Manager Black Belt

JOAN BRESSLER

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Canton, MI 48188 USA 734-***-****

MANAGEMENT PROFILE (MBA, CIA, and 6-Sigma Black Belt)

Results-driven manager with 18 years of progressive financial experience and proven leadership in

Audit, Marketing, Purchasing, and Product Development Finance. Exceptional ability to comprehend

multifaceted problems and frame effective solutions, achieving multiple goals. Proficient in financial

planning/analysis, profit analysis, variance analysis, cost controlling/tracking, project management,

model development, budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of management financial reports and

scorecards.

Key Strengths

Computer-Literate (Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP)

Solid General Accounting and Reporting Knowledge

Accurate, Analytical, and Highly Detail Oriented

Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Self-Motivation and Perseverance

Dynamic Leader and Dedicated Team Player

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

ThyssenKrupp Materials, NA

Finance Director 2/2007 – 9/2009

Ford Motor Company

Audit Manager 9/2004 – 1/2007

Powertrain Finance Supervisor / Manager 12/2003 – 8/2004

Total Cost & Quality Finance Supervisor 10/2002 – 11/2003

Purchasing 6-Simga Black Belt Project Leader 7/2000 – 9/2002

Purchasing Commodity Analysis Supervisor 4/1998 – 6/2000

Marketing Profit Forecast Lead Analyst 11/1996 – 3/1998

Fleet Marketing Financial Analyst 3/1995 – 10/1996

Marketing Cost Analyst 3/1994 – 2/1995

Marketing & Vehicle Accounting Analyst 8/1993 – 2/1994

Internal Staff Auditor 5/1990 – 7/1993

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS, NA (February 2007 – September 2009), Southfield, MI

Finance Director

Managed the finance team of Copper and Brass Sales, a $1 billion division of ThyssenKrupp Materials NA,

Inc. Also acted as the Controller for On-Line Metals.

• Contributed significantly to the successful launch of SAP 6.0; played a key role in analyzing,

comparing, and reconciling the profit & loss financial statements and the inventory balances.

• Re-architected the weekly forecasting process for greater visibility and access to senior management.

• Initiated the development of new daily inventory, margin, and financial statement reports enabling us

to quickly identify trends and potential forecast risks.

• Managed the development of automated tools utilizing data extracts and creating access databases to

deliver financial summaries and other management reports in a timely manner.

• Delivered financial support to Regional Managers for measuring and analyzing total cost and

profitability.

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• Collaborated with CEO and CFO to develop the annual budget and Executive Management

presentation.

• Designed a new tool to calculate Inventory Net Realizable Value Reserve Requirements.

• Developed a 5-page executive report summarizing all financial data and key metrics for the CEO and

CFO.

• Each month, authored and distributed to the President and CFO of ThyssenKrupp Materials an

Executive Summary highlighting financial performance and industry market news.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY (May 1990 – January 2007), Dearborn, MI

Audit Manager (September 2004 – January 2007)

Managed and conducted investigations or special audits/reviews regarding alleged financial improprieties or

fraud referred to Internal Audit by Corporate Security or Management (related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Sections

301 and 302 Compliance). Also Managed S-Ox 404 internal audits related to outsourced controls/services with

non-production suppliers.

• Provided leadership for the successful completion / closure of over 30 investigations. Uncovered a

$78.5 million accounting error and multiple policy violations.

• Provided leadership for the successful completion of 10 internal compliance audits/reviews which led

to the identification of 14 major control deficiencies and approximately $10 million of savings

opportunity.

• Assisted the North America Audit Director in the annual planning and risk assessment process.

• Led a global team that developed a new risk model used in the annual planning and risk assessment

process. The model was reviewed and approved by the Corporate Audit Committee.

Powertrain Finance Manager (December 2003 – August 2004)

Multifunctional cost control position responsible for managing program financials for the 4.6L 2V/3V, 5.4L

3V, 6.2L, and Diesel engine commodities.

• Provided detailed financial summaries for review with senior management.

• Provided monthly variable cost forecasts, status, roadmap actions, vendor tooling, and plant

investment.

Total Cost & Quality Finance Supervisor (October 2002 – November 2003)

Responsible for the development of Team Value Management financial tools, training new analysts,

coordinating financial support for the commodity teams, and reporting/tracking results of all commodity teams.

• Played key role in the successful development and implementation of financial tools / database and

processes to support the launch of Team Value Management (TVM).

• Worked with engineers, buyers, cost estimators, and suppliers in collaborative commodity teams to

achieve a single material cost reduction target; strong emphasis on benchmarking / gap analysis

(understand competitive position), rapid implementation, and quality enhancements.

Purchasing 6-Sigma Black Belt (July 2000 – September 2002)

Responsible for completion of all black belt certification requirements which included completion of 3 projects

each year. Also responsible for teaching and coaching 6-Sigma tools and strategies.

• Successfully completed all requirements for certification by April 2001 and was the first Certified

Purchasing Black Belt. Led seven purchasing related 6-Sigma projects that resulted in $10 million

savings.

• Provided awareness training and support to financial analysts and Greenbelts.

Purchasing Commodity Analysis Finance Supervisor (April 1998 – June 2000)

Supervised the finance team responsible for the non-design material cost reduction forecast and financial

analysis supporting the Purchasing Commodity Directors and monthly operational cost reviews. Also

responsible for preparing and consolidating the annual non-design material cost reduction targets / business

plan.

• Provided timely and comprehensive financial and business analyses that contributed to Purchasing

achieving $1.3 billion of non-design cost reductions.

• Actively pursued ways to improve forecast accuracy by providing high quality and timely analyses

comparing actual results to forecast and investigating variances.

Marketing Analyst (August 1993 – March 1998)

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Held four different Marketing Analyst Positions. Responsibilities included completion of monthly

forecast/actual, targets and business plan.

• Consolidated monthly profit forecast and quarterly closes for U.S. Marketing & Sales ($100+ billion

marketing cost and revenue). Developed U.S. Vehicle Division Profit Forecast Reports and

scorecards.

• Completed monthly forecast/actual, and other financial analysis for the Dealer Rent-A-Car and

Government Fleet Marketing Programs.

Internal Staff Auditor (May 1990 – July 1993)

Responsible for completing internal audit assignments and resolving comments within the specified time

period.

• Completed 10 Dealer Audits (verifying eligibility of Marketing contest and incentive awards).

• Participated in 10 Internal Audits. Maximized audit coverage by organizing and prioritizing tasks and

creating effective follow-up routines. Presented findings/facts clearly, logically, and concisely in both

written and oral communication.

EDUCATION

MBA, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1994

~ Graduated with a 3.72 GPA, Finance Major

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, 1990

~ Graduated magna cum laude with a 3.796 GPA, Accounting Major

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Certified Internal Auditor

• Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Black Belt Certification

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