Bruce Bearden

Background

About Bruce Bearden

Accomplished Integrator, experienced in business management, operations leadership, P&L oversight, consulting, transition management, account management, problem solving, sales and marketing support in both Fortune 500 organization and small businesses. Decisive leader with proven success in strategic planning and team building with a track record of increased revenues, while providing operational efficiencies, driving productivity, reducing costs and waste. Excels in dynamic, demanding climate, with the interpersonal skills to create a collaborative, teamwork environment, all while remaining pragmatic and focused. Key Skills: Strategic Planning • Operations Management • Operational Performance • Service Delivery • Lean Six Sigma • Metrics • Setting Goals & Objectives • Process Improvement • Continuous Improvement • Change Management • Data-Driven Decision-Making • P&L Oversight • Finance • Accounting • Budgeting • Forecasting • KPIs • Project & Program Management • Cost Control • Strategic Sourcing • Risk Management • Vendor Management & Relations • Contract Administration • Contract Negotiation • Sales & Marketing Support • Account Management • Client Growth & Retention • Customer Relations • Human Resources • Performance Management • Hiring, Staffing & Development • Team Training • Facilities Management • Safety • Logistics Accomplishments: Led improvement projects yielding $2.6M in strategic performance management profits Increased revenue by 42% while increasing profit margin by 62% within 24 months Reduced operating expenses of $1M+ within 12 months