BRUCE G. MAGER
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented business leader with a strong background in financial modeling, project management, and business intelligence. Expertise in analyzing complex data sets to optimize processes and inform strategic decision-making, leading to substantial revenue growth and cost efficiencies. Proficient in guiding cross-functional teams through change initiatives while implementing tactical solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Detail-oriented data professional skilled at leveraging analysis and visualization tools to drive impactful business decisions, fostering collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
VENTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC
01.2004 - Current
- Negotiated and finalized private investment and bank financing agreements to facilitate launch of innovative technology start-up.
- Authored detailed private placement memorandum outlining terms and conditions of private stock offering.
- Directed operational efficiency initiatives by implementing best practices across multiple departments.
- Championed innovation through the adoption of new technologies and processes for competitive advantage.
- Assessed financial performance to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and operational objectives.
- Conducted thorough analysis of organizational processes and instituted enhancements to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to enhance company growth and expand market share.
- Implemented strategic technological solutions aimed at optimizing efficiency and reducing operational waste.
Corporate Information Services, Intranet Services & Special Project Manager
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
02.2000 - 12.2003
- Executed strategic consolidation of five separate IT customer service teams to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Implemented strategic management of 45 associates across multiple data centers, achieving a 9% reduction in operating costs and a 14% increase in efficiency within a $5 million budget.
- Spearheaded development of business intelligence system for paper division, delivering project ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of a new vision for enterprise intranet, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for complex initiatives.
Paper Business Information Services, Information Systems Planning & Administration Manager
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
07.1997 - 01.1999
- Led the re-engineering effort for Customer Service functions, reducing annual costs by $700,000 and improving service and support for customers.
- Facilitated the selection process for a new warehouse management system (WMS), reversing the preliminary choice and saving approximately $2M through financial and operational modeling.
Strategic Planning & Development, Manager Planning / Senior Planning Associate
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
09.1994 - 07.1997
- Co-led the engineering of a new Strategic Planning process for the Paper Division, aligning strategy with business goals.
- Developed the analytical model used to select the Paper Division's strategic direction, which contributed to an increase of $1.2 billion in revenue and reduced operating costs over three years.
- Played a key role in the development of a Placement Memorandum prepared by Goldman Sachs, which resulted in a $400M investment in the Jackson, AL mill.
- Guided the implementation of the Dialogue Decision Process (DDP) and Decision Analysis (DA) tools across the Paper Division, improving strategic and tactical decision-making.
Internal Audit Department, Technical Services Audit Supervisor
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
02.1990 - 08.1994
- Revised capital and maintenance audit programs to a proactive assistance model, providing valuable consulting assistance that resulted in major project teams requesting audit support.
- Executed detailed reviews of vendor agreements and cost controls, successfully reclaiming substantial funds from overcharges on cost-reimbursable contracts and workers' compensation premiums.
- Directed the internal audit program for capital and maintenance spending, as well as manufacturing automation.
Education
B.S. - Information Systems
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID01-1989
Skills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Project management
- Business planning
- Strategic visioning
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Data analysis
- Process development
- Process flow analysis
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified in Construction and Information Systems
- Stanford Executive Courses: Decision Quality, Decision Analysis, and Rapid Re-engineering
- Boise Cascade: Six Sigma Training, Project Management Training, Contract Negotiations, and others.
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Timeline
President
VENTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC
01.2004 - Current
Corporate Information Services, Intranet Services & Special Project Manager
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
02.2000 - 12.2003
Paper Business Information Services, Information Systems Planning & Administration Manager
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
07.1997 - 01.1999
Strategic Planning & Development, Manager Planning / Senior Planning Associate
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
09.1994 - 07.1997
Internal Audit Department, Technical Services Audit Supervisor
BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
02.1990 - 08.1994
B.S. - Information Systems
University of Idaho