THOMAS J. DELANEY

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***) *** - **40

Averill Park, New York 12018

Cell (518) 461 -

8351

acpoh0@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Senior executive experienced with both Fortune 50 and entrepreneurial

organizations involving international manufacturing, distribution and

service related environments. Ability to manage complex organizations

focused on a team oriented style. Expertise in operational enhancement,

M&A, strategic planning, budgeting, asset optimization, opportunity

analysis plus creation and implementation of operational synergism. Proven

'turn-around / turn key" and "position for resale" operational successes.

Dynamic, 'hands on' leader; success based on strong work ethic, multi-

functional integration capabilities and the ability to create opportunities

for improvement

EXPERIENCE

Director - Finance and Administration 2012

- Present

Ecovative Design, LLC

Joined this innovative start-up to reorganize and provide structure to

their increasingly complex operational and financing needs.

Responsibilities include development and implementation of all appropriate

financial processes and procedures including sales management, cost

mitigation, inventory and cash forecast plus overall integration of the

financial team into the day to day operations.

. Within 3 months, appropriate immediate controls were established to

safeguard assets and identify cost opportunities. These were done

with little impact on operations and improved visibility of expenses

across the entire team.

. Revamped financial reporting from the 'canned' software approach to a

meaningful analytic which provided reporting on a very top level with

significant details available as needed. Each month, every functional

manager receives a detailed analysis of all expenses incurred and are

encouraged to 'challenge' both finance and their teams as to the

necessity of the expenses.

. Established a purchasing process (including hiring a purchasing agent)

which provides a strong cash forecasting capability, strengthened the

procurement process and is saving the company over $100K annually.

. Established appropriate cash controls (including the distribution of

funds across several banks to minimize exposure to FDIC) including

improved cash funding requirements and better funding options

including the negotiation of a significant standing line of credit.

. Created a strong inventory process including introducing the

development of BOM's, safety stocks and inventory tracking of critical

components. This process mandated the co-operation of the production

management, sourcing as well as sales and design. I was the 'lead' in

the introduction and implementation of the process which is still in

use today.

. Provided strategic guidance to CEO regarding significant corporate

directions including the renegotiation of a facilty relocation, lease

negotiations and other areas of long term business strategies.

. Improved relationships with corporate auditors so that our efforts are

more collaborative than that of the 'annual audit' concept. We have a

strong working relationship and this has allowed us to reduce audit

costs by almost 20% (2013) as well as completing the audit in a timely

fashion.

Operational Improvement Consultant

2009 - 2012

Colaborated with confidential Venture Investment Firm from NYC to review

and recommend operational improvements within their portfolio. Reviewed

potential investment proposals for logic, risk and reasonableness before

contractual agreements were finalized. Reviewed operations and financial

integrity for firms as diverse as a metal machining company, a food

franchise operation, two apparel companies and several others.

. Identified a market strategy that was severly outdated resulting in

pricing errors and a significant market penetration error for a large

machine shop which brought a highly profitable firm to a break even

position.

. Reorganized financial reporting for food franchise firm which

identified misuse of corporate assets and recommended divesture to

investment group.

. Reviewed investment opportunities for several potential investments

and review of operational methods. Resulted in one investment and

three 'no interest' refusals.

Chief Financial Officer

1996 - 2009 Consolidated Apparel Group Inc, Rouses

Point, New York

Created and led administrative, financial, warehouse, human resources, MIS

and distribution operations for rapidly growing international men's apparel

importer and distributor covering entire spectrum of retail market.

Brands include Pierre Cardin, Doc Marten, Golden Bear, Lyle & Scott,

Naturalife and others including numerous private brands.

. Designed an inventory control process utilizing SPM and intelligent

warehouse processes to reduce processing costs and accurately measure

vendor performance involving over 10,000 imported SKU's per season.

. Led the effort to successfully market and sale of firm to Hartmarx

Company with very favorable ROI for all members. From initial

interest, thru due diligence to contract signing was accomplished in

less than 3 months.

. Implemented appropriate controls for, and successfully completed first

(2004 Y/E) Sarbanes Oxley Audit of operational, financial and MIS

functions with no reportable findings and established protocols to

continue the successes established into future years with no negative

findings ever highlighted.

. Created economic model and reporting structure that provided accurate

and immediate financial strategies for market scenerios and volumes,

accurately forecasting fund flows and operational overviews.

. Identified and oversaw the implementation of a fully integrated ERP

system. Went 'live' in 35 days - on budget. Transition saved $300k

annually (BPCS).

. Implemented operational controls enhancing cash management and

favorable negotiation of financing arrangements recouping $1.5M of

restricted cash and reduced factoring costs, saving over $150K

annually.

Vice President - Finance

1990 to 1995

Contec L.P. Schenectady, New York

Responsible for overall financial management of this leader in Cable

Television Support including Treasury and operational reporting,

Procurement, H.R. and Administration.

. Restructured organizations 'back office' and favorably negotiated

creditor relationships to avoid bankruptcy and positioned for sale as

a viable organization by refocusing operational priorities and strong

team development .

. Functioned as a team member with presidential responsibilities for 3

years while organization was without a President, successfully

increasing sales by 90% and increased contribution margin by 3% .

. Developed and implemented integrated warehouse and stores management

procedures that enhanced customer service, improved market response

and reduced 'turn times'.

. Led the creation of a joint venture in Mexico in response to an

exploding market demand.

. Managed the acquisition of a competitive firm, including all due

diligence, contract negotiations and integration of the business into

our team oriented operational philosophy.

. Key team leader which designed and developed a 'closed loop'

management system for the largest Cable TV provider in the US,

resulting in a commitment of continual business.

. Developed and led both long term stragegic plans and annual budget

development including capitalization goals, operational challenges and

identification of opportunities for long term viability.

Controller

1988 to 1990

Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor. N. Adams, Ma

Integral member of new management team of LBO from Sprague Electric. A

floundering organization with no established financial procedures or

management policies. As a member of the new senior management team,

established financial controls, created labor and material reporting

systems and, within 6 months, successfully completed an audit with minimal

adjustments. Firm is now the leader in its market segment.

. Developed a full function finance organization, created asset

management goals,createdd banking relationships and restructured the

team into a dynamic, goal oriented group.

. Established and implemented key inventory and labor reporting methods

in a strong union (IUE) shop with no disruption of production or Union

grievances.

. Was a key figure in the negotiation of a union labor contract -

resulting in a new contract which was completed without any work

interruption and with a reasonable settlement.

. Created a inventory tracking system which optimized production

throughput and enhanced customer response by level loading demand and

production capabilities to circumvent 'bottlenecks'.

Director of Cost & Budget

1985 to 1988 Cluett Peabody - Arrow

Shirt Co. Troy, N. Y.

Responsible for re-engineering of inventory management function including

cost accounting, manufacturing analysis and controls, budgets, variance

analysis and asset management for all domestic and foreign operations.

. Developed and implemented a standard cost system, which was focused

on seasonal changes of product and timely evaluation to provide the

ability to take a 'line to market' with confidence.

. Launched three 'Caribbean Basin Initiative (807)' subsidiaries for

manufacture and re-importation.

. Integral team member for the establishment of joint venture in

Beijing, PRC

. Created and implemented of a system for controlling inventory and

Letters of Credit for imports from over 40 nations and over a

thousand sku's annually, tracking both availability and costs relative

to standard by SKU.

. Initiated a JIT manufacturing process which pushed responsibility for

quality and on-time delivery to vendors. This allowed for a 17%

reduction of unprocessed inventory and improved quality and

throughput (using TQM and Statistical Process Controls in all aspects

of the production cycle).

Manager - Cost & Inventory Financial /

Manufacturing Analyst

Disbursements Accounting Manager Strategic Planning

Analyst

Budgets and Controls Analyst Accounting / Tax

Specialist

General Electric Co (1969- 1985)

Various operational and management assignments in the Corporate, Chemical,

Consumer and Electronic businesses. Many of these assignments involved the

development and integration of manufacturing / distribution procedures into

the financial function. Graduate of Financial Management Program, the

equivalent of a strong MBA from a major institution.

EDUCATION

Pace University - New York, N. Y. B. B. A. Major in Finance, Minor in

Accounting, 1969

Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York. A.A.S. Business

Administration, 1967

General Electric Company, Financial Management Program (FMP) Graduate,

1972

OTHER PROFICIENCIES / AFFILIATIONS

New York State Paramedic (1996 - 2005) - practicing volunteer street

paramedic - Town of Colonie

New York State EMT (1978 - current) - practicing EMT for various agencies

in local area

Chief / Training Officer - Town of Sand Lake Ambulance (1982 - 1996)

Fire Chief - West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company # 1 - 1983- 1987; 2002 -

2005

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