Manager Management

JOSHUA DAVIS

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MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Result driven professional with extensive leadership experience in business development and financial

operations and demonstrated ability to initiate change that has resulted in the elevation of under-achieving

organizations to best in class. An opportunist leveraging technology and innovation to develop competitive

advantages that have delivered sustainable growth, improved efficiency, and resulted in increased earnings.

Recognized as a talented leader in developing high performance cultures through employee empowerment and

incentive programs.

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Leveraged innovation in market segmentation analysis to develop and implement a strategic business

plan delivering $17 million of earnings in a previously unprofitable territory.

Reduced operating expenses 30% through the renegotiation of vendor contracts and the integration of

technology within financial operations processes

Lead international, cross-functional business sourcing initiative transitioning accounting operations to

Cap Gemini in Krakow, Poland resulting in improved service levels and expense reductions while

supporting the redeployment and retention of 14 employees

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Conceptualizing and Implementing Market Strategies Development of Annual and Multi-Year

Business/Marketing Plans Development of New Products and Enhancement of Existing Lines

Implementing KPI Tracking and Follow-Up Activities Collaborating in Cross-Functional Leadership Teams

to Meet Performance Goals Managing P&L and Multi-Million Dollar Budgets Project Management Cost

Reduction Initiatives Process Mapping, Analysis, Streamlining, & Integration Financial

Analysis/Forecasting G/L Accounting Regulatory Compliance Technology Integration Employee

Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Farmers Insurance Group, Los Angeles, CA

Product Manager: Homeowners Property Line 1998 – Current

Entered company as an entry-level professional and achieved increasing levels of responsibility throughout

employment. Positions held as a Technical Support Analysts (Receivables DBA), Accountant, Sr. Financial

Analyst, Financial Operations Supervisor, and Product Manager.

Strategic business development and performance management of Homeowners Line in Illinois,

Minnesota, and Indiana

Development, Pricing and Positioning of Homeowners products

Selection, Implementation, and, Management of Rate/Rule revisions

Analyze and interpret internal and external environments develop S.W.O.T

Develop and present performance reports, strategy, and business plan to Sr. Management

Collaborate with product development team to drive customer centric changes

Develop, implement, and audit procedures to assure regulatory compliance.

Managed Multi-Million dollar budget, including planning, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting

Supervise and direct special projects and IT initiatives

Develop, test, and implement new technology including P.O.S, S.A.P, and accounting applications.

Analyze production capacity, staffing, and volume to ensure service level agreements are maintained

and delegate duties as necessary

Performed bank and G/L reconciliation, closing entries, and financial reporting.

Arizona Bank, Tucson, AZ (Acquired by Compass Bank in 1998)

Operations Supervisor 1996 –

1998

Supervised a staff of 11 proof operators and night processors.

Audited and authorized $20 million in daily bank transit items.

Performed daily ACH wire transfers and accounting entries.

Performed nightly bank balancing, audit and close procedures.

Review, approved, and signed cashier’s checks up to $1,000,000.

United States Navy

Petty Officer 3rd Class 1992 – 1996

Finished 1st in Class Hull Maintenance Technician School.

Supervised a team of 4 radiological workers and coordinated the delivery of reactor coolant to

Submarine Squadron 11.

Assured coolant production and delivery complied with strict naval nuclear regulations

Performed nuclear repairs and maintenance.

Awarded letter of commendation for design, development, and fabrication of radiological

demineralization stabilization rig.

Completed Naval Total Quality Leadership Program (TQL).

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University, Masters Business Administration

Pepperdine School of Law, Certificate Alternative Dispute Resolution

California State University of Northridge, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Emphasis Finance

CONTUNING EDUCATION

Insurance Institute of America Coursework in Risk Management, Underwriting, CPCU

Farmers Virtual Corporate University Six Sigma Yellow-Belt Certification

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