Daniel Prunes
About Daniel Prunes
Daniel Prunes is a Senior Pricing Manager at Cvent, recognized for achieving a 19% reduction in inventory costs while enhancing service levels through the application of mathematical models and historical data. He has extensive experience in pricing and consulting, having held various roles at Cvent, Axios, and Accenture over a career spanning nearly two decades.
Current Role as Senior Pricing Manager
Daniel Prunes currently serves as a Senior Pricing Manager at Cvent, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he operates from McLean, Virginia, and is responsible for overseeing pricing strategies and initiatives. Daniel has successfully achieved a 19% reduction in inventory costs while maintaining or improving service levels by utilizing mathematical models and historical data. His analytical approach contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of pricing operations within the company.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Before his current position, Daniel worked at Cvent as a Pricing Manager from 2019 to 2020 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During this year-long tenure, he focused on developing pricing strategies that aligned with the company's objectives. His experience at Cvent laid the groundwork for his subsequent advancement to Senior Pricing Manager.
Professional Background in Consulting
Daniel Prunes has a robust background in consulting, having worked at Accenture in various roles from 2004 to 2009. He started as an Analyst and progressed to Manager within the company. His experience includes a two-year stint as a Consultant at Accenture from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he spent seven years at Axios, where he held positions as Manager and Senior Manager, leading over 20 teams in global project management initiatives aimed at reducing operating costs and improving service levels.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Daniel holds a Master's degree in Finance from IESA, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pricing management and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Optimization
Throughout his career, Daniel has identified multi-million dollar synergy opportunities in operations through network optimization for a large Consumer Packaged Goods conglomerate. He has utilized optimization software and scenario simulation to uncover opportunities for reducing operating costs by 17% for a top-performing food and beverage company. These achievements highlight his capability in leveraging data and analytical tools to drive significant cost savings.