J. BURTS BRYANT, JR., MBA

615-***-**** adw4ed@r.postjobfree.com Nashville, TN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/burts-bryant-41257937/

Senior Business Operations + Process Improvement Leader

Customer-centric, Business Operations and Process Improvement Leader with a highly distinguished 20+year record of managing and mentoring teams that facilitate optimization strategies in an evolving marketplace. Known for driving cohesive alignment with departmental and corporate strategic plans while focusing on profitability and sustainability through analysis, insight and process transformation. A highly engaged leader possessing progressive experience directing organizational growth and employing an exceptionally rich and versatile skill set in Process Improvement, Financial Analysis and Operations. Strongly attuned to revenue enhancement opportunities and establishment of strategic priorities and effective cost containment. Open to a variety of industries and roles.

PAST INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Financial Services • Education • Telecommunications • Engineering • Retail • Waste Management

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership • Operations Management • Process Improvement • P&L Responsibility • Strategic Planning & Implementation • Quantitative Analysis • Six Sigma Project Management • Coaching & Mentoring Forecasting • Budgeting • Cost Reduction • Interpersonal Skills • Cross-functional Collaboration • Vendor Management • Contract Negotiations • Operational Policies / Procedures • Lender Relations • Start-ups

MOST RECENT HIGHLIGHS

Consulting & Contract Engagements (2012 – Present)

Currently assisting a diverse range of companies in the areas of Process Improvement, Quantitative Analysis and Six Sigma Project Management. Companies include: Fed Ex Supply Chain, Mitsui and Co., Republic Services, Parallon/HCA, Harris Research, Tractor Supply Co., Ardent Healthcare, and InStar Services.

Caterpillar (2003 – 2011)

Reported to Company President and Vice President and helped create and direct the company towards its strategic objectives and long-term goals.

Oversaw financial analysis of business results; worked with leaders and accounting staff to develop worldwide budgets and forecasts.

Held approval authority for annual sales and purchases at approximately $25 million each, capital projects up to $5 million, and operating expenses of $20 million worldwide.

Maintained worldwide sales, purchasing and administration policies and procedures.

Conducted financial analysis and project management consulting services.

Performed financial modeling and analysis; process flow-charting; project management of a 6 Sigma reorganization and process improvement initiative; operations oversight.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

LEADERSHIP COACHING & MENTORING

Forges positive relationships, builds a passionate team spirit, and promotes a strong work ethic winning the admiration of clients and colleagues.

Highly experienced establishing priorities, meeting critical deadlines and coordinating functions that are vital in achieving company objectives.

Develops cogent arguments and presents them concisely to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Matures and retains a cohesive and effective team, while providing mentoring and development opportunities that continuously build upon team and individual capability.

Page 2 Burts Bryant, MBA

OPERATION MANAGEMENT

Translates organizational direction into specific team and individual expectations, and manages performance through effective monitoring of defined metrics and coaching.

Exercises outstanding communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to develop, coordinate, communicate, and implement complex plans between departments and business units.

Builds partnerships across organizational, departmental, and geographical boundaries, including with key partner-vendors.

Develops detailed work plans, including work breakdown structures, project milestones, risk assessment/management plans, staffing needs, project timelines and budgets.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION

Leads and supports cross-company initiatives spanning growth strategy and operational excellence by directly scoping, executing, leading and completing strategic projects.

Delivers data-driven insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritization, and strategy communication.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Participates in continuous process improvement to ensure departmental efficiencies are identified, implemented and maintained.

Focuses on the people side of change - including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures.

Leads highly diverse, matrixed teams in identifying, developing and driving alignment and implementation of better/more efficient work processes.

Decreases operating expenses through organizing resources, reviewing all vendor contracts, and streamlining operating processes and systems.

Creates financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems and identifies key opportunities for increasing profit and cash flows.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & INSIGHTS

Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information in order to appraise matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

Provides business consultation to the CEO and other Executive leaders and provides meaningful strategic insights and business analytics.

Develops financial models to support analysis of a variety of financial and operating activities.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT & CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, Nashville, TN 2012 – Present

FED EX SUPPLY CHAIN August 2019-March 2020

MITSUI AND CO. 2017 – April 2019

REPUBLIC SERVICES 2015 – 2016

PARALLON/HCA 2015

HARRIS RESEARCH 2014

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. 2013 – 2014

ARDENT HEALTHCARE 2013

INSTAR SERVICES 2012 – 2013

CATERPILLAR, Nashville, TN 2003 – 2011

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

Page 3 Burts Bryant, MBA

Senior Regional Representative (2009 – 2011)

Business Services Manager (2004 – 2009)

Project Manager (2003 – 2004)

CURRICULUM PARTTNERS, Nashville, TN 2001 – 2002

An education industry consulting firm.

Founding Member

Launched start-up with two other principals. Managed all financial and legal aspects, including government filings, operating agreement and marketing materials development. Led web site development and consulting services pricing models

MODERN RED SCHOOLHOUSE INSTITUTE, Nashville, TN 1999 – 2001

An organization that began as part of a larger reform effort in the U S. to design and create schools for the 21st century.

Director of Financial Affairs Management Team

Managed financial operations for $4.5 million organization; advised President regarding financial and strategic planning, resulting in capital loans to implement expansion / scale-up plans. Implemented effective pricing of products and services; cost reduction policies and practices; and stronger accountability measures for accounting functions. Improved banking and lender relations; analysis of cash flow, costs, margins, contracts and income statements; and management of accounting staff. Led overhaul of invoicing procedures to improve cash flow and audit concerns.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SETEL Financial Analyst / Management Team

Managed financial operations for $4 million company.

Neel-Schaffer Senior Professional / Consultant

Financial manager for $3.1 million branch; responsible for project budgeting and oversight; principal client contact for projects and trade shows.

Metropolitan Government, Nashville / Davidson County Residential Recycling Specialist

Managed $1 million in annual contracts for recycling services; liaison / public outreach contact

Waller-Davis Associates Regional Representative

Represented six manufacturers of commercial and institutional construction products; inherited declining territory: increased distribution by 100% and product line by 300%

EDUCATION

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY OWEN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Nashville, TN

MBA Master of Business Administration

NEWBERRY COLLEGE, Newberry, SC

BS Bachelor of Science, Int’l Government & Commerce / Business Administration

SOFTWARE

MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) • Visio • JD Edwards

Contact this candidate