Project Manager Sales

Michael L. Dennis

**** ********** **. ~ Tecumseh, MI ~ 49286

abivyu@r.postjobfree.com Cell 734-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I am a hands-on finance professional with proven results in both domestic

and global enterprises that tirelessly strives for continuous improvement;

great business acumen, ability to see the big picture and drive performance

through metrics, motivation, and leadership.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Arts

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Major: Business Administration ~ Minor: Accounting

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, MMTC

Six Sigma Black Belt Training, MMTC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FINANCE, University Housing (7/2009

to Present)

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Direct all finance and business activities for the University Housing

system which includes 16 residence halls, 7 dining facilities and 6 retail

operations. Directly manage a staff of 4, indirect staff of 18 and

approximately $115M in annual revenue.

. Manage a direct budget of $2+ Million

. Manage operational budget of $90+ Million

. Manage capital budget of $300+ Million

Manage day to day operations for all Housing finance functions.

Communicate quarterly results, manage budgeting and forecasting process and

work hand in hand with department directors and Divisional senior

management. Work closely with Treasury, Central Accounting, Central

Procurement, Division CFO, and divisional staff.

. Centralized purchasing function providing greater efficiency, cost

savings, inventory reduction and greater transparency

. Implemented Capital Projects approval process, resulting in $1M+ costs

savings

. Outsourced "non-core" activities to simplify the business and re-

allocate resources to core activities

Investigate, analyze, recommend and implement cost reduction opportunities

across all departments within Housing. Create presentations for Director,

Associate VP and VP level administrators. Create complex financial models

for occupancy forecasts, rate increases, debt service, dining operation

efficiencies, utility costs, etc.

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VICE PRESIDENT of FINANCE (4/2001

to 7/2009)

Pro-face America, LLC (Subsidiary of Digital Electronics, Inc., Osaka,

Japan)

Manage all financial, accounting and human resource aspects of a leading

$30M distributor/assembler of HMI Panels and Industrial Computers. Pro-

face is one of several subsidiaries of a $300M Global Manufacturer. As

part of the Senior Management Team, I directly assisted in turning a $2.0M

annual loss in 2004 into a $2.5M profit in 2007 through out-sourcing,

process streamlining, cost containment, and resource re-allocation.

. Successfully implemented SAP Business One ERP system (2008).

. Avoided Employee Health Benefits increases the last 3 years through

plan design and negotiation with broker and providers.

. Opened a sales office in Chicago (2007), created a branch office in

Mexico City (2008).

. Managed a $250K office and lobby expansion and renovation project

(2006).

. Performed Due Diligence for the acquisition of Viewtronics (2001) and

the divestiture of the VME business to Quantum (2004), and the sale of

two European entities (2002).

. Coordinate two Annual National Sales Meetings and several District

Manager Meetings at offsite locations.

. Shortened month-end closing from 5 days down to 2 days

. Financial Statement preparation and presentation

. Manage Transfer Pricing and Consolidated Contribution Margin

. Strategic and long-term planning

. Manage Cash, AP, AR, PR, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Human

Resources and Benefits Administration

. Presentation of results to all employees, Senior Management, and

Parent Officers

Additional duties include annual State and Federal tax preparation, manage

year-end audit, treasury, 401K administration, developing dashboard

performance measurements and reporting.

Manage a staff of 5 and report directly to General Manager, with dotted

line to Parent Company CFO.

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CONTROLLER - North American Operations

Dura Convertible Systems (Subsidiary of Collins & Aikman)

(4/2000 to 4/2001)

Managed all aspects of the accounting process for a large ($105M+), high

volume, Tier 1 automotive supplier. Performed month-end closing process,

financial statement analysis and reporting, financial statement

consolidation, budget to actual analysis, forecasting, heavy operations

reporting, material variance, labor variance, production performance, year-

end physical inventory, ERP system implementation and integration. Helped

manage and set up "maquiladora" relationship with Mexico operations.

Supervise a staff of 6 employees.

ERP SYSTEMS CONSULTANT

Frontline US, Whitmore Lake, MI

(5/1999 to 4/2000)

Implemented Navision ERP software for clients which included, project

management, training, consulting, problem solving, developing and

documenting procedures, client support, travel. Projects would range

anywhere from 3 months to 9 months. Modules implemented were focused

primarily on Plant Operations (BOM, Routing, Inventory, etc.) but also

included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cost

Accounting, Inventory, Plant Maintenance, and Report Writer. This position

helped me develop my communication and presentation skills, as well as

problem solving, flow charting, and procedure development.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Metalloy Corporation, Hudson, MI (Went out of business 2002)

(11/1997 to 5/1999)

Managed entire general ledger and all transactions therein for a $120M Tier

1 Automotive supplier manufacturing die cast engine parts including

machining operations. Managed the month-end closing process which

included, reviewing journal entries, updating transactions to the GL,

running financial statements, reviewing results, and verifying accuracy.

Managed asset accounting, lease accounting, monthly accruals, and closing

schedule. Created the annual operating and capital budgets, in tandem with

corporate and the plants. Performed actual versus budget comparison,

variance analysis, monthly forecasts for sales, and special projects.

Acted as Project manager for ERP system implementation, which included data

conversion, training users, building financial statements, and system

design. Worked closely with plant management on variances and cost issues.

Managed and supervised a team of 4.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Anderson Development, Adrian, MI

(7/1995 to 11/1997)

Managed accounts payable system and personnel, perform cash flow analysis

and functions, sales reporting analysis and presentation, capital projects

accounting, managed all banking activities and relationships, and developed

annual operating and capital budgets. Managed all fixed assets, CIP, and

depreciation.

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