Job Title: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Company: Brooks Sports
Industry: Sporting Goods
Mentor Since: 2020
Will Mentor: Graduate Students
Profile
Background
Job Description
Lead the FP&A department and direct a team of financial analysts to produce the company’s financial forecasts, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, and add financial insight into special projects.
Company Description
Brooks Running designs and markets the best running gear in the world.
Employment History
Brooks Sports, Boeing, Zions Bank, Tri-City Dust Devils Baseball, Spokane Indians Baseball, Spokane Chiefs Hockey
Education
BA Management & Accounting - Whitworth University MBA Business Administration - Southern Utah University
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
To provide insight into careers and life in the sports industry, spanning from minor league sports to sporting goods. Support in preparing for job interviews and perspective on what it takes to be a successful professional in any field.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
I am flexible for virtual meetings. When in-person is again possible, the Brooks office or Miir coffee shop in Fremont are easiest during the day. I can also meet near campus as necessary.
Additional Information
I worked for 4 years at Brett Sports, primarily in minor league baseball but also in minor league hockey. My experience there included stadium operations, concessions, ticket sales, and promotions. I now work in finance in the sporting goods industry.