Sales Management

STEVE WITTENAUER

*** **** ****** **** *****, Shiloh, IL

Home: 618-***-****

E-mail: *****.************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results oriented Senior Financial Executive with extensive international

experience. Proven track record of adding value through improved

systems, operational efficiencies and acquisitions. Strong manufacturing

background High energy, team leader effective at developing, implementing

and achieving long range business strategies. Adept at effective cost

control through the use of superior analytical skills.

EXPERIENCE

SENSIENT COLORS

St. Louis, Missouri

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2008 - 2009

Leading global manufacturer of superior quality synthetic and natural

colors to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial

markets with sales exceeding $400 million.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for setting

Strategic direction, while managing world-wide Finance and

Accounting, with operations in North America, South America, and

Europe.

. Established and led team assembled to improve processes and

efficiencies of recently implemented ERP system (JD Edwards).

. Worked with Business Unit General Managers to improve

operations and long-term profitability.

. Led feasibility study to expand Italian facility, resulting

in the preparation and approval of $9 million capital

project.

. Implemented forecasting process focused on quarterly target

achievement.

ELEMENTIS PIGMENTS (ROCKWOOD PIGMENTS)

East St. Louis, Illinois

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2000 - 2008

Global manufacturer of high quality synthetic iron oxide pigments to

the industrial coatings, chemical, and construction markets, with

sales exceeding $190 million.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for setting

Strategic direction, and directing world-wide Finance, Accounting, and

Information Technology with operations in North America, Europe and

Asia Pacific. Managed regional offices in the United Kingdom and

China.

. In tandem with the Division President, developed global

supply chain strategy, resulting in Asia Pacific expansion

investment of $22 million, resulting in a reduction of fixed

costs in excess of $9 million annually.

. Reduced working capital by 38% or $17 million.

. Led Division's due diligence in the acquisition of major

European additives producer.

. Member of Executive Steering Committee leading the

implementation of Global ERP system (JD Edwards).

. Lead contact with outside counsel in Division's sale to

competitor (Rockwood). This included compilation and

organization of data in response to Federal Trade Commission

"Request for Additional Information and Documentary

Materials".

STEVE WITTENAUER

331 West Waters Edge Drive, Shiloh, IL

Home: 618-***-****

E-mail: *****.************@*****.***

BURNS PHILP FOOD, INC. (Fleischmann's Yeast) 1992-2000

St. Louis, Missouri

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1997 - 2000

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 1992 - 1997

Manufacturer of quality baking ingredients and spices to the consumer

and industrial markets, with sales in excess of $350 million.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for Finance,

Accounting, Information Technology, and Tax functions for this North

American holding company with operations in U.S., Canada and Mexico.

. Coordinated successful move and consolidation of Shared Services

Group, saving in excess of $5 million annually.

. Involved in divestiture of unprofitable non-core business and

excess property.

. As member of Management Team, developed strategic plan culminating

in the submittal and approval of $10 million capital request to

consolidate production facilities, saving in excess of $5 million

annually.

. Reduced working capital by 28% or $10 million.

. Part of team charged with reorganizing Sales and Marketing, saving

$2 million annually.

CYBERTEL CORPORATION (Verizon Wireless)

St. Louis, Missouri

DIVISION CONTROLLER 1989 - 1992

Largest provider of paging services in St. Louis, MO and Minneapolis,

MN.

Responsible for Division's Accounting, Information Systems and

Inventory.

. As part of management team, directed Division to market leadership

with operating margins above industry average for three successive

years.

. Planned and directed successful systems conversion to IBM AS400

environment.

. Planned and assisted in design of customer billing, pricing and

marketing system, utilized in an AS400 environment.

. Designed and implemented credit and collection policies, reducing

bad debt write-offs by over 50%.

. Coordinated the acquisition and integration of a competitor,

resulting in an increase in subscriber base of over 25%.

CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State of Missouri

Master of Business Administration

Emphasis in Accounting and Finance

St. Louis University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Emphasis in Accounting and Management

Southern Illinois University

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