Manager Management

James T. Fusaro

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WORK Traveler's Insurance

EXPERIENCE

Director, Business Intelligence, Claim (1/07-present)

. Primary point of contact for internal clients to

determine how business intelligence information and

analytics solutions can be leveraged to support business

strategies, capabilities and processes (currently support

General Liability, International Claim, and National

Accounts Unbundled, previous supported Subrogation,

Finance, and the Call Centers).

. Develop relationships with internal clients to understand

their strategies and business drivers and influence the

use of business intelligence to create business value and

drive a culture in which information is integral to

decision making

. Ensure quality of delivered projects through

understanding business needs and overseeing deliverables

to ensure that projects deliver business value.

. Drive the strategic vision to leverage data, information,

and analytics for optimal business processing and

critical decision making

. Consult with client leadership teams to develop strategic

and tactical operating plans for business intelligence

. Analyze existing measures, metrics, and KPIs and identify

opportunities to improve the management and monitoring of

business performance

. Communicate the Claim Business Intelligence vision,

strategy, and operating plans to clients to create a

shared understanding of the business intelligence

roadmap.

Pratt and Whitney

Manager of Engineering and Procurement Finance (4/04-1/07)

. Managed the budgeting and tracking of Engineering

Overhead

. Developed key business plans in support of Module Center

strategy

. Supported the "cost of poor quality" team's data needs

and presentations to senior management

. Managed the engineering outsourcing and contract labor

processes

. Provided financial analysis support to the Purchasing

organization

. Managed and developed a team of 6 finance professionals.

Manager of Financial Information (12/01 - 04/04)

. Developed the Finance department's e-business strategy

. Managed the implementation and roll-out of financial e-

business projects including:

. On-line travel and expense system

. Electronic capital appropriation requests, automated

representations and certifications

. Financial digital dashboard

. Defined the key financial data needs for the company and

managed the methods of

data distribution

Financial Manager, e-Business Program Office, (8/00 - 12/01)

( Managed budgets for e-business projects and program office

( Developed tracking metrics for all projects

( Performed business case analysis for e-business projects and

provided recommendations to management

( Investigated potential equity investments in technology firms

( Coordinated e-business cost allocations with all divisions

Ventures Analyst, (2/00 - 8/00)

( Analyzed and screened aftermarket growth opportunities

( Assessed the impact of potential overhaul and repair programs

and acquisitions on Engine Services financial goals

( Analyzed Pratt and Whitney's position in the worldwide

aftermarket business

( Provided financial analysis to the strategic planning and

engine services groups

( Provided negotiating support on new Engine Services programs

Product Cost Analyst, (8/98 - 2/00)

( Provided detailed analysis of overhead rates, cost trends, cost

reduction plans, and project feasibility and return

( Monitored data integrity of cost estimates and cost reduction

plans

( Managed the development and deployment of a company-wide cost

reduction database

( Developed a standardized cost tracking process

( Managed the design and implementation of databases to track

cost estimates and cost reduction initiatives for new

engine programs

Quadrant Engineering, Inc. Amherst, MA

Chief Financial Officer, (5/93 - 8/98)

( Managed all cost accounting functions including contract

pricing, overhead rate analysis, analysis of contract

profitability, and contract negotiations

( Prepared financial forecasts for short-term and long-

term strategic decisions

( Monitored compliance with FAR regulations, managed the

administration of government contracts and handled

government audits

( Established company accounting policies

. Developed and managed the company's financial

information system

( Managed short-term and long-term cash positions

( Collaborated with senior management to formulate decisions for

growth and strategic planning

( Supervised accounts receivable, accounts payable and

payroll

EDUCATION University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Post-Masters Work: Business Administration in Finance

(27 credits towards Ph.D.)

GPA: 3.56

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Master of Business Administration, (May 1992)

Concentration in Finance

GPA: 3.53

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, (May 1990)

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