Manager Management

Scott P. Klonowski

**** ****** **** . *****, **** 44130

*****.*********@*****.*** . cell 216-***-****

SENIOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION MANAGER

Experienced, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented IT Manager with significant

financial background. Demonstrated record of leading business

transformation and operational effectiveness initiatives. Proven expertise

in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of business

applications, financial management systems, and implementation of process

improvements. Talented leader in directing highly-skilled information

technology and financial management teams towards achievement of overall

corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

Technology Integration User training and Cost Reductions

support

Regulatory Compliance Cash Management Accounting Management

Project Management Budgeting Financial Analysis

Efficiency Improvements Forecasting

Career Experience

TITAN Technology Partners, Cleveland, OH, 2004 - 2010

Vice President of IT Efficiency and Outsourcing

Coordinated information technology (IT) management functions including

development of monthly/ quarterly performance reports and budgets. Oversaw

technology projects and user support activities. Administered business

management systems, evaluated and integrated new applications. Developed

highly-skilled IT management and support teams to achieve established

objectives. Interacted with senior management and the IT Governance Body

concerning technology initiatives.

. Managed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) selection and SAP

implementation project to a successful implementation

. Stabilized and standardized other applications, technology platforms

and systems Provided an optimized environment for users including

hardware infrastructure, operating system telephony and user support

desk

. Developed and built an organizational model that was adjustable to the

required business conditions

. Led IT group through 4 successful audits by internal and external

audit teams No major issues or non conformance items were found during

all IT General Controls, Safe Harbor and SOX audits. Responsible for

all IT related Sarbanes - Oxley process reviews and where needed

remediation of minor non conformances. .

Shiloh Industries, Mansfield, OH, 1993 - 2004

IT Director 2001 - 2003

Responsible for 23 IT professionals supporting a large automotive parts

supplier and steel processing company. Managed $3 million corporate IT

budget and reporting. Coordinated a forecasting model that linked specific

market data and supplier requirements to provide sales and cost data to the

business units.

. Negotiated new telecommunications, software and vendor contract

saving over $500,000 in the first year with additional 5% annual

reductions thereafter

. Authored the strategic vision for the corporate information systems

group

ERP Implementation Manager 1997 - 2001

Responsible for a 34 month $12 million ERP implementation over 15 sites.

Project completed on-time and within the initial approved budget. Provided

users with the desired functionality.

. Specified and coordinated the development and training of end users

throughout the US and Mexico

. Managed the total integration of multiple shop floor data collection

systems into a single unified system with fully functional EDI

Controller - Steel Processing Business Unit 1993 - 1997, 2004

Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports.

Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger

transactions. Collaborated with the corporate controller and CFO to ensure

accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall

business objectives. Developed the first comprehensive strategic plan and

assisted in rolling the process to all of the operating units.

. Led team on specification, approval and implementation of a $30

million capital improvement project for new manufacturing and

warehouse space and updated software and business systems

. Developed technology that automated the inventory control and

management process resulting in real time inventory reconciliation

between production and general ledger transactions

Noral Lighting, Inc, Valley City, OH, 1988 - 1993

VP and General Manager

Directed and implemented the required start-up activities for a

manufacturing facility including business system selection and

implementation, sales force hiring management, office management,

engineering support, marketing, advertising and customer service.

. Grew the business from start-up to over $5 million in annual revenues

. Worked with European corporate headquarters and traveled

internationally to build brand recognition

. Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and

problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives

Education

1 Bachelor of Arts, Business Management (1996)

Baldwin-Wallace college - Berea, Ohio

Other

2 Unites States Marine Corps (1980 - 1984)

Honorable Discharge - Sergeant

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