Manager Management

EDWARD D. J. ORSINI

**** **** **** ***** ****: 248-***-****

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 Residence: 248-***-****

abk8bt@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Proven record leading the restructuring, financing and management of

business operations, in volatile political and economic environments, that

generated positive cash and profit results. Extensive, diversified and

hands-on experience in global automotive operations and financial

management including OEM and component Tier 1 plants, banking, external

relationships, divestiture/acquisition oversight and process controls.

Demonstrated ability to build and lead collaborative teams that achieve

results. Proven coach and mentor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003 to Present

CAARE/JADDA/ EDJO Groups - Consulting and Advisory Services -- Finance and

Operations

Analysis, Consulting and Interim Management (e.g., healthcare, automotive,

alternative energy, supply chain management, audit/Sox analysis, travel and

energy cost reductions, etc. with recent assignments in USA/South America

for leading entrepreneurial enterprises related to major strategic global

investments)

Northwood University - Adjunct Professor - International Trade and

Economics

TOWER AUTOMOTIVE, Novi, MI

2003 - 2007

Tier I technology and manufacturing leader/supplier of OEM frames, body

structures and stampings.

VP Finance, North America Operations

Responsible for directing all finance, business, investment,

forecast/budget and restructuring analysis, accounting, audit, SOx,

internal control, process/ERP/IT improvement and shared services

functions.

. Developed and implemented an operational, financing, cash and business

restructuring plan to emerge successfully from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

North America Operations now profitable.

. Implemented audit, internal control and SOx procedures in an

integrated manner to ensure operational and financial control ongoing.

Managed SEC/GAAP reporting and analysis data.

. Implemented financial and analytical techniques/systems to assist

management to understand and improve business operations and

product/investment control and decision analysis.

. Revamped Purchasing processes and controls to reduce material cost and

sourcing penalties.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 1969-2003

Second largest global manufacturer, retailer and financier of cars, trucks

and automotive parts.

CFO, Ford South America Operations - Sao Paulo 2002-2003

Responsible for finance, treasury, banking, business mergers, accounting,

tax, financial and investment analysis, credit, audit, SOx, ERP, IT,

administrative functions and Tier 1 supplier park in South America.

. Developed and implemented the operational and financial restructuring

plan that improved profit and cash flow by more than 50% despite

political, economic and devaluation turmoil.

. Created / implemented a plan that put the business on a path to

profitability after eight years of losses.

. Divested foundry operations avoiding labor or financial penalty.

. Led development of market analysis / plan, improving profitability and

market share by 33%.

. Managed and oversaw all Local and USA GAAP reporting and analysis.

Edward D. J. Orsini

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Finance Director, Ford Mexico - Mexico City 1999-2002

Responsible for management, oversight and direction of all financial,

business and operational plans and analysis for a $6 billion business.

Acted in role of COO in addition to CFO.

. Record profitability achieved after years of losses.

. Managed all external government, tax, banking and audit contacts.

. Developed first-ever $500 million export / import program with South

America.

. Developed and implemented tax strategies to avoid payments of $200

million.

. Divested parts manufacturing business, Visteon, and integrated new

markets - Jaguar and Volvo.

. Planned, developed, coordinated and implemented Six Sigma program.

Operations Controller, Ford South America - Sao Paulo

1997-1999

Responsible for all analytical and financial processes, planning and

implementation for market, product, budget, tax, forecasting and audit

areas. Developed strategies that guided operational and profit plans

during volatile economic environment - including plant/supplier

restructuring.

. Developed business and operating plan that reduced losses by more than

$400 million annually.

. Obtained government financing and grants for new $1.5 billion product

and plant investment.

. Created audit and internal control department and reversed eight

unsatisfactory audit reports with seven excellent audits.

. Revamped financial systems. Implementation in progress upon departure.

Controller / Business Planning, Ford Mexico - Mexico City 1994-1997

Responsible for overseeing, integrating and developing market strategies

to survive and returned this $3 billion business to profitability after

macro devaluation and economic crisis of 1994-95.

. Established, directed and led team that delivered $100 million annual

profit and cash improvements - including plant cost efficiencies.

. Analyzed and directed market strategies to improve market share from

15% to 19%, and profits to $50 million annually.

. Directed establishment of audit and tax accounting processes.

Excellence Award earned.

VP, COO & Finance Director, Ford JV Argentina - Buenos Aires 1989-

1994

Responsible for all business planning, financial analysis, tax,

accounting, treasury, banking, IT and audit functions of a $2 billion

business during political, hyperinflation and economic turmoil in

Argentina.

. Directed, developed and implemented operational, business and market

strategies to eliminate loss and negative cash flow, an improvement of

$100 million.

. Directed and oversaw all external relationships with government,

banking, legal and tax authorities.

. Merged / acquired Ford and Volkswagen operations. $10 million annual

cost savings achieved and $50 million in revenue generation.

. Merged casting and transmission operations to achieve $20 million cost

/ tax savings.

. Acquired finance company to fund $10 million in dealer stock

purchases.

Manager, Corporate Internal & Strategic Consulting 1986-1988

Responsible and developed new Corporate Manufacturing Management System

that substantially improved / integrated all manufacturing, inventory and

financial processes / practices.

Controller. Glass Division Financial Analysis & Accounting 1981-1986

Responsible for financial and business analysis for the $1 billion Glass

Division business of Ford Motor Company. Developed and implemented profit

and cash improvements of $25 million and divested unprofitable operations

- Flat Glass and Low-E businesses.

Manager, Powertrain Finance & Business Planning 1979-1981

Responsible for development of first-ever Total Powertrain Capacity /

Business Plan within Ford.

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Manager, Truck Operations Finance & Marketing 1975-1979

Responsible and obtained initial approval and program justification for

"Infant" SUV market product. Developed revenue management strategies

improving profits by $50 million annually including the Heavy Truck

business through Class 8.

Various Corporate Staff Functions 1969-1975

Responsible for Profit & Volume Forecasting and Analysis. Developed cost

control and product analysis proposals on engineering, facility, tooling,

labor, material and revenue elements.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

MBA, Marketing & Financial Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,

MI 1966

BBA, Finance, Business Economics & Marketing, Cum Laude 1965

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor

Society

Training / Expertise:

Diversity & Men and Women as Associates, 2000/2007

Writing on Target / Effective Listening, 2000

Business Strategy Development

Spanish and Portuguese Language Conversational Skills

Business Manager and Founder of University of Notre Dame Initial Student

Newspaper

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army, Vietnam Headquarters, Direct Contact with Commanding

General 1967-1969

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