FINANCIAL ANALYST
summary of qualifications
Financial Analysis: Highly accomplished Business Leader with five years of
relevant experience in the manufacturing industry (positions include -
Global Pricing Manager, Portfolio Manager and Business Analyst). Extensive
experience in data analysis, Six Sigma /Lean Methodology and advanced
spreadsheets.
Excellent Oral Communication. Excellent Presentation and public speaking
skills. Supported new-business development effort through presentations,
attendance at tradeshow/conventions, and training classes.
Excellent Written Communication. Experience in developing essential reports
to communicate pricing trends, price increases/justifications and other
relevant information to appropriate stakeholders.
Strong Software Skills: Experience with ERP systems and Report writers such
as Cognos .Prophecies include Microsoft Office ( Advanced Excel
Certification), Lotus Notes, SAP related to Business Warehouse, OOD Visual
Basic, UML, and good knowledge on Business Objects.
. Project Management
. Trend Forecasting
. Executive Presentation
. Strategic Planning
. Information Technology
. Statistical Analysis
. Financial Management
. Performance Analysis
. Six Sigma /Lean Certification
. Database Management
. Industry / Market Research
. Process Design and Develop
Professional Experience
Six Sigma /Lean Methodology (Continuous Improvement Process)
o Expert with LEAN principles and deployment -Six Sigma certification
o Implemented Lean Six Sigma Pricing Strategies utilizing the concept of
DMAIC (Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) in an effective way
to improve the pricing process. Work in Process (WIP) reduced pricing
teams tackle flow times and throughput in an effort to satisfy customers
more quickly and effectively and improve profit margins. Global Pricing
Manager - ECC, Kingsport, TN
o Business Process Reengineering: Captured $ 900,000 in additional gross
operating profit through efficiency improvements. -Business Analyst- ECC,
Kingsport, TN
o Sponsored strategic continuous improvement projects surcharges for LTLs
shipment to Mexico the result- $2,500,000.00 in improve margins Cost-to-
serve recovery-reduced freight Business Analyst- ECC, Kingsport, TN
o Developed C.I.P (competitive intelligence process) were previously none
existed. Result: $2,500,000.00 in improve margins
Financial Reporting
o Developed and managed complex excel based financial models
o Produced 3-year and 5-year pro-forma financial statement
o Developed management tools to measure & analyze financial and
operational information (e.g. financial ratios, key performance
indicators, sales forecast platform, product pricing, and management
reports.
Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
o Prepared presentations on PowerPoint & various investor documents on Word
and Excel.
o Lead and interacted with other functional groups as necessary to define
work breakdown structures/action items and coordinate assigned
projects/tasks as required to achieve project goals related to schedule,
performance and cost.
o Coached and train project teams and individuals in the use of improvement
tools (i.e.: Lean, 6-sigma, Quality Improvement, etc.)
o Original Publications - (Professional Published articles available Upon
Request )
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2/2007 to 4/2009 Business Analyst, Eastman Chemical Company Kingsport
(ECC), TN
2/2007 to 4/2009 Portfolio Manager, Eastman Chemical Company Kingsport
(ECC), TN
2005 to 2007 Global Pricing Manager, Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport (ECC), TN
2003 to 2005 Principal Technical Service Representative, Eastman
Chemical Company (ECC), Kingsport, TN
2000 to 2003 Maintenance of Business Chemist Valspar Corporation,
Pittsburgh, PA
1995 to 2000 Research & Development Chemist Valspar Corporation,
Pittsburgh, PA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Professional Lean Six Sigma Project Management Breakthroughs
Certification Advance Excel (Macros, Organizing &
Analyzing Data etc)
Training UNC-Finance for Non Leadership Management Effectiveness
Financial Manager Course Course
Contract Negotiations & Administration Course
Computer Windows SAP, Microsoft Office-Word PowerPoint,
Hardware/Software Excel, Access, Oracle, Cognos Impromptu
Education
?Masters of Science Degree, Colloids, Polymers and Surface
Chemistry 2002 ?Carnegie Mellon University-PA
?Bachelor's of Science Degree, Chemistry 1995 ?Tuskegee
University-Al
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