Process Improvement Engineer

JAMES SHARWARKO

**** *** ***, ******* *****, IL *0516 630-***-**** (

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Finance / Operations Executive

Process Improvement / Strategic Planning / Budgets / M&A / Inventory

Control / International Finance / Startups & Turnarounds / Reengineering /

Corporate Funding / Strategic Alliances

As a master of turnarounds and performance improvement, I restructured

operations, increased revenues and reduced costs for companies in diverse

sectors, including manufacturing, retail and consulting. Utilizing both a

strong financial and operations background, I led process improvement

initiatives for large and small organizations.

A results driven executive, I have extensive experience in troubled and

fast-paced environments. I implemented solutions elevating companies from

underperforming to breakeven to profitable.

o Crafting effective business transformation models that improve profits

o Incubating, launching and growing businesses

o Ensuring excellence in performance planning, measurement and coaching

o Building and leading dedicated, international teams

o Developing solutions for strategic challenges

I hold a BS in Business Administration and Applied Sciences, with

concentrations in Accounting and Math from the Illinois Institute of

Technology. I also have Certificates from the Wharton School in Corporate

Venturing, the University of Chicago in Mergers & Acquisitions, and

Michigan State University in Strategic Planning.

Selected Accomplishments

DEVELOPED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. ENGAGED BY LAKE POINTE TO ASSIST

$250M HEAVY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER. CREATED MODELS TO IDENTIFY $6M IN

EXCESS INVENTORY. IMPLEMENTED MIN-MAX ORDERING AND BILL OF MATERIAL

SYSTEMS. CONSOLIDATED VENDORS SAVING $5M ANNUALLY. REDUCED PERMANENT

INVENTORY $11M IN 18 MONTHS.

Created infrastructure. Alaris had minimal internal policies, financial

reporting or staffing model. Implemented policies/procedures for expense

reporting/control, reducing costs $1M in first year. Developed

hiring/performance review process. Increased staff utilization from 60% to

85% in first year. Expanded business from $5M to $20M.

Implemented strategic initiatives. Declining $70M nursery contracted with

Lake Pointe to develop turnaround plan. Created new purchasing methods,

pricing structure and inventory management system. Negotiated long term

vendor contracts saving $500K. Reduced inventory 20% saving $2M. Pricing

model will save $2M EBIT annually.

Resolved performance issues. Bank requested Lake Pointe assistance with

$30M heavy equipment debtor in financial straits. Analyzed business model.

Developed comprehensive fleet and business improvement plans, allowing

company to refinance with new lender, eliminate dormant fleet in 90 days

and save $1.5M.

Turned around underperforming manufacturer. Lake Pointe contracted to

assist steel service client. Assessed issues, built team and facilitated

changes. Reorganized reporting structure. Identified/implemented inventory

reduction and freight savings opportunities. Identified $2.5M in annualized

savings during six month project.

Career history

DIRECTOR, LAKE POINTE PARTNERS, 2007 TO 2010. RECRUITED TO RE-ENGINEER

INTERNAL OPERATIONS FOR CONSULTING FIRM IN TRANSITION, SERVICING MIDSIZED

MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES. DEVELOPED TIMELINE, BUDGET, AND AREAS

OF IMPROVEMENT. LEAD INTERNAL AND CLIENT TEAMS UP TO 30.

Principal / Finance & Operations Improvement Executive, Forest Lake

Partners, 2004 to 2006. Assumed roles as interim executive for investments

of private equity firm targeting undervalued manufacturing enterprises.

Implemented financial process improvements and solutions. Managed teams to

20 and budgets to $50M.

Sr. VP / Chief Financial Officer, Alaris Consulting, 1999 to 2004.

Directed all finance and operating activities for supply chain consulting

firm. Managed performance driven engagements, professional staffing, and

all business administration. Maintained "right sizing" of staff base. Led

up to 25 personnel and budget of $20M.

Earlier History: Held increasingly responsible positions at Intelledge

Corporation and Federated Group, including CFO, EVP, and COO.

Additional Information: I enjoy golf, downhill skiing and running, and

serve on the board of a local charity for the hearing and speech impaired

community. I am also the Chair and past Treasurer for a community baseball

league.

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