Ognyan Uzunov
Los Angeles, CA
currently: Just looking around
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Work history
Management Consultant, Profitability Measurement
tags:
project management
• financial reporting
• oracle
How would you describe your time at Union Bank of California, L...?
Worked on the implementation of a new internal financial reporting structure based on customer segmentation. The challenges arose from coordinating multiple systems with little or no similarities in structure and also from dealing with time lags due to the complex multi-system environment. We utilized Oracle Financial Services products as well as Citrix Insight, Excel and Access. The deliverable was a set of reports to be used by executive management to trace revenue by customer segment.... 
Business Sales and Acquisitions Specialist
tags:
business development
• business valuation
• revenue analysis
How would you describe your time at Sunbelt, Pasadena, CA?
My daily work included managing a complex mix of activities focused on assisting entrepreneurs in buying or selling a business - handling targeted acquisition orders, opinions of value, performance analysis, alternative investment presentations, negotiation, research, and education. I also worked on building a successful exit strategy for current business owners by applying solutions to improve the marketability and value of their businesses - for example, business development planning, restructuring of operations, and mapping out the business transfer process to ensure continuity of operations and smooth transition to new ownership....
Management Consultant - Financial Reporting and IT
tags:
sql
• project management
• vb
• sap business warehouse explorer
• sap
• information technology
• sap bw
How would you describe your time at The Walt Disney Company?
Built and tested P&L, Budget and Cash Flow reports for 16 worldwide divisions; worked on Financial Planning and Analysis projects; managed the data consolidation process for Actuals Restatement and Forecasting and Planning. Built and implemented a sign-off process for reporting deliverables - created a sequence of checks and tests for all reports before going into production. The technical work included testing and troubleshooting VB code and SAP BW queries. Overall I was assisting the Manager of Financial Reporting for Disney Consumer Products in her project management work....
Interim Manager of Financial Reporting
tags:
management
• financial reporting
• revenue forecasting
• profitability measurement
• resource planning
• cost analysis
• accounting
How would you describe your time at SunGard, Calabasas, CA?
My main duties included building and maintenance of the whole portfolio of internal financial reports. I reported directly to the CFO. I also worked on Revenue Forecasting (initial license fees, maintenance fees, consulting revenues) and Resource Planning (consulting resources). I shared resources with the Accounting and Controllership department....
Management Consultant, Co-Manufacturing Finance
tags:
quarter-end close
• manufacturing finance
• reconciliations
• month-end close
• budgeting
• accounting
• cost accounting
• year-end close
How would you describe your time at Nestle, Glendale, CA?
I was given the responsibility to rebuild the month-end closing processes at the Co-Manufacturing Finance Department. To accomplish this goal I interviewed financial analysts in similar functions at Nestle to find out what their closing process was. I created new custom templates for month end reporting and reconciliations, established close relations with key IT personnel and build a new departmental operations manual. After successfully going through a month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, I trained a financial analyst to take over my functions and gradually transferred all my responsibilities. During that time I was also heavily involved in creating the bottom-up co-manufacturing budget....
Management Consultant, Royalty Accounting
tags:
project management
• royalties amortization
• access
• excel
• sox compliance
• royalty accounting
How would you describe your time at THQ Inc., Agoura Hills, CA?
My responsibility was to analyze, map and describe the Royalty Amortization Schedule calculations. This short-term project was a part of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance initiative for THQ. I reported to the Manager of Royalty Accounting.
Management Consultant, Financial Reporting and Analysis
tags:
financial reporting
• ad-hoc reports
• financial modeling
• financial analysis
• avp
How would you describe your time at Countrywide, West Hills, CA?
Worked to support 2 Senior VPs at Countrywide Correspondent Lending division. Maintained and run custom built management reports in Access querying the internal GEMS system. Worked with other analysts on building margin management tools for product profitability analysis.
Project Manager
tags:
training
• trainer
• customer service
• conflict resolution
• motivation
• key performance indicators
• kpi
• resource scheduling
• metrics
• team building
• project management
• management
How would you describe your time at Arvato, Valencia, CA?
I was the direct contact for CTO and CIO executives from Fortune 100 companies regarding their Volume Licensing Agreements with Microsoft. My job was to educate and assist clients with managing their Microsoft product licenses on-line. My work required stepping into a mediation role on multiple occasions to discuss options for conflict resolution with legal professionals and corporate executives. After delivering outstanding client service I was promoted to train and supervise 2 customer service teams and 2 supervisors. I continued being actively involved as Level 3 support in case of an escalation. Here I also worked on building a KPI matrix and performance measurement tools for external reporting.
My work was an exceptional success and in June 2003 my company received the ???Vendor of the Year Award??? from Microsoft at an official ceremony in Redmond, CA....
Regional Sales Manager
tags:
coaching
• contract management
• business intelligence
• sales
• business development
• motivation
• training
• presentations
How would you describe your time at Kraft Foods, Bulgaria, EU?
I was responsible for maintaining productive relationships with local distribution companies as well as training and supervision of their sales teams to accomplish Kraft's goals of gaining market share and increasing product visibility. I also trained the teams in preparing sales presentations, product merchandising and client relationship management. I seem to have handled my obligations extremely well - just 3 months after I started I was awarded the "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award" by Michele Boon, CEO, Kraft Foods International....
Product Manager
tags:
management
• marketing
• budgeting
• spending control
• performance measurement
• product management
How would you describe your time at Brew Invest, Bulgaria, EU?
I was responsible for controlling the spending of a $ 2.4 million advertising budget to accomplish repositioning of the main brands as well as improving sales by adding new channels of distribution (i.e. bars and pubs), and new product options (i.e. draft). I was trained by Heineken marketing executives to excel in all aspects of Product Management. I managed the promotional activities (media buying, campaigns, ads), brand positioning (market segmentation, focused marketing, image management), and product features (labeling, design, quality, taste). I tracked the effectiveness of my efforts with the help of the local AC Nielsen office (a market research company). I also worked with major advertising and medial buying agencies in the country on producing TV commercials and organizing creative advertising campaigns. My direct reports were my administrative assistant, 2 warehouse managers, and their warehouse support personnel. I was also responsible for preparing the yearly marketing budget....
Account Manager, Small Business Development
tags:
business planning
• account management
• commercial credit applications
• cash flow forecasting
How would you describe your time at University of Economics, Bu...?
While studying for my Master's Degree in International Business I joined a professional management consulting team to provide support for local entrepreneurs in building their businesses. We delivered financial forecasting and planning services, including cash flow forecasting and business development planning. We helped many small businesses grow by obtaining financing and gaining access to new markets, and helped entrepreneurs successfully compete in the open marketplace of Europe....
Education
Masters Degree, International Business
tags:
international business
• master's degree
How would you describe your time at University of Economics, Sv...?
Graduated in the top 10% of my class. My major was International Markets. Researched the trade deficit with European Union, its causes and effects on the national economy. Actively participated in research projects (i.e. Light Manufacturing Industry researches - clothing and textile). Active member of the International Relations department of the Student Parliament organization....
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