Brian Johnson
Soda Springs,ID
Summary
Accomplished Business Manager/Analyst with a proven track record at Jorgensen Farms, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity by over 30%. Expert in financial management and fostering strong customer relationships, demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager/Analyst
Jorgensen Farms
07.2012 - Current
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to accounts receivable problem resolution.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
- Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
- Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Purchasing Agent/Warehouse Manager
Kiewit
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Staff Accountant
Forsgren Associates Inc.
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12-2006
Skills
- Financial management
- Employee management
- Documentation and reporting
- Decision-making
- Negotiation
- Business planning
- Budget creation
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Financial oversight
- Contract management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of twenty staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved increased cost savings through effectively helping with Freight/Logistics.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Strategy Games
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Youth Development Programs
- Road Trips
Timeline
Business Manager/Analyst
Jorgensen Farms
07.2012 - Current
Purchasing Agent/Warehouse Manager
Kiewit
05.2010 - 12.2011
Staff Accountant
Forsgren Associates Inc.
11.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
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