Manager Accounting

DARLENE G. REGAN, CPA

**** ******* ********** ***** * Olive Branch, MS 38654

901-***-**** Cell * *******.*.*****@*******.***

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Finance Manager / Controller

Experienced Controller successful at building revenues while decreasing

costs in high performance multi-site manufacturing and distribution company

with annual revenues of over $160 million and 18 million gallons of

production. Proven strategic financial expertise with strong qualifications

in business development, operations and P&L management. Utilizes keen

analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements.

Superior interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and developing staff

to peak performance and resolving complex issues.

Proven Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning & Organizational Budgeting (Operating / Capital)

Leadership

Operational Business Planning Profitability & Cost Analysis

Team Building & Performance Improvement Internal Control SOX Compliance

Capital Expenditure Analysis Inventory Control & Analysis

Financial Reporting & Cost Management Training & Development

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sherwin-Williams Company www.sherwin-williams.com

Founded in 1866, Sherwin-Williams is the global leader engaged in the

manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products

to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. With over $8

billion in sales and 35,000 employees worldwide, Sherwin-Williams strives

for quality and excellence in all areas. They were one of Fortune

Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" again in 2008. We are an OSHA

VPP Star site.

Plant Controller Olive Branch, MS

2003 - Present

Successfully managed day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting

functions for a large, complex manufacturing plant and two distribution

centers (1.2 million sq ft), with direct accountability for strategic cost

management, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, payroll for 200+

employees, production reporting, payables, inventory, variance analysis, GL

closing, financial statement analysis and reporting activities.

. Developed and implemented weekly P&L system to manage costs that helped

us to achieve the lowest cost/unit in our site's history contributing

to us winning many accolades including Team of the Year and Site of the

Year.

. Key member in Six Sigma and continuous improvement team which saved

over $1.2 million annually.

. Managed, forecasted and budgeted $16+ million in expenses and 18

million gallons of production annually. Included more1,000 active

finished goods skus.

. Managed finished goods inventory worth over $10 million and $3 million

in raw materials inventory.

. Streamlined accounting department, eliminating non-valued added tasks

and cross-training employees resulting in saving $65,000 in labor costs

annually.

. Developed and strengthened internal controls by developing standard

operating procedures and training site personnel in accounting,

distribution, receiving, maintenance and purchasing.

. Initiated joint Corporate-Site Budget Process Improvement Team which

successfully streamlined the process.

. Developed and documented key accounting standard operating procedures

and best practices.

. Capital asset budget and project planning for $2+ million annually.

Total assets of $16 million locally.

. Successfully implemented and directed the 5S program into the office

areas.

CYRO Industries (now Evonik CYRO) www.cyro.com

Formed in 1976, CYRO is one of the world's largest producers of methyl

methacrylate monomer (MMA), acrylic-based molding and extrusion compounds,

and acrylic sheet products. Evonik CYRO manufactures and markets acrylic

molding compounds under the ACRYLITE trade name. Evonik Degussa

manufactures and markets these same products under the PLEXIGLAS trade

name throughout Europe and Asia.

Cost Accountant Osceola, AR

2001-2003

Worked full time while completing Master's Degree (finished with GPA 4.0 /

4.0 scale). Completed all tasks including: standards for the standard cost

system, project accounting, monthly general ledger close, fixed assets,

budgeting, usage analysis, cost control, 100% monthly physical inventory,

variance analysis and variance forecasting.

Fruit of the Loom

www.fruit.com

For more than 150 years, Fruit of the Loom has been one of the most trusted

and revered brands of apparel for the entire family. As a vertically

integrated manufacturer, they manufacture the yarn, knit the cloth, cut the

fabric, sew the garments, and package the products. They employ over 22,000

employees worldwide.

Plant Controller Osceola, AR

1997-2001

Managed all of the finance and accounting functions of a large production

facility which employed over 1,000 employees and manufactured /shipped over

1.5 million pounds of cloth weekly.

. Directly managed 3 departments and a staff of 12 people including

accounting, accounts payable and payroll.

. Developed and implemented weekly P&L system to manage labor costs,

improving productivity 5%.

. Facilitated and controlled monthly and yearly physical inventories.

. Other functions included: budgeting; financial statement analysis;

managing assets; maintaining standards for the costing system;

maintaining the Maxtips tracking system; forecasting labor, expenses

and variances; usage analysis; cash management; productivity reports;

serving as management partner and counsel; and maintaining internal

controls.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MASTER OF SCIENCE, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT * UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GPA 4.0

/ 4.0

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING * ARKANSAS STATE

UNIVERSITY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT * LICENSED

IN ARKANSAS

NOTARY PUBLIC

* STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

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COMPUTER SKILLS AND PROGRAMS USED

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Hyperion, Onbase,

Oracle, PeopleSoft, Kronos, ADP, e-Time, SAP Business Objects, Monarch, e-

Accounting, AS400, Lotus, Lotus Notes, Global, JD Edwards, Maxtips, QAD,

MP2, Workflow, Quickbooks and Quickbooks Pro, Quickpay, MCBA Financial,

Medical Manager, Medic, Citrix and a variety of public accounting tax

software.

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AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

AICPA

Arkansas Society of C.P.A.s (ASCPA)

Arkansas State University Alumni Association

Cyro Activities Committee 2001-2003

Mississippi County EOC & USGA Youth Golf Program, Facilitator 2003

Cyro OSHA VPP Star Certification Program Committee 2001-2003, received VPP

Status

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Committee 2001-2003

DeSoto County Arts Council 2005-2006

Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce 2003-2009

American Heart Association Heart Walk, Team Leader 2008 & 2009

Tennessee Hemophilia Foundation Volunteer 2006-2008

DeSoto County Foundation for Excellence in Education 2005-2009, Chairman

2006-2007

Leadership DeSoto Program Member 2005-2006, Board of Directors 2006-2009

DeSoto County Economic Development Council 2005-2009, Board of Directors

2007-2009

American Society of Women Accountants, Memphis Chapter Member 2009

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