General Manager Business Analyst

Byron Cowan

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Summary

I have 25 years management experience in business. I have been fortunate to work in many fields across the country. My career has allowed me to see how my skills apply in every business. My ability to motivate others and move the ball forward is essential in today's environment. I take pride in measuring my success with the ability to increase value for the short and long-term validity of the business.

An initial 20% in profitability, has always been my first contribution to any business. Experience

Business Analyst

Blackmore Partners Inc

Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)

Researched companies for acquisition by C-Level

executives with P&L ranging from 25M to 1B.

Sourced M&A deal for Shopko Optometrist business.

Paired C-level executives that have an investment thesis with private equity firms.

Conducted training for interns on PE company research and analysis via Pitchbook, D&B Hoovers and other

sources.

Facilitated Zoom meetings between PE firms and C-level Executives to discuss, board positions, consulting and investment thesis. Provide 1 on 1 training for executives entering the private equity space.

Managed the social media and CRM teams.

General Manager

Jack's Family Restaurants, LP

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Managed daily operations for 2 locations.

Coordinated operations for 2 grand openings.

Annual P&L 1.7M.

General Manager

Burger King

May 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 9 months)

General Manager for an existing restaurant.

Liaison between contractors and corporate for remodeling of existing locations. Management of staff

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and customer relations.

Trained 2 General managers for new store openings. Increased sale by 20%.

Annual P&L 2.4M

General Manager

McDonald's

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (3 years)

Managed daily financial operations of the business. Trained 3 General manages to take over existing locations. Catered to local business and schools weekly.

Trained employees for new owner operator stores in Ill, WI, CA. P/L 3.5M.

General Manger/Owner

Prather Place

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 (5 years)

Owner Operator of Prather's Place: Convenience store, gas station, restaurant, laundry mat.

Annual P&L of .5M.

General Manager

Merrit Restaurant an Bakery

Feb 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Managed daily operations for this 40-year-old establishment. This is a full-service family style restaurant and bakery with a state-of-the-art bakery. Our product was also featured in the movie "UP" by Pixar. We enjoyed a 25% increase in sales in the Bakery department. Increased foot traffic in the restaurant by 23%.

Annual P&L 2.2M

Account Executive

Seaton & Associates

Jan 2006 - Feb 2008 (2 years 2 months)

Facilitated all third shift activities with Production managers and leads. Managed 3 supervisors and 200 plus temporary-to-hire employees.

Coordinated line assignments according to production needs. Responsible for payroll and employee onboarding.

Annual P&L 3B

Education

CFA Institute

CFA level 1, Finance and Financial Management Services 2019 - 2023

Completed the CFA foundations course in 2022.

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Preparing for my CFA level 1 exam in May of 2023.

Kaplan University

Real Estate Licences, Real Estate

2002 - 2004

Licensed to sale real estate for REMAX.

Kaplan University

Insurance salesperson license, Insurance

2002 - 2004

Licensed to sell life insurance for Primerica Financial services. Carthage College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

1991 - 1995

The ability to analyze situations and create solutions, is a skill I've developed throughout 25 year career in business.

Licenses & Certifications

Financial Modeling Foundations - LinkedIn

Strategic Planning Foundations - LinkedIn

The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists - LinkedIn Business Analyst Certification - LinkedIn

SAP Business One: Production and Logistics - LinkedIn Financial Analyst Certification - LinkedIn

Six Sigma Yellow Belt - LinkedIn

Skills

Strategy • Communication • Training • Analytical Skills • Finance • Marketing • Leadership • Research • Customer Service

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