Sales Plant

SUMMARY

A versatile people-oriented, results producing Finance Professional with

over 15 years of experience providing financial analysis and budgetary

guidance for global manufacturing, non-profit social service/counseling,

and healthcare organizations, including variance analysis, forecasting and

project management. Excellent diversified analytical background with

demonstrated team building, communication, sound judgment, decision-making,

and cost reduction skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Schneider-Electric, Huntington, IN, June 2008 to July 2010 - Position

Eliminated due to changing business directives in response to soft

market

- Global Energy Delivery Specialists - 114,000 + employees in more

than 100 countries, with ~18 Billion Euros in Sales

Financial Analyst, International Trade Coordinator

. Sole financial contact/source on-site

. Budgeted, forecasted, analyzed, and reported financial impacting

activities of the plant

. Completed month-end financial close & all associated management

reports

. Worked with operations and engineering to develop cost saving

strategies for the plant

. Developed and maintained standard costing structure in conjunction

with operations

. Recommended changing production strategy for large transformers

(up to $25K) from out-sourcing to in-house after my cost analysis

showed that gross margins could be improved by 17-21%

. Assisted in SAP conversion & associated data preparation activity

(deployed 10/2009)

. Coordinated & Completed annual physical inventory and analysis

(2008 reported shrink of less than 2%)

. Coordinated NAFTA certification/documentation activity of the

plant (annual NAFTA analysis of all plant parts imported/exported

to/from Mexico and Canada)

. Utilized knowledge of the ITAR, EAR, CBP and OFAC to perform

required Internal Trade Internal Audits

. Utilized SAP, Cognos Impromptu & Powerplay General Ledger &

Reporting, FACT Journalizing, as well as Microsoft Office products

(Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Bartech Group - assigned to Delphi E&S, Kokomo, IN, September 2007 to

June 2008 - Contract Position Eliminated due to poor economic climate

- Global Supplier of Electronics and Technologies in the Automotive and

Commercial Markets - 100,000 + employees in more than 30 countries, with

~$16 Billion in Sales

Financial Restructuring Specialist

. Provided product line support and analysis

. Completed variance analyses between Actual Product Line Results

and Budget

. Prepared cost estimates and updated financial metrics for product

development program gate reviews

. Reported restructuring activities included in organization

bankruptcy agreement

. Supported development of Budget & Business Plan, special studies

and alliance activities

. Represented the Finance Staff's perspective in meetings and

presentations

. Utilized SAP as well as Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word,

Excel, Access)

Family Service Society, Inc., Marion, IN, October 2003 to September 2007-

Left to further expand professional opportunities

- Non-profit Social Service agency providing psychological counseling

and therapy, 75+ employees, with ~$3 Million in Revenue

Director of Operations

. Managed fiscal resources of the organization by working with

Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors

. Maintained support staff of ~8 direct reports of Director of

Finance, accounts payable/receivable associates, payroll

associate, and general clerical staff

. Agency contact for external audit firm - annual audit by Rea Logan

with no findings during 4 years as Director of Operations

. Worked with Clinic staff comprised of Psychologist, Therapists,

Domestic Violence Advocates, and Case Managers to ensure program

and financial viability

. Budgeted, forecasted, analyzed, and reported financial impacting

activities while maintaining internal control practices and

procedures

. Produced and analyzed financial statements monthly providing

executive summaries to Finance Committee and program/department

leadership - met with staff monthly to address questions and

concerns

. Developed and monitored contract service rates and managed

contract compliance

. Maintained contracts and applicable reporting with various funders

including Indiana Department of Health, Criminal Justice of

Indiana, FSSA, and local Department of Child Welfare

. Utilized Lytec Accounts Receivable / Patient Billing software, ADS

ProFund Sequel Fund Accounting Software, along with Microsoft

Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Guide Corporation, Anderson, IN, May 2002 to October 2003- Left due to

plant closure

- Supplier of automotive lighting - 100,000 + employees in multiple

countries, with ~$9 Billion in Sales

Plant / Cost Analyst

. Budgeted, forecasted, analyzed, and reported financial impacting

activities of the plant

. Worked with operations and engineering to develop cost saving

strategies for the plant

. Audited results of cost saving initiatives

. Performed thorough analysis of operating variances with defined

cost drivers and quantitative data

. Oversaw fixed asset activity in the plant

. Utilized QAD, Lotus Notes, Lotus Smart Suite

Thomson Multimedia, Marion, IN, May 1998 to May 2002 - Left due to plant

closure

- Global Digital Electronics Specialists - 100,000 + employees in more

than 100 countries, with ~$10 Billion in Sales

Financial Analyst / ISO 9000 Management Representative

. Forecasted, compiled, and analyzed plant material usage, salvage

recoveries, standard costs differentials, purchased material

variance, and packaging material expenses

. Developed and maintained standard costing structure in conjunction

with operations, materials, and other finance entities

. Assisted in forecasting of yields and load efficiencies

. Coordinated the ISO 9000 function with management, manufacturing,

and external auditors and performed ISO 9000 audits (successfully

completed Lead Auditor Certification class/exam with QSR)

. Performed various operational and financial audits (included

audits on finished goods and transportation costs)

. Interacted with human resources, engineering, maintenance, and

manufacturing departments to analyze and approve employee

suggestions and facilitated employee suggestion program (able to

award $25K to employee for suggesting the ability to rework

material rather than purchase new after engineering proved it was

possible and was able to gather 6 months of data to support the

savings)

. Utilized AS400, Pansophic, Showcase Query, Business Query, and

McCormick & Dodge General Ledger, along with Microsoft Office

products (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Marion General Hospital, Marion, IN, December 1996 to May 1998- Left to

further expand professional opportunities

- Non-profit Community Hospital, 1050+ employees, with ~$293 Million in

Revenue

Budget / Financial Analyst

. Prepared annual budget: salary & wage, medical & drug supplies,

capital, statistics

. Analyzed financial & patient statistical data

. Prepared monthly management reports of actual labor cost vs.

budget

. Interacted with Administrative Directors and Vice Presidents to

prepare budgets and roll out software

. Utilized Budg-It Healthcare Budgeting, A4 General Ledger, Lotus

Notes, Lotus Smart Suite

STAR Financial, Marion, IN, May 1993 to July 1996 - Left to further

expand professional opportunities

- Regional Financial Services Holding Company, 700+ employees, with ~$10

Million in Revenue

Financial Manager/Accountant/ Lead Financial Auditor

. Allocated expenses to appropriate insurance departments

. Reconciled various general ledger and bank accounts of insurance

agency

. Reviewed all general ledger entries for appropriateness and

accuracy for insurance agency

. Prepared month/year-end financial reports & annual expense budget

of insurance agency

. Presented & Discussed financial statements & audit findings to

Board of Directors and Audit Committee

. Planned, implemented, and concluded financial audits for all areas

of operations

EDUCATION

MBA, Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana, June 2005

BS-Accounting, Indiana University-Kokomo, Kokomo, Indiana, August 1993

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

American Society of Women Accountants - Member 1992-2009, Secretary 1996-

97, Vice President 1997-99, President 2006-07

Bridges to Health Free Health Clinic -2005-07 - Board Member, Accountant

Junior Achievement Board Member -2005-07

Rotary International -2004-07

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