David Sutton
Wichita
Summary
Seasoned Senior Executive adept at increasing profit margins by growing sales and reducing costs. Hands-on, proactive manager with an adaptable and creative approach.
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, process optimization, automation, and strategic planning. Expertise in project management, data analysis, and investment decision-making. Highly skilled in developing initiatives to streamline and standardize business operations. Seeking to leverage background to take the next career step with a respected organization that rewards talent, hard work, and results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Business Intelligence
J&P Hospitality Management
Cleveland
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement business strategies and objectives.
- Maintained relationships with external partners including customers, vendors, suppliers.
- Underwrote real estate site selection for over $1 billion of assets.
- Developed business plan to operate over $1 billion of assets.
- Reviewed financial statements and other reports regularly in order to assess the company's financial health.
- Created annual budgets and monitored expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Managed the development of long-term plans for financial growth and profitability.
- Analyzed market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Identified areas of potential risk or liability within the organization's operations and implemented measures to mitigate them.
- Established operational processes, policies, and procedures to ensure effective management of resources.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support organizational goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards corporate objectives.
- Represented the company at industry events or conferences in order to increase brand visibility.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Managed investor relations.
Director of Operations
LodgingIQ
Wichita
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business.
- Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to discuss progress towards objectives.
- Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining operational results on a regular basis.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
- Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
- Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
- Analyzed data trends and identified potential risks or opportunities associated with operations.
- Contributed to organizational strategic direction to improve products and services.
- Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity.
Senior Financial Analyst
Woodspring Suites
Wichita
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed sensitivity analysis to assess risk associated with various investment options or scenarios.
- Developed innovative methods for tracking operational costs across all departments.
- Drafted presentations illustrating key insights from financial analyses for use in board meetings and investor relations events.
- Reviewed contracts between vendors and suppliers ensuring compliance with company policy and regulations.
- Provided technical expertise in developing complex financial models that accurately forecast future company growth.
- Monitored cash flow projections and advised management on necessary adjustments as needed.
- Created detailed reports summarizing financial performance metrics for senior management review.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans.
- Evaluated potential investments, acquisitions, mergers, and other corporate transactions for their effect on the organization's finances.
- Advised senior management on decision making regarding pricing strategies, capital expenditures, debt structure.
- Presented findings to executive team highlighting areas of risk exposure and opportunities for improvement.
- Researched industry trends and benchmarking data to inform decisions about product pricing and positioning.
- Prepared quarterly earnings forecasts based on market conditions and economic indicators.
- Conducted thorough reviews of monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns and strategies.
- Created presentations and documentation to deliver financial data to associates and professionals.
- Reduced operational expenses by developing and implementing initiative.
- Investigated market, modeled trends, and drafted reports on options.
- Guided stakeholder strategies with financial advice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2008
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Budget management
- Investor relations
- Market analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Data visualization
- Performance monitoring
- Policy development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Computer skills
- Operations management
- Fiscal management
Timeline
Vice President of Business Intelligence
J&P Hospitality Management
06.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
LodgingIQ
04.2016 - 06.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
Woodspring Suites
08.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Kansas State University