business analyst

MARCUS S. VANNINI

*** ******* ****, *******, ** *3602 603-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusstuart

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

6+ years of experience in Business Analyst / Project Manager hybrid roles

15+ years of strong PMO/Project Management experience for large multi-national corporations (Goldman Sachs, TD, C&S, HarrisonGray, Reliance India)

Broad knowledge of Project Lifecycle methodologies (SDLC, Lean, AGILE) and experience implementing ERP systems from concept through to completion

Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills with a long track record of conducting presentations comfortably to large groups and senior executives

Strong, polished presence and ability to challenge opinions with confidence and professionalism across cultures

Rare combination of business and analytical skills – communicator, promoter, change agent and catalyst

Strong familiarity with data modelling, advanced/predictive analytics and emerging data-centric technologies

Core Skills

•Cross-functional Project Management and BA

•Data Management, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Cleansing, Data Management Best Practices

•SharePoint, Dashboards, Advanced Excel (Power Pivot), SQL

•Lean, Agile, SDLC, Visio, MS Project

•Enterprise Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Modelling

CHRONOLOGICAL EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Morgan Stanley, Contract Business Analyst January 2016 - Current

Serving as a senior business analyst developing analyzing and developing requirements for Morgan Stanley’s mission critical regulatory reports to the Federal Reserve. Sourced and resolved data issues across finance, technology and operations between US-UK and Hong Kong teams.

Authored and published The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Dodd-Frank Act in January 2016

Conference Speaker at 2015 FP&A Innovation Summit – “Big Data Takes on Big Regulation at TD”

TD Bank, N.A., VP / Project Manager – Business Analyst IV March 2013 – January 2016

Hired initially as a project lead and consultant to draft all requirements for TD’s Enterprise wide Regulatory Reporting Software Automation project. Worked across US / Canadian business and technology groups to source data for TD’s first Dodd-Frank filings and managed the vendor selection process for the US Regulatory Reporting platform (AxiomSL).

•After consulting for one year, joined TD as a VP / Project Manager – Business Analyst hybrid to develop and manage ongoing requirements, data sourcing, documentation, testing, custom reports development and implementation across multiple work streams including reconciliation, data validation, technology, governance, manual systems and automated systems.

•Developed a Data Index (DINDEX) and dictionary to provide definition and mapping for over 2,000 data elements reported to the Federal Reserve.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Sr. Business & Technology Analyst October 2010 – November 2012

Developed and implemented KPI reporting and dashboards for the 9th largest private company in America across the organization’s 35+ union / non-union distribution centers and corporate operations. Managed a wide array of projects including social media campaigns, gamification pilots, software selections and HR compliance / Adverse Impact reporting tools. Working with Microstrategy, Lawson, Oracle, Hyperion and Crystal Developer.

Reliance Media Group-Bollywood, VP Corporate Development (London / India) August 2006 – May 2010

Led and built new media / digital distribution division for the $2B Indian Media and Entertainment Company (formerly Reliance-Eros International). Managed project teams and implementations between London, New York and Mumbai.

•Restructured and developed the New Media business from less than $4M to $34M in revenues.

•Responsible for ensuring the build out and streamlining of internal support processes and teams between India, UK and US to ensure timely ongoing releases and content pushed to distribution partners and new media platforms.

•Negotiated the formation and implementation of two joint-ventures with Lionsgate and Universal Music spanning content distribution, marketing, acquisition and production in India and North America.

Saffron Media, Co-founder (New York) February 2006 – August 2006

Founded and acquired early-stage funding to launch a media and entertainment company focused on serving the South Asian market globally through online, mobile and production partnerships. Company and team acquired by Reliance (formerly Eros).

JumpTV.com, VP of Subscriber Acquisition & Marketing (New York) August 2005 – August 2006

Contracted as VP of Subscriber Acquisition & Marketing to drive rapid subscriber and revenue growth to position for IPO.

•Restructured, developed and led domestic and international marketing team, multi-lingual subscriber support, sales and customer retention teams for over 85 live-streaming TV Channels from more than 30 countries.

•Increased paid subscriber count over 40%, reduced subscriber churn rate by 50%. Increased traffic over 400%.

•Developed numerous workflow and process improvements critical to reducing channel launch time, reducing copyright violation risks and rapidly leveraging newly evolved best practices.

HarrisonGray, Project Manager & Management Consultant July 2001 – July 2005

Managed broad array of clients and engagements in publishing, financial services, TMT and energy.

•Developed and led the firm's internal project management organization, knowledge and document management systems, global communications and board reporting, account management strategy, marketing and branding strategies.

•Directly responsible for increasing revenue growth from a standing start during severe industry downturn from $1.3M to $22M leveraging highly innovative merit-based compensation and equity models recognized by Consultants News.

•Led multiple teams and engagements in numerous service offerings and industries. Responsibilities included all aspects of client management and delivery including China Online, Osaka Gas, American Cancer Society, Invesco, Landmark Entertainment, Mobile Technology Partners, Orion Telecommunications, CARE International, ADVO Direct Marketing and Goldman Sachs.

PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Manager (New York) January 1999 – July 2001

Hired as Senior Associate and received two double-promotions within 18 months to Manager. Managed multiple global and cross-functional projects at my primary client Goldman Sachs (Market Data group and CTO Office).

Accenture, Senior Associate (Atlanta) June 1996 – December 1999

Hired as Associate into Advanced Technology practice (ATG). Worked on wide array of Finance benchmarking and strategy development engagements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management Information Systems / Computer Science)

Terry College of Business, University of Georgia, Athens

AFFILIATIONS / ACTIVITIES

•US-India Business Council

•African Rainforest Conservancy

•The Hawn Foundation

•Harvard iLab Mentor

•Institute for Civic Leadership

•USC School of Cinematic Arts

•Lean Start-up Mentoring

•Charitywater.org

PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING

•Columbia Business School – Growing at the Speed of Thought

•US-India Business Council (Delhi)

•2015 FP&A Innovation Summit – “Big Data Takes on Big Regulation at TD”

•Consultants News

•The 2016 Dictionary of Excel Functions, Short-cuts & Tips

•The Tao of Teambuilding - Critical Strategies for Developing Successful Teams

PERSONAL

•American Citizen, UK Visa

•Hiking and Running

•Equine Training & Therapy

•CrossFit

•History

•Geology

•Philosophy

“Marcus is a highly-motivated, organized, energetic, charismatic and creative problem solver that belies his age. We’ve come to know each other well over the last ten years and he has helped me raise further awareness for my foundation and I always look forward to our visits.” - Sergio Zyman, retired Chief Marketing Officer of Coca-Cola

“Marcus has the qualities needed to succeed in current day business: ethical decision making, innovative approach and profit intuition. He handles client relationships with extreme care, and knows that reliability is the key to success. Best of all, Marcus has the adaptability and drive to turn around business groups within large scale corporations, and individuals within start-ups.” - Jorge Iragorri, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

“Spanning cultures and continents yet bridging the positives of every individual with inspiration and support. Marcus is a mentor, a facilitator, a catalyst, a friend at all times, a maven and the hub of large networks of people and thinking. He is a believer – unrelenting in his passion to produce nonzero value for each and everyone he meets. It's just a matter of time before he impacts you directly or indirectly but positive and lasting it will be. What can you say to someone who brings the rain and the sun when you need it? Honored and yes...privileged

- Paul Chong, Director, Red Point International

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