Senior executive with broad background in operations and finance including P&L, strategic planning, cost management and turnarounds in manufacturing and technical environments. Managed foreign ventures as well as capital investment programs.

Supported growth from $25 million to $140 million in 4 years while profit margin nearly tripled.

Goal-driven efficiency expert and cost manager.

§ Built strategy and management tools resulting in $15.5 million operating cost savings in 1 year

§ Achieved $13 million inventory reduction in 3 years

§ Spearheaded culture change from reactive to proactive with new corporate IS strategy

Strong troubleshooting skills based on in-depth understanding of business processes and interactions.

§ Identified and eliminated cost leaks totaling an estimated $2 million per year

§ Enhanced cash flow by $6 million through expert handling of A/P process

§ Satisfied critical customer needs by converting EDI technology to state-of-the-art ERP system in only 6 months

Highly effective team builder, teacher, coach and change agent with superior negotiating abilities.

§ Optimized insurance costs and tax assessment through negotiation, trimming $175K from expenses

§ Resolved multiple customer disputes, each representing savings up to $50K

§ Provided expert analysis for long-term capital investment plans and 5-year risk assessment

§ Averted a repeat work stoppage via artful union negotiations. Oversaw closing of 500-staff operation

Professional Experience

Corporate Controller and CIO, Company 1 1999-Present

$200 million vertically integrated multi-site connector fabricator (stamper, plater, molding and assembly).

§ Lead the implementation team to implement an AS400 based ERP System - CMS/400 in 6 facilities in 18 months

§ Upgraded Finance Staffing to professional “World-Class” level

§ Reduced month end closing cycle from weeks to days, Standardized Monthly Financial Reporting

§ Developed Operational & Financial Highlights Report Card, well received by management

§ Developed a corporate financial structure and created corporate consolidation process

§ Extensive work with Irish company and EU market place

Vice President and CFO, Company 2 1998-1999

$55 million welded chain manufacturer and accessory supplier to retail, OEM, and industrial markets

§ Reduced inventory $2.3 million (19%) in 1 year. Improved inventory turns from 2.7 to 3.4 in 1 year

§ Developed key management information tools enabling proactive changes as well as efficient problem solving

§ Initiated cost controls, executed operational efficiencies and secured favorable tax rulings

Senior Financial Officer, Company 3 1994-1998

$150 million automotive components manufacturer and Tier 1 supplier to Ford, GM.

§ Contributed to bottom-line growth from $2 million to $30 million

§ Selected and lead the implementation team to implement an AS400 based ERP System – CMS/400 in 6 months

§ Reengineered 1 operation into 2 distinct business units and trained their managers

§ Created a well-received daily highlight document as managerial tool

§ Played key role in obtaining ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certifications

§ Worked extensively with parent company in Great Britain (Midlands, Wales)

Senior Financial Officer and Project Director, Company 4 1990-1994

Managed 10 engineering Project Managers on $160 million worth of manufactured capital goods

§ Instrumental in $90 million Japanese joint venture with intense bicultural interface for finance and technology transfer

§ Lead the selection and implementation team to install an AS400 based Job Shop based ERP solution

Director of Finance/Corporate Controller (2 ½ years each), Company 5 1985-1990

$30 million electronics manufacturer with 4 successive owners in 5 years including AlliedSignal and Pacific Scientific Co.

§ Installed IBM mainframe and implemented new financial, general ledger and MRP systems

§ Directed divestiture of 5 product lines. Orchestrated smooth relocation of entire division to new facility

§ Spent 25% of time in Puerto Rico establishing company in community and setting up banking and business relationships

Division Controller (3 years)/Corporate Accounting Manager (2 years), Company 6 1980-1985

$175 million metals processing company with 12 operating divisions (formerly Dayton Malleable Inc.).

§ Installed MRP and decentralized accounting for improved timing/availability of information at $12 million Belcher division

Education and Professional Development

MS, Management, 1985, Lesley College, Cambridge, MA

BS, Accounting, 1975, Wright State University, Dayton, OH (significant study in Engineering and sciences)

Professional training in Lean Manufacturing System, Team Building, Quality Engineering Systems, MRP II, substantial involvement in all business processes.

Frequent business instructor, facilitator, speaker and author on engineering and financial subjects