Brian Burns

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About Brian Burns

A respected, solutions driven, responsive business professional with diverse, progressive, leadership experience managing the financial, facility and insurance operations of a globally recognized research University. A collaborative leader known for applying "lean" principles and financial discipline. Demonstrated success in navigating a dynamic, complex organization that values collaboration across power bases. I have extensive experience in; real estate management, acquisitions process and closing, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, business operations, risk management and insurance, audit and compliance. Focused on finding a leadership position in higher education, consulting, insurance, financial service or real estate industries that will leverage an existing broad skill set and self-motivated need to provide continuous improvement. A strategic, enthusiastic and trusted leader with a demonstrated ability to achieve strategic business objectives through collaboration, influence and team building. CORE VALUES Respect, integrity, trust, honesty, diligence, accountability, collaboration, service, consultative, problem solving, pragmatic, straightforward, prudent, judicious, humor, humility, achievement, commitment, contribution, leadership, passion, personal growth, fairness, teamwork, excellence. KEY COMPETENCIES Leadership Collaboration Innovation Setting vision & strategy Assessing, mitigating and managing risk Identifying and adding value Managing change Resilience Resourceful Energetic Optimistic Organizational awareness Customer orientation Meeting deadlines Analytical, strategic and forward thinking Personal credibility & confidence Initiative & decisiveness Interpersonal skills Oral & written communication Flexibility and adaptability Results driven To discuss how I can help your organization, please email me at: brianburns101@gmail.com.