Brice Dean

About Brice Dean

Brice Dean B.S, a South Side, Chicago Native is an alumnus of Illustrious Harris-Stowe State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance as an honors student from the Anheuser-Busch School of Business. Brice has a driving passion for advancing black and underrepresented communities through physical, mental, and financial wellbeing programs and educational opportunities which drives him to continue to work within his alma matter, professional, and personal communities.College Career: During his time in college, Brice was an indefatigable leader within his Harris-Stowe, serving multiple positions within the Student Government Association (President, Vice President, and Freshman Class President), Collegiate 100, and staying involved with other campus and community organizations & initiatives. As a result of his activity on and off campus, Brice was recognized by The Whitehouse HBCU Initiative Scholars Recognition Program. Professional Experiences-Construction Management: LEAN Project Management, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Volunteer Coordination-Fraud Prevention Compliance Examiner: Bank Account Activity Tracking, Information Systems Compliance Regulation, NFA and NFTC Regulatory Enforcement, Auditing- Consulting: Organizational Change Management, Organizational Transformation, Project Coordination, Microsoft PowerPoint, Agile & SCRUM Training, RFP Preparation Personal Interests-Exercise/Physical Activity Daily-Golf-Basketball-Philosophy-Community Development-Music

Experience

1. Strategy Analyst

   Deloitte

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Analyzed reports for over $150m in A/R and A/P for a global Bio Pharma merger to guide the restructuring of the organizations• Served as a pivotal team member on a $20M IT department restructuring initiative for a major public university system, analyzing workforce data across 35 departments and 400+ roles to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with labor regulations and union agreements.• Delivered an optimized organizational structure that uncovered over $1M in projected savings, balancing financial efficiency with workforce preservation and regulatory compliance.• Utilized Excel to evaluate forecasting, test structural scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations aligned with the institution’s long-term budget strategy.• Conducted market analysis for a national healthcare client expanding into two U.S. markets with over $100B in combined industry revenue, following strategic acquisitions aimed at boosting market share.• Evaluated 25 regional competitors, analyzing compensation structures, benefits, job availability, and revenue trends to help the client benchmark and position themselves competitively in new markets.• Developed a go-to-market strategy that enabled the client to secure key hires and improve employee retention, aligning operations with local market dynamics and enhancing post-acquisition integration success.• Presented findings and recommendations to C-suite stakeholders, contributing to strategic decisions around workforce planning and regional expansion.

Education

• Harris-Stowe State University

  Bachelor of Science in Finance, Finance, General