Brad Skwarski has over 5 years of experience in business analytics and trade optimization roles. He is currently a Trade Optimization Analyst at Hillshire Brands where he assists with developing trade analytics, performs promotional analysis, designs reporting dashboards, and leads predictive modeling efforts. Previously he held roles as a Business Intelligence Analyst at American Greetings and Strategic Pricing Analyst at Waste Management where he conducted analyses to support pricing, profitability, and strategic decisions. Skwarski expects to complete his MBA from Lewis University in May 2016 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Eastern Illinois University.

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BRAD SKWARSKI
EXPERIENCE
HILLSHIRE BRANDS, Chicago, IL
Trade Optimization Analyst November 2013 – Present
 Assisted with developing trade analytics for the newly formed Revenue Management team
 Performed ad hoc reporting and post analysis as needed on promotional programs/events to measure promotional
sales and profitability (at category, division, and item levels) and provide recommendations and insight that
optimize profit, drive sales, and increase market share
 Designed and maintain monthly reporting and dashboards, communicating results and variances to AOP, LE,
and BU/project targets
 Provided critical support for development, user acceptance training, and launch of an industry-leading, web-
based pricing and promotion tools
 Partnered with the sales and account teams to develop promotional opportunities based on market share data,
trends, and the market’s competitive landscape
 Led the effort in predictive modeling of trade investments based on event investment levels & consumption
outcomes also rooted in customer, consumer and shopper insights
AMERICAN GREETINGS, Chicago, IL
Business Intelligence Analyst June 2013 – November 2013
 Evaluated and develop analysis methodologies to track, analyze and plan retailer opportunities.
 Leveraged POS, shipment, financial and product footage data as well as 3rd
party syndicated data to provide
insight to the retailer, sales and product merchant teams.
 Partnered with Account Executives to gather and analyze all pertinent business information to guide the
development of customer specific sales and marketing strategies.
 Provided analyses to support vendor relationships, the maintenance of product lines, and brand placement and
space allocation.
 Conducted Business Analysis and reporting to include: monthly business analysis, sales analysis, financial and
production forecasting, competitive activity and revision results.
 Analyzed, interpreted, and visualized (mapping, charting, etc.) data in a meaningful format to support client
actions and facilitate decision making.
WASTE MANAGEMENT, Lombard, IL
Strategic Pricing Analyst May 2011 – June 2013
 Supported the functions of Sustainability Solutions through implementing comprehensive financial analysis
encompassing: cost/sell analysis, profitability analysis, margin analysis, gain/share, competitive analysis,
forecasting and identifying capital expenditures and strategic pricing.
 Analyzed market area pricing, competitor pricing, growth opportunities, operating and sales margins in order to
develop reports and financial summaries for senior level executives.
 Acted as project manager for RFP requests and effectively manage multiple project timelines and workflows
among clients and various internal business units.
 Assisted segmented sales organization by using input provided by sales; provide line item analysis to determine
price increases, concessions, EBITs and overall profitability of client’s portfolio.
 Analyzed and reviewed over $150M in existing business and new growth opportunities within a two year period.
SCHNEIDER LOGISTICS, Chicago, IL
Account Executive March 2011 – May 2011
 Effectively built and maintained book of business while consistently increasing profit margin.
 Analyzed transportation market and key metrics to quote and negotiate freight contacts.
 Acted as single point of contact for clients and provided problem resolution when needed.
 Collaborated in multiple software systems to manage client relationships and financials.

2. 1657 N Maplewood
Chicago, IL 60647
708.299.6430
Baskwarski87@gmail.com
BRAD SKWARSKI
EDUCATION
LEWIS UNIVERSITY, Romeoville, IL
Masters of Business Administration Expected: May 2016
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Science 2010
Major: Economics
Minor: Business Administration
SKILLS
 Firm understanding and experience in leveraging syndicated data to provide reporting and analyses in a variety
of areas related to revenue management and finance.
 Proficient in Excel: spreadsheets, financial formulas, pivot tables and v lookups.
 Understanding of pricing and promotions, along with other variables, such as elasticity, competitive data and
promotional vehicles.
 Capable of effectively communicating and presenting deliverables and analyses to key internal partners,
executive management and field teams.
 Ability to utilize multiple business reporting interfaces (Nielsen, Business Objects, Analyzer, IRI, and Cognos)
to provide up- to-date analysis on key business issues.