Manager Plant

DONNA L. WILLIS, CPA

*** ********* ***** ******: 917-***-****

Bardstown, Ky 40004 *-******@*******.***

SUMMARY

Highly skilled and efficient accountant offering expertise in operations

and accounting. Strong desire to work as an auditor within a reputable

organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Pricing Analysis Budgeting Business Development

Profit Growth Troubleshooting Negotiations

Efficiency Enhancements Capital Projects Solution Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SabeRex Group, LTD., Austin Texas

3/2009 - 12/2009 Assistant Division Controller

-Temporary position

. Directly responsible for the supervision of accounts receivable, accounts

payable, cash accounts, and EOM closings via CYMA for this technology QC

outsourcing company.

. Provided pricing analysis, as well as customer / vendor assistance to

company owner, division managers, and company sales representatives.

. Assisted the division controller in the budget process providing profit &

loss statement and collection of accounts receivable.

American Greetings, Bardstown, Kentucky 1984 -

2007

Senior Manager, 2004 - 2007

. Oversaw production and managed the supervision of three production shifts

involving a highly technical process for the production of 7.5M greeting

cards per week.

. Reduced administrative overtime by 61% by realigning job responsibilities

and automating several manual processes significantly increasing

efficiency.

. Completed plant realignment of complex equipment while maintaining 98% on-

time performance.

. Implemented new procedures for producing overlays, saving 12.8 hours per

week in technical support time and $554.02 in material expense per week.

. Appointed to serve on the corporate consolidation team for one of 4

manufacturing facilities providing monthly, quarterly, and yearly

reporting of productivity, financials and quality control for the

manufacturing of 4.1B cards per year.

. Reduced an additional day of lead-time from the manufacturing process

after implementation of "Just-in-Time".

. Decreased production scrap while maximizing machine speeds by modifying

73 card designs while building successful partnerships with corporate art

director and artists.

. Significantly improved communications with corporate design artists by

providing cost-informed design changes based on equipment limitations.

Senior Process Analyst, 2000 - 2004

. Developed software programs to accurately record inventory control

information for year end audit.

. Coordinated with auditors for yearly inventory of "Just-in-Time"

manufacturing lines.

. Communicated clearly with corporate office and vendors ensuring

production schedules were met.

. Served as facility trainer, educating employees on new processes with new

technology in printing and implemented new procedures improving

manufacturing processes for continuous improvement.

Production Analyst, 1996 - 2000

. Coordinated with corporate to resolve data errors and digital

transmission problems.

. Provided feedback on key production measures to Plant Manager.

. Directly responsible for correcting production, efficiency and quality

control reports in the data base providing management accurate

information for manufacturing efficiency.

. Summarized raw data to report manufacturing performance goals to

production manager.

. Strategically analyzed and prioritized production of up to 315 different

designs daily, meeting deadlines and maximizing efficiency.

Computer Operator / Planner, 1984 - 1996

. Implemented and trained over 3,000 users in 4 plants on MRP software

assuring more accurate and timely inventory control systems, eliminating

the need for outside warehousing.

. Provided reports, surveys and evaluations to Plant Manager regarding

Quality Control and production.

EDUCATION

CPA, KY License Number 115**-*-**-****

Certificate, Accounting, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky,

2007

MBA Business, Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky, 1996

BS Finance, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 1987

Volunteer

Activities

Stephen Foster Association, Bardstown Kentucky 2010 - Present

Dell Children's Hospital, Austin Texas July 2009 - January 2010

Zachary Scott Theatre, Austin Texas June 2009 - January 2010

One World Theater, Austin Texas July 2008 - January 2010

APPOINTMENTS

Board of Directors, Flaget Hospital, Bardstown, Kentucky 2000 - 2007

Board of Directors, United Way, Bardstown, Kentucky 1998 - 2007

PTO Member, Bardstown Elementary School, Bardstown, Kentucky1995 - 2004

Bloomfield Community of Tomorrow, Bloomfield, Kentucky 2000 - 2002

Restitution Advisory Board of Directors, Bardstown / Nelson County,

Kentucky, 1993 - 1998

Bardstown Kiwanis Club, Secretary & Board Member, Bardstown, Kentucky 1989

- 1997

Tech Prep Consultant, Nelson County High School, Bardstown, Kentucky 1992 -

1995

Bardstown / Nelson County Leadership Program, Bardstown, Kentucky 1992

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