Management Sales

KIMBERTON “KEMPER” MESSNER

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Collingswood, NJ 08108 T: 856-***-**** C: 856-***-****

FINANCE / OPERATIONS / STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Successful cross-functional leader providing progressive financial and operational

management, with a background and expertise in business planning, treasury funct ions, fiscal

management, financial reporting, accounting systems, mergers/acquisitions, union negotiations,

contract management and human resource administration.

Apply knowledge of accounting matters to drive critical business organization and

restructuring

Cost controls across startup, turnaround, and well-established business environments

Spearhead accounting and reporting, due diligence, and integration

Manage cash flow (asset based lending credit line)

Conduct budget planning across departments

Provide assistance with quality control and process improvement

Well versed across human resource initiatives of workforce planning, recruiting, training,

development and collective bargaining.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONARCH ART PLASTICS CO, LLC, Mount Laurel, NJ (2001 to 2013)

$15M manufacturer specializing in printing, fabrication, and assembly of custom plastic products.

Business Unit Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Served in concurrent high-visibility roles. As the “BUC”, accountable for co-managing

business affairs, including manufacturing operations, financial management, human

resources administration, and bids for government contracted sales under the “System for

Award Management” (SAM-CCR/ORCA). As CFO, oversee cash management, treasury

control, company financial records, and personnel administration. Tasked with serving on

Executive Committee to develop business plans and strategies.

GLOBE TICKET AND LABEL COMPANY, W arminster, PA

$50M company specializing in ticket manufacturing and admission control systems.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1991 to 2001)

Held complete accountability for entire financial functions, as well as general management

guidance and leadership of multi-plant manufacturing, sales, and human resources

administration.

Plant Controller and Assistant General Manager (1984 to 1991)

As controller, responsible for financial functions within the manufacturing facility while also

serving as the assistant plant manager directly involved with the daily responsibilities of

inventory control, cost accounting and the purchasing of materials and supplies.

KIMBERTON “KEMPER” MESSNER

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History of excellence in . . .

Financial forecasting Joint venture mergers and Insurance administration

Financial statement acquisitions OSHA compliance

preparation Union negotiations Statistical software tools

Treasury responsibilities Employee & labor relations Executive presentations

Operational streamlining Policy development

Accomplishments . . .

Ignited $2M sales by replacing old equipment with new technology to meet high-quality

production.

Steered annual operating loss to $1M profit over a 5-year period by forming teams to implement

root-cause analysis procedures for waste, eliminate unprofitable product lines, and launch

quality programs.

Slashed labor costs $400K by introducing areas of improvement to meet business profitability

objectives.

Simplified financial tracking and reporting management by consolidating fragmented and

independent reporting systems into one automated management system.

Boosted sales $750K over 1 year by introducing new technology to elevate turn-around times.

Saved $300K annually across 5 multi-plant facilities by centralizing financial and

administrative operations.

Steered company to additional financial stability by negotiating labor terms for new hires to

follow a new Defined Contribution Plan (401k plan) versus traditional Defined Benefit Pension

Plan.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BBA in Accounting and Finance, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

MBA/CE courses: Finance and HR-Management, Manufacturing, Contract Management, Printing

Certificates: Management Accounting, Internal Auditor-Fraud Examination, HRA-Narcotics and

Dangerous Drugs

Advanced Certification in Digital Color Printing Technology

United States Air Force: Served Four Years Active Duty, Honorable Discharge w/Citation for

Distinguished Service

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Sage/PRO ERP

IPP-Department of the Treasury (internet payment platform)

S.A.M. (CCR/ORCA) – US Government Contracts

PayChex Premier

ARIBA and DiCentral exchange platforms

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