RAFAEL G. WEDDLE

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402-***-****

Elkhorn, NE 68022 abm35x@r.postjobfree.com

BUSINESS ANALYST

Financial Modeling . Cost Reduction . Project Management . Due

Diligence . Accounting

Proactive, detailed oriented Finance and Accounting Executive with MBA and

12 years experience achieving exceptional operational results. Extremely

effective in fast-paced, Lean environments. Expertly manages multiple

projects. Solutions focused team player; who quickly and astutely assesses

issues and provides cogent recommendations, execution and follow up.

Designs, documents and improves management/financial reports, policies and

procedures that drive business profitability.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,

Access, PowerPoint, Visio

Data Manipulation: VLOOKUP, pivot

tables, logic functions, statistical analysis

Operating Systems: SAP R3, SAP 6.0

Language Fluency: Spanish, English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Macris School, S. de R.L. - Tegucigalpa, Honduras, S.A.

2009 to 2010

A preschool, thought K-12 education group in Tegucigalpa, Honduras with

1,100 + students.

CONSULTANT

Reengineering accounts receivable and payable and treasury functions to

address future growth needs. Preparation of a due diligence

guide for future acquisitions and balance score board for risk

management.

CEMEX USA (Rinker Materials Concrete Pipe Division) - Omaha, NE

2002 to 2009

$17B global producer and distributor of cement, ready-mix concrete,

aggregates, and other building materials.

REGIONAL BUSINESS ANALYST

Reported monthly, quarterly, and year end results on Rinker Materials

Midwest Concrete Pipe Division. Developed various analytical models for

financial and non-financial issues. Addressed policy, procedure, and

operational issues with Region Manager and achieved considerable

operating savings through operational reviews and variance analysis.

< Responsible for period end operations, reconciled special provision,

accruals and other balance sheet items for stewardship reviews, as well

as perform and document GL entries for the Midwest region. Prepared month

financial and operational reports for senior management as well as

operational and capital budgets. Modeled forecast of revenues, EBITDA,

funds employed and economic profit.

< Audited and tested purchasing, sales, credit, shipping, fixed assets and

production procedures and enforced company's policies. Suggested best

practices such as freight invoice reconciliations and approval, credit

memos and returns as well as monitor of fixed assets for optimal use.

Performed and improved control self assessments, control plan tracking

and various policies and procedures. Supervised raw material, finished

goods and fixed assets inventory controls and policies. Analyzed root

causes for variances and developed action plans to avoid future

differences. Improved and sustained variances in multiple locations by

95% or higher.

< Volunteered and participated in special projects such as the analysis for

business continuation as well as due diligence for potential acquisitions

in Puerto Rico.

< Reviewed with management ABC and P&L reports for operational reviews,

root cause for variances and potential improvement initiatives, such as

various production and freight initiatives that saved $101K and $145K

respectively in 2009. Identify operational issues, production variances

and deficiencies and communicate and follow up with managers, controller

and CFO. Achieved raw material and labor variances within 5%.

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< Developed project profitability estimates and average variable cost

models. Developed scheduling models for specific inventory items to

optimize product levels, as well as production scheduling. Saved at least

six production days in 2009.

< Trained three Business Analysts for similar roles and responsibilities;

assumed temporary roles for the North /South Carolina region.

Capacitated four A/P, A/R and dispatcher positions in the last five

years; Oversaw production, sale and administrative hourly personnel job

tasks for the Midwest region. Organized tasks to achieve consolidation

from four to two hourly positions from 2005-2008.

Cervceria Hondure?a, S.A. - San Pedro Sula, Honduras, C.A.

1998 to 2001

Beer and Coca-Cola bottling and distribution operation in Honduras; now

owned by SAB-Miller.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Developed financial models for various operational issues, Prepared

financial reporting for managerial review. Organized operational and

capital expenditure budgets, forecasts including managerial reports and

presentations. Managed complex, multi-month projects.

< Coordinated the due diligence process for the operational and financial

segments of the beer business unit. Organized a data room for investors

(hard copy and internet). Answered inquiries from investors and

investment bankers.

< Supervised cost reduction programs for production, marketing, sales and

distribution. Worked with various departments to analyze and discuss

strategies to reduce costs and operational expenses; including freight

expense savings of $0.5M.

< Organized and documented $7.4M in claims due to Hurricane Mitch. Worked

with AON, Deloitte & Touche and other consultants to negotiate Business

Interruption and Trade Disruption Insurance with adjusters.

< Evaluated major investments such as power generation, land acquisitions,

and production and distribution equipment. Analyzed operational projects

including new product packaging discounts. Designed and improved models

for transportation rates, depreciation and leasing alternatives, product

discounts, company equity valuation, ABC and variable contribution margin

models.

< Prepared, revised, and consolidated capital and operational budgets and

five-year plans. Formulated executive reports on financial performance

and profit forecasting.

Banco La Capitaliazdora Hondure?a, S.A - Tegucigalpa, Honduras, C.A.

1993 to 1995

Second largest bank in Honduras and a financial service and insurance group

owned by HSBC.

ACCOUNT MANAGER/AGRONOMIST

Analyzed credit risk and requirements for financial requests. Marketed

other bank products and services. Assisted manager of rural bank in

operational budgets and day to day activities. Liaison for rural offices.

. Interacted with major bank clients to meet financial needs and goals.

Analyzed financial situations and made recommendations. Analyzed and

supervised projects including lines of credit for working capital and

long-term ventures for agribusiness and commercial operations.

. Conducted set up feasibility analysis for a branch in the Southern region

of Honduras. Developed capital and operational budgets for nine offices;

including business plan reviews, and final executive presentation.

Designed and maintained monthly performance reports for each branch

office.

EDUCATION

Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Certification in progress

Master of Business Administration - Finance and Agribusiness

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Fulbright Scholarship

Bachelor of Science - Food and Resource Economics

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Magna cum laude

Agronomist

Escuela Agricola Panamericana - Magna cum laude

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