Management Process Improvement
Resume:
MARCY S. CORTEZ
Freehold, NJ 07728
*************@*****.***
CONTROLLER
MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION/CONSUMER PRODUCTS
KEY CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Streamlined organizational efficiencies for TFH Publications while
optimizing
cost savings via application of negotiation and program management skill
sets.
Efforts included improvement of AP processes with extended payment terms
and
reengineering of employee benefits program to provide increased coverage at
reduced costs.
. Masterfully negotiated outsourcing of printing and binding operations for
world's
largest publisher of animal books from domestic to international vendors
(including
termination of union contract at minimal cost and implementation of Worker
Adjustment
Retraining & Notification Act (WARN) for 53 laid off employees), realizing
significant cost savings in excess of $4,000,000 and enhanced productivity
for firm.
. Overhauled accounting procedures for multi-million dollar magazine and
newspaper
Publisher, successfully reducing timeline for production of monthly
financial
reporting from 16 weeks to just 3 weeks following month's end.
.Reengineered employee benefits program to provide increased coverage at a
reduction of
$500,000 on an annualized basis.
.Reduced overhead by $50,000 annually by implementing an automated
invoicing system.
.Increased cash flow by extending payment terms to vendors by 50%
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TFH PUBLICATIONS/NYLABONE PRODUCTS, Neptune City, NJ
1996 - Present
Controller
Earned rapid promotion through progressively responsible positions to
oversee
cash management on behalf of world's largest publisher of animal books and
$60,000,000,
250-employee manufacturer/distributor of pet products. Multifaceted
accountabilities include
multi-million dollar budget management; international vendor relations;
audit
management; compliance and oversight of AR, AP, Credit, Collections,
Administrative,
Purchasing, Payroll and HR divisions. Additionally serve on Steering
Committee
for SAP Implementation.
. Pivotal player in major computer conversion to Navision Enterprise
software
which substantially improved internal processes and efficiencies.
. Selected for organizational skill to perform due diligence and discovery
in
support of successful defense of multi-million dollar legal action
involving 1MM+
pages of legal documentation.
. Sped turnaround of customer orders, improving credit approval process and
heightening customer satisfaction scores.
. Spearheaded complete renovation of physical site from design of enhanced
office
layout to management of general contractors.
. Continuously improve operations while maximizing cost savings
opportunities via
identification and implementation of automated business processes.
HUDSON NEWS COMPANY, North Bergen, NJ
1985 - 1996
Controller
Promoted to champion financial management for this $200,000,000
wholesaler/distributor of
periodicals and books with 250+ retail locations in major transportations
hubs
throughout United States and 7 separate spin off companies.
Responsibilities
ranged from financial management, analysis and reporting; 12-employee staff
management and investment strategy, to continuous process improvement;
policy/procedural development and benefits administration.
* Instrumental in computer conversion project accountable, ensuring program
delivered results to answer corporate needs.
* Led initiative to upgrade to accounting software capable of generating
more
data on timelier basis.
* Revamped employee benefits program to include cafeteria plans and
revitalized
bonus evaluations, substantially improving staff morale, reducing turnover
rate
and increasing work performance and productivity among staff.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
MBA - Finance (36 Credit Hours), WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY, Wayne, NJ
BS - Business Administration, UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, Bridgeport, CT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Computer Skills: MS Office; Navision Enterprise Software; Ceridian;
Quicken; Crystal Reports
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