Sales Supply Chain

LISA STONE

Foothill Ranch, California

*************@***.*** Cell: 949-***-****

SUMMARY

Highly motivated, results oriented Financial Professional, who excels in

managing a broad range of financial and general business management

activities. Demonstrated achievements in analyzing and integrating new

business, designing and implementing process improvements, building and

developing strong finance teams and guiding strategic direction.

Business Analysis Proactive and Efficient Management

Style

Multiple Site Financial Management Cross Functional Team Building

Acquisitions System Implementations

SKILLED HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC. - Foothill Ranch, CA

2007 to 2009

A $733 Million Long-Term Healthcare, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care

Provider. Publicly Traded: SKH

Vice President of Finance, Ancillary Businesses: Hallmark Rehabilitation

and Hospice Care of the West

Reported to President of the $150 Million businesses. Managed a team of 16

Finance Director, Manager and Analysts. Primary responsibilities:

accurate financial reporting for 190 Rehabilitation Centers and 2 Hospice

Offices, invoicing, financial analysis, planning/forecasting and support of

Operations, Recruiting, Clinical Services, Human Resources, Marketing and

Sales organization and initiatives.

. Successfully, designed an elite Finance, Accounting and Billing team by

using a "hands on" approach to strengthen teamwork, procedures and

efficiencies within first year.

. Redefined financial reporting and forecasting with business relevant and

accurate statistics to manage the business during increasing labor costs

and declining productivity.

. Streamlined financial reporting, revenue generation and quarterly

auditing processes by 7 days.

. Redesigned annual budget process with an easy to use budget template and

detailed timeline which resulted in a more accurate budget for Hallmark

and Hospice.

. Reinforced Contract Management policy by reviewing contracts, business

proposals and invoices.

. Responsible for verification of all data related to SEC reporting,

Investor Relations and Board Presentations.

. Achieved SOX compliance and implemented new procedures to insure

continued compliance.

. Integrated the acquisition of Hospice of the Sandias, which doubled the

Hospice business overnight.

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT -Irvine, CA

2006

ConAgra Foods, Inc., A $12 Billion branded manufacturer and marketer of

consumer products.

Reported to Senior Director of Finance of the $3 Billion Grocery Products

Division and supported Vice President of Marketing. Managed team of 4

Finance Managers and Analysts. Primary responsibilities: accurate

financial reporting to profit contribution for 2 business units, financial

analysis and support of Marketing/Sales organization and initiatives,

planning/forecasting and transition of brand finance responsibilities to

new team in Naperville, Illinois.

CONAGRA FOODS, INC. - Irvine, CA

1996 to 2005

A $12 Billion branded manufacturer and marketer of consumer products.

Publicly Traded: CAG

Director of Finance, Grocery Foods Group 2001 to 2005

Reported to Senior Financial Officer of the $3 Billion Grocery Foods

Division and supported Vice President of Supply Chain. Managed team of 24

Finance Managers and Analysts for inventory, contract manufacturing,

distribution and product master. Primary responsibilities: accurate

financial analysis and support of Supply Chain organization/initiatives.

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. Led team in successfully implementing company-wide SAP for Supply Chain.

. Integrated $1.5 Billion acquisition of International Home Foods branded

products into existing ConAgra Supply Chain systems and processes for the

entire division while reducing overhead by 20%.

. Reduced working capital by $25 Million with inventory reductions while

maintaining planned service levels by consolidating storage facilities,

reviewing production/deployment flow and discontinuing production of over

200 less profitable products.

. Devised and executed a successful transition of Inventory Accounting

functions to 7 new accountants in Omaha, Nebraska for 120 storage

facilities.

. Implemented a user-friendly WEB based Inventory Transaction Reporting

system for 80 third-party storage facilities and plants. This tool was

subsequently rolled out to other divisions within ConAgra.

. Key contributor on the "Dry and Temperature Control Network"

implementation, which resulted in 30 storage facilities being replaced by

13 integrated distribution centers with a new inventory system.

. Generated a new point of ownership agreement with 44 third-party plants,

resulting in a reduction of raw materials working capital, elimination of

$2 Million inventory loss while achieving SOX compliance.

Finance Manager, Grocery Foods Group 1999 to 2001

Reported to Vice President of Finance of the $100 Million New Products

Business Unit and supported Vice President of Marketing. Managed team of 2

Finance Analysts. Primary responsibilities: accurate financial reporting,

financial analysis and support of Marketing/Sales organization/initiatives

including $150 Million division consumer spending budget.

. Successfully launched Banquet Homestyle Bakes nationally into the boxed

dinner kit category with sales of $100 Million, while reducing product

cost by 30% versus test market costs.

. Integrated initial phase of $1.5 Billion acquisition of International

Home Foods branded products into existing ConAgra systems and processes

for the entire division.

. Directed the implementation of Oracle for financial reporting, analyzing

and planning of income statements and balance sheet, which eliminated off-

line monthly planning.

Finance Manager, Orville Redenbacher Business Unit 1998 to 1999

Reported to Vice President of Finance of the $238 Million Business Unit.

Managed team of 2 Finance Analysts and indirectly managed a Plant

Controller and Plant Accounting Staff. Primary responsibilities: accurate

financial reporting, analysis and forecasting for Orville Redenbacher

brand, supported Marketing/Sales and Supply Chain organizations and

initiatives.

. Member of cross-functional team that developed a quicker to market

strategy for the expansion of Popcorn Clusters surpassing financial goals

by 145%.

. Generated cost saving initiatives of $8 Million to offset inflation.

. Quantified financial strategies to save or exit the Popcorn Cake

business, presented recommendation to senior management.

Senior Financial Analyst, Cocoa/Pudding Business Unit 1997 to 1998

Financial Analyst, Cocoa/Pudding Business Unit

1996 to 1997

Reported to Business Controller of the $305 Million Business Unit. Primary

responsibilities: accurate financial reporting, analysis and forecasting

for Swiss Miss and Snack Pack brands, supported Marketing/Sales and Supply

Chain organizations and initiatives.

. Generated cost saving initiatives of $16 Million to offset inflation.

. Teamed with Plant Controller to develop annual operating plan for pudding

plant.

. Supported team on 6 national product extensions by providing product cost

and business scenarios.

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PRICE ENTERPRISES: PriceQuest - San Diego, CA 1992 to 1995

Price Enterprise was a spin-off of PriceCostco. PriceQuest was a division

owned by Price Enterprises and PriceCostco with sales of $9 Million.

Publicly Traded: PEI, TPC, COST

Director of Financial Planning and Business Development, Price Enterprises

1994 to 1995

Reported to Executive Vice President and supported Chairman of the Board,

Chief Financial Officer and President. Managed team of 3 Finance Managers

and Analysts. Primary responsibilities: accurate financial reporting for

PriceQuest division, financial analysis, planning/forecasting and support

of Marketing/Sales organization and initiatives.

. Reduced Travel Service overhead 50% by eliminating less than profitable

services.

. Evaluated Quest program progression, resulting in 50% less inventory and

$3 Million in asset write-offs.

Financial Manager, The Price Company (Price Club) and PriceCostco 1992 to

1994

Reported to Vice President and supported Chairman of the Board, Chief

Financial Officer and President. Primary responsibilities: accurate

financial reporting for 9 businesses within 181 club stores, financial

analysis, planning/forecasting and support of Marketing/Sales organization

and initiatives.

EDUCATION

MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

B.S. in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Supervisor Development

Change Management Readiness: Business as Usual

Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors

How to Think Outside the Box

AWARDS

Most Valuable Team Award Great Performer's Award

Homestyle Bakes Test Market Success of SAP Product Master

Conversion

Oracle Financial Analyzer Direction & Success of Homestyle Bakes $100 Million

Development in Sales

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