● Financial Analysis & Management ● Boeing ● SunGard ● Lockheed Martin ● CIGNA ● "Mother Teresa of Networking" ●
Greater Philadelphia Area
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- Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management at The Boeing Company
- Founder, President & Philanthropist at Burda Consulting Co.
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- Senior Financial Analyst at SunGard Data Systems - Financial Systems
- Senior Financial Analyst (Reported to Finance Director) at Lockheed Martin
- Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Education
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- Villanova University
- Saint Joseph's University
- Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 2
- Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 1
- Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management
- George Washington High School
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Steven Burda, MBA’s Summary
● SHORT SUMMARY:
I'm Steven Burda & I move mountains. One day I'll take over the world. Nothing's impossible for me.
● LONG SUMMARY:
Hello, and welcome to my LinkedIn profile page, a place I call the "Networking of Today." At the present, I am gainfully employed, working in Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management arena at one of the well-known and greatly respected Fortune 50 company in the Philadelphia-area. The reason I am here (for past 4 years) is to reconnect with friends, family members, classmates, group and social circle members, former and present colleagues -- and to connect with new, exciting and interesting professionals from all walks of life, from various fields within many diverse industries and geographic locations. I love my profession, the people I work with and enjoy helping people getting the most of their lives as well - both on a professional and personal front. From time to time, I read Questions & Answers, and do contribute to them on regular basis -- because this is how we learn, develop and advance. With that, I hope you have a wonderful day, enjoy this site and the networking benefits it may offer us now or in the future. Connect to me directly, as you won't regret it. Feel free to read through 2,000+ recommendations left for me below, just in case you're skeptical in "value added" benefit in having me in your direct network. →
● Steven Burda, MBA ● My email is in Contact Settings ☛
● Professional info: http://tinyurl.com/BurdaContact
My extensive experience with FORTUNE 500 companies, clients, customers & vendors:
► THE BOEING COMPANY
► SUNGARD DATA SYSTEMS
► LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
► CIGNA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
► CITIGROUP, SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
● My personal & professional goals: http://tinyurl.com/MyGoals
● Once we are directly connected, you'll be able to see vital & important information about me and my involvements → at the bottom of this page → in "Contact Settings." (Enjoy!)
Steven Burda, MBA’s Specialties:
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."
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● Opportunist ● Optimist ● Super Connector ●
✔ Everything about me (my expertise), in greater detail:
http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/steven.burda/
...or on issues regarding networking: http://burda.businesscard2.com
● My Press Profile with useful links: http://whyWebPR.com/burda
Steven Burda, MBA’s Experience
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Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management
The Boeing Company
(Public Company; BA; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
I currently work in Financial Planning, Procurement and Cost Management at The Boeing Company in Ridley Park, PA (Philadelphia Site)
I love my job and the people I work with!!
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) -- combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise. IDS has three capabilities-driven businesses -- Boeing Military Aircraft, Network and Space Systems, and Global Services & Support -- a Tanker Programs unit and an advanced technology development organization, Advanced Systems.
● http://www.boeing.com/ids ● My e-mail in contact section.
● http://tinyurl.com/Boeing2008 (# 27 ranking for 2008) -
Founder, President & Philanthropist
Burda Consulting Co.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
As an MBA with 7+ years of corporate experience, I founded a non-profit consulting company with a mission to help small corporations, groups, individuals and professionals on various issues, based on my personal/professional experiences and education. My expertise ranges a variety of subjects, but primarily focused on: • professional networking & social media (i.e. Linkedin, Twitter) and its usage • economic/financial planning & organization • education on savings/investing/debt-management • college/career/life mentoring & coaching • computer/IT use for business & development purposes • strategic management consulting • recruiting • business/risk advisory • start-up and entrepreneurship • fundraiser & lead generation • human capital • intellectual property •
* I do this purely out of passion and excitement of helping others who proactively seek help, advice, consulting & recommendations on above mentioned topics -- both online and offline -- during my own time in the evenings and/or weekends. I'm gainfully employed for a Fortune 50 company. This is done at no-cost with no expectations in return.
● As a Connector, I'm a true believer in "Pay-It-Forward" philosophy.
● My Press Profile with very useful links: http://whyWebPR.com/burda -
Senior Financial Analyst
SunGard Data Systems - Financial Systems
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 9 months)
As Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) reporting directly to Divisional CFO, I supported the Finance, Accounting, Management, HR, Legal and Operations teams. Contributed and managed budgeting, forecasting, reporting, trending, variance analysis, business analytics and strategy. Major involvement with P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, capital expenditures, foreign exchanges, reserves, headcount statistics, operational restructuring and ongoing ad hoc requests for CFO, VPs, and various Senior Management/Executives...
About SunGard: With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard, a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in software & processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. I worked at Wayne, PA (HQ) location.
● http://www.sungard.com ● http://tinyurl.com/SunGard2008 ●
Primary Industries: Alternative Investments, Banking, Benefit Administration, Capital Markets, Energy, Government, Higher Education, Insurance, Investments, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Securities. -
Senior Financial Analyst (Reported to Finance Director)
Lockheed Martin
(Public Company; LMT; Defense & Space industry)
June 2006 — February 2007 (9 months)
● Promoted from Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP 3-year Program June 2003 - June 2006)
Senior Financial Analyst:
• Responsible for various departmental analyses of Accounts Payable, Treasury and Cash Management.
• Weekly/monthly/quarterly tracking and ownership of P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow and Dashboards.
• Performed ongoing financial research, investigations, reconciliations & presentations of various reporting.
• Reported to the Treasurer, working closely with staff & senior managers on critical business issues.
• Well-versed in financial & accounting systems (including SAP, PeopleSoft, TeamTrack, Excel Macros)
• Successfully supervised a small group of staff accountants and AP/AR clerks. -
Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
(Public Company; LMT; Defense & Space industry)
June 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 1 month)
About me & my program: Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Lockheed Martin is designed to prepare high potential employees for future positions in financial leadership. The program is a structured three-year curriculum with a combination of on-the-job experience and formal classroom training. My rotational assignments incorporated aspects of financial planning and analysis, estimating and cost control, cash analysis, program accounting and finance, contracts, auditing, capital planning, strategy, budgeting/overhead, tactical staffing, business management and information technologies. As you can see, the experiential part of the program is comprised of job rotations and special projects, designed to provide a broad set of experiences. Each assignment concluded with a formal performance appraisal to assist with career planning and development. Location worked: King of Prussia, PA.
● Graduated FLDP Program in 2006 with Highest Recommendations.
● More details are found here: http://tinyurl.com/BurdaFLDP -
Leadership Development Program; Strategic Operations & Finance
CIGNA
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CI; Insurance industry)
May 2002 — August 2002 (4 months)
CIGNA HealthCare, Bloomfield, CT
http://www.cigna.com/general/careers/hc_hlp_summer.htm
Leadership Development Program; Strategic Service Operations Intern
• Attributed to the development of virtual iCare operational system by testing acceptance scripts and writing expected results for regression of internal programs.
• Worked with budgets and allocation of resources within the finance departments across regions.
• Analyzed data for volume assessment on eService, call volume for Flexible Spending Accounts and forecasts concerning Interactive Voice Response usage and Computer Telephony Integration.
• Implemented and trained Computer Telephony Integration transfer technology for 300+ employees. -
Investment Banking Internship - SalomonSmithBarney
Citigroup
(Public Company; C; Financial Services industry)
2001 — May 2002 (1 year)
CITIGROUP, SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
Investments, Retirement and Portfolio Management; Internship
• Prepared series of annual reports (using Excel and PowerPoint) and diversification profiles, which the Financial Consultants presented to over 800 of their clients.
• Worked with the ACT! contact management software, maintained and updated profiles of clients to ensure that all contact information is current and accurate; monitored weekly stock performance.
• Created quarterly financial prospects, client maintenance letters, reports and other visual charts/graphs.
• Direct interaction and exposure to Mutual Funds portfolio managers and Investment Banking executives.
• Acquired deep understanding of retirement/401(k) plans, mutual/stock funds, and other investment vehicles.
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Photographer, Entrepreneur, Social Media Expert, Connector
Networking Websites
(E-Learning industry)
January 1992 — January 2002 (10 years 1 month)
I am a Super Connector. I don't just say "I will do it" -- I actually do it. I've been doing networking ever since the day I can remember - I guess that thing just comes naturally to me. Tell me, how can I help you? I'm sure there's a way I can... just remember: "Those who ask...Get!"
● Please read: http://tinyurl.com/SuperConnected
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"In the future, you have no shareholders. You have no rivals, no partnership, no customers. You have neither accomplishments nor challenges. No one does, because the future hasn't happened yet. It is a white canvas. A clean slate. A blank sheet. ...How will you write it?" -
Assistant Manager / Business and Budget Associate
Network Business Services
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
November 1998 — January 2002 (3 years 3 months)
Network Business Services - Philadelphia, PA
● Business & Legal Advisory Services & Solutions, Consulting, Editing, Printing, Publishing, Budget, Invoicing & Tax Preparations.
I helped a wonderful family run their day-to-day business operations (part-time). This was while I was full-time in High School and early years of college. I learned a great deal during these few years!
Steven Burda, MBA’s Education
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Villanova University
Post-MBA , Int'l Business & Management , 2006 — 2007
http://www.villanova.edu/business/academics/graduate/postmba/
● AACSB Accredited University- Activities and Societies:
- Participated in various university activities. Part-Time MBA Program Ranked #11 in the Nation by BusinessWeek.
http://www.villanova.edu/business/newsmedia/rankings.htm
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Saint Joseph's University
MBA, Summa Cum Laude , Finance & Management , 2004 — 2006
http://www.sju.edu/mba
● AACSB Accredited University
"U.S. News Ranks Saint Joseph's Part-Time MBA Program # 1 in Pennsylvania"- Activities and Societies:
- MBA GPA 3.88 of 4.00 - International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma, Net Impact Member.
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Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 2
Financial Leadership Development Curriculum II - (FLDC II) , Case Studies on Financial Decisions & Business Management , 2004 — 2004
Instructed and facilitated by Senior-Level Manager/Executive of the Lockheed Martin Company.
- Activities and Societies:
- Ranked Top of Class.
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Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 1
Financial Leadership Development Curriculum I - (FLDC I) , Government Accounting, Contracts and Financial Reporting , 2003 — 2003
Instructed and facilitated by Senior-Level Manager/Executive of the Lockheed Martin Company.
- Activities and Societies:
- www.lockheedjobs.com/college_leadershipdev_finance.asp
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Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management
BBA - Magna Cum Laude , Finance & Economics (minor in Russian) , 1999 — 2003
http://sbm.temple.edu/ranking
http://www.foxmbasa.com/conference/speakers.html
● Recipient of over 30 scholarships and monetary awards based on character, academics, merit, and leadership qualities.
● AACSB Accredited University- Activities and Societies:
- ● Business Honors & University Honors Programs. Please view my networking CV for awards, leadership activities and positions.
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George Washington High School
Diploma with Honors , General Studies , 1995 — 1999
● GPA 4.0 of 4.0 (AP & Honors classes) - Graduated in Top 2% of class from George Washington High School.
● Upon Graduation in 1999, received U.S. Savings Bond Awards for education excellence, and certificate awards for many hours of volunteer work, perfect attendance and having straight As in all subjects throughout the entire senior year.- Activities and Societies:
- Member of National Honor Society, French Honor Society, French Club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Club, Advanced Computer Club, Mentally Gifted (MG) Program, Hi-Tech Learning Community. Also, published in 3 consecutive editions of Who’s Who Among Top High School Students.
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Steven Burda, MBA’s Interests:
I have a large gamut of interests… from business to politics, from photography to travels, from technology to science, from sports to entertainment... The list just goes on, as life is so much worth living!! ● I am followed by thousands on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sburda "The Devil knows more by being old than he does by being the Devil." ...Mind teaching me something new today? ● On February 11, 2009, I was on Martha Stewart Show, talking about the power of networking and harvesting meaningful online (and offline) professional relationships! ● On February 13, 2009, I was cited in the Economist, in the articles titled "Only Connect: Reaching out online in an age of uncertainty"... You can read it here: http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13129427
Steven Burda, MBA’s Honors:
• Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" 2006:
• My February 2008 CV can be viewed here:
http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/steven.burda/
• I value each and every direct connection that I have. I respect and appreciate the privacy of my trusted professionals that are in my direct contact. I do not share, give or sell e-mails or any other contact information.
• I've been active on Linkedin since 2006, and I'm well known and respected by many, both in online & offline communities.
• My Russian-style Linkedin page, on Professionali.ru (Профессионалы): http://professionali.ru/~burda
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● "Blink" ● "Never Eat Alone" ● "A Friend in Every City" ● "The Power of Nice" ● "The Virtual Handshake" ● "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" ● "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" ● "Outlier" ● "How Steven Burda took over the World” (to be published, eventually) ●
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