Reid Swanger

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Aug 2011 - May 2015

  Varsity Gymnast, Letter Winner

  Practiced up to 20 hours per week constructing routines, perfecting skill work, and coachingteammates, culminating in 2013 and 2014 NCAA and Big Ten Championships.Collaborated with teammates inside and outside of practice, formulating matters rangingfrom practice schedules, team rules, community service, and gymnastics promotion events.

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  Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Financial Advisor Assistant

  Analyzed research reports by company analysts, providing financial advisor with criticaldetails of reports thereby equipping him to better select fixed income securities forallocation across clients and prospective clientsAcquired information regarding potential new clients by conducting research on localbusinesses, distributing findings to senior advisors to cultivate clientele expansion

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  Dimensional Fund Advisors

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Client Services Intern

  Coordinated with variety of internal teams to evaluate client due diligence questionnairesfocused on Dimensional philosophy and products, thereby developing a transparentrelationship to facilitate easier sales opportunities.Spearheaded reorganization of internal record-keeping database, allowing regionaldirectors to better track prospect and client statistics, resulting in an increase in bothdevelopment interactions and deliverables.

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  Dimensional Fund Advisors

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Associate, Marketing and Institutional Rotational Program

  Collaborate with variety of Marketing and Institutional Services teams to accomplish following: analyze east coast territory to establish lead generation of prospective clients, head coverage of Singapore marketing collateral, develop pitch book data and design, and lead annual update of company-wide sales material.

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  Gibson Consulting G-4, LLC

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  Consultant

  Reconfigured EMEA truckload network at a global crane manufacturer to consolidate carrier base, establish standardized rate cards and ordering processes, and realize savings of 18%.Sourced and negotiated contracts for over $90MM in chemicals spend at a dissolving wood pulp manufacturer, providing financial analysis among suppliers to recognize 15% in cost reduction.Conducted and led multiple client training classes focused Sourcing Methodology, Conducting Supplier Site Visits, Communications, Negotiations and Alliance Management. Show less

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  Galt & Company

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  Consultant

  Simultaneously led evaluation of seven aftermarket component markets ranging in size from $2.5B to $13B, helping develop strategic alternatives for global OEM clientProvided transaction and valuations support for US bottling territories totaling ~$13B, helping a Fortune 100 beverage company refranchise production and distributionCo-authored “Creating Shareholder Value Through M&A – And Beyond” on how a systematic, value-based approach to acquiring and integrating can consistently generate shareholder value (published CEO Magazine April 2020) Show less

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  AlixPartners

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  Senior Vice President

  Reorganized $4B stills beverage supply chain for Fortune 100 client, assessing capital requirements of new entity, system dis-synergies, and identification of production efficiencies allowing for greater insourcing vs. 3P copackersImplemented resource allocation framework for global pharmaceuticals manufacturer, preferentially allocating $1.3B in commercial selling & marketing dollars to drive profitable growth