Human Resources Management
Resume:
Brian L. Mollenkamp
Livonia, Michigan 48154
abh44t@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Highly skilled executive with extensive management and information
technology experience, strong administrative and organizational skills,
solid analytical and critical thinking, and motivated by opportunities to
improve business processes, efficiency, and performance.
Core Competencies
Executive Leadership Problem Solving and Analysis
Business Management Staff Development
IT Management User Training and Support
Strategic Planning Compensation and Benefits
Financial Planning and Control Market Assessment and Planning
Business Process Improvement Merger Due Diligence and
Transition
Project Management Accreditation Processes
Management Information and Reporting Facility and Capital Projects
System Implementations and Client/Vendor Relations
Conversions
Experience
VP Administration - Michigan Theological Seminary
July 2007 - Present
. Responsible for all administrative functions including finance,
business operations, human resources, information technology,
facilities, enrollment management, marketing, and institutional
advancement.
. Lead the development and implementation of strategic and operating
plans. Taught strategic planning as an elective course.
. Provided analysis and leadership in business process improvements.
Seminary received accreditation by the Association of Theological
Schools (ATS) partly as a result of these efforts.
. Improved reliability and quality of management reporting, adding
relevant metrics, key performance indicators, and dashboard
graphics. Reporting systems supported more effective decision
making by administration and Board of Directors.
. Operated within budget constraints, improving net assets and
financial position each year.
. Directed the implementation of an enhanced website and SEO
processes. Website activity increased over 100% during first year.
. Developed and successfully implemented marketing plans. Student
enrollment and credit hours sold improved 2% even during economic
downturn.
. Replaced and converted financial and web-based campus management
systems.
. Actively participated in raising over $1 million annually through
donor engagement and special events.
. Lead a project to search for and evaluate potential new campus
properties. Initiated and completed due diligence efforts and
purchase agreement.
. Directed the organization through merger due diligence and
transition efforts with Moody Bible Institute, positioning the
seminary well to achieve its ongoing mission.
. Represented administration on Executive, Finance, Development, and
Marketing sub-committees of the Board.
Business Manager - Southfield Christian School
August 2000 - June 2007
. Directed all activities of school's business office including
accounting and financial reporting functions, business and
educational systems, human resources, and facilities management.
. Lead the development of the school's first strategic plan.
. Successfully strengthened and protected school's financial position
through a period of widely changing enrollment levels.
. Installed automated accounting and student records systems,
replacing manual and outdated systems. Reliability and
accessibility of management information improved, and office staff
was reduced 50% while streamlining office operations.
. Established school's IT infrastructure and support functions.
Initial projects included implementing a secure campus-wide computer
network, email services, Internet access, website, and content
filtering systems.
. Restructured school employee benefit programs, improving covered
services while saving 20% on healthcare premium and prescription
rider costs in first year.
. Planned and implemented facility improvement projects, including
major office renovations, new student computer labs, and updated
athletic fields.
. Served as an active member and facilitator of the school's
improvement team, securing accreditation from Independent Schools
Association of the Central States (ISACS).
. Served on the Board, Finance, and Endowment Committees.
VP Information Systems and Services - McKinley Associates, Inc.
October 1994 - August 2000
. Responsible for managing IT function of a large, privately held real
estate property management company. Company owned and managed over
100 residential and commercial properties in seven states.
. Completed numerous software evaluation, conversion, and
implementation projects. DOS based systems were replaced with
Microsoft Windows products. Applications included financial,
property management, taxation, revenue forecasting, investments,
human resources, and partnership accounting.
. Accomplished department's aggressive service goals while operating
within budgetary constraints. Performance and user support ratings
from corporate departments and remote properties were consistently
favorable.
. Established and maintained vendor relationships and negotiated all
purchases of hardware and software.
. Installed and implemented Microsoft Exchange email services for
corporate and remote site users.
. Lead the development of the company's first Internet and Intranet
websites.
. Integrated ISP and networking services to support remote and virtual
office locations. Communications and transfer processes provided
timely consolidation of data required by property managers and
executives across the country.
. Assessed Y2K risks, and implemented audit processes, testing
procedures, and required software upgrades. No significant issues
were experienced at any corporate or property location on 1/1/2000.
. Developed and conducted PC and laptop training programs. Personally
provided support, training, and consulting services for company
executives, owners, and business partners.
VP Information Systems - ComfortCare of Michigan, Inc.
June 1989 - October 1994
. Established an information systems department and computer data
centers for a start-up medical services company. Company grew
rapidly through acquisitions.
. Integrated systems and networking of the company's three main
business units (DME, pharmacy, and laboratory testing) as new
companies were acquired.
. Evaluated, selected, and installed systems best suited for each
business function.
. Customized or developed software when required.
. Improved cash flow and accounts receivable control through
implementation of electronic billing processes with insurance
carriers.
. Hired and trained technical and user support professionals.
. Gained proficiency on information access and reporting systems.
Provided company executives information required to manage business.
Director of Information Services - Perry Drug Stores, Inc.
June 1983 - June 1989
. Planned and directed information systems projects for a large drug
store chain. Projects included implementation of financial,
payroll/personnel, cafeteria benefits program, and
warehouse/distribution systems.
. Lead project to evaluate and pilot test point-of-sale systems in
retail stores. System tested was ultimately installed in all the
company's retail outlets, improving inventory control and customer
service.
. Planned and supported the integration of auto parts division into
corporate systems. Auto parts retail chain was acquired as part of
company's growth strategy.
. Implemented hardware and software systems for nursing home pharmacy
business unit.
Senior Management Consultant - Arthur Andersen & Company
June 1977 - June 1983
. Participated on and directed system design and implementation
engagements in various industries. Engagements included clients in
the banking, utilities, retail, and manufacturing industries.
. Strengthened accounting skills serving as a staff auditor.
. Promoted rapidly while developing technical and programming skills.
. Managed all aspects of consulting projects for business clients,
including proposal writing, presentations, project management, and
client billings.
Education
Taylor University
BS, Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and
Information Technology
1973 - 1977
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