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Brien Dunn

Brien Dunn

Business Consulting
Cordova,TN

Summary

Multi-talented manager offering 25+ years of experience in orchestrating operations activities, sales, financial support, scheduling, and resource management to achieve project objectives. Dedicated and focused with unquestionable integrity and personal character management practice, with initiative-taking, detail-directed problem solver. Managed an organization that increased profitably with over 140 employees. Organized and established a management team of 13 direct reports, operated a multi-million-dollar supply chain with JIT environment-saving 14% annually. Multi-talented project poised and cooperative in driving stakeholder meetings to determine estimates, build financial forecasts, develop budgets, and define project timelines. Building Government and Corporate relationships.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Supply Chain Sales/Advisor

FedEx Services
11.2009 - Current
  • Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
  • Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
  • Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.
  • Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
  • Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
  • Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
  • Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Chief Revenue Officer

Schaefer Companies, Inc.
03.2002 - 10.2009
  • Scaled product offerings with emphasis on revenue growth, operational efficiency and speed of execution.
  • Inspired customer success leadership to define and deliver on customer value proposition without sacrificing profitability targets.
  • Delivered information on market insights, pricing shifts and competitive analysis to senior executives.
  • Drove operational excellence at every stage of sales funnel and buyer journey and developed innovative strategies to sell to existing partners and consumers.
  • Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy to drive company success in exceeding revenue and profitability goals.
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

President

Dunn Enterprises, LLC
01.1995 - 02.2002
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
  • Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Education

Master of Science - Business Management

Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN
07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN
08.2016

Skills

Net Suite

Sales Force

Revenue Management

Root cause analysis & Process improvement

Inventory management

Microsoft Office Products

Microsoft Project

Procurement

Budgeting

Production Management

Mentoring employees

Operations management

Change Management

Logistics

Production planning

Making decisions from a financial perspective

Building customer alliances and partnerships

WorkingKnowledge of engineering plans & specifications

Supply Chain

Project Planning

Timeline

Global Supply Chain Sales/Advisor

FedEx Services
11.2009 - Current

Chief Revenue Officer

Schaefer Companies, Inc.
03.2002 - 10.2009

President

Dunn Enterprises, LLC
01.1995 - 02.2002

Master of Science - Business Management

Bethel University

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Bethel University

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