david shoemaker

About

Professional with an analytical mindset who is focused on learning processes from the ground up in order to facilitate change. For the past 2.5 years my position's focus has been the cumulative analysis of over $180MM in spend, with results routinely transmitted upwards through management. I have also had the oportunity to work on multiple projects that impact the department overall. Currently I am seeking my CPA license to complete the transition into an official analyst role. The goal is to be complete by 10/2016. Profile & Core Competencies: * 6+ years of analytics experience * 2+ years of food & beverage experience * Process focused * Expert in strategic negotiation and value analysis * Proficient in communication. * Strategic and Just-in-time Sourcing Technology Skill Set: * Oracle Hyperion, PeopleSoft, SAP, BusinessObjects * ERP systems: Marine Exchange Program (MXP) & AMOS * Expert user of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots and look-ups) * Advanced user of MS PowerPoint and Word

Country

united states

City

miami

Industry

food production

Skill

auditing, powerpoint, banking, international, cpa, hostile environments, accounting, purchasing, supply chain optimization, c, psi, expenses, windows, multi tasking, logistics, fortune 500, entry, internal audit, negotiation, finance, walkthroughs, supervision, inventory, miami, financial accounting, dec alpha, microsoft office, microsoft word, road, fast paced environment, sep ira, negotiations, microsoft excel, testing, us gaap, cash, training, internal controls, windows xp, financial analysis, fresh produce, gaap, external audit, florida, search, sarbanes oxley act, procurement, software lifecycle, budgets, management, revenue, documentation, financial reporting, fixed assets, research, written and oral, assurance, supply chain, analytics, continuous improvement, quarterly reviews, written and oral presentation skills, liabilities, accounts receivable, strategic sourcing, payroll, recruiting, income, analysis, transportation security

Experience

assurance intern

pwc

* Performed control and analytical testing for Quarterly Reviews of Fortune 500 clients. ; * Improved performance through continual development and over 100 hours of on-the-job training.

assurance intern

morrison brown argiz & farrar

* Communicated with management of banking clientele to correctly apply audit procedures. * Performed interim testing procedures including testing of fixed assets, cash, payroll reasonableness, and other income / expenses.

f and b buyer ii

norwegian cruise line

2015-10 - 2016-5 · 8 mos

90MM in category spend.

f and b buyer i

norwegian cruise line

2013-8 - 2015-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

55MM in category spend. Analytical and process oriented mindset has lead to the following non-food cost savings: Developed analytics tool which has allowed management to review changes in pricing for new contracts on a line item basis while reducing the likelihood of manual input errors. Organized bid cycles in order to take advantage of market opportunities. Provided analysis and recommendation for weekly/bi-weekly trucking from Miami throughout the US. Savings per year is in excess of $1.8MM.

financial analyst

sabadell united bank

2012-10 - 2013-5 · 8 mos

Effectively handled requests from Internal Audit, External Audit, while simultaneously monthly and ad hoc tasks. Conducted special projects for management, resulting in $4.2MM in unclaimed expenses available via Loss Share protection.

accounting staff

mastec

2011-5 - 2012-8 · 1 yr 4 mos

Used Microsoft Excel based macros and pivot tables, to efficiently organize and sort data for analysis to be presented to upper management. Reorganized the fixed asset process into a paperless environment allowing for more efficient distribution of information to users outside of our department.

internal audit staff

steiner

2010-4 - 2011-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Provided internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance services to Steiner Management Services' decentralized subsideriaries, including its newly acquired subsidiary, Bliss Inc. Conducted year-end audit procedures for Ernst & Young, including but not limited to; revenue, inventory, search for unrecorded liabilities, fixed assets, gift certificates, accounts receivables, depreciation, and journal entry testing.

transportation security officer

tsa

2004-10 - 2008-9 · 4 yrs

senior financial analyst - capital planning

norwegian cruise line

2016-5 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 14 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.

food and beverage commodity buyer

norwegian cruise line

2013-8 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

Developed analytics tool which has allowed management to review changes in pricing for new contracts, on a line item basis. The new format has been adopted throughout the department and has streamlined the overall evaluation process. Organized bid cycles in order to take advantage of market opportunities, such as negotiating an international butter agreement, which has given us the ability to successfully hedge the market over the past 9 months, resulting in ~30% ($300k) savings vs. the market. Provided analysis and guidance related to sending weekly/bi-weekly containers from Miami throughout the US. The decision to include containers to these regions has saved the department in excess of $1.8 MM in food costs per year. Additionally, it has also allowed operations to provide consistency more consistency across all US regions.