Finance Project Controls Specialist

RYAN M. ELKINS

**** **** *** *. **. Petersburg, FL 33712

****.*.******@*****.*** 832-***-****

EXPERIENCE

**** – Present VETERAN ADVOCATES, SERVICES, and TRAINING (VAST) Chairman of the Board of Directors (BoD)

• Oversee BoD for 501c3 focusing on Veterans leaving the military with undiagnosed anxiety, depression, and PTSD resulting in homelessness, isolation, incarceration, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies

• Our mission is to give Veterans their identity back through successful re-integration, housing, and training

• Received Proclamation from City of Houston Mayor and Elected Officials for Veteran advocacy contribution 2021 – Present PRIVATE CONSULTANT FL, TX, NY, NC, AZ Tricon Precast LTD

Process Improvement Manager

• Studied current construction material flow through the entire supply chain from raw material procurement, creation of various concrete forms, field staging, contract management, and end-user delivery

• Collaborated with owner and senior leadership to create company policy and process documents

• Recognized +20M savings from waste, lost product, rework, and incorrect contract management Director of M&A – KPMG LLP

• Developed strategy for two major technology companies recently merged and split product development / IP into 2 separate companies post merger

• Restructured ERP system to include enhanced controls for supply chain, marketing, and financial reporting

• Provided Product Leadership & Feature Prioritization focused on customer voice and strategic growth engines

• Developed Product Management, Development, Data Science, Operations, Deliverability, Site Reliability, and Technical Success teams to sustain growth and innovation while structuring operational and customer support systems

• Analyzed synergy capture post merger / pre-split based on financial analysis resulting in $12M of exposed revenue retrieval

Director of M&A Development and Advisory – Sunipro LLC

• Advised a Solar Panel client on ERP analysis / implementation, headcount analysis, business process analysis, cost-savings measures, and acquisition grooming

• Advised a start-up CBD company on fundraising activities and supply chain development aimed at US distribution and future partnership agreements between both active / inactive investors

• Led due-diligence and possible acquisition deal structure for both companies 2020 – 2021 CITY of HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX

Chief of Staff – Finance Department

• Managed 115+ employees conducting financial analysis and reporting for the Mayor of the City of Houston

• Procured and planned $400M+ in Federal Funding for COVID-19 to aid the City of Houston

• Conducted oversight for new City Financial Policies passed to and approved by Houston City Council

• Built presentations for weekly televised Chambers meetings for the Houston Mayor and City Council

• Supported Economic & Development department through financial strategic planning 2019 – 2020 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS HOUSTON, TX

Deals Manager

• Deals manager responsible for project engagement economics creating C-Suite quarterly presentations, facilitating cross-functional daily stand-up meetings, budget forecasting, functional milestone tracking / reporting, and post-deal synergy capture for +$5B acquisition (Houston, TX)

• Finance Manager responsible for project costing, weekly scorecard reporting, competitor analysis, and future target acquisition for a $13.4B acquisition by a world leading pharmaceutical company (Princeton, NJ) 2017 – 2019 NORTH HIGHLAND CONSULTING HOUSTON, TX

Manager – Program and Project Management (PPM)

• Restructured emergency weather response center for retail leader aimed at ensuring large volumes of inventory staged appropriately and levels maintained to provide quick support to areas affected by hurricanes, flooding, and wild fires (Mooresville, NC)

• Conducted SKU analysis and recommendations for +2000 line items of inventory for retail leader during acquisition of competitor company and divestment of business units with duplicate products (St. Louis, MO)

• Facilitated +200 person cross-functional workshops aimed at defining new ERP system overhaul and requirements for world leader in athletic footwear and apparel (Portland, OR)

• Provided Program and Finance project management for financial services company during European Union

(EU) mandated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) transition (St. Louis, MO)

• Project manager for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process retail mapping for #1 ranked homebuilder in U.S. Facilitated frequent meetings with COO, CMO, and various VP’s (Philadelphia, PA)

• Assessed and designed risk management methodology for largest refinery in North America with a focus on Finance and Internal Audit operations and procedures (Houston, TX) 2015 – 2017 DELOITTE CONSULTING HOUSTON, TX

Senior Consultant – CFO Services with focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Managed 30 Accounts Payable and Master Data transition personnel for dissolution of joint venture between two super-major O&G companies (Houston, TX)

• Led finance divestiture activities for 51% spin-off of cyber security business to PE firm valued at $4.2B by world’s highest valued semiconductor chip manufacturer based on revenue (Portland, OR)

• Structured synergy capture activities for multinational brewing company post-acquisition (Denver, CO)

• Led corporate FP&A business unit year-end closing / 6-quarter revenue forecasting activities for post-merger integration of 3 technology consumer products companies (Irvine, CA)

• Managed Finance work stream for spin-off / IPO for 2 Fortune 500 companies with leading positions in lightweight metals technology, engineering, and manufacturing (Pittsburgh, PA)

• Led Accounting & Payroll work stream for spin-off to PE firm valued at $7B for global leader in technology security, storage, and systems management solutions (Palo Alto, CA)

• Managed Transaction Execution activities for technology spin-off / IPO for 2 Fortune 500 companies with leading positions in consumer products and digital payment transactions / e-commerce (San Jose, CA) 2013 – 2015 FMC TECHNOLOGIES HOUSTON, TX

Global Supply Chain Analyst

• Strategically managed $1.3B+ annual spend across 1,000+ global suppliers manufacturing equipment for exploration and production of hydrocarbons

• Provided critical financial analysis to 5 Product Line Directors across 4 countries to support corporate strategic initiatives aimed at optimization of global supply chain strategy, steady revenue growth and expansion of market share in developed and developing countries

• Conducted supply chain analysis for overland and maritime shipping routes focused on optimizing delivery time, receivables, storage, and distribution resulting in ~$20M+ savings in year 1 2012 ERNST & YOUNG HOUSTON, TX

MBA Internship

Senior Consultant – Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Identified operational drivers to aid in successful divestment of assets for major oil and gas company

• Facilitated due diligence processes between investment bank and potential private equity (PE) buyers 2010 – 2011 UNITED STATES NAVY – NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (NSA) OAHU, HI Department Head – TS/SCI Clearance

• Executed top secret national security mission in order to provide logistical support to US Military and Civilian personnel overseas during OEF & OIF

• Managed 20 personnel at 3 locations providing operational support to 2,800+ Military Intelligence personnel 2006 – 2010 UNITED STATES NAVY HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN Combat Logistics & Finance Officer-in-Charge (2008 – 2010)

• Forward deployed as unit Officer-in-Charge providing personal financial oversight of $60M+ operating budget marked for various combat and humanitarian activities in Helmand Province

• Managed 21 Logistics / Support personnel across 6 locations in active war-zone with operating budget of

$100M+ in support of combat operations, re-building efforts, dignitary movement, and rebuilding efforts

• Tracked and accounted for $5M+ cash carried in backpacks by Special Forces and Marine Combat Infantrymen for reconstruction / re-education of local farmers and manufacturers in Helmand Province Logistics Officer – Lieutenant Junior Grade (2006 – 2008) JACKSONVILLE, FL

• Lead Officer for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) counter-narcotics operations in international waters around Central and South America resulting in +25 arrests / +$300M in drug seizures within 6 months

• Managed 60+ Sailors providing supply support for maritime crossing payments (Panama Canal), re-fueling operations at sea, prisoner transport, in-port sustenance refurbishment, food service operations, engineering part and tool re-supply, helicopter inventory drop operations, and ship damage control procedures 2004 KBR / HALLIBURTON CAMP ANACONDA - BALAD, IRAQ Undergraduate Internship (4 months)

Project Controls Specialist

• Assisted Camp Director in base operations including tool and equipment replacement and exchange trade, PAX manifest operations, pay-roll verification, construction budget tracking / accountability / reporting

• Liaison with Baghdad ‘Green Zone’ regarding material and personnel transfer

• Audited / documented refurbishment parts costs and transport for military and civilian vehicles / machinery procured from various NATO approved countries throughout Europe and the Middle East EDUCATION

2011 – 2013 RICE UNIVERSITY, JONES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HOUSTON, TX Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, Concentration in Finance Full Scholarship; PresidentEnergy Club; Vice President and Co-Founder Veterans in Business Association (VIBA) 2001 – 2005 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION, TX Bachelor of Science, Construction Science; Minor in Business Academy for Future International Leaders; Sigma Chi Fraternity

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