Marketing Business Analyst

LINDA A. JAACKS

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PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE MARKETING / BUSINESS ANALYST

Continuous Improvement: Research, analysis, identifying trends, isolating issues then providing recommendations on how processes can achieve enhanced operational efficiency fuels my work goal of PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE. Organizations that offer challenging work, shifting priorities, accountable teamwork and leveraging new knowledge thru-out the firm allow me to thrive and exceed objectives.

“Linda has been an outstanding employee with a high level of dedication and outstanding work ethic.”

Scott M. Hughes, Vice President National Accounts

Republic National Distribution Company

QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL FUNCTIONAL NOT FOR PROFIT

• Microsoft Office

• Pivot Tables

• Excel

• QuickBooks

• Access Database

• Micro Strategy • Process Improvement

• Business Analysis

• Human Resources

• Project Management

• Finance • Operations

• Client Services

• Marketing & Business Development

• Operational Effectiveness • Hospice of the Valley Volunteer

• PTA President

• Girl Scout Leader

• Little League Coach

• Sunday School Teacher

EDUCATION

Masters Science in Management - Business Management

National Louis University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

National College of Education, Evanston, IL

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Republic National Distributing Company • 2006 – 2011

Second largest alcohol Distribution Company in the United States with facilities in over 30 states.

NATIONAL ACCOUNT ANALYST

• Developed a methodology to extract required data into a pivot table that resulted in increased ease of required compliance reporting; presented pivot table solution to executive team representing 33 leaders across the Nation

• Budgeted for future spending allowance for National Account Chains based on forecasting trends

• Developed & implemented working database model of a supplier driven beverage mandate program

• Responsible for instructing National Account staff in over 30 states on the mandate program

• Analyzed financial data for major National Account Chains

• Provided Depletion Reports, Business Reviews for suppliers & IRI Data analysis

• Developed a integrated database for National Account Chains (Olive Garden) & created a Pivot Table which showed compliance percentages

CAREER EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED

International Profit Associates • 2005 – 2006

Full service business development & management consulting firm focused on small to medium size businesses

SENIOR AREA MANAGER

• Sold 50 business analysis consultations in 12 months representing $150K; business potential of $500K

• Met with presidents, CEO’s & owners of companies to discuss their business operations & need for business analysis consultation services

• Determined root cause problems that kept client business’ from reaching their full production potential using a consultative selling & business analysis model

Rick Daugherty Architecture • 1999 – 2004 Architectural , interior design & planning services who creates award winning projects throughout Arizona

BUSINESS MANAGER / HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

• Responsible for service delivery and day-to-day operations for a high- end ($1,500,000+) architectural firm

• Initiated and managed process improvement projects focused on operations, contracts and talent acquisition

• Responsible for internal and external recruitments, employee handbooks, policy and procedure manuals and ensuring excellent employee relations as well as adhering to OSHA Laws

• Maintained financials both on an accrual and cash basis using Quickbooks. Used that data to provide P&L Statements showing capital and expenditures. Conducted a man-power analysis to determine if the project would be profitable based on fixed expenses and all other costs related to the project. Provided the owner with feedback for bank reporting.

• Oversight and management of monthly financials including budget, cost accounting, cash flow analysis, financial spreadsheets & year-end reports

Jerylin’s Grub on the Run • 1995 – 1999

Heart-healthy meals to go restaurant and catering facility with annual food revenues of $1.2MM

Food and Restaurant Co-Manager / Human Resource Manager

• Conducted market analysis including audience profile, cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, future market trends, demographics & competition for a startup delivery business

• Responsible for the hiring and training of new employees and ensured that all employees understood the Employee Handbook.

• Conducted weekly payroll

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