Project Manager Sales

Robert A. Schultz

**** ** ***** ****** *******, FL 33025 954-***-**** bob-

abidhg@r.postjobfree.com

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Results-oriented business specialist with more than twenty years of

business acumen gained by working with all types of corporations: from

small start ups to Fortune 500 companies. Proven ability to implement

organizational initiatives that consistently increase profitability and

reduce operational costs in competitive markets.

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Financial Analysis

Project Management

Fraud Analysis

Technology Implementation

Business Start Up & Transition

System Integration

Strategic Planning

Trend Analysis

Solid Business Acumen

P & L Management

Demonstrated Leadership

Long Term Business Planning

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Highlight of Accomplishments

. Completed a thorough analysis of a credit card approval process, which

aided in the detection of system weaknesses and possible exploits

. Lowered Visa/MasterCard chargeback percentage from over .55% to less

than .17%

. Developed credit card reconciliation program, recovering over $480,000

from transactions that failed to properly settle with credit card

companies

. Created programs and policies that reduced total credit card charge

backs by 70% over a 14-month period.

. Created programming allowing the reconciliation of daily PayPal

transactions, reducing the processing time required from 4 hours to just

30 minutes

. Successfully started-up, operated and sold a corporation dealing in the

reconditioning and marketing of automobiles

Professional Experience

Financial Analyst, 2009 to Present

[pic]Alan Consulting, Miramar, Florida

An Independent Consultant for various small to midsize businesses offering

operational and financial analysis along with system support. Clients

include General Growth Properties, Sess Inc., Howe Inc., and Displayworks

Inc., plus various smaller projects.

Senior Financial Analyst, 2007 to 2009

[pic]Systemax Services, Miami, Florida

Created and managed an automated credit card transaction review system to

reduce the volume of fraudulent credit card transactions for a $3.1 billion

Internet retailer.

. Completed a full analysis of the existing credit card approval process,

which aided in the detection of system weakness and possible exploits.

. Created and implemented multiple fraud tracking mechanisms to prevent

the release of fraudulent orders.

. Established an automated order scoring tool using IP Proximity,

ZipAddress, Vpas, and iShop qualifiers.

. Conceptualized, developed and implemented a comprehensive order release

tool to improve the efficiency of manual order processing.

. Created a Visual Basic program to reconcile PayPal transactions. This

new program shortened the daily reconciliation process from 4 hours to

30 minutes.

. Was a Project Manager for PayPal Instant Payment Review program to

prevent fraudulent transactions.

. Instituted procedures that permitted a secondary review of all high-risk

PayPal transactions, effectively lowering fraud rates for IPR

transactions for all divisions.

. Lowered Visa/MasterCard chargeback percentage from over .55% to less

than .17%.

. Developed a credit card reconciliation program, recovering over $480,000

from transactions that failed to properly settle with credit card

companies.

. Created programs and policies that reduced total credit card charge

backs by 70% over a 14-month period.

. Developed and implemented Gift Card program for 24-store chain.

Senior Operations Auditor, 2005 to 2007

[pic]British Petroleum, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Provided recommendations to improve the profitability and efficiency of

British Petroleum fuel and convenience stores in the southeast Florida

region through the auditing and analysis of financial and inventory control

information.

. Performed quarterly financial and operational audits on 120 corporate

franchise locations.

. Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

. Updated and refined audit documentation and procedures to improve the

efficiency of the quarterly audit program, and prepared comprehensive

written reports on audit findings.

. Managed quarterly inventory counts at all southeast Florida locations.

Verified adherence to policies and procedures.

. Completed franchise store conversions for new franchise locations.

. Participated in the final round of convenience store sales and

conversions, allowing for the eventual winding down and sale of this

division's stores.

Systems Analyst, 2003 to 2005

[pic]Intuit Software, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Provided support and recommendations for company's finance department by

acting as a production system specialist. Served as an intermediary

between the finance and production departments of a $2 billion corporation.

. Implemented steps to improve processes and data flow between Intuit's

finance department and a production supplier through the analysis of SAP

data and spreadsheets.

. Monitored and analyzed production problems for Turbo Tax Software at the

Greenville, SC facility.

. Created high-level process analysis to track inventory shipping delays

and inefficiencies.

. Developed tracking analysis for all inventory from production through

final revenue recognition.

. Assisted in the revision of the production line flow for improved

efficiency.

. Created a tracking model and assisted in the development of a Six Sigma

Dashboard to monitor production of back-ordered products. Dashboard

assisted in the reduction of software backorders from 120 days to less

than 30 days.

Business Transition Specialist, 2001 to 2003

[pic]Sess Inc., Bay City, Michigan

Developed and implemented procedures to transition operations from a

franchise to an independently-owned corporation.

. Created and instituted inventory control policies and procedures.

. Created pricing structures to maximize operational profitability.

. Integrated Mitchell One and AllData Business Management Software into

business.

. Evaluated and implemented computer network to manage retail sales and

timely inventory management.

. Created and currently maintain a 10-station peer-to-peer computer

network.

. Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures using

Creative Solutions Software.

Business Manager/Controller, 1988 to 2001

[pic]Showcase Automotive Inc., Bay City, MI

Business Manager and Controller of a successful start-up corporation

dealing in the reconditioning and marketing of repossessed automobiles.

During this time, the operation was successfully transitioned to a full-

line automobile dealership offering new and used vehicles along with

vehicle repair and reconditioning services. Corporation benefited from over

10 consecutive years of double digit sales growth.

. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a dealership selling over

450 units annually and employing a staff of 20.

. Developed and managed annual budgets to ensure continuous corporate

growth.

. Created computer systems along with a peer-to-peer network to allow the

continued growth of the business.

. Ensured revenues and expenses were properly accounted for in accordance

with GAAP.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Saginaw Valley State

University, Saginaw, MI

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