Dan Cooper

Experience

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  Member Insurance

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Intern
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  Benfield

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

  Sr Account Representative, Account Representative, Sr Analyst, Analyst

  Reinsurance Broker, working with insurance company clients to provide syndicated reinsurance protection strategically

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  Goizueta Business School

  Aug 2007 - May 2009

  MBA

  Focus in Strategy, Decision Sciences, and Finance, with extensive student government experience.

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  Benfield Advisory

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Capital Markets and Corporate Advisory Intern

  Specialist corporate finance and advisory business for the insurance industry

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  Wipro Consulting

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  Senior Manager, Business Transformation Practice

  Management and Strategy Consulting, including organizational design, business intelligence & information management, and cost and productivity optimization• 2010 Spark Award for new-hire with greatest client impact and outstanding delivery• Selected by Global Head to lead an international initiative to transform internal executive leadership reporting through Lean principles and process improvements• Created cross-industry competitive analysis and achieved change for an internal employee benefits program• Initiated and co-developed the redesign of the WCS MBA training program• Lead Campus Liaison for the MBA full-time and internship recruiting program for Emory University• Charter member of the WCS Mentorship program, mentoring 3 recent MBA recruits Show less

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  Xerox Corporation

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2011

  Project Manager / Business Consultant

  • Developed a transformational roadmap, identifying $30+ million in annual savings through improved data quality, systems rationalization, organizational restructuring, process improvement and labor arbitrage• Created and maintained the business case to support the initial project of the roadmap, data quality improvements, generating more the $5 million in net present value over 5 years• Directed an offshore team through the development of Data Profiling reports • Quantified impact of key billing pain areas through site visits and workshop sessions with business and IT users, developing Visio process maps, FMEA analysis, and prioritized business rules for implementation• Drove efforts with enterprise architects, business users, and data modelers to create a solution architecture, conceptual data model, and logical data model for a Billing Data Registry• Designed, marketed, sold, staffed and managed a project and team through requirements gathering and reporting for a Master Data Management Proof of Concept Show less

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  Lexmark

  Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

  Business Consultant

  • Developed the business/technology roadmap enabling business segment growth from $400 million to $1 billion over 4-years through application rationalization, ERP implementation and process improvement• Facilitated workshops with more than 30 global business and IT leaders to validate understanding of current state, align goals and objectives, clarify scope and approach, and prioritize process sequencing• Led a team to gather and categorize more than 2000 business requirements across the value chain and document future state process and data flows• Managed the Business Strategy/Process Consulting team; including Scope Identification, Project Plan creation and maintenance, Communication planning, Key Stakeholder assessments and action plans, Risks and Issues management, and status updates to Program Management and Program Sponsor Show less

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  Slalom Consulting

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2018

  Strategy & Operations - Business Transformation Lead

  Co-founder of Atlanta Office's Strategy & Operations PracticePractice Leader and Engagement Lead/Business Strategy Lead for multiple critical engagements

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  Aio Wireless

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Business Consultant

  • Led AT&T from initial business concept ideation of a new prepaid wireless brand to full implementation and Launch of Aio Wireless!• Drove Merger preparation for Aio Wireless and Cricket Wireless through leadership facilitation and workshop planning sessions that brought the two organizations together successfully within 6 months of project initiation.• Delivered integration support by facilitating strategy creation and cross-functional merger coordination and alignment across 6 different business units• Directed initial GameStop strategic partnership integration through cross-functional program management• Developed and deployed initial Business Roadmap and Work Intake Process with a cross-functional team• Provided senior leadership support by facilitating weekly cross-functional decision making and status sessions• Led weekly executive 1-on-1 status checks with a focus on interdependent activities and initiatives• Facilitated new hire onboarding by developing and conducting Aio new hire training• Developed initial set of business requirements documentation for nascent flanker brand concept Show less

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  AT&T Mobility

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Consultant
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  IHG - InterContinental Hotels Group

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Projects include:• Business-to-Business Sales Strategy• Revenue Management Strategy

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  Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Business Strategy Consultant

  The Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) asked Slalom for help in creating their 5 year strategic plan to support bold new programs.Slalom approached this project by leveraging our inclusive strategy evolution process. We drove alignment through facilitated focus group sessions and the innovative use of custom SlideSort™ voting technology to capture the unique perspectives of ARMHC’s broad constituency. Further, Slalom developed the financial modeling and staffing plan needed to support the new strategy. Critical insights gained and careful analysis helped discern what was most and least meaningful to stakeholders, and provided clear direction for the organization. ARMHC’s expanded mission statement and strategic plan and roadmap are ultimately a true reflection of the constituents who helped form it. Crafted around 5 key pillars, and supported by concrete initiatives and action plans, the 5 year Strategic Plan provides a dynamic framework for engaging with families and the community in bold new ways, while honoring the organization’s commitment to nurturing the health and well-being of children and families. Show less

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  CSM Bakery Solutions

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Sustainability Strategy Lead Consultant

  In collaboration with Slalom, CSM was able to proactively address customer sustainability demands, as well as engage their employees to rally behind the organization’s sustainability mission and strategy. Slalom:- Benchmarked the organization against its competitive set- Developed a sustainability roadmap that defined and prioritized specific programs- Stood up two fast-track programs pertaining to Office Sustainability and Energy & Waste efficiency - Leveraged the GRI framework to establish a measurement baseline and management dashboard- Launched CSM’s Supplier Code of Conduct Show less

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  Cox Enterprises

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Worked with the President of Flare Entertainment to review and develop strategic planning and facilitate cross functional alignment for the business.

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  SunTrust

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Redesigned and optimized the methods and processes by which the bank prioritizes self-investment funding.

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  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Assessed the Employee Rate Program identifying current state areas of concern (from a people/process/technology perspective) and a recommendation roadmap for improving this key employee benefit program.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Market analysis and investigation of potential for McCafe brand and category portfolio expansion.

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  American College of Rheumatology

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Business Strategy Consultant

  Developing the 5-year Strategic Plan for the ACR

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Engagement Lead

  Rapid prototype of new capabilities for Coca-Cola Freestyle machine

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  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Business Strategy Lead

  Developing strategic insights and factbase to enable Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn (Business customer) strategy.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Team Lead

  Supporting Business Transformation Office and HR teams through CCNA Restructure

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  SunTrust

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  SVP, Director of Enterprise Investment Portfolio and Planning

  Responsible for annual corporate investment budgeting and prioritization processes, including related: process design, technology support, management reporting, and executive facilitation. Responsible for balancing alignment with Corporate Strategy, Financial Planning, and Technology Roadmap for C-Suite executives.

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  Thought Logic Consulting

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2022

  Thought Logic Consulting assists organizations to become more efficient in operations through successful large project implementations, improved use of data via reporting/analytics, and driving transformation around the business.LISTEN. COLLABORATE. DELIVERWith a team of experienced consultants from "Big 4" consulting firms, Thought Logic understands how the consulting industry has changed and what clients are looking for:• A trusted advisor• A team they can count on, regardless of team size and project duration• Ability to access and augment their project teams with consultants that possess expertise and skills • Providing consultants that are local to the client sites to minimize costs and increase consultant availability• Professionals who listen to client problems and tailor their solutions to meet specific business challengesAs a result, Thought Logic was formed to create a company that addresses what clients want in consultants today but also to provide a culture that consultants want … which is a life, professionally and personally. Show less

  • Client Manager

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Managing Consultant

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2022
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  Midtown Neighbors'​ Association

  Jan 2021 - now

  Board Member

  The Midtown Neighbors' Association's mission is to assure that our vibrant and diverse neighborhood becomes an increasingly better community. We strive to develop solutions that improve Midtown's quality of life, to give our neighbors a voice in development and revitalization decisions, to act as the neighborhood's link to government agencies, our elected officials and other communities.

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  Zoom

  Nov 2022 - now

  Head of HR (PX) Enablement

  Built out a new HR (PX) Enablement team and capability to partner with our HR leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement People innovations and best practices in alignment with our strategic objectives while focusing on process excellence and change management principles. Serve as an integral member of the Global People Experience team to advise on People Operations and Technology programs impacting the organization as a whole globally and collaborate with Global People Business Partners, Recruiting, Talent & OD, Total Rewards, and other cross-functional groups to understand and address their unique needs. Lead and facilitate complex large scale, cross-functional HR business projects involving systems and/or business processes to obtain business goals and operational objectives.Illustrative projects include:- Revamping Onboarding Program to gain insights from data and take action from voice of customer (new employees and hiring managers)- Lead for HR M&A (including Workvivo acquisition leader and playbook development)- HR Shared Services Strategy Roadmap development- Increased efficiency and effectiveness of Offboarding program including Workday workflow optimizations- Built and implemented Global Reduction in Force (RIF) playbook- Built and implemented Global Employment Market Entry playbook (e.g. creating Employee presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia)- HR Technology - built out HR technology roadmap, work intake process flow, and work flow prioritization across core and supporting HR systems (e.g. Workday, ServiceNow, Tableau) Show less