Manager Customer Service

SHELDON BLUMENGOLD

** ****** ***** *****

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

(c) 732-***-**** (h) 732-***-****

***********@*******.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldonblumengold

CAREER SUMMARY

Project oriented Business Manager with broad-based experience in financial

reporting, operations, analysis, budgeting, contract negotiation and

review, internal and cost control, human resources, training and system

improvement. Dynamic, resourceful and innovative individual adept in

analyzing and implementing strategies, processes and technologies to

improve productivity and efficiency. Strong verbal and written

communication, presentation, customer service, motivational and computer

skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sarkli Repechage Ltd. Secaucus, NJ

2004 - 2010

Vice President - Finance & Administration / CFO

Global Skincare & Cosmetics Manufacturer catering to Salons / Spas &

Real Property Owner

* Spearheaded MAS200 Software migration resulting in 20% lower production

costs

* Served in key role in Manufacturing implementation & conversion

from using Outside Contract

Manufacturers to Full In-House Production with capital equipment

expansion

* Drove Bank refinancing of business and Real Estate resulting in $100,000

annual cash flow increase

AIG - Information Systems Group - via Westwind Solutions, LLC.

2002 - 2003

Financial Business Management Consultant

* Coordinated Financial Operations for various Technology Vice Presidents

and Project Managers

* Prepared Budgets, Forecasts, Headcount and Outsourcing Analysis and

Special Projects

* Performed Financial Statement and Project Cost Variance Analysis vs.

Budget and Forecast

* Trained Project Managers to monitor performance of their Projects to

successful completion

Century Conveyor Service, Inc. Edison, NJ

1997 - 2001

Vice President - Finance & Administration / CFO

Manufacturing, Distribution, Design Engineering and Material Handling

System Integrator

* Led purchase of headquarters with Fleet Bank and NJ Economic Development

Authority Bond Offering, while securing three levels of low interest long-

term financing

* Instituted client leasing and payment terms maximizing cash flow and

Sweep Investment Income

* Established project costing, computer system upgrades, resulting in

significant cost savings

* Acted as key player in new manufacturing product line launch and system

implementation

* Negotiated and upgraded aging vehicle fleet resulting in 40 % lower

annual operating costs

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Bristol - Myers Squibb Company (Charles of the Ritz Group, Ltd.)

(Wholesale / Retail Manufacturer, Distributor / Importer of Cosmetics,

Fragrance Consumer Products) - Division of Pharmaceutical Firm

Keywords: Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical, Accounting, Accountant,

Finance, Financial Analyst, Analysis, Business, Budget, Forecast, Financial

Statements, Reporting, Presentation, Controller, CFO, Vice President,

Director, Manager, Project, Expense Control, Systems, Information

Technology, Manufacturing, Service, Banking, Contract, Negotiation

Sheldon Blumengold ***********@*******.***

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RELATED EXPERIENCE - Continued

* Saved over $150,000 in Sales Tax Audit Liability through research,

documentation and clarification

* Restructured and renegotiated insurance portfolio saving 25% or $125,000

annually

* Introduced workers compensation safety group slashing annual premiums 40%

* Modified major art collection computer and security system saving

$100,000 and potentially saving millions by safeguarding assets, while

Principal's family felt more secure

* Investigated and negotiated new office lease reducing expense 80% or

$400,000

* Developed monthly and year-end reports, budgets and systems for $200

million portfolio

* Secured bank credit line and managed cash flow and timely repayment

* Executed relocation and closing of offices and residences out-of-state

* Introduced 401K, Cafeteria, Credit Union, Transit Chek benefit plans, Non-

Disclosure agreements

* Managed and reconciled $50 Million audited multiple warehouse inventory,

organized sales meeting

* Disposed of $2 million damaged and obsolete goods avoiding theft and

leakage to open market

* Performed Acquisition due diligence and processed payroll for 1,000 union

and non-union staff

* Addressed Board of Directors monthly on divisional strategies and

operating results

* Instituted purchase order / bid system tightening internal controls

reducing unauthorized spending

* Prepared SEC reports, Form 5500 / 10K, Commissions, Royalties, assisted

in Initial Public Offering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Lotus, MAS200,

Hyperion Pillar, Cognos Powerplay and Impromptu, WordPerfect, Great Plains,

Business Works, RealWorld, e Services Manager, Peachtree, Quickbooks, ADP

On-line Payroll / Banking, Adobe, GroupWise, Eudora E-Mail

EDUCATION

Long Island University M. B. A. with

concentration in Accounting

Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. B. S. in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LICENSES

ICMAD - Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors

Financial Executives Networking Group - 'The FENG'

New Jersey Dept. of Labor Professional Service Group Training Committee

New Jersey Department of Labor Employer Council

New Jersey Business and Industry Association, New Jersey Notary Public

Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce

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