ROBERT DORSAM, MBA ** Towpath Way New
Hope, PA **938 267-***-****
http://mycareerhighlights.com/robertdorsam
abm4yf@r.postjobfree.com
Seeking a position in BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(Financial Services...Insurance...Consulting)
Expertise in the areas of:
Strategic Planning Cost Containment/Reduction
Program/Project Mgmt
Operations Management Risk Assessment/Mgmt Creative Problem
Solving
Team Builder/Mentor Bottom-Line Drivers Performance
Improvement
Service Delivery Excellence Process Design/Improvement
Compliance Mgmt (SOX)
Culture Change Internal & External Consulting Innovation
"Resourceful, astute business leader with proven track record of
translating strategic initiatives into practical/tactical solutions to
achieve desired results."
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant/National Practice Management Director, AC LORDI CONSULTING, 2004-
present
Provide a range of consulting services relating to compliance management,
reporting frameworks, operational controls, business/enterprise risk
management, accounting support, and IT and internal audit sourcing.
Brought in originally to develop a process and to document the SOX
methodology used by the firm. My role grew to develop 'dashboards' and key
performance indicators establishing a formal reporting and accountability
structure for the firm (i.e. culture change). Provide firm-wide oversight
for resource scheduling and utilization.
< Significantly increased revenues acquiring additional service
contracts based on providing exemplary client services.
< Played key role in developing SOX 404 compliance methodology and tools
for client use.
< For UNISYS CORP, consulted as Acting Director of the Global SOX PMO.
< For TOWERS PERRIN, increased scope of project and revenue by 115% (or
$1.5 million) as Customer Relationship Manager (CRM).
< For ANIMAS CORP, led the SOX compliance implementation.
< For EXIDE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES (covering 89 countries), directed
significant engagement for SOX entity level control definition,
documentation and testing.
< For DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, performed extensive business risk
assessment, interviewing 40 of the top executives. Results were
consolidated for presentation to Audit Committee.
Principal Consultant/Founder, MASROD ENTERPRISES, 2003-2004
Promoted and provided a range of business advising services relating to
operational analysis, performance improvement, coaching, process
improvement, facilitation, methodology development and documentation.
< For AOL, recommended/implemented cost reductions exceeding $1.5
million annually.
< For AT&T, coached and mentored 22 executives and managers relating to
career transition.
< Facilitated the development process and documented the SOX methodology
approach and tools used by Lordi Consulting to aid companies to become
compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Operations Management (VP, Director, Manager), PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, 1980-
2002
Rose, through multiple promotions, to take on ever increasing levels of
responsibilities for this financial services leader, especially in the
areas of RISK MANAGEMENT, PROCESS MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, and
SYSTEMS.
(overview of roles/dates/etc. on Page 2)
ROBERT DORSAM, MBA
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PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL Overview of Roles, Responsibilities, and
Highlights:
As Vice President, PMO- Corporate Risk Management (1999-2002), charged with
ensuring the authorization, distribution and reconciliation of the $17
billion dollar distribution of value for Prudential's IPO. Provided
leadership ensuring actuarial resources were provided to Operations,
Systems, User Acceptance Testing, internal auditors and financial areas.
Defined team structure, approach and led team in creating and monitoring
controls ensuring the $17 billion dollar IPO compensation was accurately
distributed and booked to the GL.
< Concurrently led 5 business Data Validation Teams while providing
program management (PMO) for 6 additional Actuarial Teams for the
IPO. Interfaced extensively with senior executives, internal
finance partners, internal and state auditors while managing
several vendor relationships.
< Approved all enterprise IPO reports recommending their use for the
distribution. Defined process and coordinated all enterprise sign
offs to authorize the IPO.
< Negotiated schedules, issues and Go/No-Go decisions as the single
point of contact for the Actuarial Department related to the IPO.
As Director, Process Management (1993-1998) and earlier, Manager, Strategic
Planning Unit (1992), directed enterprise-wide assignments in the Process
Owner Office, Post Issue Rules, and the Life Reengineering Team utilizing
subject matter experts charged with creating a new totally integrated post
issue customer service strategy. Led cross-functional Customer Service
Office Tools Team in directing enhancement prioritization, systems
implementation and rules changes that improved efficiency and service on a
company-wide basis.
< Reduced costs and improved efficiencies by reorganizing service
delivery strategy by implementing new processes, reducing requirements
and consolidating all customer support into three centralized call
centers.
< Positively impacted millions of transactions and customer requests;
example: One initiative saved $5.4 million, eliminated 16.7 million
letters, and reduced 33,000 telephone calls annually.
< Led team in developing improved operation functions in company's
largest operations center resulting in eliminating 25 tons of output,
6 million actions annually and 77 full time staff equivalents.
As Manager, Operations and Systems (1980-1991), guided multiple operations
and systems organizations improving efficiencies, development of human
capital and improved customer service. Improved the support of over 10,000
representatives by establishing cross-functional teams that improved
operations; developed metrics that greatly improved service, quality and
reduced expenses. Managed multiple customer service organizations during
the build-out and consolidation of Prudential's largest regional home
office.
< Led the application development teams that defined business
requirements, programmed, tested and implemented a control system for
10 million policies.
< Directed the operations and systems support to over 1500 people with a
staff of 80 systems professionals performing daily execution of 32
systems.
< Provided mission-critical consultative direction for the on-site start-
up of Prudential's International Department in Spain and Italy.
EDUCATION / OTHER
M.B.A., Management, and B.S., Business Administration
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
US Patent Holder: business accessory product