Drew Thompson
Valley Springs,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager
US LBM Holdings
Jackson, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee all business operations, including revenue management, profit optimization, and financial performance.
- Supervise a team of 25 employees ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct performance evaluations and establish clear performance metrics and goals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Generate and analyze financial reports, including gross profit margins, sales performance, and cycle counts, to evaluate business performance.
- Monitor sales trends, inventory levels, and profit margins to maximize profitability and optimize operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with contractors to ensure the timely and accurate supply of lumber for construction projects, maintaining business relationships.
- Leverage business intelligence tools to track key performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous operational improvement.
Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen
Remote
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed an intensive, project-based Business Intelligence Analytics bootcamp with over 400 hours of hands-on experience. The program emphasized exploratory data analysis, data cleaning, data visualization, and business analytics, utilizing tools like Tableau, Power BI, Excel/Google Sheets, SQL, and Python.
- Projects included:-
- Calculated conversion rates and conducted cohort analysis for an e-commerce website by analyzing transaction data, providing insights into customer behavior.
- Analyzed Manhattan Airbnb transaction data to identify the most profitable rental units and optimize pricing strategies.
- Conducted a comprehensive data analysis for a struggling superstore chain, identifying major problem areas such as low-performing products, advertising inefficiencies, and high return rates to guide turnaround strategies.
- Investigated superstore return transaction data to uncover the root causes of high return rates, presenting solutions in a Tableau dashboard to minimize returns and improve profitability.
- Conducted a customer segmentation analysis for Zomato, assessing purchasing behavior patterns across different customer groups and providing data-driven recommendations to enhance sales through a Tableau presentation.
Control Room Operator
Specialty Granules Inc
Ione, CA
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Collaborated synergistically with 10+ staff and leadership to streamline daily production tasks, driving an 80% increase in production efficiency.
- Proficiently operated various equipment and machinery by leveraging specialized expertise, achieving an 80% production target fulfillment rate.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, resulting in 0% breakdown and reduced downtime.
- Maintained rigorous compliance with safety protocols and procedures to safeguard on-site personnel, resulting in 0 incidents during tenure.
Store Manager/ Accountant
Moulding Base
Rancho Cordova, CA
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Implemented an effective accounting system that improved tracking mechanisms and reporting capabilities for Moulding Base company goals.
- Orchestrates the implementation of training initiatives by supporting 3 staff members and assistant managers, increasing performance by 85%.
- Managed store operations and handled core aspects of business, resulting in revenue of $550K in 2018, $400K in 2019, and $300K in 2020.
- Implemented targeted marketing and social media strategies to enhance sales performance, culminating in an 80% improvement revenue.
Accounting Manager
JB & Associates
Sacramento, CA
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Successfully spearheaded all daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring a high level of regulatory compliance in all financial tasks.
- Supervised a team of 50+ accountants, playing an instrumental role in the professional growth and development of JB & Associate accountants.
- Instituted leadership support and conducted financial analysis, reducing overhead expenses from 2014-2015 by 70% and 50% from 2016-2018.
- Implemented controls and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate fraud risks, and minimize financial discrepancies by 60%.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen
Remote06.2024
Associate of Science - Business Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA06.2011
Skills
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Proficiency in Organizational Oversight
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Data Visualization with Tableau
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Skilled in Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation Expertise
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- SQL Database Management
- Proficient Oracle Sap and QuickBooks
- Advanced Skills in Trend Forecasting
- Microsoft Power BI Proficiency
- Data Storytelling Techniques
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheets
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Business Process Mapping
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
US LBM Holdings
01.2025 - Current
Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen
02.2024 - 06.2024
Control Room Operator
Specialty Granules Inc
04.2020 - 11.2023
Store Manager/ Accountant
Moulding Base
08.2018 - 02.2020
Accounting Manager
JB & Associates
11.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Business Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
Graduate Certificate - Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen