JOHN T. SCHMITZ

**** ****** **** 937-***-****

Kettering, Ohio 45429 abm5t1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: Proven finance and operations executive with a consistent

record of team building, managing costs and improving cash

flow. Recognized for applying process management, financial

analysis, and strategic and operational planning with cross-

functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Big 4 Audit Planning & Forecasting Strategic Planning

Experience

Policy Treasury/Cash M&A Implementation

Administration Management

SOX/Audit Readiness Operations Management Pricing Management

Financial Reporting Contract Management Compensation Design

EXPERIENCE:

2006 to 2009 Zanett Commercial Solutions, Inc., Mason, Ohio (Nasdaq:

ZANE)

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Led financial and operational needs for a $50M revenue, 8

office, consulting firm providing technology integration and

outsourcing services to Fortune 500 and mid-market

companies.

o Streamlined financial and administrative departments saving

15% of administrative costs, or an annual savings of more

than $200k, resulting in improved productivity and

standardized processes and controls.

o Directed financial reporting system conversion (Microsoft

Great Plains to Oracle eBS r12) automating managerial

controls and improving informational processes.

o Oversaw financial management, budgeting and policies of US

and Philippines operations.

o Developed accounting, billing, and audit review for

percentage-of-completion contracts.

o Consolidated five acquisitions and managed earn-out

performance reporting.

o Reported to president and directed controller and 6 staff.

1995 to 2006 The Relizon Company / The Reynolds and Reynolds Company,

Dayton Ohio

Relizon, formerly the Information Solutions Group of Reynolds and

Reynolds (NYSE: REY), was divested to a private-equity firm,

The Carlyle Group, in August 2000.

Director, Strategic Planning, Business Development /

Acquisitions

Directed the North American acquisition program and

communicated business strategy to executive management,

external partners and acquisition candidates. Managed

projects and relationships utilizing external consultants,

investment bankers and deal brokers.

o Presented more than ten business acquisition candidates for

management or board approval; executed four agreements

exceeding $200M in cumulative purchase price.

o Directed cross-functional teams in successful due diligence

and close activities.

o Managed strategic planning processes and projects for

senior management, including market expansion, business

alliances, divestiture and capital investment proposals.

o Reported to CFO and CEO during tenure.

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Directed corporate finance department through Relizon's

startup period. Developed planning and reporting

requirements; including staffing and treasury requirements

for operating and capital forecasts.

o Worked with CFO to communicate key business and financial

information with owners, bankers and credit services to

secure more than $360M in initial credit facilities for the

new company.

o Reported to CFO and directed staff of 7 managers/analysts.

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EXPERIENCE:

The Relizon Company / The Reynolds and Reynolds Company continued

Director, Pricing Management / Manager, Account

Profitability

Directed the US transfer pricing strategy and product

pricing functions.

o Improved top-line sales and overall customer profitability

by leading executive and sales management teams through

strategic pricing reviews.

o Developed and executed pricing projects, which resulted in

more than $5M in annual revenue and cost savings.

o Improved margins and productivity by developing webt-based

pricing tool and presented the program at the North

American Sales Meeting in Las Vegas.

o Participated with national and regional sales management on

large bid proposals and helped secure the largest contract

in organization history.

o Reported to vice president of finance and directed 23

financial staff/estimators.

1989 to 1995 NCR Corporation, Dayton, Ohio (NYSE: NCR)

Financial / Planning Manager - U.S. Area

Promoted to financial manager of northeast sales region with

$125M in revenues.

o Developed bid analyses and pricing strategies for national

distributor team contributing to its "Top 10%" sales award.

o Responsible for financial management of channel partners

and profit margin analysis.

o Coordinated monthly forecasts and analysis with U.S. Area

managers.

o Managed six financial analysts.

Financial / Planning Analyst - Corporate and U.S. Area

o Coordinated and evaluated capital budgeting projects for

executive management.

o Part of project team that reduced the monthly reporting

cycle time by 43%.

1982 to 1989 Certified Public Accountant / Senior Auditor

Schneider, Downs & Co., Pittsburgh office

KPMG (formerly KMG Main Hurdman), Pittsburgh office

EDUCATION: MBA, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of

Pittsburgh

Concentrations in finance and operations management

Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

BSBA, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh PA

Concentration in accounting; graduated cum laude

INTERESTS: Project Management Institute, member (2010)

American Red Cross, Dayton-Area Chapter (1997-2005)

o Board member (2003-2005), treasurer (2004-2005), financial

planning committee (chair 2004-2005) and investment

committee (chair 2003-2005)

o Associate Board member (1997-1999), president (1999),

fundraising chair (1998)

University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Association (1995-2010)

1 Southwest Ohio Pitt Alumni Club: president, treasurer, vice president

(1995-2010)

2 Alumni Association Leadership Council member (2007-2010)

o Pitt Alumni Recruitment Team, Adopt-A-School volunteer

(1995-2010)

St. Albert Athletic Association: board member, treasurer

(2005-2010)

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