Financial Analyst Business Intelligence, Process Innovation

Michael M. Smolsky 216-***-**** *******@*******.***

BUSINESS/FINANCIAL ANALYST PROFILE

Enterprising Financial Analyst with a proven track record in driving financial plans through accurate evaluation, financial monitoring, and strategic business planning. Expertise includes financial analysis, reporting, contract management and forecasting. Adept at leveraging strong communication skills to build robust team and client relationships.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Enterprise Development Project Management Business Intelligence Process Innovation Data Analytics Strategic Planning Operational Cost Reduction Information Technology Acquisition Strategy MBA: Finance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Management Consultant 1994 – present

Contract Consultant, Cleveland, OH

Provided contract-consulting services in the areas of enterprise development, performance improvement, turnaround management, strategic planning across a variety of industries.

Served organizations with revenue between $1M and $8B.

Managed joint work teams with up to 30 members including consultants, client management, and senior and executive leadership.

Clients/Projects: Indian Motorcycle Armada Manufacturing/Marada Boats Federal Mogul Quaker Foods Pioneer Frozen Foods Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Western PA, Boston and New Jersey) Brighton Electric/Royalite Generations Furniture & Home Restoration & Performance LLC

ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed Performance Management System

Created a performance management system for a large regional health insurance provider, implementing productivity metrics to reduce claims backlogs and designing data analytic methods that identified $30M in overstated claims exposure.

Streamlined Administrative Processes

Mapped and streamlined critical administrative processes for regional health insurance providers. Coached clients to model and quantify existing processes, resulting in more efficient utilization of administrative resources.

Managed Other Party Liability Platform

Managed a client platform for Other Party Liability, increasing recovery through effective coordination of benefits and supporting claims avoidance of $9M.

Chief Financial Officer (in residence), Expedited Freight Industry Company

Provided business strategy, turnaround management, cash flow management, financial and tax advisory, and overall business decision support.

Evaluated Business Portfolio Optimization

Analyzed asset rationalization plan for an $800M line of business within an $8B Tier-1 auto industry supplier, developing an alternate production strategy that resulted in $90M in cost savings.

Developed Operational Cost Reduction Plan

Created and implemented a cost reduction plan for a $200M milling company’s baked and frozen foods line, achieving $2.1M in savings through process improvements, performance metrics, and sourcing strategy modifications.

Led acquisition initiative

Authored acquisition prospectus, business plan, and financial proforma to acquire defunct motorcycle manufacturer, securing over $20M in venture capital funding.

Designed Acquisition Strategy

Developed acquisition strategy for a troubled marine industry manufacturer, conducted competitive analysis, executed due diligence to identify sales exposure and reduce operational costs.

Founder/President, Home Furnishing Retailer

Launched and managed Michigan-based home furnishings start-up, achieving 15% month-over-month growth and $1M in first-year revenue. Implemented supply chain, POS, and CRM systems, and trained staff to enhance client retention and sales conversion.

Advisory and Technology Support

Provided comprehensive support for small office and home office environments, including data recovery, training, equipment specification, malware removal, and crisis support.

Real Estate Asset Management

Managed acquisition and renovation of toxic real estate assets, completing seven comprehensive residential restoration projects.

IT Infrastructure Implementation

Built and configured high-performance workstations and midrange servers. Implemented Linux server infrastructure for enterprise email communications for a regional electrical wholesale supplier with eight locations.

Datavantage (nka Oracle Hospitality) Solon, OH

Senior Project Implementation Manager June, 2006 – January, 2007

Provided comprehensive project management for POS and loss prevention analytics software systems across multiple clients and projects in matrix resource environment. Defined scope, prepared contract addenda, and developed project plans for timely completion of small and medium size software implementation projects ranging from 200 to 2,500 hours.

Initiated and managed multiple projects with up to ten team members including requirements gathering, day-to-day client contact, financial monitoring, and overall relationship management.

Prepared and Negotiated contract addenda covering software upgrade projects and additional functionality/services ranging from $30,000 to $750,000.

Recognized for contributions in expense reduction and data analysis: streamlined contract addenda process resulting in an organizational best practice, and developed business intelligence methodology, enhancing operational efficiencies in project management support.

EDUCATION

Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management Cleveland, OH

Master of Business Administration, Finance May, 1994

University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science, Finance May, 1992

Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s Scholarship Award

TECHNOLOGY

Broad-based understanding of Business Intelligence and Business Process Innovation. Proficient in a variety of operating systems, productivity and analytic applications. Quick mastery of new systems and tools.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft productivity applications.

Designed, assembled, installed high-performance workstations and servers.

Expertise in Mac OS, iOS, Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

Specialized in non-destructive malware removal and data recovery.

Proficient in leveraging generative AI to enhance productivity and drive innovation.

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