Brad Rice
Alexander,AR
Summary
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Legal contract, drafting, and redlining
Enthusiastic personality
Results oriented, with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Analytical and reporting skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Experience developing training programs and training hundreds of employees
Software - Excel - Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, experience with large data sets
Microsoft Office- Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook
Experienced with complex data analysis and deriving strategic insights to support business decisions.
Utilizes advanced analytical tools to optimize processes and enhance productivity.
Track record of leveraging data to identify opportunities and drive impactful changes. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst - Legal Support
Verizon
05.2019 - Current
- Drafting and redlining of contracts to ensure Verizon’s legal objectives are met, and legal risks are mitigated
- Familiar with various types of contracts including SNDA’s, Rebroadcast Agreements, Assignment and Assumption, COW/CLT, Notice and Consent Letters, Memorandum of Lease, Rooftop Agreements, Tower Agreements, ROFR Waivers, Termination Agreements, Right of Entry, Etc.
- Created monthly and ad-hoc reporting related to employee productivity and cost savings.
- Responsible for identifying improvements and project management of Verizon’s internal Real Estate Module.
Sr. Analyst - Franchise/Government Grants/Tribal
WINDSTREAM INC
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Drafting, negotiation and redlining of government grant, easements, franchise, and railroad agreements as well as ad-hoc contracts.
- Ad-hoc reporting
- Timely resolution of agreement escalations
- Researching of city, state, and county laws and regulations.
- Accurate, timely and concise verbal and written communication with internal and external legal counsel.
Analyst II - Engineering Support
WINDSTREAM INC
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Contract review to evaluate terms, ensure accuracy, and cost savings potential.
- Built rapport with vendors and landlords.
- Provided support to internal customers related to Leased Network Facility invoices.
- Completed monthly accruals and variance analysis related to Leased Network Facilities.
Analyst II - Carrier Access Billing
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed a portfolio of over 750 carrier/wholesale customer accounts.
- Improved A/R, aging and collections on accounts through building relationships with customers.
- Provided prompt and accurate dispute resolution.
- Recommended reserve and settlement actions.
Specialist II - Business Process Improvement/PMO
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Designed, executed, and implemented process improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated and mapped current and future state processes.
- Organized, facilitated, and lead cross-functional project teams.
- Aligned improvements relative to shortfalls in processes.
- Communicated progress and hurdle mitigation to management.
- Presented improvements and mapping to senior level management for implementation.
Sr. Analyst - OSP Engineering/Strategic Planning
WINDSTREAM INC
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed strategic reporting conveying Expense related expenditures.
- Identified monthly financial accruals
- Communicated with Engineers to obtain, analyze and validate variance explanations
- Produced quarterly OP-Ex forecast for OSP Engineering.
- Coordinated with Engineers to ensure financial and reporting deadlines were consistently met.
- Managed quarterly Outside Plant Headcount Forecast.
Analyst II - Finance - Corporate Card Administrator
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2008 - 03.2014
- Designed and implemented training for acquisition employees related to Windstream Corporate Cards and Expense Reporting.
- Created Ad-Hoc financial reporting for C-Suite Executives.
- Assisted in production of a CBT related to expense reporting.
- Conducted compliance checks of expense reports and identified violations.
- Worked with minimal supervision to achieve process improvements including an initiative that saved over $200K annually.
- Completed corporate card accruals and related journal entries.
- Created and distributed monthly reporting related to outstanding transactions and corporate card spend.
Analyst I - CAMS/Payment Assurance
WINDSTREAM INC
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Used analytical and problem-solving skills to locate missing payments.
- Posted payments and identified payment errors
- Resolved escalated e-mails and calls from customers, supervisors, managers, directors, major account reps and financial services.
Fraud Investigator
ALLTEL / WINDSTREAM INC
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Monitored potential revenue losses on the AEN network as well as 3rd party feeds. This consisted of, but not limited to bad debt, unallocated toll, casual toll, calling card fraud, subscription fraud and PBX/network fraud
- Worked to detect fraud and protect the identities of current and future Windstream customers
- Protected the assets of Windstream through fraud detection and assisted law enforcement when needed
Customer Service Representative
ALLTEL / WINDSTREAM INC
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Position: Call Center
- Provided customers with professional customer service while maintaining excellent quality standards, at the same time maintaining a high level of sales
Store Manager / Area Manager
ATHLETES FOOT GROUP, INC
05.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed day-to-day operations of two Athletes Foot locations
- Managed the liquidation process due to the filing of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy by the company
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2013
Skills
- Legal Document Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- Metrics Tracking and Reporting
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- High Level Organizational skills
- Customer service
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Legal Support
Verizon
05.2019 - Current
Sr. Analyst - Franchise/Government Grants/Tribal
WINDSTREAM INC
08.2018 - 05.2019
Analyst II - Engineering Support
WINDSTREAM INC
10.2017 - 08.2018
Analyst II - Carrier Access Billing
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2016 - 10.2017
Specialist II - Business Process Improvement/PMO
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2015 - 07.2016
Sr. Analyst - OSP Engineering/Strategic Planning
WINDSTREAM INC
03.2014 - 07.2015
Analyst II - Finance - Corporate Card Administrator
WINDSTREAM INC
07.2008 - 03.2014
Analyst I - CAMS/Payment Assurance
WINDSTREAM INC
02.2007 - 07.2008
Fraud Investigator
ALLTEL / WINDSTREAM INC
02.2006 - 02.2007
Customer Service Representative
ALLTEL / WINDSTREAM INC
02.2005 - 06.2006
Store Manager / Area Manager
ATHLETES FOOT GROUP, INC
05.2004 - 01.2005
MBA - Business Administration
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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