Dakota J.

Dunne
Providing financial advice to corporations and money managers, including strateg
ies for creating shareholder value, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions
, economic forecasts and analysis, or
evaluations of corporate financial systems.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Accomplished business professional with deep experience in business developmen
t, financial management, analysis and strategic planning.
* Key role in five international telecommunication deals with cumulative value e
xceeding $380 million.
* Significant contributor in winning the "Best Deal Maker" for the 2010 Light R
eading Leading Lights Awards for the execution of two simultaneous industry lead
ing acquisitions.
* Rare combination of excellent communication abilities and superb analytical s
kills.
* Dynamic leadership experience of 15+ years managing and training teams to ach
ieve results. Oversees experience includes 2+ years in Japan managing teams rang
ing between six and twelve in size (Fluent in Japanese).
EXPERIENCE
TEKELEC, INC 2010-2011
Manager, Corporate Finance & Development - Morrisville, North Carolina
* Lead finance role on cross-functional teams building and presenting dynamic bu
siness case models to Chief and VP level executives evaluating potential mergers
and acquisitions, market entrance opportunities, product line costs, executive
bonus plans, and various other complex modeling projects. Key contributor on sev
eral due diligence and business integration teams.
* Establish and manage cross functional business processes and tools to maximize
revenue and gross profit. Part of a special project team responsible for drivi
ng each deal to revenue recognition.
Senior Financial/Business Analyst 2006 - 2009
* Act as the financial controller for the global research and development and pr
oduct line management functions of the company ($460 million in annual gross rev
enues). Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and managemen
t reporting. Play an integral part in monthly closing procedures, 10Q and 10K
preparation, as well as analyst call and press release presentations.
* Collaborate in cross-functional initiatives defining, streamlining, and docume
nting business systems & processes. Work closely with the key players in Product
Management, Legal, Operations, IT, Sales, and Research and Development.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP 2005 - 2006
Senior Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services - Raleigh, North Carolina
* Served a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. Industry exp
erience includes real estate, consumer services, banking, manufacturing, and not
-for-profit. Ensured client adherence to GAAP, FASB, and SEC requirements.
* Analyzed, tested and reported on management controls and effectiveness of clie
nt business procedures.
AEGON, WORLD FINANCIAL GROUP 2000 - 2004
Senior Associate, Business Development - Salt Lake City and Orem, Utah
* Facilitated weekly review and analysis regarding business systems, and branch
development for prospective managers. Conducted ongoing in-house training conce
rning financial strategies for businesses and individuals, presentation skills,
marketing tactics, and customer service. As a result 2004 production increased
78% over the corresponding period in 2003.
* Managed daily sales activity and new customer accounts generated by sales team
s as large as 15 spread across 3 regions.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL 2006
Management & Leadership Certification Program (3certificates earned) Corresponde
nce from Raleigh, NC
MORTGAGE LICENSE (State of Utah) 2002
SECURITIES 6 & 63 LICENSE (National Association of Securities Dealers) 2001
LIFE INSURANCE LICENSE (States of Utah, California, Oregon, Washington) 2000
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACCOUNTING GPA 3.73 2002
Marriott School of Management Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BOARD DIRECTOR 2009 - PRESENT
The Triangle Down Syndrome Network - Raleigh, North Carolina