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Business Analyst

Location:
Midlothian, TX
Salary:
120000
Posted:
August 17, 2014

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DAN DUNEGAN

**** ******** ****, **********, ***** 76065

972-***-****

214-***-****

***.*******@*********.***

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Accomplished, competent, and dynamic professional, with progressive experience and success in driving operational growth,

leading start-up and turnaround efforts, and maximizing business opportunities.

Armed with a solid background in all areas of business management operations encompassing business development, finance,

workforce management, administration, policy interpretation and implementation, and program and project management within the

high-growth industry. Hands-on director, recognized for successfully developing business tactics and strategies; as well as for

implementing initiatives that meet and exceed company objectives and bottom-line goals. Effective leader and articulate

communicator with the ability to establish positive work relationships with diverse individuals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Analysis and Modeling Strategic Planning and Implementation Process Improvement

Market Research and Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions Growth and Development Impacts

Purchasing and Vendor Management Regulatory Compliance Leadership and Training Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEXAS INDUSTRIES INC. (Acquired by Martin Marietta) - DALLAS, TX Oct 1996–Present

Director of Business Analysis May 2012–Present

- Capitalize on industry expertise in developing analytical and financial methods to drive the achievement of company

goals and promote sound decisions.

- Assume full accountability in overseeing all aspects of key projects and company initiatives.

- Apply expertise in evaluating comprehensive business proposal of monetary impact and operational risk and benefit

including mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

- Support management in formulating growth strategies and tactics for achieving long-term goals.

- Provide direction and support to a group of five business analyst and financial managers.

Key Achievements:

- Served as project lead for asset dispositions, asset swaps, and purchases ranging from $1M to $150M.

- Made substantial contribution in the development of supply agreements and royalty-based license agreements generating

more than $1M in annual income.

- Designed and introduced systems of analysis to track efficient use of capital and ensure optimum return on investment.

- Drove efforts in creating annual budgets, capital expenditure plans including the development of a five-year strategic

forecast.

- Leveraged expertise in promoting buy-in, removing barriers, and facilitating changes in coordination with key partners

and other stakeholders.

- Led efforts with the development of benchmarking and execution of key performance metrics.

- Rendered consultative approaches on revenue and asset growth, expansion opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

Operation Controller, Consumer Products Group May 2007–May 2012

- Held responsibility for timely monthly close-out and preparation of monthly financial statements with prompt analysis of

trends and variances.

- Maintained proactive engagement in the preparation and evaluation of profit plan, forecast, and strategic initiatives.

- Rendered effectual assistance in preparing and evaluating capital requests including cash spend forecast and net present

value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) modeling.

- Worked closely with IT in designing forecasting models, capital approval workflow, and Cognos and portal reporting.

- Facilitated cross-training for clerical and sales positions on accounting procedures and controls.

- Played an integral role in the daily and monthly meeting on manufacturing process and cost analysis with plant managers.

Key Achievements:

- Planned and organized accounting procedures and controls for all business functions to support sound environment for

operations and safeguard assets.

- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing business and long-term growth plans.

- Contributed key inputs in implementing KPI metrics, goals, and incentive plans.

Operations Manager, Package Products Group Jul 2002–May 2007

- Rendered supervision in all facets of package operations including sourcing, procurement of raw materials, production,

distribution, quality control, safety, and environmental activities.

- Capitalized on industry expertise in the development of annual profit, capital expenditures, and long-term business

plans for dry-mix facilities.

- Collaborated with operating management teams, sales staff, and financial group in performing regular reviews.

- Evaluated and monitored production performance through key indicators, unit cost variances, and modeling.

- Managed the production salary, incentive and benefits program, and training structure; while working with five plant

managers.

Key Achievements:

- Assisted with the assessment of new business opportunities and improvements along with technology advancements, product

development, acquisitions, and asset eliminations.

- Served as the driving force in maintaining highest return on assets, including devising productivity and efficiency

plans; thereby maintaining lowest possible production cost.

EARLIER CAREER

TEXAS INDUSTRIES INC. (acquired by Martin Marietta) - DALLAS, TX

Operational Controller, Package Products Group, Athens Brick, TXI Transportation

PERRY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION - MINERAL WELLS, TX

Controller Accounting Manager

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TX

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Trust US Federal Credit Union: Chairman of the Board

National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA): Member

Project Management Institute (PMI): Member

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) JD Edwards Oracle Cognos TM1 Command



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