Austin Aitken

Experience

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  GL Enterprises

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Shipping and Receiving Lead

  In charge of all orders incoming and outgoing on a daily basis. Manage inventory and stock of key product offerings.

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  Staff Sergeant

  Strategic Operations: - Directly lead, managed, trained and supervised Junior ranking Airman in up-grade training, maintenance practices, and squadron exercises.- Trainer and Team Lead for Hill AFB Honor Guard Team. Participated in over 50 official Honor Guard Events resulting in an Air Force Achievement Medal.Communication and Coordination Manager: - Lead Weekly Squadron Readiness Status meetings with COO identifying key weaknesses while presenting mitigation strategies, reduced the "Equipment Down" category from 18% to under 5%- Assembled and Presented QBR's to entire Executive team. Reviewed key metrics for Equipment Status, upgrade training, and mission readiness. This increased the number of compliant training programs from just under 70% up to 100%- Single point of contact for all customer contracts related to the facilities management. Oversaw $4.5M USD of facilities upgradesNumber one Graduate from Basic Military Training. #1 our of 807 individuals. Show less

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  BAE Systems, Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

  Business Systems and Solutions Analyst

  Leveraged Oracle OBIEE server and PowerBI to develop and implement new cost reporting dashboard that rolled up to the executive suite.Consolidated Program Finance's current reporting methods, analyzed gaps/ inefficiencies, implemented SOP's for nine major reports cutting new hire reporting time by 30-50%.Managed monthly informational webinars across the entire Land Armaments finance group to include 500+ personnel all over the country.

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  Apple Automotive Group In York PA

  Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

  Operations Manager

  Managed equipment group overseeing 50+ part-time and full-time employees, their deliveries, and routesDeveloped budget forecast for department to include expected depreciations, wages, and fuel consumptionLed 4-week market analysis project, identified and implemented a more competitive pricing plan. 1st QTR finances saw 18% gross margin increase and posted most profitable month

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  Non-Profit Organization

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2022

  Collaborated with department in identifying improved communications methods with donors, implemented method leading to increased engagement and growth in donations by over 10%Re-worked and re-engineered 200+ processes to focus on improved and optimized business opsLead and conduct organizations monthly training in processing, tool utilization and training gift officers on complicated in-house CRM tool

  • Policy and Process Analyst

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Business System Analyst

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021
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  State of Utah

  Nov 2022 - now

  Finance Manager

  Lead financial auditor for department conducting financial oversight of nearly 200 providers responsible for billing $250,000,000 annually Work with multiple stakeholders to establish adjusted rates and forecast budget adjustments as new laws are put in placePerform detailed financial audits on-site of providers to ensure accuracy of financial records and transparency to taxpayersReview, research, and determine paybacks using contract criteria. Work with SCEs and providers regarding the collection of paybacksAnalyze, summarize and/or review data; report findings, interpret results and/or make recommendations Show less