Ron Bruffey, DBA, MBA, FLMI
Adjunct Instructor at Guilford Technical Community College- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Karen Nixon
Ron is a dedicated, goal oriented leader with successful experience in process improvement, analytical and strategic thinking and team building. In the years I worked with Ron, he was instrumental in developing operations for a new product line and provided key decision making for department wide projects. Ron always has a positive attitude and continuously looks for a better, more efficient way of doing things. He is always willing to take on new or higher responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization. I highly recommend Ron as he would be a great asset to any team.
Debra Catton, ACS, FLMI
I highly recommend Ron. He was a supportive and fair leader. He was inclusive with his decision making and consulted with his reports whenever possible. He had an open door policy and was always willing to help. Ron was an excellent coach and provided challenging projects that would develop and prepare staff for future opportunities.
Karen Nixon
Ron is a dedicated, goal oriented leader with successful experience in process improvement, analytical and strategic thinking and team building. In the years I worked with Ron, he was instrumental in developing operations for a new product line and provided key decision making for department wide projects. Ron always has a positive attitude and continuously looks for a better, more efficient way of doing things. He is always willing to take on new or higher responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization. I highly recommend Ron as he would be a great asset to any team.
Debra Catton, ACS, FLMI
I highly recommend Ron. He was a supportive and fair leader. He was inclusive with his decision making and consulted with his reports whenever possible. He had an open door policy and was always willing to help. Ron was an excellent coach and provided challenging projects that would develop and prepare staff for future opportunities.
Karen Nixon
Ron is a dedicated, goal oriented leader with successful experience in process improvement, analytical and strategic thinking and team building. In the years I worked with Ron, he was instrumental in developing operations for a new product line and provided key decision making for department wide projects. Ron always has a positive attitude and continuously looks for a better, more efficient way of doing things. He is always willing to take on new or higher responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization. I highly recommend Ron as he would be a great asset to any team.
Debra Catton, ACS, FLMI
I highly recommend Ron. He was a supportive and fair leader. He was inclusive with his decision making and consulted with his reports whenever possible. He had an open door policy and was always willing to help. Ron was an excellent coach and provided challenging projects that would develop and prepare staff for future opportunities.
Karen Nixon
Ron is a dedicated, goal oriented leader with successful experience in process improvement, analytical and strategic thinking and team building. In the years I worked with Ron, he was instrumental in developing operations for a new product line and provided key decision making for department wide projects. Ron always has a positive attitude and continuously looks for a better, more efficient way of doing things. He is always willing to take on new or higher responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization. I highly recommend Ron as he would be a great asset to any team.
Debra Catton, ACS, FLMI
I highly recommend Ron. He was a supportive and fair leader. He was inclusive with his decision making and consulted with his reports whenever possible. He had an open door policy and was always willing to help. Ron was an excellent coach and provided challenging projects that would develop and prepare staff for future opportunities.
Experience
-
Guilford Technical Community College
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Adjunct Instructor
-
Aug 2013 - Present
As an Instructor of Business, mentor and assist college students to prepare for their future in business. As an Instructor of Business, mentor and assist college students to prepare for their future in business.
-
-
-
South University
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Adjunct Faculty
-
Nov 2013 - Present
As an Adjunct Business Faculty I teach undergraduate and Graduate courses mentoring and assisting students prepare for their role in Business. As an Adjunct Business Faculty I teach undergraduate and Graduate courses mentoring and assisting students prepare for their role in Business.
-
-
-
Lincoln Financial Group
-
United States
-
Financial Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Assistant Vice President
-
2005 - 2012
Served as AVP, Underwriting Account Executive, Underwriter and Senior Manager for Lincoln Financial Group, building and managing to facilitate the sales/administration of new business. • AVP/Underwriting Account Executive: Managed the e-Solutions retail team relations with key life insurance sales forces, for new business placements. 2011-2012 • Underwriting Account Executive: Managed the Conversion Exchange and Underwritten Change area in Underwriting & New Business, reduced staff by 30% . 2007-2011 • Underwriter: Underwrite Risk for cases, using age/amount requirements such as APSs, Labs, and Exams, to ensure placement of profitable business. 2006-2007 • Senior Manager, New Business and Underwriting: Established a New Business organization to facilitate efficient cost effective new business administration of a new product, from receipt to mailing and placement. 2005-2006 Show less
-
-
-
ALLMERICA FINANCIAL (now Hanover Insurance Group)
-
Worcester, MA
-
Director/Senior Consultant
-
2003 - 2005
Served as Director/Senior Consultant reporting to Senior Management responsible for strategic operations initiatives/improvement projects, with benefit/cost reporting. • Instituted work management process which eliminated inventory backlog within a year. • Developed standard setting processes/staffing models to plan capacity/resources. • Established performance standards and developed a model for productivity/quality. Served as Director/Senior Consultant reporting to Senior Management responsible for strategic operations initiatives/improvement projects, with benefit/cost reporting. • Instituted work management process which eliminated inventory backlog within a year. • Developed standard setting processes/staffing models to plan capacity/resources. • Established performance standards and developed a model for productivity/quality.
-
-
-
GMAC INSURANCE
-
Winston-Salem, NC
-
Process Metrics and Analysis Director
-
2001 - 2003
Served as Process Metrics and Analysis Director reporting to the Chief Policy Operations Officer. Focused on strategic continuous improvement solutions and budget/cost control. • Developed processes for business/scorecard solutions for all lines and departments. • Worked with finance/operations on annual budget and monthly variance analysis/reporting. • Instituted work control/process improvements reducing annual costs by 2.5 million. Served as Process Metrics and Analysis Director reporting to the Chief Policy Operations Officer. Focused on strategic continuous improvement solutions and budget/cost control. • Developed processes for business/scorecard solutions for all lines and departments. • Worked with finance/operations on annual budget and monthly variance analysis/reporting. • Instituted work control/process improvements reducing annual costs by 2.5 million.
-
-
-
CONSECO SERVICES L.L.C.
-
Carmel, IN
-
2nd Vice President
-
1997 - 2001
Served as 2nd Vice President responsible for managing an operations area, and providing internal consulting, to provide analysis, strategic planning/improvements and redesign for improved productivity and quality. • Developed/trained management on a work distribution process that reduced inventory by two thirds. Also began to activate a balanced scorecard process and Six Sigma Program. • Managed business operations staff of over 115 including supervisors, managers and AVPs Served as 2nd Vice President responsible for managing an operations area, and providing internal consulting, to provide analysis, strategic planning/improvements and redesign for improved productivity and quality. • Developed/trained management on a work distribution process that reduced inventory by two thirds. Also began to activate a balanced scorecard process and Six Sigma Program. • Managed business operations staff of over 115 including supervisors, managers and AVPs
-
-
-
Computer Science Corporation
-
Wethersfield, CT
-
Senior Project Director
-
1995 - 1997
Directed the activities of multi-phase, high profile, multi-million dollar projects. Maintained client contact/relationship, planned resources and budget for implementing a administrative software system. Major clients included Lincoln National, Prudential and The Aetna. Accomplishments included: . Managed software installation that reduced product delivery time and improved productivity . Facilitated Project management training for new employees Directed the activities of multi-phase, high profile, multi-million dollar projects. Maintained client contact/relationship, planned resources and budget for implementing a administrative software system. Major clients included Lincoln National, Prudential and The Aetna. Accomplishments included: . Managed software installation that reduced product delivery time and improved productivity . Facilitated Project management training for new employees
-
-
-
ROBERT E. NOLAN COMPANY, Inc.
-
Simsbury, CT
-
Senior Management Consultant
-
1988 - 1995
As Senior Management Consultant, worked at client locations in the US and Canada, facilitated group workshops, trained management and monitored improvements. Redesigned to improve productivity/quality for financial services and manufacturing companies. Provided these consulting services, with measurement, analysis, planning and implementation for such companies as: Provident Mutual, BCBS of VA & IN, Guarantee Mutual, Fortis Benefits, American Fidelity, CNA, Medaphis Physician Services, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Tupperware. Accomplishments included: • Improved company's productivity by 20% to 40% with work standards. • Inspired a 20% improvement in sales, saving a product line from extinction. • Introduced work management processes, improving work control/measurements by 25%. • Designed a manufacturing distribution plan which increased delivery capacity by 300%. Show less
-
-
Education
-
California Southern University, (formerly, Southern California University for Professional Studies)
DBA (Doctor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude), Finance -
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN
MBA (Master of Business Administration), Marketing, Finance and Communications -
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN
BS (Bachelor of Science), Labor Relations, Communications and Business Administration