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• Delivered revenue growth of 4.25X through planning, implementing, and evaluating business strategies. • Planned, developed, and launched 3 new lines of business generating top and bottom-line growth for the company.• Increased profit margin by evaluating production and overrun, refining labor needs, and conducting Supplier RFPs.• Redesigned organizational structure and processes to hire, train, manage, and counsel a team of 40+ part-time employees.• Strengthened brand… Show more • Delivered revenue growth of 4.25X through planning, implementing, and evaluating business strategies. • Planned, developed, and launched 3 new lines of business generating top and bottom-line growth for the company.• Increased profit margin by evaluating production and overrun, refining labor needs, and conducting Supplier RFPs.• Redesigned organizational structure and processes to hire, train, manage, and counsel a team of 40+ part-time employees.• Strengthened brand equity and company culture through implementation of policies and procedures.• Increased productivity by integrating IT systems to support and sustain business growth. Show less

Finance & Performance Consultant specializing in ERP enabled Finance Transformation

• Conduct financial analysis and recommend construction of 100+ new/rebuilt McDonald's locations across the United States producing significant return on investment for McDonald's corporate and franchisees.• Presented real estate development opportunities and advised finance senior leadership team on decisions to grow McDonald's location portfolio.• Performed research and recommended decision-making strategy for property write-offs.

• Drafted reports and communication of quarterly Food & Paper Projections for US system annual spend of $11B.• Built financial model for innovative project to transform the US Supply Chain generating $1B in system savings.• Crafted messaging for meetings with US franchisee leadership by collaborating with Supply Chain Management.• Prepared annual margin plan and monthly projections for multiple P&L lines for 660 Corporate-Owned-Stores.

• Partnered with Senior Leadership and stakeholders to establish medium to long-term business strategies and operating plans by creating and evaluating annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and ad hoc business models.• Published monthly financial package to Senior Leadership team for $50M annual accessories business. Analyzed results versus budget and prior forecast.• Developed pricing model for new SKU set-up across accessories channels resulting in $3M of additional margin.

• Produced monthly value creation calculation and settlement with largest external customer, generating $40M of profit.• Investigated and disputed deductions from retailers to minimize potential liabilities, resulting in savings of $8M.• Led Note 7 recall reconciliation for $90M of handsets from Retailers and Dealers.• Assisted with month end close and creation of monthly financial reports (Bridges, SLT slides).• Prepared annual budget and monthly forecasts for $500M retail… Show more • Produced monthly value creation calculation and settlement with largest external customer, generating $40M of profit.• Investigated and disputed deductions from retailers to minimize potential liabilities, resulting in savings of $8M.• Led Note 7 recall reconciliation for $90M of handsets from Retailers and Dealers.• Assisted with month end close and creation of monthly financial reports (Bridges, SLT slides).• Prepared annual budget and monthly forecasts for $500M retail handset business by collaborating with various stakeholders.• Prepared and distributed Sprint Dealer Daily Sales Report to Senior Leadership. Show less

• Determined and escalated discrepancies in the data for 196 customers every week.• Communicated with customers and conducted monthly ad hoc reports and analysis to resolve any potential shortcomings in their processes.• Communicated professionally and promptly with coworkers and carriers to coordinate resolutions to discrepancies of $50,000 per week.• Developed and implemented improved audit activities to increase accuracy and efficiency of analysis to save customers $15,000 per… Show more • Determined and escalated discrepancies in the data for 196 customers every week.• Communicated with customers and conducted monthly ad hoc reports and analysis to resolve any potential shortcomings in their processes.• Communicated professionally and promptly with coworkers and carriers to coordinate resolutions to discrepancies of $50,000 per week.• Developed and implemented improved audit activities to increase accuracy and efficiency of analysis to save customers $15,000 per week.• Regularly updated and created documentation for all tasks and processes for audits.• Helped detect and recommended savings opportunities through insight and innovation. Show less