Michael T. Ball

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Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Cellular: 216/402-3205

Email: abgme9@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Analytical professional with results-oriented experience in Inventory Management and Accounting environments. Proven expertise in areas of physical inventory reconciliation and implementation of systems. Excellent problem-solving abilities with earned reputation for turning around troubled projects to successfully achieve planned goals and objectives. Expertise in following areas include:

• Inventory Control • Operations

• Customer Service • Accounts Payable Reconciliation

• Billing • Auditing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Seaway Foods, Bedford Heights, Ohio 2007 - 2012

Grocery warehouse supplier for Giant Eagle, Dave’s, Sparkle Market and Value King grocery stores.

Clerical Warehouse Support

Prepared daily input of work for grocery selectors. Checked in and closed out purchase orders for over the

road truck drivers. Prepared audits for grocery selection tasks.

ICI PAINTS, Strongsville, Ohio 1991 – 2007

International manufacturer chemical and painting products, formerly The Glidden Paint Company.

Inventory Analyst 1998 – 2007

Performed physical inventory reconciliation and support for 12 state region, comprising 87 retail paint stores. Trained approximately 348 field personnel on proper store operations. Interfaced with Headquarters and field management to resolve inventory problems and shortages.

• Achieved company record for average per store results of less than $1,000 two years consistently.

• Instrumental in identifying five stores where Loss and Prevention investigated theft resulting in termination of mangers responsible.

• Conducted Market training sessions for store management with unacceptable losses that dramatically improved results.

• Orchestrated physical inventory due diligence reviews for newly acquired paint stores.

Store Operations Analyst, Louisville, Kentucky 1997 – 1998

Administered company fleet. Provided support for Headquarters Inventory Department. Prepared Accounts Payable invoices for processing.

• Implemented system identifying shipping discrepancies and corrective action for resolution at Carrollton, Texas plant.

Administrative Coordinator, Chicago, Illinois 1995 – 1997

Supported Regional Administrative Manager to obtain budgeted goals. Administered Midwest regional fleet for sales representatives, store delivery and field management.

Planned and conducted follow up operational and safety audits for stores with failing grades. Interfaced with headquarters for tracking and payout of all sales programs and bonuses.

Inventory Analyst, Cleveland, Ohio 1993 – 1995

Reconciled physical inventories and shipping discrepancies from plants. Attended problem stores during physical inventory to train and verify proper procedures were being followed.

Audit Billing Clerk, Cleveland, Ohio 1991 – 1993

Performed daily sales audit, reconciled cash accounts and monthly bank statements.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree, Applied Business Studies, Accounting and Data Processing,

Lakeland Community College, Mentor, Ohio

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