SEAN EDWARD FINN, MBA
email: seanedwardfinn@yahoo.com
Strategic Planning - Business Development - Performance Improvement
Visionary strategist with demonstrated ability to deliver corporate objectives. Solid career creating market advantage, reducing and controlling expenses and fostering a culture of teamwork, shared mission and corporate growth.
Professional Chronology
Principal - Sean Edward Finn & Associates 2003- present
Senior Business Leader - iXL/Scient 2000-2002
Business Consultant - Satama 2000-2000
Senior Financial Analyst - Nortel Networks 1998-2000
Project Manager - Electronic Data Systems (EDS) 1990-1995
Professional Experience
IXL ENTERPRISES/SCIENT INCORPORATED Atlanta, Georgia
Senior Business Leader
· Prepared and presented consultative sales training for North American management personnel within 3 months of arrival. Based on acclaimed response sent to Europe to provide European-focused training.
· Led development team for creation of showcase demonstrations, displaying new business opportunities for travel and transportation, financial and telecommunication sectors.
· Managed business case analysis for client defining SCADA and Telemetry market opportunity in the Energy Sector.
· Authored whitepapers on technology trends including 802.11 standards and Bluetooth.
SATAMA (Finnish Consulting Firm) Dallas, Texas
Business Consultant
· Created CBT (Computer Based Training) product offering.
· Developed and delivered telecommunication business case analysis to TeliaSonera regarding US venture.
· Selected as account manager rescuing troubled accounts, Verizon and Cantoni, due to expertise in relationship building.
NORTEL NETWORKS Dallas, Texas
Senior Process Improvement Consultant
Senior Financial Analyst - Sales and Marketing
· Managed outsourced team for development and implementation of repair and return website allowing customers immediate access to asset tracking as well as advancing the identification of known product defects (KPD's).
· Computed short and long-range forecasts and results for order, revenue and margin targets for $1 billion division. Supervised control of $200 million P&L that included headcount, programs and tradeshow budgets.
· Elected as member of product development team, responsible for business case analysis review (pricing, competitive, market and financial analysis) of new products, Meridian 11C and Hospitality Server.
· Chosen to develop executive presentation on industry pricing and quantify marketing campaign impacts. Delivered presentation to senior marketing and executive management.
· Spearheaded 8-member cross-functional team (sales, operations and customer service) creating a warranty financial model that exposed $20 million in annual revenue.
ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS (EDS) New York, New York
Project Manager
· Directed 6-member team for First Data - Western Union reengineering project, generating a 7-figure positive ROI within 2 years. Crafted documents for Executive Steering Committee updates.
· Created and implemented SFA (Sales Force Automation) software for Financial Services client, enabling field and executive management immediate access to agent forecasts and productivity.
· Implemented national account insurance membership and claims processing at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western New York - 2 million subscribers.
· Fast tracked through SED (Systems Engineer Development) Program displaying system development and leadership expertise.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
The Rotterdam School of Management
Master of Business Administration - Finance and International Business
· Summer Associate, Xerox Corporation - Global Process Finance.
· Consulting Project, Developed compelling business case analysis for Schlumberger Limited.
· Texas Ambassador, Selected by Dean to promote MBA Program to Fortune 500 Executives.
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
· University Development Representative, Raised over $60,000 for University Priorities.
· Resident Assistant, Received highest overall rating from residents and professional staff.
Interests
· 5K and 10K Running Events, Golf, International Travel and Classical Piano.