Frank Hummel IV

Graduated, Finance Major & Business & Leadership Strategy Major at Western Michigan University

Greater Chicago Area

About

Finance and Leadership & Business Strategy graduate from Western Michigan University with hands on experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and data driven decision support in consulting and manufacturing environments. Through my experience as a Lead Business Analyst with Sleeping Giant Capital, I’ve led cross functional teams, built market expansion strategies, and developed analyses projected to drive $3 to $5 million in new revenue. I’ve worked directly with executives, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and presenting recommendations in high-stakes environments. I bring a team-first mindset shaped by my leadership experience with WMU Women’s Basketball, along with a strong focus on accountability, preparation, and long term value creation. I’m especially interested in roles within manufacturing, industrials, or business transformation where strategy and execution intersect. I’m always looking to learn, improve, and take on new challenges. If you’re working on something interesting or have advice for someone starting their career, I’d love to connect.

Experience

  • Lead Buisness Analyst at Sleeping Giant Capital
    Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 · 7 mos

    • Lead alignment across a 40-person team on a market expansion and forecasting project in metal stamping; developed a strategy projected to generate $3–5M in new revenue with capital payback within the first year, while strengthening cross-functional leadership skills through executive presentations. • Directing a three-analyst market team focused on the office furniture sector, working under the mentorship of a Senior Partner to evaluate go to market strategies and set project wide standards for quality and execution. • Developed a custom market entry framework while coaching analysts in building dashboards and executive memos; producing deliverables that are being adopted as templates across the broader consulting team. • Designed and implemented a rotational decision making framework to align 40 team members and eight functional leads, improving clarity, accountability, and cross team execution on strategic deliverables.

  • Estimating, Sales and Marketing Intern at DAMS Incorporated - D. Architectual Metal Solutions Incorporated
    Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Supported pricing and cost estimation for architectural products through analysis of project plans and specifications. • Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to support sourcing, pricing, and execution. • Assisted managers and sales teams with cross-functional initiatives and operational tasks. • Gained exposure to commercial strategy through meetings and industry events.

  • Finance Buisness Analyst at Sleeping Giant Capital
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    • Partnered with a private equity backed portfolio company to evaluate eight geographic markets and identify a prioritized expansion strategy with the potential to generate over $2M in incremental revenue. • Contributed across both Market Strategy and Finance workstreams by developing financial models from the ground up to support data-driven investment and operating decisions. • Proactively bridged market research and financial analysis, translating qualitative insights into quantitative revenue opportunities and executive level recommendations presented to the CEO directly.

  • Womens Basketball Practice Player and Manager at Western Michigan University
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Collaborated with teammates to simulate game scenarios, contributing to the overall preparation and strategy development. • Showed commitment and reliability through daily attendance and active participation in practice and games. • Effectively communicated with teammates and coaches to execute game plans, and quickly adjusted to different roles and strategies during practice.