Bernard (Bernie) Coston Ii, Mba, Pmp, Csm Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Participated in the formulation of a change management strategy and plan for a prominent Union Organization boasting a nationwide membership of 160,000 individuals, overseeing CBAs with an annual spending impact nearing $1 billion.• Utilizing a mix of Prosci's Change Management Process and Stakeholder Engagement, produced numerous artifacts, and communicated change plans to empower stakeholders and drive successful adoption. • Performed survey design, data collection oversight, in-depth data analysis, and meticulous documentation of quantitative and qualitative stakeholder feedback.• Generated report and dashboards to communicate progress to project stakeholders and C Suite Leadership• Conducted 40+ stakeholder interviews to inform decision-making and tailor strategies to ensure successful outcomes.Managed and facilitated a variety of events, projects, and materials to educate employees at a major gaming company with an annual revenue exceeding $8 billion about essential DE&I initiatives, promoting inclusivity in the workplace.• Developed a detailed project plan outlining tasks, responsibilities, timelines and milestones.• Analyzed event metrics, such as attendance numbers, engagement levels, and attendee satisfaction for multiple events. • Created a comprehensive event report summarizing key outcomes and lessons learned for C Suite. • Conducted data analytics to identify types of networks and resources that employees are interested in. • Engaged in comprehensive vendor selection process.• Conducted extensive research, creating detailed comparison documents.• Developed content and provided in-depth analysis to support final recommendations.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed and deployed a risk strategy for over 35K customers worldwide that led to an increase in total assets of $9.9B (+5% YoY) and successfully onboarded 1,932 new customers (+4.6% YoY).• Provided oversight and guidance for the development of frameworks for conducting business operational reviews and ensuring compliance with customer due diligence standards.• Developed a comprehensive change integration strategy that outlines how change initiatives will be integrated into the operational review and compliance processes.• Ensured resource allocation was adequate to support various initiatives.• Collaborated on the establishment of program governance structures to provide oversight and decision-making authority. • Implemented program-level quality assurance measures to ensure that operational reviews and compliance efforts meet established standards.• Identified opportunities for improvement and the ability to implement corrective actions as needed to enhance operational reviews, compliance, and change integration.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Managed a team of 30+ professionals on a comprehensive global cross functional due diligence initiative for the largest inventory finance provider in the nation ($46B in volume).• Developed a clear program strategy aligned with CDF’s organizational goals and objectives.• Collaborated with business leaders to develop strategies for integrating change initiatives without disrupting business operations.• Identified program level risks, assessed impact, and developed mitigation strategies.• Outlined a comprehensive records and documentation process.• Regularly communicated with various stakeholders, executives, project teams and regulatory bodies on program milestones, and progress.• Created business process maps to identify various touchpoints to retrieve sensitive information.• Created Reporting and defined KPIs to asses in program success.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Designed and maintained global strategic marketing playbooks for key vendor relationships accounting for 50% of global CDF volume ($23B), 40% of global CDF CV($245MM) and 35% of global CDF ENR $4.8B.• Performed strategic planning with multinational clients.• Managed partner management life cycle: scoping opportunities, identifying potential partners, framing value, negotiating agreements, and overseeing implementation and optimization.• Conducted continuous partnership development with new and existing clients.• Identified opportunities for market expansion initiatives.• Negotiated competitive pricing agreements for multinational vendor relationships.• Created roadmaps to help clients enter and succeed in new markets.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed luxury ridesharing and peer to peer rental program for Porsche, to create a point of entry for new and existing Porsche members.• Performed strategic planning by assessing the current state, defining long-term objectives, and creating a roadmap for the future.• Conducted market research and analysis to understand customer needs, competition, and market dynamics.• Estimated cost structures and compensation for peer-to-peer users.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Designed and maintained global strategic marketing playbooks for key vendor relationships accounting for 50% of global CDF volume ($23B), 40% of global CDF CV($245MM) and 35% of global CDF ENR $4.8B.• Performed strategic planning with multinational clients.• Managed partner management life cycle: scoping opportunities, identifying potential partners, framing value, negotiating agreements, and overseeing implementation and optimization.• Conducted continuous partnership development with new and existing clients.• Identified opportunities for market expansion initiatives.• Negotiated competitive pricing agreements for multinational vendor relationships.• Created roadmaps to help clients enter and succeed in new markets.

Atlanta Georgia

Conducted Asset Based Lending of customers in the technology sector. Analyzed the assets of customers with credit lines of $2MM and above to determine their ability to pay.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Conducted comprehensive reviews of GE business, including financial reporting, risk management, compliance and acquisition integrations/dispositions.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Reconciled billion dollar balances monthly for US dollar and foreign currency accounts and produced P&L documents which resulted in reducing potential loss items by 87%.

Dearborn Michigan

In 2006 I worked with the PGA Tour as an Operations Intern for the Ford Senior Players Championship in Dearborn Michigan. My responsibility's during this time included coordination of tournament and special event set up. Led communication efforts between sponsors, vendors, and over 5,000 volunteers in daily activities. Assisted in gathering and analyzing data analytic's s for Intel Division of PGA Tour.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Researched and analyzed taxpayer cases using national databases. Served as liaison between taxpayers and taxpayer advocates, as well as ordered taxpayer information on the government’s national database, and constructed data base statistics on department efficiency.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Global Business Management, 3.89

Executive Certificate, Conducting Business In China

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Attended Elon University from 2004-2008. Received a degree in business administration with a double minor in accounting and jazz studies..

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