BRADLEY SPLICHAL
Dillon,Co
Summary
Versatile professional with broad business background spanning operations, finance, pricing, and business development over career; supports businesses with up to $22B in revenue and budgets to $850M. Well-rounded and direct leader successful in building relations with decision makers and resolving critical problem areas to deliver client commitments. Growth catalyst with background in implementing new systems and processes, critical to supporting business and financial success. Expert with budget management, financial principles, cost controls, and elimination of waste.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Omaha Metro Transit Authority
Omaha , NE
2023.12 - Current
- Managed projects from start to finish including development of scope of work, RFP, award, and execution
- Oversee and analyze project timelines, contractors, and subcontractors to optimize time and resources
- Ensured adherence to all state government and federal guidelines for use of taxpayer funds through grants
- Managed projects in excess of $1M and up to 12 months to execute and ensure the company obtains the best possible pricing within the FTA guidelines
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Owner - President
CryoWorks Wellness
Omaha , NE
2023.03 - Current
- Analyzed market conditions, wrote business plan, secured funds, purchased equipment, and operated business which included web development, marketing, social media, customer relations, and performing services
- Conducted all business development activities including door-to-door sales, networking, & product presentations
- Provided the highest level of customer service to our valued customers
- Listened to concerns, provided solutions to problems, and ensured complete satisfaction from services offered
- Developed and implemented marketing plan and monitored results to change plan as needed.
Director of Operations
BigIron Auctions
Omaha , NE
2022.10 - 2023.03
- Conducted process mapping to identify bottlenecks and implemented new processes which eliminate non-value-added activities and transfer focus to operational improvements
- P&L responsibility and owner of workflows, strategy, and organization operations of all essential business processes within customer service, quality assurance, online listings, payments, and auction services teams
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
- Spearheaded HR project to develop performance improvement plans, LinkedIn Learning, and other development tools with 40+ reports to grow team focus on performance, reduce turnover, and enhance employee satisfaction
- Led strategic initiatives to combine Sales and Operations visions to a common goal to create efficiencies and better service
- This improved listing process time by19% and cut replacement photographs by nearly 50%.
Operations Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha , NE
2020.09 - 2022.10
- Providing operational excellence which minimized issue processing time by 15% as part of the just-in-time premium auto parts business from Mexico to Canada by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues
- Resolved capacity shortfalls and better meet transportation expectations by changing organizational, personnel strategies, building relationships with operations crews, and making suggested solutions for issues
- Boosted profits with continuous improvement strategies focused on eliminating empty loads, optimizing routes, and negotiating more favorable contracts
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Finance Manager – Equipment Rents
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha , NE
2018.04 - 2020.09
- Successfully mastered a budget of over $850M, representing 7.5% of the company’s total operating expenses
- Manage budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and identify areas to reduce costs and improve processes
- Boosted continuous improvement activities in financial planning and reporting by working cross-functionally with sales and marketing to show how business decisions impact financials
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
Senior Business Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha , NE
2015.06 - 2018.04
- Negotiated contract with automotive financial services firm securing 8.03% rate increase and adding $3.1M in ancillary revenue while exceeding organizational profitability index requirements
- Played critical role in securing large customer accounts post-integration of Manheim Auto Transport with Ready Auto Transport, delivering $8.6M in revenue in first year and customer satisfaction rating of 84%
- Led achievement of budget and operational targets by effectively utilizing resources and identifying trends and deficient areas to implement process improvements
- Conducted financial analysis of current operations and identified areas for improvement in processes, procedures and personnel performance.
Manager - Pricing
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha , NE
2011.04 - 2015.06
- Effectively established overall pricing strategy; focused on exceeding financial performance objectives for $26M division while improving asset utilization by 13.3% in the auto rack equipment class
- Led $12.4M development of new pricing system including data scrubbing, external data sources, internal data, and cost information which fed results to sales, marketing, and procurement
- Increased gross margin from 14.3% to 17.6% over 3 years by showing year over year price improvement and leveraging market intelligence and solid pricing methodologies.
Financial Analyst
The Gallup Organization
Omaha , NE
2007.10 - 2011.04
- Advanced financial analysis of $300M budget using Excel and OBI for financial planning and forecasting
- Analyzed financial data and explained variances in close collaboration with senior business leaders and unit managers including in-depth financial reviews of 8 divisions and presentations for all VP’s
- Championed continuous improvement strategies by contributing financial expertise to business optimization plans
- Provided multiple what-if scenarios to division leaders to enhance budgeting process.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Certified Pricing Professional -
PROFESSIONAL PRICING SOCITEY
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Cost reduction and containment
- Project development and lifecycle
- Budgeting and forecasting
Timeline
Project Manager
Omaha Metro Transit Authority
2023.12 - Current
Owner - President
CryoWorks Wellness
2023.03 - Current
Director of Operations
BigIron Auctions
2022.10 - 2023.03
Operations Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
2020.09 - 2022.10
Finance Manager – Equipment Rents
Union Pacific Railroad
2018.04 - 2020.09
Senior Business Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
2015.06 - 2018.04
Manager - Pricing
Union Pacific Railroad
2011.04 - 2015.06
Financial Analyst
The Gallup Organization
2007.10 - 2011.04
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Certified Pricing Professional -
PROFESSIONAL PRICING SOCITEY
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