BRIAN D. SIMS

***** ***** **. #***

Chatsworth, CA 91311

909-***-****

acg3wk@r.postjobfree.com

Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL IDENTITY

Name Brian D. Sims

Birthplace Glendale, CA

Address * ***06 Poema Pl. #201

Address 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311

Phone 909-***-****

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

In Progress University of Southern California Law School International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

2009 University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business MBA in Business Administration

1988 California State University MBA in Business Administration

1980 University of Southern California B.S. in Economics & Business Administration

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

1993 “Most Dedicated Employee”

MEMBERSHIPS

2005 – 2007 Board Member, CSUSB Coyote Athletics California State University, San Bernardino

EXPERIENCE

2010 – 2014 ITP, LLC – Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA

Vice President of Business Development, Finance, and Risk Management

Mulfaceted role overseeing proposal reviews, consulting, and business relationships within

provider of solutions for aviation and rail industry mandated testing requirements. Executed

second-level reviews on proposals submitted for denial, cancellation, second signature, and

counteroffers.

- Ensured adherence to stringent compliance review system in conducting sophisticated

review and analysis, and appropriate substantiations

Maintained dynamic dialogue with executive management, and evaluated and structured

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transactions valued at up to $1.5M.

2014 – 2014

TARANIS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC – Redondo Beach, CA

Transportation Safety Consultant

RFP, RFQ and RFI production within organization designing and developing electronic

control systems for railroad, road, and off-road vehicles for global distribution.

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2011 – 2012

GLOMAR PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL BATS – Monrovia, CA

Vice President

Owner and operator of MLB approved bat manufacturing organization.

First small bat manufacturing company to gain Major League Baseball approval.

2010 – Present

BASEBALL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Boston, MA

Executive Vice President, Operations

Strategic consulting firm located in CA, NY, and MA providing on-site video analysis using

RVP Professional system in addition to statistical analysis and review to enhance baseball.

2003 – 2009 SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE – San Bernardino, CA

Adjunct Professor, Railroad Safety

Adjunct Professor for Technical Transportation Department.

2008 2010 VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE – San Dimas, CA

Director of Business Development and Safety

Oversaw startup RFQ production, labor cost and best practices analysis, System Safety

Program Plan (SSPP) creation, and development of Employee Safety Rule Book, Disciplinary

Guidelines, and various work protocols. Fostered business relationships with subcontractors

and negotiated compensation under contract. Researched, developed, and authored detailed

synopsis identifying risk attributes. Evaluated and conducted comprehensive audits of

financial records, operating procedures, and internal controls related to accounting for

production commitments, debt service and regulatory compliance.

Outstanding leadership and professional business acumen resulting in overall

company achievement of awards for exceptional quarterly and annual production.

Consistently met or surpassed all quotas throughout tenure by leveraging impeccable

organizational skills to effectively manage more than 200 employees.

1994 2008 AMTRAK – Los Angeles, CA

Senior Analyst, Systems Operation Practices; Senior Engineer; Road Foreman of Engines

Leveraged status as ”rules qualified” as well as general knowledge regarding railroad

operations. Transitioned through various roles including supporting departments with real

estate, grant proposal preparaion, and negotiations ($35M+) with host railroads for extension

operating agreements during development of industry General Code of Operating Rules.

Promoted to role leading Project Study Reports for grant requests and capital improvements,

as well as serving as key collaborating in selection of new passenger cars for coast corridor.

Recommended introduction of curriculums to create a uniform presentation for

operating rules and safety, curriculums as still currently in use for training.

Collaborated in successful win of more than $44M in grant money to update a signal

system from Automatic Block System to Centralized Traffic Control.

Championed remedies for performance deficiencies by driving employee performance

and ensuring compliance with budgetary restrictions.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of required laws and regulatory requirements

relative to regulatory compliance.

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1988 – 1994 SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES – Monterey Park, CA

Assistant Vice President, Real Estate; Operating Department Liaison

Liaised between real estate and operating team to determine needs and excess properties to

conclude adequate pricing through proper classification, accuracy of information and

adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy. Trained and directed 18 real

estate officers and appraisers. Created, implemented, and drove strategic plans to maximize

asset performance and sales.

Received promotion from Senior Regional Appraiser to Assistant Vice President after

one year of tenure following optimization of financial and operational performance.

Collaborated as member of negotiations team that sold $400M of excess corridor to

Metrolink Commuter Rail System in Southern California.

Achieved “Most Dedicated Employee” for use of excellent communication,

organization, negotiation, and follow-up skills.

Independently devised and implemented company's first-ever training sales program,

enhancing employee knowledge to decrease sales closing time.

Grew team that ranked #1 in company goals for two years in a row.

1986 1988 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SAVINGS & LOAN – Beverly Hills, CA

Assistant Vice President, Chief Appraiser

Collaborated in review, establishment, and control of real estate department. Served as one of

company’s youngest officers charged with evaluation and determination of a plan for disposal

of underperforming assets in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Supported company growth to $3.2B in assets.

1984 1986 THE APPRAISAL DEPARTMENT – Los Angeles, CA

Owner & Operator

Commanded operations and delivery of appraisals services to financial institutions, legal

professionals, and government agencies.

Grew from single owner and employee to 12 contract employees.

1982 – 1984 AMERICAN SAVINGS AND LOAN – Los Angeles, CA

Regional Supervisor, Commercial Appraiser Trainee

1980 1982 HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN – Los Angeles, CA

Appraiser Trainee

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Financial Planning & Analysis Budget Counseling Crew Management

Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Contract & Labor Negotiation

Process Improvement Property Development Business Development

Team Leadership & Motivation Risk Management Auditing & Compliance

Client Relationships High-Impact Presentations Problem Solving

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