Bonnie Atkinson | MBA
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Strategic finance and technology leader with experience spanning enterprise portfolio governance, program management, investment analysis, and executive decision support. Trusted partner to senior leaders with experience leading cross-functional initiatives, evaluating business cases, and translating complex financial and operational information into actionable recommendations.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager | Operations & Technology
Associated Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as strategic Finance partner to the CIO and Operations & Technology leadership team, leading budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and performance management for a $130M+ portfolio spanning approximately 10 CIO direct-report organizations.
- Serve as a Finance governance partner for enterprise business cases across the bank, providing continuity across initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to evaluate investment requirements, assumptions, benefits, and ROI.
- Serve as a Finance governance partner for enterprise business cases across the bank, providing continuity across initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to evaluate investment requirements, assumptions, benefits, and ROI.
Consultant | Business Strategy
The Atkinson Co.
03.2022 - Current
- Design and facilitate educational programs for business owners and leaders, translating complex concepts into accessible, actionable learning that supports confident decision-making and adoption.
- Advise business owners and executives on financial strategy, investment decisions, business transformation, and scalable operating models.
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and business cases to evaluate investments, funding requirements, growth opportunities, and strategic alternatives.
Managing Director
Brainchild Studios
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Partnered with leadership on strategic investments in people, products, and partnerships, including evaluating funding needs and securing financing.
- Led finance and operations, including financial planning, reporting, tax strategy, operational decision support, and business performance management.
- Served as a consultant to clients to accelerate the value of their business for growth or exit.
Project Manager | Operations & Technology
Associated Bank
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Led cross-functional teams through execution and implementation of technology initiatives, developing project plans, managing dependencies, and communicating status to stakeholders.
- Developed detailed project plans, managed, and transparently reported on project statuses.
- Adapted project plans and priorities to changing business requirements while driving timely execution and stakeholder alignment.
Chief of Staff | Business Manager to the CEO
Daisy Communications Ltd
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Appointed by the CEO to create divisional growth strategies for a $2 billion IT business.
- Met with and monitored partnerships with Virgin, Cisco, Vodafone, and Microsoft.
- Developed process improvement programs to reduce operational costs.
Enterprise Wireless Sales Specialist
Daisy Communications Ltd
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Won and managed the delivery of complex IT projects in England and mainland Europe.
- Presented ROI to executive stakeholders to enhance operations and marketing initiatives.
- Exceeded annual sales targets by 200% and maintained consistently accurate sales forecasts.
Business Development Manager
Daisy Communications Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Developed new business and provided account management for existing clients.
- Set and tracked business goals from financial and qualitative perspectives.
- Managed financial due diligence for the multimillion dollar acquisition by Daisy.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University Of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK01-2017
Master of Arts - English Literature
University Of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI01-2011
Skills
- Building Relationships & Rapport
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Executive Decision Support
- Business Cases & ROI
- Program Management
- Playing Devil's Advocate
Certification
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) - November 2020
Exit Planning Institute
Timeline
Finance Manager | Operations & Technology
Associated Bank
03.2023 - Current
Consultant | Business Strategy
The Atkinson Co.
03.2022 - Current
Managing Director
Brainchild Studios
11.2019 - 03.2022
Project Manager | Operations & Technology
Associated Bank
01.2019 - 11.2019
Chief of Staff | Business Manager to the CEO
Daisy Communications Ltd
10.2017 - 07.2018
Enterprise Wireless Sales Specialist
Daisy Communications Ltd
04.2014 - 10.2017
Business Development Manager
Daisy Communications Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Arts - English Literature
University Of Nottingham
Master of Business Administration -
University Of Nottingham
Charitable Interests
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
Business Plan Advisor, 2018-Present
The Prince's Trust UK
Treasurer & Corporate Ambassador, 2017-2018