Lance Barber ********@*****.***
**** **** **** ***** *****, OK 74136 918-***-****
FOCUS
To acquire a solution oriented sales and business develop ment position, account penetration and customer
retention skills essential to capturing market share, driving revenue and boosting profits with best value
practices
BRIEF
• Offering 5 years of experience in financial Analysis, Procurement and marketing within the
Tribal Governments and Corporate industries supporting strategic large accounts and achieving
successful partnering growth by integrating “best value practices” to sustain business development
financial initiatives:
• Strategic Sales/Marketing Risk Management Analysis Tactical Planning
Key Account Management Business Analysis Customer Relationship Mgt
Business Supply Chain Analysis Project Management Forecasting
Client Retention/Sustainability Negotiations Acquisition Planning
• In depth experience creating strategic alliance, partnering plans, executing executive initiatives and
following through that resulted in exponential growth:
Successful Acquisition positioning in integrating operations
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Executive level reporting with key decision makers while learning trust and confidence
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• Highly effective experience sustaining and growing strategic large accounts by building relationships
and expanding product and service offerings to influential clients.
• Computer Proficient: Microsoft Office and industry related software with the ability to acquire new
information and skills with ease.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance, Minor – Marketing 2010
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED TRIBAL GROUP, TULSA, OK 2011 to present
Director of Procurement Specialist (2011 to Present) – Engaged in partnership acquisition
developments, foreseeing strategic potential and in depth negotiations leading to successful
partnership alliance, Communicated effectively with Tribal Nations Executive leadership and
private business sectors across the country. Lead and in lined multi million dollar negotiations and
transactions.
Involved Activity over $600M in 2012 2013
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Sustained customer relations and financial positioning
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• Finance Support Specialist (2011 to present) Led financial due diligence, contract negotiations,
insurance and final deal transactions that propelled private businesses into the Native American Tribal market.
Negotiated and placed insurance on all merger and acquisition transactions while contributing to the formation
of future visions and strategic initiatives, removing obstacles to help partnerships achieve goals. Maintained
high energy levels to motivate key suppliers, ethical performance metrics, innovated solution values to our
internal and external customers.
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK, TULSA, OK 2009 to 2011
Financial Representative Offered a personalized approach to providing customized financial
solutions tailored to each client's individual needs. Provided needs based analysis and financial
solutions to help ensure a client's needs are met at every life stage. Worked closely with clients to
develop customized solutions that meet long term financial goals and objectives as well as
disability income insurance, and an array of quality financial products and services. Established
enduring relationships with clients, developed skills in fact finding and referral prospecting.
ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Chi Fraternity (University of Arkansas)
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Native American Buyers Association (N.A.B.A.)
Native American Procurement Association (N.A.P.A.)
RECOGNITIONS
2005 Class 6A State Football Champion
2005 Class 6A Soccer State Champion
2005 East / West Native American Bowl - Most Valuable Player
2004 Class 6A Union Baseball - Most Valuable Player
2002 Class 6A State Football Champion
1995 AAU Little League World Series