JOHN POPLAWSKI
Massapequa,NY
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AVP Sales Analytics
Arbor Realty Trust
Uniondale, NY
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded end-to-end automation of executive sales reporting suite, reducing manual processing time by 70% and increasing data accuracy to 99%
- Developed comprehensive sales analytics dashboard tracking $5B+ pipeline, forecast models, and product performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making for senior management
- Generated quarterly performance insights that identified $2M+ in untapped revenue opportunities through analysis of client utilization patterns
- Increased sales team productivity by 25% through implementation of automated tracking systems and performance metrics dashboards
- Established robust quality control processes that improved data accuracy by 95%, collaborating across 5 departments to resolve discrepancies
- Designed and maintained commission calculation system processing $35M in annual payouts while ensuring 100% accuracy
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced reporting cycle time from 3 days to 4 hours through process automation
- Identified underutilized client accounts leading to an increase in additional revenue
- Created standardized reporting framework adopted company-wide
- Implemented data validation protocols reducing errors by 85%
Hedge Fund Specialist – Mutual Funds Services
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Jersey City, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed end-to-end Hedge Fund operations, including complex transactions like subscriptions, redemptions, exchanges, equalizations, and fund roll ups while ensuring accurate settlement and confirmation
- Drove reconciliation accuracy through proactive identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies, collaborating with the reconciliation team on break report analysis
- Streamlined onboarding processes for high-value Limited Partnership and Real Estate fund investments through cross-functional coordination with CSG, R&A, Transfers teams and clients
- Executed daily cash reconciliation for Mutual Funds Clearing Account, investigating discrepancies and generating comprehensive management reports
- Optimized operational efficiency by developing custom Excel macros and Hyperion reports while supporting monthly billing reconciliation and reporting processes
P6 Project – Developer and Lead Tester
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Jersey City, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted with the planning and development of the P6 SEB system enhancement project.
- Lead the testing initiative for Mutual Fund Settlements including the training of staff.
Operations Accelerated Development Program
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Jersey City, NJ
05.2012 - 06.2014
- One of four candidates selected to attend four six-month tours through different Operations teams to learn their business line, workflow, and management style
Settlement Specialist – Mutual Funds Services
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Jersey City, NJ
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Set department record for Offshore workflow volume while maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Pioneered and optimized Fundsettle's automated processing system, establishing comprehensive daily procedures and leading system enhancement initiatives
- Established and chaired bi-monthly strategic partnership meetings with Fundsettle, expanding scope to encompass all Mutual Fund operations and driving continuous process improvements
- Led digital transformation initiative to implement paperless settlement procedures, resulting in reduced costs, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved risk management
- Resolved complex accounting discrepancies between BBH holdings and monthly fund statements while providing expert support to relationship managers on share pricing, processing timelines, and fee-related matters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 09.2004 - 06.2008
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Timeline
AVP Sales Analytics
Arbor Realty Trust
09.2017 - 10.2024
P6 Project – Developer and Lead Tester
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
06.2014 - 09.2017
Hedge Fund Specialist – Mutual Funds Services
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
06.2014 - 09.2017
Operations Accelerated Development Program
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
05.2012 - 06.2014
Settlement Specialist – Mutual Funds Services
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
08.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Marist College
09.2004 - 06.2008
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