Robert C. O'Brien

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(513)-550-0366 • obrienrco@gmail.com

Work Experience

04/2024 – Present Atlas Advisors, LLC 

                             Business Analyst

• Researched requirements from previous government contracts to develop a list for future proposals

• Utilized Zapier to automate API data transfers of applicant information from Zoho tracking system to ActiveCampaign a marketing automation platform improving the efficiency of the monthly newsletter

• Analyzed human capital metrics to calculate program retention rate and attrition rate

• Collaborated on project-based work to identify future state goals and develop a plan for execution

• Drove the optimization and data flow automation of the KPI Dashboard by working with senior leadership

• Designed, built, and launched the company’s first intranet

• Organized and analyzed data regarding applicant sourcing to calculate the highest ROI-producing resources

• Created and standardized the company’s Kanban project management methodology, and presented this method as a lesson to the company during a lunch and learn session

06/2023 – 5/2024 Flavortown Properties LLC

                            Acquisitions Manager

•  Executes a high volume of external calls daily to source customers interested in selling their properties

• Calculates after repair value for properties to determine and design an offer to purchase off market real estate

• Walks and photographs properties to asses condition and determine rehab cost needed for budgeting

05/2018 – 02/2022  Abbott Nutrition

Transportation Planner/Transportation Analyst: Less than Truckload (LTL) Procurement

• Designed LTL data dashboard for analytical reporting purposes

• Completed data analysis as requested for LTL and parcel inquiries

• Successfully completed LTL bid resulting in a cost avoidance of $159K, and carrier consolidation

• Implemented standardized accessorial matrix for LTL carriers producing a soft savings of $234K

• Managed the daily inbound and outbound transportation schedule for one plant and two distribution centers

• Communicated with carriers to ensure on time pickup and delivery to meet customer expectations

• Built, tendered, and scheduled shipments using Blu-Jay transportation management system

• Cooperated with sites to manage shipment volume to accommodate for labor and space constraints

07/2014 – 05/2018   DHL Supply Chain

LTL Specialist/Business Development/Account Manager/Carrier Procurement

• Designed and administered an Excel database and SOP to manage customer shipments

• Managed customer and vendor relationships to effectively coordinate the planning, scheduling, and delivery of inbound raw materials for Truckload (TL) and LTL shipments from over 100 different locations in North America, while successfully solving daily logistics issues to maintain customer satisfaction

• Prospected and developed sales pipeline for new customers and completed RFPs for both TL and LTL

• Presented customers with monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs reported out from a TMS

• Built relationships and negotiated pricing with transportation providers to maximize profit margins

• Developed specialization in LTL becoming a subject matter expert (SME) by negotiating and selling services

• Member of Employee Opinion Survey Team focused on improving employee relations and teamwork

• Constructed lesson plans for new employees and taught a class on LTL in the transportation industry

08/2012 - 05/2014  The Ohio State University

Photography Lab Tech/Fine Arts Library Aid

• Managed photography rental equipment and the educating of students on darkroom use

• Assisted students and public with information seeking questions for research purposes in library

• Organized and shelved returned information materials for continued circulation

Education

2018 – 5/2022     Master of Library and Information Science: Data Management

Kent State University, Kent, OH

• Studied XML, HTML, MARC21, SQL, DCMI, and Microsoft Access programs and languages

2011 - 2014         Bachelor of Arts/Art – Photography

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

2007 - 2010         Associate of Applied Business: Interactive Multimedia

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

• Graduated Cum Laude. Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Alpha Iota Theta Chapter.