Milan Michael Milivojevic, CPA

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Carmel, IN 46032

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Chief Financial Officer

Business executive with hands on expertise in privately held and private

equity owned companies with sales to $200M and 700 employees. Significant

experience with directors, shareholders, capital providers, budgeting,

forecasting, financial reporting, cost reductions, human resources, ERP

systems implementations, business development, international sales and

operations. Led teams in rapid growth and turn-around situations. Big 4

and Fortune 500 experience.

Core competencies include:

Forecasting & budgeting Capital creation Technology integration

Contract negotiation New business development

Cash management Insurance/risk manager

Cost accounting Operations management

Financial reporting Systems implementation Process improvements

Career Experience

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND CONTROLLER-POLYMER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.,

INDIANAPOLIS, IN ($20M MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR WITH 100

PEOPLE GLOBALLY) 2009 TO PRESENT.

Responsible for the Information Systems, Budgeting, Forecasting, Inventory

Management, Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources, Risk Management, and FDA

internal procedures development.

. Developed a head count reduction with the team; adjusted staff by 20%,

developed revised forecasts in 30 days, and stabilized cash flow.

. Discovered borrowing base additions and net income improvements of

$2.5M resulting from inventory re-valuations, project cost

capitalization, workers compensation classification changes, health

insurance restructuring, and credit card vendor fee negotiations.

. Designed FDA complaint automated data systems for Quality Assurance

and Quality Control.

. Leading MRP system implementation (MAS 500), standard costing, and

user training.

. Upgraded EDI software to facilitate transaction processing with Wal-

Mart, CVS, and Rite Aid.

Business Development Director-Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc.,

Westfield, IN ($140M tier one manufacturer and distributor of heavy vehicle

safety systems with 700 people globally) 2007 - 2009

Established a new product segment to expand upon the legacy business of a

commercial truck and heavy equipment, occupant protection systems

engineering and manufacturing company.

. Evaluated global markets, created strategies, and implemented an

integrated suite of advanced technology crash avoidance systems with

two year revenues of $10M.

. Led product design and completed strategic relationship with

Continental AG.

. Prepared strategic and business plans, forecasts, capital needs, and

pricing strategies.

Chief Financial Officer-The Blakley Corporation, Indianapolis, IN ($60M

privately held commercial and retail contractor and fabricator with 400

employees) 2005 - 2007

Full responsibility for the Financial, Information Technologies, and Human

Resources of a 105 year old company portfolio in retail, architectural

construction and wholesale distribution.

. Restructured bank lending agreements; doubled credit availability,

increased working capital 30%, and improved cash flow by 20%.

. Reviewed, prepared, and analyzed consolidated financial reports for

five divisions.

. Responsible "hands on" for all forecasts, budgets, board meetings, and

finance.

. Generated cash flow savings over $1M and P&L improvements of $600K in

first year.

. Recovered $200K in over paid sales taxes and generated 5% gross profit

improvement.

. Analyzed and restructured operations and sales processes; improved

gross margins by 5%.

. Managed the legal affairs concerning the business and human resources.

. Managed foreign currency hedging and forwarding for European and

Chinese purchases.

Chief Financial Officer-Transportation Safety Technologies Inc.,

Indianapolis, IN ($20M tier 1 truck electronics manufacturer and

distributor with 150 employees) 2001 - 2005

Hired by a private equity firm to lead a turn-around situation.

Responsible for Accounting, H/R, and I/T. Stabilized cash flows,

restructured facilities, supported M&A, and added the first MRP system.

. Led post acquisition employee integration into a new organization.

. Prepared all consolidated financial reports, budgets, and monthly

forecasts for holding co.

. Within 60 days of hire, rationalized capacity and closed a primary

manufacturing facility.

. Planned and implemented an ERP system conversion (Made2Manage)

. Restructured the company benefits plans. Created company HR policies

for parent and subsidiary.

. Assumed VP Sales role, reorganized sales team, developed sales

strategies and tactics, and grew targeted product sales from $300K to

$2M in 18 months.

Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer -Design Craftsman, Midland, MI

($25M engineered products contractor and fabricator with 150 people) 1995 -

2001

Full P&L responsibility for an ESOP owned, international creative company

and custom exhibit and attraction designer, manufacturer, and contractor.

. Led a 250% increase in revenues in 4 years from $10 to $25M in a 30

year-old organization. Tripled net income from a 26 year average of

2.5% to 7.5%.

. Completed post acquisition employee integration into a new

organization. Revised capital structure, raised $5M in municipal bond

financing, and financed a 66% ESOP buyout.

. Led the board of directors; provided strategic plans, annual business

plans, and financial results.

. Established a global sales team and created new markets for existing

goods and services.

. Closed significant transactions with customers in China, Malaysia,

Saudi Arabia, and UK.

. Negotiated agreements globally in sales, finance, construction, union

contracts, and insurance.

. Implemented strategic planning, budgeting, Internet, e-commerce, and

business planning.

. Increased gross profit by 5% by successfully challenging Michigan

sales tax regulations.

. Managed the installation of an ERP and project cost system (Syteline).

Chief Financial Officer-Metro Metals Corp. Portage, IN (Metal service

processor with slitting, tension leveling, and blanking with over 300

employees and $200M in volume) 1994 - 1995

Managed all Capital, Financial, Accounting, Legal, H/R and I/T activities.

. Restructured, improved terms and rates for an $18M comprehensive

credit facility.

. Financed a $35M production facility purchase from AK Steel with

private and public equity.

. Secured economic incentives from the states of Indiana and Michigan.

. Directed labor contract strategy and negotiations with the

Longshoreman's local.

Controller-Cadence Environmental Energy, Inc. Michigan City, IN (an

environmental services company with 150 people and sales in excess of $40M)

1989 - 1994

Responsible for all Financial, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, I/T,

Purchasing, and H/R functions.

. Managed and accounted for technology license agreements with global

materials companies.

. Structured and negotiated the divestiture of a $50M subsidiary to a

NASDAQ company.

. Created systems and processes to support a 10X growth in sales from

$4M to $40M in four years.

Controller-Spartanics Ltd., Rolling Meadows, IL (capital equipment and

defense electronics manufacturer with 100 people and $15M in sales). 1985 -

1989

Responsible for all Accounting, government contract financial information,

and employee benefit plans.

Senior Auditor and Consultant 1983 - 1985 GTE

Corporation, Des Plaines, IL

In-Charge and Staff Auditor 1981 - 1983 Kemper

Group, Long Grove, IL

Staff Auditor 1980 - 1981

Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Chicago, IL

Education & Certifications

. BS ACCOUNTING, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY

. State of Indiana Licensed CPA

. Northwestern University Kellogg School Executive Scholar

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