Leonardo Goncalves

VP, Workforce Solutions Group @ University of Phoenix

About

Experienced operations strategist with demonstrated ability to lead global organizations through strategy aligned, technology enabled cross-functional business transformations. Over 20 years of experience building organizational capabilities that delivered sustainable operational improvements. Proven leadership skills with exceptional problem-solving capability, a results-oriented mindset and dependable ability to influence C level. · Strategic Analysis and Execution · Financial Planning and Analysis · Project Management · Business Development · Relationship Management · Staff Development and Management

Country

United States

City

Greater Phoenix Area

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategy, Spanish, Financial Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Mergers, Strategic Partnerships, Business Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Design, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Due Diligence, Management, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Project Management

Experience

VP, Workforce Solutions Group

University of Phoenix

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Phoenix, Arizona Area

VP, Services Platforms

University of Phoenix

2016-6 - 2019-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Chief of Staff, Office of the COO

Kaplan Higher Education

2015-1 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Executive Director, Strategic Implementation

Kaplan Higher Education

2011-8 - 2014-12 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Fort Lauderdale

Senior Manager

Deloitte

2010-9 - 2011-7 · 11 mos

McLean, VA

Manage teams of up to10 direct reports to deliver strategy and operations projects to multinational organizations. Direct day-to-day activities and execution of strategic assessments, financial planning/analysis/reporting transformation efforts, market penetration analysis, feasibility assessments and business case developments to support executive decision making.

Manager

Deloitte

2005-7 - 2010-8 · 5 yrs 2 mos

McLean, VA

Lead pursuit teams, structure proposals to prospect clients, negotiate contractual terms, and close new projects.

Growth Initiatives Project Leader

DuPont

2004-8 - 2005-4 · 9 mos

Wilmington, DE

Led global initiative to generate an estimated $50 million in incremental sales through innovative customer financing programs in collaboration with Treasury centers in Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Finance Summer Intern

DuPont

2003-6 - 2003-8 · 3 mos

Wilmington, DE

Developed an integrated framework for financial performance comparison and benchmarking against chemical players/diversified peers Analyzed historical natural gas costs per plant in the US and recommended a new structure for the natural gas hedging program

Finance Director

Moulinex do Brasil SA

1999-7 - 2002-4 · 2 yrs 10 mos

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Reported directly to the CEO of the $40 million Brazilian subsidiary of a French consumer products manufacturing company. Managed a team of 20+ associates across Controlling, Finance, Tax and IT functions. Key member of leadership team in charge of business turnaround.

Senior Consultant

Arthur Andersen Business Consulting

1995-3 - 1999-6 · 4 yrs 4 mos

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Coordinated the execution of day-to-day project activities/deliverables and participated in the preparation of proposals for implementation of activity-based management solutions in manufacturing sector. Directly supervised projects with up to 6 team members.