BRIAN LANDAU
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Strategic business executive skilled in leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that drive organizational success. Expertise in financial management, data analysis, and process optimization enhances operational efficiency. Strong project management capabilities support effective execution of corporate growth initiatives. Core competencies include: Strategic Business Planning Financial Management/Analysis Financial Reporting Cost Structure Analysis Corporate Growth Initiatives Business Case Development Accounting Activities Team Development and Leadership Training Curriculum Development Change Management Specialist Process Implementation Program Management Customer Relations/Account Management Risk Management
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Leader
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY
Ft. Myers, FL
07.1995 - Current
- Analyzed and assessed school and district-wide data and created reports to make strategic recommendations on district spending.
- Performed financial and cost/benefit analysis and presented to district leadership on implementing new software for the district.
- Manage all departmental purchasing and budgeting.
- Serve as a resource for leadership, student motivation, teacher development, and school culture.
- District Trainer
- Developed and instituted educational trainings and development methodologies for each school in the district.
- Created rules and regulations for an On the Job training program implemented throughout the entire district.
- Business Education - Math Teacher
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans with lectures, assignments, and discussions to challenge and motivate middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds.
Banking Center Manager
BANK OF AMERICA (BOA)
Ft. Myers, FL
01.2004 - 09.2004
- Oversaw the daily operations of the largest bank in Southwest Florida, including A/R, liability funds, quarterly and annual reporting, and data analysis reporting.
- Negotiated business contracts and financial models to improve profitability and financial success.
- Managed hiring process, including writing job descriptions, recruitment and selection, interviews, employee training, and implementation of HR policies.
- Established a marketing campaign to help small business owners develop customized retirement benefit packages, including 401K, 403B, 501c3, medical, and disability packages.
- Identified inefficiencies and recommended process improvements to reduce operating costs and drive revenue.
- Bank of America experience continued.
- Investment House Principal/Wealth Management Specialist
- Served as private investment coordinator for the top 1% of accounts.
- Provided strategic financial analysis of financial documents for five BoA investment houses to drive profitability and strengthen long-term decision making processes.
- Created and executed short and long-term comprehensive financial strategy to achieve company goals.
- Presented executive analysis reports to make recommendations on potential risk and profit opportunities.
- Developed and implement efficiency improvements to accounting, financial, and operating systems.
Financial Planner
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
NYC, NY
05.1992 - 06.1995
- Coordinated with a team of underwriters, lenders, and loan managers on portfolio management.
- Partnered with business development teams to research, identify, and pursue major account growth opportunities.
- Analyzed business processes, utilization, and capacity and presented monthly PowerPoint presentations on business performance versus goals.
- Audited internal financial processes quarterly, identified inefficiencies, and recommended process improvements.
- Managed cost/benefit analysis for diverse marketing campaign projects.
- Created and presented weekly and monthly corporate spending reports.
- Held FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FLBBA - FINANCE, DOUBLE MINOR IN MARKETING AND SALES
Baruch College (CUNY)
NYC, NYSkills
- Staff development
- Delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Budgeting expertise
- Organizational leadership
- Workload prioritization
- Relationship building
- Deadline oriented
- Operations management
- Training and coaching
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Document management
- Documentation and control
- Compliance monitoring
- Records management
- Workflow planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Information management
- Policy and procedure modification
Accomplishments
- Reduced Bank of America's capital spending by leading a cross-functional project team in identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Increased cost effectiveness for Bank of America through enforcing compliance and implementing quality controls.
- Set up performance initiatives to reduce costs and enhance the business infrastructure for Bank of America.
- Managed multiple, concurrent projects in banking and mortgage environments, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Timeline
Banking Center Manager
BANK OF AMERICA (BOA)
01.2004 - 09.2004
Administrative Leader
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY
07.1995 - Current
Financial Planner
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
05.1992 - 06.1995
BBA - FINANCE, DOUBLE MINOR IN MARKETING AND SALES
Baruch College (CUNY)
MASTER OF ARTS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Nova Southeastern University