Brian Smith

About Brian Smith

I am an accomplished, influential, and technically-sophisticated professional with experience—and demonstrable career success—in data management & analysis, business model validation, risk mitigation, and executive reporting. I strategically convert complex datasets into visualizations to powerfully communicate trends and correlations in order to optimize corporate decision-making. My significant achievements have been in translating esoteric concepts for diverse, non-technical audiences—and I am committed to taking the mystery out of big data and illustrating how to leverage data resources to secure better business outcomes.With an earnest passion for teaching and training, I lead and empower high-performing teams. I build productive relationships with diverse groups of clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders. I’m at my best in high-pressure, challenging environments with shifting priorities—and I master new concepts, skills, and methods with ease. Both pragmatic and proactive, I am lauded for my sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and analytical mindset.

Experience

1. Corporate Forecasting Specialist

   Delta Air Lines

   Jun 2019 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Manage the T/PRASM Index and quarterly financial reporting deliverables and processes. Primary owner of the data for industry competitive benchmarks and provide analysis on Delta performance versus those benchmarks. Partner with finance, investor relations, and PRM entities to provide cohesive messaging about Delta’s competitive performance.• Collaborate across the commercial organization to compile and produce the quarterly revenue summary binders which inform the DLC earnings call scripts and talking points for Q&A. • Manage the corporate macroeconomic guidance and messaging. Create and distribute the monthly Macroeconomic Dashboard, which is consumed by senior leadership and the DLC, own content for the macro section of the quarterly revenue binders, perform ad hoc analysis related to the business environment at any/all levels of geographic aggregation.• Advise leadership on and model short and long-term revenue forecasts. Collaborate with finance, loyalty, FP & A, MRO, cargo, and the whole commercial organization to create and distribute the Weekly Revenue Dashboard which is shared with the DLC. Collaborate with revenue accounting and network to inform the Daily Revenue Update Model (DRUMs). • Led efforts to streamline the Corporate Forecasting in place processes for the DRUM, TRASM Index, and macroeconomic dashboard to reduce processing time, improve consistency and accuracy, and provide deeper insights to commercial leaders. • Other Achievements: Revitalized and continue to lead the “Lunch with Leaders” networking and development program through a period of high uncertainty during the pandemic. Member of the Employee Engagement council providing constructive and consistent advocacy for PRM members to our leadership.

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics (Quantitative Track)

  2010 — 2013

• Auburn University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Economics

  2013 — 2015