Key Contributor and Effective Leader with several years of experience in management and in-depth analytical roles in fast-paced and high-stress environments within a variety of industries. Experienced in performing detailed business analysis, assessing organizational brand performance, and reviewing brand specific financial information. Equipped with a significant ability to leverage skills in project management and to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements. Interested in Brand Management role within a progressive organization which will offer an ability for advancement and opportunity to utilize a superior skillset.

  Awarded the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year Award: Science, Technology Engineering, and Math

  Modern-Day Technology Leader Award Recipient

  Directly managed several administrative and logistical functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency

  Designed and implemented complex financial models which focused on identifying market trends in addition to analyzing monthly budgets for a project valued at approximately $14 million

  Reviewed and improved a custom financial tracking and reporting system using VBA which resulted in an increase in the availability and accuracy of financial data

  Utilized superior communication abilities in order to maintain consistent contact with clients related to current budget status in addition to providing clients with ad hoc reports and financial analysis

  Increased profitability by 10% through the careful analysis of data which included variance, trends, sensitivity scenarios, and cost-benefit analysis

  Created and implemented standard operating procedures for a custom financial tracking/management reporting system in addition to utilizing the tool to perform analysis and identify operational information

  Facilitated financial functions within the organization which included creating comprehensive pricing strategies which concentrated on increasing brand loyalty and improving customer/competitor response

  Played an integral role in generating over $2 million in annual sales through the implementation of appropriate cost/pricing strategies in addition to accurately identifying the impact of pricing changes on both sales and profitability within the organization

  Generated multi-year cost volume documents which were focused on supporting the development of large-scale pricing strategies in addition to creating price-to-win proposals which increased revenue by 10%

  Successfully supported long-term business strategies, fostered positive rapport with clients, and performed in-depth market analysis

  Coordinated several analytical functions within a high-stress environment which included developing performance metrics and action plans in addition to performing market research/analysis

  Analyzed large-scale client programs and contracts with a focus on evaluating business opportunities and successfully increased profitability by 15% and customer loyalty by 5% through the development of a strategic marketing plan for a new product venture

  Completed competitive analysis on the healthcare market in order to accurately assess the competitive landscape, market share, and feasibility of entry which increased market share by 5%

  Directed several planning and analytical functions which included performing market analysis, designing strategic plans, and conducting complex market research

  Successfully increased core efficiencies by 100% through the creation of appropriate baselines and performance models in addition to developing in-depth presentations for senior level management

  Performed complex research related to relevant technologies in order to compare similar technologies and prior inventions to current patent applications

  Created in-depth reports which highlighted application outcomes, consulted closely with Patent Attorneys, and analyzed governmental rules/regulations in order to ensure accurate application

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Assistant Manager, Ann Taylor Loft and Design Engineer, Texas Instruments Inc.