Manager Sales

Charles Farnham

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Macedon, New York 14502

Cell: 585-***-****

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OBJECTIVE To obtain an executive level financial position with a company

that encourages initiative, rewards teamwork, pursues

technological advances, and exhibits a strong commitment to

established goals and objectives

EDUCATION Masters in Business Administration

Rochester Institute of Technology

. Anticipated completion 2011

. Concentrations in Accounting and Management & Leadership

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Houghton College - May 2003

. Minor in Business Administration

. Completed 4 years of coursework within a 3 year period

. 3.4 cumulative GPA in major (4.0 scale)

COMPUTER Proficient with Excel, IQMS, Crystal Reports, JDE. Experienced

with PeopleSoft,

SKILLS Hyperion Financial Management, Outlooksoft

WORK Berry Plastics / Pliant Corporation ($120 million annual sales)

Macedon, NY

EXPERIENCE Assistant Controller June 2007 - Present

. Ensured that the objectives and strategies of Accounting

department were followed

. Created various models to illustrate variance analysis

for labor, production, sales, and other P&L and balance

sheet categories

. Performed job costing to indicate customer, plant, and

product profitability

. Managed month end closing process, improving the process

to 5 days from 6 days

. Coordinated annual profit planning process, working with

executive team to establish targets and budgets

. Implemented strict control processes to review and

monitor key balance sheet accounts

. Supervised staff of four and seasonal interns

. Reduced departmental overtime by 35 percent through

cross-training, increased job performance efficiencies,

and implementation of flex schedules

. Participated in several Lean Manufacturing and Kaizan

projects including waste reduction, obsolete inventory

reduction, and employee retention initiatives

forteq North America ($10 million annual sales) West Henrietta, NY

Controller West Henrietta, NY 2005-2007

. Reported financial status to local and global management

. Supervised staff of two and processes of Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payable, general ledger, inventory

management, asset management, and payroll

. Established, maintained, and analyzed standard costs for

inventory items

. Forecasted financial performance and cash status on a

regular basis

. Performed frequent variance analysis for all components

of company's P&L and Balance Sheet

. Developed, prepared, and maintained budget and financial

statements

. Managed Key Performance Indicators / Balanced Score Card

and presented to executive team on a monthly basis

. Decreased net working capital by 13 percent in six

months

. Implemented revised health plans and realized an annual

savings of $75,000, with minimal adverse impact to

employees

. Coordinated year-end audit with external auditors

. Performed the functions of Human Resource Manager, IT

Manager, and liaison with external legal counsel

Assistant Controller 2004 - 2005

. Reconciled various accounts and reports on a weekly and

monthly basis

. Prepared and posted general journal entries for monthly

close process

. Provided monthly and quarterly cash forecasts

. Managed company's entire accounts receivables,

maintaining a reduction of 25 percent in four months

. Processed Accounts Payable invoices and resolved issues

as they arose

. Achieved $100,000 in savings over two years through the

creation and implementation of procedures for increased

inventory control management

. Performed minor IT troubleshooting for all departments

within organization

TEKsystems Baltimore, MD

Business Operations Associate 2003 - 2004

. Managed accounts receivable accounts valued at $2.5

million

. Reduced aged receivables by 25 percent in four months

. Ensured the accurate billing, timely collection, and

speedy resolution of disputes while establishing solid

relations with customers through excellence in customer

service

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