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Braxton Anderson

Little Rock

Summary

Detail-oriented operations and finance executive with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, driving P&L growth, and improving process efficiency. Proven success in strategic operations, HR leadership, and financial reporting. Proficient in ERP systems including NetSuite, SAP S/4 HANA, QuickBooks, SQL, and Power BI. Currently based in Little Rock, AR, and open to relocation to Fayetteville, AR; Dallas or Austin, TX; Nashville, TN; or other strategic markets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vice President of Operations

zTrip | WHC Worldwide
Little Rock
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Manage $2M+ P&L and increased EBITDA by 22% through financial reporting improvements and cost-cutting initiatives

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Arkansas Business Alliance (Non-Profit)
Little Rock
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Doubled revenue from $725K to $1.5M through new client acquisition and major vendor contract negotiations for 287 retail locations across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri

Northwestern Mutual

Financial Advisor
Conway
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Maintained CRM platform to build a book of business of high-net-worth clients
  • Developed financial roadmaps across investment, tax, and retirement planning
  • Recognized in top 5% of all new producers within 6 months

Assistant Store Manager (ASM)

Kroger Co.
Maumelle
06.2015 - 07.2020
  • Led 350+ employees; managed human resources, finance, and store operations • Oversaw $52M in annual sales across multiple locations • Increased profitability by optimizing inventory, labor scheduling, and vendor strategy

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Arkansas Tech University (AACSB)
Russellville, AR
08.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

  • Financial Forecasting and Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • ERP Systems: NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks
  • Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel (PivotTables & VLOOKUP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

zTrip | WHC Worldwide
01.2024 - 04.2025

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Arkansas Business Alliance (Non-Profit)
09.2022 - 01.2024

Northwestern Mutual

Financial Advisor
08.2020 - 09.2022

Assistant Store Manager (ASM)

Kroger Co.
06.2015 - 07.2020

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Arkansas Tech University (AACSB)
08.2012 - 05.2016
Braxton Anderson