industry.

Beyond her technical expertise, Adara demonstrates leadership as Vice President of her college’s club tennis team, where she develops strategic planning and team management skills. Her passion for finance, combined with her language literacy in French and her dedication to personal growth, positions her as a promising professional poised to make meaningful contributions to the finance sector within the aerospace and defense industry.