Mary Fahrenkamp
Waconia
Summary
Senior analyst with robust background in data analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Adept at leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive impactful business decisions. Consistently delivers results through teamwork and solutions-focused approach.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst - FP&A
Verizon Wireless
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Created and managed $1.6B Operating Budget ensuring successful management of company funds.
- Created and Implemented forecasting models that increased accuracy and decreased turn around time.
- Presented Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly results to executive leadership driving informed decisions on operational spend.
- Analyzed data trends to inform strategic decision-making and identify cost saving initiatives resulting in $20M savings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience initiatives and resolve escalated issues.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Provided ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making, resulting in renegotiated contracts and process changes reducing operational expenses.
Senior Analyst - Ops Support
Verizon Wireless
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Analyzed data trends to enhance customer experience and inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Drove achievement of KPIs by communicating budget variances and providing solutions to successfully achieve budget targets.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Presented analytical findings to stakeholders, influencing key business strategies and initiatives.
- Analyze monthly spend to ensure individual costs were correctly coded.
Senior Analyst - Network Engineering and Ops
Verizon Wireless
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Lead for Area Purchasing Team. Led team of ten people resulting in PO standardization and ensuring projects were completed on schedule and within budget
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction resulting in reducing the PO creation timeline reduction from 8 days to 0.5 days
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in analytical methodologies.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined reporting systems, reducing turnaround time for key deliverables.
- First point of contact for escalated issues
Senior Analyst - Marketing
Verizon Wireless
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Analyzed customer loyalty trends to ensure strategic decision-making across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide key insights and direction to loyalty programs.
- Ensured retention goals were met through development, communication and training of loyalty programs to the sales channels.
Senior Analyst - Reporting and Analysis
Verizon Wireless
03.2010 - 09.2014
- Developed and implemented analytical frameworks to support strategic business objectives and performance measurement.
- Created and presented weekly sales channel forecasts to leadership to ensure sales goals were obtained.
- Developed Store Profit models to determine profitability of new store builds, relocations and lease renewals
Consultant - Reporting and Analysis
Verizon Wireless
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Created, produced and published sales reporting for regions Business Channel
- Proficient in Teradata/SQL
Consultant - Marketing
Verizon Wireless
09.2001 - 03.2008
- Analyzed market trends to retain customers through product offerings and improve competitive positioning.
- Evaluated loyalty project outcomes and provided actionable insights for continuous improvement and future planning.
Indirect Sales Manager
Verizon Wireless
03.1996 - 09.2001
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to increase market penetration and drive revenue growth.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and support business objectives.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
04.1994 - 04.1996
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
St. Could State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Client relationship management
- Data-driven decision making
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Business acumen
- Financial forecasting
- Analytical thinking
- Process improvements
- Excel proficiency
- Analytical problem solving
- Data analysis
- Performance monitoring
Accomplishments
Verizon Pre- Leader Academy graduate - 2022
Timeline
Senior Analyst - FP&A
Verizon Wireless
01.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Analyst - Ops Support
Verizon Wireless
03.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Analyst - Network Engineering and Ops
Verizon Wireless
09.2016 - 03.2019
Senior Analyst - Marketing
Verizon Wireless
10.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Analyst - Reporting and Analysis
Verizon Wireless
03.2010 - 09.2014
Consultant - Reporting and Analysis
Verizon Wireless
03.2008 - 03.2010
Consultant - Marketing
Verizon Wireless
09.2001 - 03.2008
Indirect Sales Manager
Verizon Wireless
03.1996 - 09.2001
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
04.1994 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
St. Could State University