Manager Management

David E. Crow

*** ****** ***** *****, *********, GA 30188

770-***-**** *******@*****.***

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Chief Financial Officer / Plant Controller / Operations

~ Accounting/Finance, Operations, H.R, I.T, Cost Control ~

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Background includes steel production, building products, automotive, marine equipment, and consumer goods spanning International and domestic arenas. Candid advisor and credible partner to key stakeholders, including private equity, in analyzing current systems and executing strategies and methodologies that achieve strategic and long-term business goals. Combine high-caliber business and financial instincts with a proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth, and maximize profits.

Key Strengths

• Financial Analysis, Planning & Reporting

• Forecasting & Budgeting (Capital & Operating)

• GAAP & General Ledger

• Legal Issues Management

• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, Navision

• Negotiations & Mediation • Complex Project Management

• Business Development, Sales & Marketing

• Process Improvement & Reengineering

• Technology Implementation

• Strong Team Builder & Mentor

• STD, Job & Activity Based Costing

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Professional Experience

ZP Enterprises,LLC – Atlanta, GA 02/2011 to Present

Director of Finance

Investment Holding Company that aquires manufacturing companies to grow and develop to the next level of activity. Multiple operating units in multiple states. Identifying external and internal opportunities for growth, efficiency improvement, personnel development and additional investment.

Selective accomplishments:

• Completed final closing items of acquisition target

• Evaluated, planned and implemented three new 401(k) plans across multiple operating units.

• Successfully identified areas of opportunity in current personnel. Increased level of compentency through acquisition of experienced finance talent. Trained new personnel at each location.

• Onsite, hands on management of short, mid-term and long term growth strategies.

• Developed coehesive crediable relationships with current operating unit management as a basis to increase focus on the key measurables that drive continuous improvement.

• Coordinated projects with financial institutions to support multiple transactions.

• Identified and implemented personnel strategies that have created a cooperative and team environment focused on identifiable and measurable goals.

• Mananged the successful identification, purchase, planning and implementation of a new enterprise operating system, Epicor 9.05.

TRI-State Business Solutions St. Clairsville, OH 2009 to 02/2011

Consultant

Business consulting firm advising small industrial and retail business on strategic planning, GAAP, reporting, and budgeting. Developed new reports and processes to focus efforts on critical items.

• Boosted client revenue 9% and profits 5% over a 6-month period by developing strategic plans to refocus assets and talent on a clear profitability path. The months following the implementation brought growth and market position stability.

• Reversed a 3-year, 50% revenue decline by developing new product and service offerings that grew client base 10%.

• Positioned client in highly visible market position as a result of creating a comprehensive marketing plan based heavily on employee input.

LaDove Inc. Miami Lakes, FL 2006 to 2009 $30MM Formulator & Manufacturer of Consumer Products

Chief Financial Officer

Partnered with executive leadership to steer sustainable corporate growth for $30MM developer, formulator, and manufactures of skin and hair care products. Steered all efforts and activities across strategic planning, budgeting, profitability, cost control, P&L, risk management, contract negotiation, and recapitalization.

• Eliminated production delays caused by supplier perpetual inventory and shortages errors as a result of introducing inventory controls.

• Reduced working capital 12% through the development of new collection and inventory procedures.

• Optimized the reduction of interest expenses through strategic payments to high interest debt.

• Generated $175K in additional annual income by negotiating first overnight investing of funds.

• Managed/prepared monthly, quarterly and year end financials and all reporting to the board, executive management and department managers.

• Conducted presentations to the board of all financial reports as well as special projects and budgets

• Used Crystal Reports to mine data as well as trouble shoot/correct reporting problems

• Worked with Auditors, Private Equity Firms and Financial institutions on all related matters

• Conducted Due- Diligents activities on potential strategic acquisition targets

Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2004 to 2006 $220MM Yatch Dealer, 10 Locations and 5 Boat Yards

CFO & EVP of Operations

Hired to spearhead operations, financial, accounting, HR, service, warranty, legal, and IT activities for $220MM Yacht dealer. Led core efforts of more than 200 individuals.

• Played a key role in expanding operations by completing site selection and lease negotiation for new sales and service.

• Stabilized and solidified IT systems by identifying gaps and issues with software solutions implemented.

• Managed/prepared monthly, quarterly and year end financials and all reporting to the board, executive management and department managers.

• Conducted presentations to the board of all financial reports as well as special projects and budgets

• Used DockMaster to mine data as well as trouble shoot/correct reporting problems

• Worked with Auditors and Financial institutions on all related matters

• Created new customer data base and tracking system

ZF Industries / ZF Mathers, LLC Multiple Locations 1995 to 2004 $90MM Division with 11 locations. Division of a Large Multinational

Financial Officer & Controller – NAFTA Region – Seattle, WA (2000 to 2004)

Controller & Operations Manager – NAFTA Region – Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1996 to 2004)

Served in concurrent roles orchestrating the acquisition, reorganization, and integration of Mathers Controls into ZF Mathers, LLC while focused on decentralized business model to spur growth. Tasked with guiding synergies across design engineering, internal research and development services, and supplier companies. Oversaw technology and systems merger, including policies, procedures, and audits. Contributed to strategy planning.

• Produced significant cost savings across geographic locations by introducing clear goals and procedures.

• Increased division profits by streamlining supply chain and production floor operations.

• Ignited revenues more than 300%, from $26MM to $90MM, while increasing margins 4 %over a six-year window through 11 new locations launched under the decentralized and service network model.

• Consistently completed year-end audits with no issues or adjustments by active management of internal control functions.

• Reduced delivery times 33% by developing logistics and supply chain procedures.

• Managed/prepared monthly, quarterly and year end financials and all reporting to the board, executive management and department managers.

• Developed Strategic and Operational Budgets for multiple locations – One year, Three year and Five year

• Worked with each location and department manager/staff on Budgets

• Conducted presentations to the board of all financial reports as well as special projects and budgets

• Used SAP reporting tools, Crystal Reports to mine data as well as trouble shoot/correct reporting problems

• Worked with Auditors and Financial institutions on all related matters

• Assisted in the instalation of SAP, used SAP for four years

• Supplied two reporting packages each month, one for NAO and one for World Head Quarters in Germany

• Conducted Monthly Operational Progress Report Meetings to all departments and employees

Division Controller - Automotive, Off-highway, and Marine – Chicago, IL (1996 to 1998) $250MM Automotive, Off Highway & Marine Divisions

Promoted to direct multiple functions for three divisions producing $250MM in revenues with more than 400 employees. Led divisional reporting, budgeting, and special projects. Developed and implemented business strategies and conducted extensive tracking activities. Supervised 4 direct reports with 6 indirect.

• Played key role in $110MM revenue projection for new production line by completing startup project.

• Co-drove agreement of transmission remanufacturing expansion while serving on negotiations team.

• Increased profits trough cost containment programs, individualized training, systems enhancements, and procedural changes.

• Managed/prepared monthly, quarterly and year end financials and all reporting to the board, executive management and department managers.

• Developed Strategic and Operational Budgets – One year, Three year and Five year

• Worked with each department manager/staff on Budgets

• Conducted presentations to the board of all financial reports as well as special projects and budgets

• Used SAP reporting tools, Crystal Reports to mine data as well as trouble shoot/correct reporting problems

• Worked with Auditors and Financial institutions on all related matters

• Assisted in the instalation of SAP

• Supplied two reporting packages each month, one for NAO and one for World Head Quarters in Germany

• Conducted Monthly Operational Progress Report Meetings to all departments and employees

Prior Accounting positions include Staff Accountant, Corporate Financial Manager, Cost Supervisor and Cost Analyst details provided during a personal interview.

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Education

WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY West Liberty, WV – Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Computer Knowledge

Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Integrated Operating Systems (SAP, Navision, Chess, Dock Master)

Operating System Installations/Conversions (SAP, Navision), Crystal Reports, Kronos

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Served on Board of Directors for Senior Services Non-profit Organization

Conducted Award-winning Project at Sharon Steel Corporation

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