Shawn D. Burns
Data & Supply Chain Analyst Profile
*****.*********@*****.*** • 940-***-****
https://burnsconsultingexperts.com
LinkedIn • Fort Worth, TX 76179
Highly accomplished leader and analyst with extensive experience in enterprise systems deployment and support, leveraging data management and analytics platforms to drive strategic business decisions. Proven ability to lead ERP/Business Analytics teams, design and deploy ERP and Financial applications, and optimize technology services for scalability and security. Adept at business analysis, roadmap design, and policy enhancement to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Possesses a strong track record of enhancing data lake and data mart analytics, streamlining workflows, and implementing cost-effective solutions. I am skilled in Power BI, SQL, Cognos, and SAP, with expertise in software license management and vendor interaction. Seeking leverage expertise in a leadership role focused on ERP/Business Analytics to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional value.
Areas of Expertise
ERP & Financial Application Management
Data Management & Analytics Platforms (Data Lake, Data Mart, Power BI, Cognos)
Enterprise Systems Deployment & Support
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
IT Policy & Procedure Enhancement
Software License & Compliance Management
Team Leadership & Staff Management
Technology Services Optimization
Roadmap Design & Strategic Planning
Program Manager
Cloud Platform Evaluation (Azure)
Knowledge Base Management
Status Reporting & Graphical Reporting
Disaster Recovery & Best Practices
Scalability & Security Optimization
Process Improvement & Automation
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced Dashboard Design
Project Manager
Technology Platforms
Performance Monitoring & KPIs
Cost Benefit Analysis
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Status Reports/Work Processes
Project Costs
Logistics & Asset Management
DOD (Dept of Defense)
Finance/Financial Application
Business Intelligence & Reporting
Corporate Policies
Support Staff
Professional Experience
In-Sight Global/Deloitte, Norfolk, USA
Business Solutions/Data Management Consultant
September 2024 — Present
Drive strategic planning and growth by delivering actionable insights through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strengthen compliance and data security by implementing governance frameworks and executing rigorous audits to mitigate risks. Enhance performance monitoring with dynamic KPI dashboards, using advanced analytical methodologies for data-driven decision-making.
●Drove strategic planning and growth by delivering actionable insights through collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributing to business analysis and identifying business opportunities.
●Strengthened compliance and data security by implementing governance frameworks and executing rigorous audits to mitigate risks, aligning with corporate policies.
●Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration to execute capture plans and proposal efforts; drove strategic planning and growth by aligning actionable insights across teams at In-Sight Global, leveraging leadership experience to coordinate high-impact initiatives across diverse stakeholders.
●Enhanced performance monitoring with dynamic KPI dashboards, using advanced analytical methodologies for data-driven decision-making, contributing to effective status reporting.
●Developed Cognos and Cobra Transaction Code and Table Reference Guides to streamline processes and enhance system understanding, supporting knowledge base management.
●Boosted operational performance by integrating advanced CRM and data management solutions, enabling streamlined workflows and informed decision-making, demonstrating experience with enterprise systems.
●Provided comprehensive support to a team of 10 staff members, including troubleshooting system issues and delivering targeted training sessions on SAP, showcasing staff management and support staff experience.
●Transformed SAP business operations with tailored data solutions, maximizing efficiency and strategic insights, demonstrating ERP and Financial application management.
●Established contract requirements for SAP ERP, contributing to improved confidential information handling and operational efficiency.
Tape-LLC, Fort Eustis, VA
Senior Business Analyst
June 2023 — August 2024
Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to execute high-impact initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate objectives and measurable success. Strengthened decision-making and streamlined Performance Review systems by crafting dynamic dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
●Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to execute high-impact initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate objectives and measurable success, showing ability to work with other departments and divisions.
●Strengthened decision-making and streamlined Performance Review systems by crafting dynamic dashboards and automated reporting solutions, demonstrating abilities with graphical reporting.
●Increased organizational efficiency by 15% through data-driven process refinement and strategic trend analysis, showing ability to improve work processes.
●Increased revenue growth by 10% through strategic analysis of market trends and performance data.
●Supervised a team of 10 employees, effectively managing project timelines and prioritizing tasks to consistently meet deadlines and improve team productivity by 25%, displaying team leadership.
●Accelerated revenue growth by 10% through strategic analysis of market trends and performance data, shaping high-impact business opportunities, demonstrating business analysis.
●Uncovered key trends and optimized workflows through advanced data analysis, driving efficiency and enhancing organizational performance, showing experience with data management and analytics platforms.
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C&G Consulting, Washington, DC
Sustainment Analyst
December 2022 — June 2023
Unified engineering, procurement, and logistics efforts to optimize sustainment processes in line with organizational goals and customer expectations. Improved supply chain efficiency by extracting actionable insights from advanced analytics, refining workflows, and driving performance improvements through a comprehensive reporting system.
●Achieved 15% reduction in downtime by forecasting logistics requirements, maintaining seamless operational support.
●Increased cost efficiency by 20% through strategic sustainment planning and data-driven asset lifecycle optimization.
●Drive win strategies through early integration of program managers, contracts, and technical experts; incorporate ghosting tactics and past performance positioning to strengthen proposal credibility and increase Win probability.
●Provided a improved supply chain efficiency by extracting actionable insights from advanced analytics. These experiences demonstrated advanced analytical skills and understanding trends and improving organizational performance.
●Drove operational excellence by anticipating logistical demands, ensuring uninterrupted support for mission-critical systems while minimizing downtime.
United States Army, Fort Lee, VA
Ordnance Officer Sr. Training Developer (CW4)
November 2021 — November 2022
Elevated officer proficiency and operational readiness by designing and executing ordnance training programs across divisions.
●Boosted officer proficiency by 30% and ensured adherence to Army operational standards by deploying advanced ordnance training program, delivering measurable performance enhancements across multiple divisions.
●Led cross-functional teams of logisticians, technicians, and program managers to executed high-impact maintenance initiatives, translated this experience into effective coordination of proposed teams, technical SMEs, and pricing analysts.
●Increased training outcomes by 40% through the creation and implementation of advanced curricula, emphasizing real-world applications to enhance officer capabilities and operational effectiveness.
●Secured 95% success rate in mission-critical training exercises by guiding and developing over 300 ordnance officers annually, providing tailored coaching for skill advancement.
●Assured operational efficiency by 25% through the refinement and integration of training plans with Army doctrine, ensuring precise lesson delivery aligned with mission objectives.
United States Army, USA
Division Sustainment Senior Maintenance Officer (CW4)
Program Manager
July 2019 — October 2021
Led the strategic oversight and coordination of maintenance programs for five subordinate brigades within the 2ID Division Sustainment Brigade, managing the maintenance and readiness of over 10,000 pieces of equipment (tactical vehicles, weapons systems, and communications assets) within a budget of 2-4 billion every fiscal year. Managed cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and efficiency in executing maintenance operations. Developed and enforced standardized maintenance policies and procedures, utilizing readiness reports to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime. Worked in close collaboration with senior leadership to ensure maintenance activities were aligned with mission objectives, enhancing sustainment support effectiveness across the division.
●Maximized maintenance readiness and equipment uptime by 30% by streamlining division-wide operations and enhancing team efficiency.
●Develop and present capture plans for viable opportunities, incorporating contract vehicle analysis, customer procurement history, competitive landscape, and technical feasibility in collaboration with SMEs and pricing analysts.
●Oversaw annual budgets of $2B–$4B supporting DoD sustainment programs; applied strategic planning, forecasting, and operational optimization to enhance readiness and cost efficiency across large-scale equipment portfolios.
●Cultivated relationships with senior military leadership, OEMs, and contracting officers to directly applicable to managing stakeholder alignment and building winning strategies in competitive business development environment.
●Transformed maintenance training programs, sharpening technical expertise and cutting response times by 25%, ensuring peak mission-critical equipment performance.
●Lowered maintenance costs by 20% through strategic asset management, extending the lifespan of multimillion-dollar equipment portfolio while ensuring regulatory and operational compliance.
●Accomplished 35% boost in operational efficiency during large-scale field exercises through effective team coordination.
United States Army Fort Riley, KS
Senior Maintenance Officer (CW4)
Program Manager
July 2014 — June 2019
Optimized maintenance strategies for mission-critical military equipment, enhancing operational readiness and minimizing downtime in high-intensity environments. Diagnosed complex equipment malfunctions and provided immediate solutions to ensure timely repairs. Advised soldiers and leaders on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and repairs. Collaborated with supply personnel and logistical teams to ensure efficient supply chain operations. Managed high operational tempo and tight deadlines, especially during training cycles and deployments, ensuring seamless maintenance operations.
●Maintained 95% asset readiness rate by streamlining maintenance operations, overseeing a team of 100+ personnel to ensure peak equipment performance with minimal disruptions.
●Lead shaping activities and stakeholder engagement for high-value pursuits by aligning with end-user missions, identifying pain points, and formulating a compelling value proposition with key discriminators and teaming strategies.
●Led stakeholder engagement and capture execution for a depot-level repair contract supporting tracked vehicles, serving as the primary interface between AMC leadership, field commanders, and OEM vendors with conflicting priorities; implemented weekly synchronization meetings, established transparent performance metrics, and aligned objectives to drive mission readiness and cost-effective outcomes.
●Managing one Air force contract supporting two maneuver brigades, conducted comprehensive opportunity assessments by evaluating alignment with service offerings, resource capacity, pricing flexibility, and past performance; analyze risk factors including priorities set by both brigades and competitive intensity to drive informed decisions.
●Slashed equipment repair time by 30% through strategic maintenance scheduling and procedural enhancements while upholding Army standards and safety protocols.
●Lowered costs by 15% by refining procurement workflows and optimizing resource distribution while sustaining uninterrupted operational support.
●Attained 98% success rate in rapid recovery and mission support by spearheading troubleshooting and repair initiatives during high-intensity training and combat operations.
Education
Master of Science in Procurement & Acquisition Management Webster University, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Information Management System / Human Resources Management Park University, USA
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification PMI (Expires July 2030) Government Contracting Certification Webster University Finance Accounting SAP S/4 Hana Certification (Issued 16 March 2025 EXP 17 March 2026) COMPTIA Security+ SYO-701 Certification Expires: 4 May 2028 Cybersecurity CAS-004 Certification (Pending Exam)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, AESIP, Power BI, SAP Business Objects, SQL Server, BigQuery, LDAC, SAP, GCSS-A, NAVY- ERP, IGC, TDC, I2LOG, TRMIS, Vantage, Microsoft Access, cPROBE, CFMS, SABRS, Windows 10, Management Tool, Testing, Data Science, Pacing, Balanced Scorecard, Security Clearance, Deltek Costpoint