Manager Management

Daniel Brandenberg

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* *****

City: Troy

State: MI

Zip: 48084

Country: USA

Phone: 248-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

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SENIOR-LEVEL FINANCE / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Results-focused organizational leader and MBA with 18 years experience driving the performance and profitability of a variety of both large and startup business operations. Seasoned financial manager and strategic analyst adept at managing P&L against established operating budgets while pursuing high potential business opportunities. Highly skilled at motivating and coaching cross-functional teams to achieve at peak levels of performance. Areas of expertise:

Operations Management * Organizational & Managerial Leadership * Budgeting * Financial Analysis

Accounts Payable * Account Receivable * Audits * Financial Statements * Reporting * Consulting * P&L

Project Management * Strategic Planning * Process Improvement * Training / Development

Workforce Planning * Business Development * Market Analysis * Sales Forecasting * Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUTO-LAB FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT, Farmington Hills, Michigan * October/2005-Present

Parent company of a nationwide chain of automotive diagnostic and repair shops.

Finance & Market Analyst / Franchise Owner

Simultaneously served in a key corporate advisory role while owning and operating the Troy, Michigan franchise location. Strategized and executed a wide variety of marketing initiatives to drive national franchise expansion. Identified and assessed financial and market opportunities to develop strategic plans for promotion of both the corporate brand and individual franchise performance.

* Played a leadership role in due diligence / negotiation for potential corporate mergers and acquisitions.

* Raised the Troy franchise`s annual sales nearly 125% to more than $550K by launching highly effective marketing / advertising campaigns.

* Successfully positioned the franchise for a profitable sale by increasing revenues, recruiting master mechanics, and by overhauling the location`s appearance.

STRAIGHTLINE, Troy, Michigan * August/2004-October/2005

Financial management corporation specializing in individual retirement accounts.

Vice President, Director of Operations

Directed all corporate finance while providing high-level, executive support of business development and customer relationship management efforts. Prepared and tracked the annual financial operating plan and oversaw the management practices of nearly $185M in assets under management, maintaining stringent adherence to SRC and NASD regulations.

* Enabled a dramatic corporate expansion by devising a 3-year, rolling financial plan that improved cash flow management and allowed for the addition of new staff and larger offices.

* Implemented best practice standards for internal financial management, including a formal accounts payable procedure, cash and credit management protocols, and standard processes for tracking sales.

* Effectively positioned this organization for well-managed growth prior to departing to pursue an entrepreneurial business opportunity.

OAKLAND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, Troy, Michigan * August/2002-Present

Privately held LLC serving as a holding company for various business ventures.

Owner & Principal Leveraged significant expertise in financial management, budgeting, and operational planning to manage the purchase, renovation, and resale of residential real estate properties.

DANIEL JOSEPH BRANDENBERG * Page 2 * *********@********.***

PFIZER, Ann Arbor, Michigan * July/2001-July/2002

Worldwide leader in pharmaceutical development and production.

Senior Financial Analyst

Headed the development and ongoing management of operating and capital budgets for 2 core product lines within the global R&D division.

* Provided subject matter expertise to cross-functional senior management on addressing and leveraging financial issues and opportunities.

* Collaborated closely among the various site directors, finance colleagues, and global headquarters to consistently prepare accurate, detailed financial reporting.

* Following acquisition of Pharmacia, the senior financial analyst role was eliminated.

YOUNG & RUBICAM, Dearborn, Michigan * August/2000-July/2001

One of the nation`s leading consumer advertising agencies.

Business Finance Manager

Served as the central liaison among clients, account managers, and the internal finance team to ensure the continuous provision of superior client service while maintaining internal protocols and best practice standards for financial management. Operated as a key strategic corporate leader and financial advisor in contribution to long- and short-term planning.

* Enhanced the planning process for an $18M operating strategy with the design and implementation of a robust spreadsheet tool enabling custom reporting and analysis of staff utilization.

* Drove the achievement of a benchmark 85% utilization goal per employee with the development of an in-depth utilization report.

* Enabled the office`s attainment of multiple long-term strategic goals by conducting a needs assessment and creating a business plan focused on staff right sizing.

* Following Y&R`s acquisition by WPP, position was eliminated.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAMPBELL & COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan * September/1996-August/2000

The state`s largest marketing and communications firm.

New Market Research Manager / Business Management Supervisor

As New Market Research Manager, spearheaded corporate and account growth by identifying and advising account team leaders on high potential new products and markets. Promoted into this role from Business Management Supervisor position directing 6 financial analysts in the provision of all client invoicing as well as in business and financial forecasting, analysis, and planning.

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Detroit, Michigan * June/1994-September/1996

One of the world`s leading IT services providers.

Financial Analyst

Recruited into EDS` elite Accounting & Financial Development Program, rotating among the financial analysis teams across various business units every 6 months. Made significant contributions to such projects as financial support of a $45M contract, new business development initiatives, contract costing and strategic financial planning, and development and support of $11M in risk-sharing contracts.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration * Bachelor of Arts in Finance

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

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