Manager Project

E RIC V AN H OUTEN

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericvanhouten

Operations Excellence ~ Team Building ~ Partnership Development

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly experienced manager who has led diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety

of situations. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 20

years of progressive responsibilities in accounting, strategic planning, business unit development and project

management. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify

deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing

competitiveness. Dedicated to achieving goals within a team atmosphere.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WASTE MANAGEMENT

National Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Company

Director of Operations/Operations Improvement Manager-Michigan Market Area (2003 to 2009)

Responsible for operations of 6 collection districts and 7 landfills with approximately $180 million in revenue,

350 routes and 600 employees.

Assisted in the development of Productivity, Safety, Maintenance tracking system for the Michigan

Market Area resulting in increased information accuracy, increased productivity from 2001 to 2006

(Commercial 6.6%, Residential 28.7%, Industrial 9.6%), fewer safety incidents and decreased

maintenance cost per hour ($16+/Hour in 2001 vs. $11.49/Hour in 2006).

Within an 18-state group was instrumental part of team achieving “Most Improved Market Area” and

“Best Market Area” in 2004 and 2005, respectively.

Consolidated 7 collection sites and 7 transfer stations into existing WM locations across Central,

Western and Northern Michigan for significant cost savings

Performed due diligence and integration activities on 11 acquisitions with over $11 million in annual

revenue in Central, Western and Northern Michigan from 2002 to 2004

Worked with and mentored several fellow team members to higher positions of authority within Waste

Management.

Negotiated multi-year +$60 million contract extension with Mid Michigan Waste Authority

Implemented vehicle weight tracking system which decreased overweight fines by over $200K in 2008.

Project Manager for one of three pilot sites in Waste Management implementing on board computers for

all collections vehicles

Assisted with day-to-day operations with the 2007 Los Angeles Waste Management strike

Full P&L responsibility on approximate $200 million annual budget along with capital project

management of an average annual amount of $15 to $20 million

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Eric VanHouten

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WASTE MANAGEMENT (cont)

District Manager-Michigan Market Area (2000 to 2002)

Responsible for operations of the Harrison and Charlevoix Collection Districts in Northern Michigan

District Controller Mideast Region (1995 to1997)

Responsible for financial activities for Northern and Central Michigan collection and landfill operations

ALLIED WASTE

National Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Company

District Controller-Western Michigan District (1997 to 2000)

Responsible for accounting functions for 8 hauling locations and 4 landfills with annual revenues of

$120 million

Integrated $70 million of acquisitions/asset swaps into accounting/billing systems in a two-month period

from 5 separate programs.

Consolidated 5 separate Call Centers into one centralized location with 27 CSR’s

Implemented forecasting program allowing line by line management and quick upload time to accounting

system

Directed all Accounting, Billing and Customer Service Functions for entire District

Served as interim District Manager for West Michigan District ($120 million annual revenue) for 3 months after

previous District Manager was promoted to the corporate office

SBS PRODUCTS/DEBUS INDUSTRIES

District Controller- (1994 to 1995)

MECHANICAL INSULATION SERVICES/MIDWEST SALES, INC.

Controller/Treasurer- (1991 to 1994)

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration-Finance Concentration

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting Major

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

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