High School Management
Resume:
MICHAEL E. ELMER
Russell, Pennsylvania 16345
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814-***-**** Cell
OBJECTIVE:
Staff level finance position in a progressive and challenging environment
EXPERIENCE:
May –August 2008 Hexion Specialty Chemicals Columbus, Ohio
Internship in Finance and Operations at the corporate headquarters of Hexion. Reported to the Vice President of
Finance.
Summary of Projects and Assignments:
Prepared an introduction to Forest Products, Glossary of Terms and industry manufacturing practices. This
included technical description of the materials and refining process that were used to produced the forest product
line. This document will be used in the future for training purposes.
High level overview of raw material and energy resources used in the finished goods segment. Performed a
comparison of material and energy cost trends, forecasting of the major raw material and energy and water
consumption used within in the corporation.
Conducted a Value Chain Analysis of the Forest Products Industry comparing the top ten customers of Hexion
and the financial impact of customers to Hexion and their ability to provide products for the housing market
over a long term period. Studied the cash position of each of these top ten customers that were publically
traded.
Compared key statistics that will help to better understand costs and proficiencies
Establish positive or negative trends analysis
Benchmark for future year comparisons and budget process
Assisted in the development of month end performance reports. Responsible for collecting data from all
manufacturing sites and presenting this data to the finance department in a standard format.
May –August 2007 Truck-Lite Co. Ltd UK Birmingham, England
Internship in Operations and Engineering, Leading Manufacture of Heavy Duty Truck Safety Lighting Products
Summary of Projects and Assignments:
Assisted in the development of a new OEM Heavy Duty Mirror System for the European market. Assisted in
the prototype builds and delivery schedule.
Investigated tooling invoice discrepancies and developed reports and time lines for management in order to use
during renegotiating tooling costs.
Developed process sequencing and methods that correspond to the product costing of the new mirror systems.
Reconciled the direct labor costing to the quoted product costs.
Trained operators and new process team leaders to the product sequence and methods.
Accounted and took inventory of obsolete tooling and fixtures for the accounting department. Organized
information on location of obsolete tooling and residual value.
Planned and scheduled build sequence for new product testing program samples. Properly documented the
samples and tracked testing samples with the engineering department.
Prepared documentation and production area for routine product audits.
Summer 2001-2005 Conowango Country Club Russell, PA
Head Life Guard
Life Guard Certificate
First Aid certification, Atrial Fibrillation certificate, CPR certificate.
Managed the work schedule for all life guards.
Also subbed to manage and cook for snack shop when needed, handled cash transactions and tabs
accordingly.
Taught swimming lessons to children.
EDUCATION:
2005-Present Saint Francis University Loretto, PA
Senior Year Status: Currently in senior year working towards a Bachelor of Science, double major in Finance and
Economics with a concentration in Business Statistics.
Completed Core Classes include:
Financial Accounting
Principles of Investment
Intermediate Accounting
Business Statistics
Executives and Residence
Current Core Classes include:
Business Law
International Trade and Finance
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Production and Operations Management
2000–2005 Eisenhower High School Russell, PA
Graduated in an academic curriculum with honors.
Member of the 2005 Pennsylvania PIAA State Championship Cross Country Team
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Senator in Saint Francis University’s Student Government Association.
Junior Class Representative.
Member of Students in Free Enterprise.
Financial and Planning Advisor of SFU Ultimate Frisbee Team and Ski Club.
Helped finance New Jerseys $1300, tournament fees, gas, living arrangements etc.
COMPUT ER SKILLS:
Microsoft Vista
BW (Query design and modification)
Microsoft Office 2007
Excel
PowerPoint
Publisher
Word
SAP
INTERESTS: Running, Weightlifting, Ultimate Frisbee, Skiing, Golf and Chess
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