Dennis A. Grahl

Career Summary 865-***-****

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Concord, Tennessee

SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TRACK RECORD IN BOTH LARGE CORPORATE 37922, USA

SETTINGS AND VENTURE CAPITAL BASED HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENTS. acoijy@r.postjobfree.com

CONSISTENTLY UTILIZED TEAM APPROACH TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE AND IMPROVED OVERALL

COMPANY PERFORMANCE.

Accomplishments

Provided operational and financial management for an automotive parts manufacturer.

Installed on-line cost accounting and inventory control system and established operational

metrics Participated in ISO/TS certification;

Managed major projects including production and financial planning for decontamination and

decommissioning of a coal mining operation and the planned for closure of a gaseous

diffusion chemical operation. Reduced operating costs by 8.5% with power cascade

management refinement;

As CEO and Board Member executed successful a turnaround of a medical device

manufacturer and surgical services company;

Guided ISO 9000Pfor a medical device manufacturer and surgical service company as CEO.

Supported automotive parts manufacturer in achieving ISO/TS certification;

Participated in ISO/TS certifications as a management team member for an automotive parts

company;

Increased annual average annual growth rate to 38%; eliminated 90% of debt and acquired

new private equity infusion;

Completed successful mergers and added new products to expand product offerings;

Achieved ISO 9000 and CE Mark for newly established manufacturing facility;

Led corporate effort in the planning and execution for a spin-off of a $1.5 Billion chemical

processing business unit with over 4000 employees;

As an independent consultant retained pivotal roles with senior executives, boards, investors

and key stakeholders in small to large high-technology companies;

Functioned as an internal adviser, COO, CFO and interim CEO.

Employment History

Division Operations Controller: MPI Products, LLC

Conducted financial and operarional analysis: developed KPI/Management Metrics (Excel

based) participated and supported ISO/TS certification process;

Revised pricing strategies and established pattern of consistent positive cash flow;

Drafted and implmented updated accounting and audit porcesses while directing all fiscal and

cost accounting activities inaccordance with GAAP and FASB standards;

Impllemented KPI/Operational metrics for local and corporate manageent teams;

Supported the corporate management and financial team through Chapter 11 and subsequent

sale of assets;

Implemented 5S standards and focused work groups on lean projects;

Proficient in the use of manufacturing applications software and cost accounting, inventory

control systems and Excel models;

Assist with the overall management of the plant established operational metrics focused upon

reducing COGS by 28%; lowered Raw material and finished goods inventory reduction of

40%;

Participated in ISO/TS certification as a member of the plant management team; and

Brought fiscal accounting into full GAAP and FASB compliance. directed and coordinated

daily activities in Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Reconciliations,

and General Ledger journal entries for consolidation and preparation of Financial

Statements.

Executive Consultant – SEAS, LLC

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