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Independence, MO *****

816-***-****

abnb25@r.postjobfree.com

Finance and accounting professional with 28 years of experience in all

phases of financial management, ranging from staff

accountant to Vice President of Finance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant___________________________________________3/2005-

Current

. Currently working with a start-up company in

the renewable energy field.

. Assist distressed companies to determine there

viability and plan strategy forward

. Certified Safety Mfg.-Assisted in transition

after CFO illness

. Individual tax returns

. Interim contract CFO at Weld Wheels, a distressed $50 million company

of high end automobile and racing wheels, that needed help with their

costing to determine profitability and their ability to service debt.

As it became evident that the company could not survive, I helped lead

the company thru the process of their successful sale to American

Racing, Inc.

. Construction consultant to new home builder-utilizing new

environmentally safe methods.

Orion Enterprises, Inc. of Kansas City, Kansas

1982 - 2005

Vice-President of Finance

. Orion manufactures a wide range of acid waste and pure water systems

as well as double containment and custom engineered systems for

drainage in virtually all acid removal environments.

. Promoted through 23 years of service from staff accountant to V.P. of

Finance.

. Managed financial function during time of growth from sales of $1.8 M

to $18 M.

. Converted accounting system from manual to computerized as well as two

upgrade conversions in addition to a conversion to an MRP

manufacturing software package.

. Managed information technology function.

. Developed accounting procedures for the company.

. Negotiated financing with area banks.

. Led development and management of budgeting process, financial

reports, and audits.

. Collaborated with company owners in developing strategic planning to

forecast and implement business plan.

. Developed clear costing system.Participated in design of production

facility.

R.E. Rice Construction Company; Independence, Missouri

1976 - 1981

FOUNDER/OWNER

. Managed all aspects of home construction.

. Marketed and sold properties.

. Generated all financial records, reports, and information required by

lending institutions.

. Assisted buyers in arranging for mortgage loans.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting

University of Missouri, Kansas City

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ADMINISTRATION

Directed administrative function for 3 new companies, broadening sales base

and opening new markets for existing products.

. Briefed attorneys on issues and needs.

. Applied for federal and state registrations.

. Established financial structure and budgets for each company.

. Directed recruitment, selection, and training of office

personnel.

Results: Start-ups were seamless with companies averaging $2M in sales

volume and $100,000 in net profits for first year.

RESEARCH and NEGOTIATION

Perceived idea, researched, and persuaded ownership to use robotics in $18M

manufacturing plant.

. Observed repetitive nature and wasted labor with injection

machines.

. Researched possible robotic solutions to alleviate these

problems.

. Briefed ownership on possible solutions.

. Analyzed cost savings.

. Negotiated price and delivery on two new robots.

. Coordinated delivery and the transition to the robots.

. Evaluated use of the new robots.

Results: Increased production, saved labor ($100,000 the first year) and

provided the initiative to fully automate the injection

department with actual decrease in cost of equipment

maintenance.

MANAGEMENT

Supervised the installation of software for manufacturing company.

. Observed need to more accurately determine production costs.

. Briefed ownership on the need to refine our costing process.

. Researched software vendors to find the best solution.

. Negotiated with vendors for the best price.

. Managed upgrade process- developing bill-of-materials, routings,

and costs associated.

. Trained the appropriate employees to the policies and procedures

needed.

. Coordinated reporting process.

Results: Enabled company to identify costs with up to 20% greater

accuracy.

Reduced inventory by 15%. Built capacity to generate reports

for ownership, enabling them to make better material handling

decisions.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BUDGETING

Established the first detailed budget for an $18M plastics manufacturing

company.

. Analyzed all historical data and trends for previous five years.

. Projected future sales and expenditures based on historical

ratios.

. Interviewed department heads for input on their areas.

. Briefed the president daily on progress development.

. Reviewed process with CFO and national sales manager, made

adjustments and developed final version.

Results: Decreased time to access current budget information from 2-3

months to less than 30 days, making it possible to make critical

decisions faster and more accurately. Process was

institutionalized.

ACCOUNTING

Developed the acquisition analysis for purchasing a $2M company to expand

manufacturing

capabilities.

. Analyzed financial statements of potential new company.

. Observed the accounting functions and manufacturing process.

. Researched asset values with respective experts.

. Briefed ownership of results and recommended moving forward with

project.

. Directed the transition to our company policies and procedures

in all accounting areas.

Results: Purchase of company increased profits by 5% and added

volume and

sales potential for future growth.

EVALUATION

Developed new reports to assist ownership and salesmen in identifying new

and more profitable markets.

. Analyzed existing reports for accuracy and content.

. Organized a meeting with salesmen and ownership to determine

their needs.

. Evaluated input; persuaded ownership to accept suggested

improvements.

. Coordinated with software vendor to program the report that

closely defined profitability and different lines.

Results: Ownership and salesmen were able to pinpoint their efforts more

effectively, thus increasing sales and profits. Contributed to

annual sales increase of 20%.

INITIATIVE

Organized first United Way Drive for company with 140 employees.

. Briefed ownership on idea of supporting people in community.

. Coordinated meeting with United Way to establish program.

. Organized advertising and recognition program for employees.

. Presented program to employees.

. Established ongoing coaching and encouragement to participate in

program.

Results: 85 of 140 employees contributed in first year of campaign.

RALPH RICE

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