Financial Analyst Talent Acquisition

Sean Garcia

Fort Collins, CO· 720-***-**** · ️ *******@********.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-g-73682423 www.ascentan.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven business leader with 20+ years of diverse experience spanning finance, talent acquisition, and executive operations. Founder and Owner of a successful staffing and consulting firm, specializing in accounting and technical recruitment, with a proven track record of placing top-tier professionals across industries. Former Divisional Finance and Administrative Manager for a national telecom provider, driving the launch of PCS/GSM technology in key U.S. markets. Accomplished Senior Financial Analyst with experience in corporate budgeting, pro forma modeling, and M&A support at the executive level. Skilled in building and scaling high-performing teams, optimizing operational processes, and aligning financial strategy with business growth. Recognized for entrepreneurial vision, strategic insight, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Full-Cycle Recruitment (Finance, Accounting, Tech)

Executive & Niche Talent Sourcing

Staffing Strategy & Workforce Planning

Project-Based & Enterprise IT Staffing (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft)

Business Development & Client Retention

Stakeholder Collaboration for Strategic Workforce Planning

Organizational Design to Improve Hiring Quality & Efficiency

Implementation of Scalable Hiring Systems & Processes

KPI Management & Performance Optimization (Individual & Team)

ATS & CRM Proficiency (Bullhorn, JobDiva, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)

Onboarding, Compliance & Process Improvement

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder / Principle / Lead Recruiter

Gold G3/Virtus Medical Staffing/Gold In People, Loveland CO

2009 – Present

Founded and scaled a boutique staffing and consulting agency specializing in accounting, finance, and technical placements for direct-hire, contract, and project-based roles.

Built a strong client portfolio including Fortune 500 companies, mid-market firms, and startups across industries such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.

Delivered project-based staffing and management solutions for large-scale enterprise application initiatives, including SAP, PeopleSoft, and Oracle implementations and upgrades.

Conducted ongoing competitive analysis and developed dynamic pricing strategies, including break-even analysis and cost modeling to inform contract negotiations.

Introduced a tiered pricing structure based on the duration of contract engagements, leading to a strategic competitive advantage and contributing to a 225% increase in revenue during the first year of implementation.

Partnered with client leadership to scope project needs, align talent strategy, and deploy specialized teams of consultants and subject matter experts for system integrations, migrations, and ERP optimization.

Led full-cycle recruitment, from job scoping and sourcing to negotiation and onboarding, successfully placing over 1,000 high-impact professionals.

Managed a team of recruiters and account managers, overseeing performance, coaching, and operational workflow improvements.

Directed business operations including client relations, financial planning, compliance, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives.

Maintained a 90%+ client retention rate and consistently exceeded revenue and placement targets.

EARLY CAREER

Senior Financial Analyst

Belo Corporation Dallas, TX A large media conglomerate owning the Dallas Morning News, the Providence Journal,

Partnered with senior leadership and executive teams to develop, analyze, and manage multi-million-dollar corporate budgets across multiple business units.

Provided strategic financial insights and variance analysis to support executive decision-making and long-term planning.

Built advanced pro forma financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions and investment opportunities for the Mergers & Acquisitions team.

Contributed to the preparation of board-level financial presentations and monthly executive reporting packages.

Supported the integration and financial planning efforts during acquisition activities, helping streamline due diligence processes.

Divisional Finance and Administrative Manager – Texas & New Mexico Markets

Voice Stream Wireless (formerly Western Wireless, now T-Mobile)

Spearheaded the North American launch of PCS/GSM communications technology in the Texas and New Mexico markets, contributing to one of the most transformative periods in wireless telecommunications.

Developed, implemented, and managed policies and procedures governing inventory control and full-cycle sales processes across multiple channels — including retail, B2B, and indirect sales.

Played a key role in shaping and executing operational strategies to scale regional market presence while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to support rapid expansion and ensure alignment with corporate goals, compliance standards, and growth initiatives.

Co-developed the now-infamous "Cost per Gross Addition" (CPGA) business model — an analytical framework designed to identify cost-saving opportunities, drive operational efficiency, and optimize profitability during aggressive growth phases.

Delivered detailed financial reporting and process improvement recommendations to senior corporate leadership, directly impacting national business strategy.

VOLUNTEER WORK / AFFILIATIONS

Career Development Speaker & Coach – Delivered weekly coaching, speaking, and training sessions with the Northern Colorado Networking Group, supporting professionals in transition with job search strategy, interview skills, and career planning.

Guest Speaker – Colorado Office of Economic Development – Provided insight on regional human capital demographics and workforce availability for large-scale development projects in Northern Colorado, informing public-private sector planning.

Executive Guest Speaker – Agrium, Inc. (now Nutrien Ag Solutions) – Invited to speak at the company’s annual executive team meeting for a $26B agricultural corporation. Presented best practices and strategic recommendations for project-based staffing solutions to support future North American acquisition and merger strategies.

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