KENNETH R. WRIGHT
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239-5452
Home: 513-***-****
Cell: 513-***-****
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Summary:
Experience as a Cost Engineer using skills and knowledge to utilize cost
estimates in reconciling unit costs to quantities on constructed systems to
ensure profit margins are maintained by the company. Experience as a Senior
Business Consultant coaching and training business owners, entrepreneurs,
members of upper management and other team members in the financial and
costing operations of their businesses, developing organizational
infrastructures, and enhancing employee relationship skills. I possess
excellent team building skills. Progressive hands-on experience analyzing
profit and loss; Financial management systems: developing Business Plans
and Operational Budgets; Proven abilities in Microsoft Office utilizing
Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Special areas of effectiveness:
. Strong financial and analytical skills.
. Costing analysis including unit costs
. Developing Pricing Models
. Recruiting, training and coaching.
. Developing Policies and Procedures
. Wage and Salary Administration
Professional Experience
Aker Solutions, Inc. DBA Aker Construction, Inc.
Aker Solutions is a leading global provider of engineering and construction
services, technology products and integrated solutions with total revenues
of $87 billion. Aker Construction, Inc. Is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Aker Solutions and it is the North American union construction arm of the
company. The company concentrates on providing a full range of general
construction, maintenance and renovation services to North American
Industrial Markets.
Project Coordinator :
. Determined Unit Pricing
. Developed Pricing Models
. Analysis of Budgets to Forecasts
. Calculated Cost overruns
International Profit Associates, Inc.
A $250 million company in the Consulting Industry. The company offers
consulting services to small to medium size businesses throughout the
United States and Canada.
Senior Business Consultant:
Coach, mentor and train Presidents, Owners, Entrepreneurs, members of upper
management and other team members to set and achieve the goals of the
Company and the team. Developed Financial Management and Cost Systems; Job
Descriptions to align with functional requirements; Performance
Evaluations; Compensation and Incentive Plans; Budget development; and Cost
and Expense Controls.
. Restructured organizational infrastructures to implement
accountability and to increase throughput and profitability.
. Analysis of costing methods used in the Construction Industry, Retail
Industry, Remodeling Industry, Manufacturing, and etc.
. Developed Business Plans, Marketing Plans and Financial Forecasts.
. Developed Financial and Organizational Policies and Procedures.
. Trained, Coached and Mentored personnel at all levels of the
organization.
. Established Core Management Teams.
Freedom Foods, Inc.
A leading grocery retailer in the limited assortment, box format operation.
The company is a seven store retailer that consistently ranks as one of the
top performers in Sales; Gross Profit; expense Control; and Net Profit.
Vice President of Operations:
Developed and directed the corporate and the retail operations of a $30
million company reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Managed and directed a staff of corporate and 140 retail associates.
Appointed Trustee of the ESOP. Human Resources Manager for the company.
. Formulated Business Plans; Annual Fiscal and Capital Expenditure
Budgets.
. Developed a team-player work ethic through accountability, monthly
staff meetings, and motivating associates to be proactive members of
the team.
. Increased Bottom-Line results by $40,000 by reducing inventories by
20% and by increasing productivity through employee empowerment.
. Full Profit and Loss responsibilities.
. Designed marketing and merchandising programs resulting in a 5% sales
growth.
. Conducted site selection and the successful opening of six new stores.
. Wage and Salary Administration.
Human Resources:
Human Resources Manager for the company six years while wearing the hat of
Director of Operations.
. Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and coached Managers and
District Managers.
. Developed company Policies and Procedures.
. Responsible for wage and salary administration.
. Developed and implemented employee incentive based programs.
. Conducted performance evaluations.
Community Involvement:
Promoted the company through involvement in local Chambers of Commerce.
Actively involved in local town meetings and local community functions.
Work History:
International Profit Associates, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Freedom Foods, Inc. DBA Save-A-Lot Foods, Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Education/Professional Training:
Graduate studies, Marketing, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor Degree, Management, University of Cincinnati
Dale Carnegie Training