Kevin Conrad
Rocklin,United States
Summary
Experienced Sr Business Analyst with over 9 years of experience in finance, operations, and IT. Skilled in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and leadership. Currently serving as a Sr Analyst, Business Operations at Aerojet Rocketdyne, overseeing financials and creating reports. Previously, directed finance and administration at Bravest Studios, managing financial statements and leading process improvement projects. Strong background in large-scale corporate projects and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Holds a bachelor's degree with a concentration on accounting and project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Business Analyst
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Rancho Cordova
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided accounting support in regards to monthly benefit vendor disbursements
- Lead internal and external benefits related audits
- Maintained the Company's business posture by facilitating benefits compliance efforts
- Prepared quarterly benefit deliverables to internal stakeholders
- Prepared third party invoices for disbursement
- Completed special projects associated with the Company's benefits plans
- Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with benefit regulations and policies.
Director of Finance
Bravest Studios
New York City
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports
- Compared sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets
- Analyzed operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination
- Worked with the company owner/found and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process
- Developed human resources policies, compensation strategies, budgeting, and forecasting company requirements
- Managed employee onboarding, employee benefit administration, and other human resource department tasks
- Supported management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions
- Ensured company compliance federal, state, and local legal requirements
- Advise the executives and employees on the laws affecting the company
- Ensure the company fills out and submits all its legal paperwork
- International business establishment
- China business law.
Sr Business Analyst
VSP Global
Rancho Cordova
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Supervised a team of technical support staff to meet SLA requirements and manage escalations
- Scoped projects and assisted in prioritization of projects for the Business Analyst team
- Conducted advanced analysis in the development of business process models and procedures
- Led projects for continual improvement of business processes and systems
- Assisted manager in onboarding efforts including candidate screening, interviewing, and job training
- Served as a mentor for requirement methodology and analysis of best practices
- Provided post-implementation support, such as problem resolution, adjustments to new procedures, and change management
- Served as department system admin for SAP, Jira, Cognos, Salesforce, and Microsoft platform
- Identify opportunities for automation and streamline processes to improve efficiency and productivity within the organization.
Strategic Development Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Roseville, CA
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Performed analytics using varies types of data to draw conclusions on moderate to complex projects
- Collaborated with senior team members by interpreting data to identify industry trends and strategic opportunities
- Supported a department director as a Chief of Staff position while maintaining responsibilities of a new product strategist
- Presented analytical findings to executive management using data virtualization tools PowerPoint and Tableau
- Researched competitors to assess industry best practices
- Managed UAT projects with revenue value of $186M and led global cross-functional teams
- Conducted multiple process improvements where I evaluated procedures and prioritized projects based on business impact and benefits
- Managed subject matter information regarding to supply chain strategy, tax manufacturing, procurement, logistics, finance, marketing, and product engineering
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting and Project Management
William Jessup University
12.2014
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Managing
Certification
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma (Issued by VSP Global)
Accomplishments
Boy Scouts of America
- Eagle Scout
Early Career Development - Hewlett Packard
- I was selected to be in a career development program at HPE, where for a year I was paired with a VP to mentor me in my career development and advise me in reaching my annual goals.
Affiliations
- Private Pilot (FAA)
Timeline
Sr Business Analyst
Aerojet Rocketdyne
01.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Finance
Bravest Studios
07.2020 - 01.2023
Sr Business Analyst
VSP Global
02.2018 - 10.2021
Strategic Development Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
04.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelors of Science - Accounting and Project Management
William Jessup University
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