JAMES G. BROWN

**** ******** **** **. *******, MI 48881 616-***-**** abk2bs@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Consulting and/or Analyst position within a progressive company to make a contribution

utilizing practicum, education, experience, and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Analysis: Developing a good understanding of direction, structure, and requirements. Providing

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research and analysis to support a variety of initiatives. Developing accurate and complete

research plans. Transferring data and statistics into needed information. Compiling findings into

an easily understood format for consideration and implementation.

Project Management: Creating and executing project plans. Identifying resources and assigning

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tasks. Applying appropriate methodology and enforcing project standards. Ensuring

completeness of project documentation. Facilitating team meetings and keeping team informed of

changes and conclusions.

Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook,

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Publisher), Adobe (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks), Mainframe, and Springer Miller

hotel computer system.

Strengths: Approach work with professionalism and diligence. Critical thinker with exceptional

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analytical and problem solving skills. Cooperative and supportive team player. Take pride in

achieving the best possible results. Outstanding presentation and communication skills.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Business Administration, May 2007

Emphasis: Corporate Strategy and International Business ;

GPA 3.48 / 4.0

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, May 2007

Liberal Arts Education; Emphasis in Spanish and Pre Business ;

GPA: 3.765 / 4.0

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI

Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico, Study Abroad 2005

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Livonia, MI

Data & Reporting Analyst, August 2008 to April 2009

Worked on site at General Motors Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Division in Warren, MI.

Served as primary liaison to GM Chassis Purchasing by providing customized reporting and data

analysis solutions. Gave weekly presentations and updates regarding Chassis’s global sourcing

performance. Provided ad hoc reporting and data support to other business units (e.g. Finance)

within the purchasing organization.

MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY COMPANY, Aurora, OH

Operations Supervisor, June 2007 to May 2008

Oversaw all aspects of operational planning and staffing to meet the daily objectives for a 16 member

division. Participated in branch and company wide projects to achieve operational efficiencies.

Coordinated projects with co workers, subordinates, and superiors. Trained employees on new

operational procedures.

Devised an Access based solution for tracking and reporting quality, performance, and

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productivity to be utilized by every department involved in warehouse operations. Two months

after the system was fully introduced, the branch realized gains in quality (10%) as well as overall

performance and productivity (15% 20%).

Developed and presented new performance measures. Through analysis of company credit and

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error rates, calculated more accurate and acceptable evaluative metrics for employees.

Assisted with the implementation of a more user friendly, cost effective order fulfillment document

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combining the pick ticket, shipping label, customer packing list, and invoice onto a single form.

FLEETWOOD GROUP, INC., Holland, MI

Internship – Project Analyst, May 2006 to August 2006

Participated in assigned and self initiated projects related to finance, operations, sales, and marketing

to improve business processes. Communicated project objectives to departmental members and

results to upper management. Coordinated project meetings to discuss objectives and goals for

implementation. Generated reports used in operations planning. Documented projects and analyzed

data.

Conceptualized and introduced a program to recycle plastic from the Electronics Division, adding

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from $3,000 to $5,000 to the company’s bottom line.

Formulated monthly and quarterly reports with key sales and financial data distributed to

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company’s furniture dealers, improving communication and creating greater accountability in

meeting sales targets.

Established a partnership with a local ministry to sell off excess inventory to help free up 15,000

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square feet of warehouse space.

Performed valuations of prospects for acquisition presenting findings to the CEO.

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ADDITIONAL

Proficient in writing, reading, and oral communication in Spanish

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Member of the Delta Chi Fraternity recruitment and risk management chairs

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Saranac High School Valedictorian 2002, GPA 4.0/4.0

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US Army Scholar Athlete, 2002

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Hobbies: Soccer, golf, running, fishing, camping, skiing, traveling

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