Michael Scott

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Address: **** ********** **** **

City: Lewisville

State: NC

Zip: 27023

Country: USA

Phone: 434-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 120

Willing to Relocate

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MICHAEL GEORGE SCOTT

5420 Carrington Oaks Drive, Lewisville, NC 27023

434-***-****

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STRATEGIC PLANNING EXECUTIVE: Manufacturing and Services

Performance-driven business leader with 10+ years of corporate strategy and business analysis experience. Record of significant cash flow and profitability improvements by executing on opportunities from identification to delivery. Ability to assess complex manufacturing and services industry challenges using detailed research, analyses and business models. Deep experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior management. Built and mentored several top performing teams including cross-functional project groups.

Strategic Planning & Analysis Finance, Operations & IT Planning Business Scenario & Financial Modeling Mergers and Acquisitions Competitive Intelligence Business Development Corporate Finance

Process Re-Design / Process Improvement Business Management Consulting Performance Management Performance and Operating Metrics Dashboards Change Management Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

B/E Aerospace Inc., Winston-Salem, NC

Director, Business Technology and Strategy 2011 - 2012

Led the design, development, and implementation of strategic projects working with broad cross-functional business and technology teams. Managed the technical integration of acquired companies and authored / implemented integration strategies to align the technology roadmap with long-range corporate plans.

* Drove more than a $4M reduction in accounts receivable outstanding as the Demand work stream lead in an enterprise standardization initiative. Program Manager for the balance of 20+ separate projects which resulted in additional cost savings of over $12M.

* Achieved weighted annual cost savings of over 30% for enterprise wireless, telecom, and network spend through sourcing strategies and contract negotiations.

* PMO Lead and Budget Controller for a $100M ERP enterprise transformation and business integration project. Initiation, Discovery and Design phases of the project are complete.

* Authored a detail cost model to generate monthly forecast updates and track variances. Analyzed program progress using Earned Value Management.

* Headed the Organizational Change Management and Communications group for an enterprise ERP project. Communication campaigns targeted about 200 senior leaders and over 3,500 end users.

* Collaborated with the CIO to author the annual Information Technology strategic and operating plan, including multi-year budget and project roadmap.

B/E Aerospace Inc., Winston-Salem, NC

Manager, Strategy & Business Intelligence 2008 - 2010

Formulated market, competitive and business intelligence to determine competitive advantages, grow B/E`s business, and identify new growth platforms. Performed partner investment and M&A analyses, established competitive and participation strategies, supported long-range planning, and executed analytical assignments to improve the business portfolio (e.g., product pricing, new product introductions, new market studies, etc.).

* Analyzed and provided go/no go recommendations for over 45 potential M&A deals for executive management. Built enterprise valuations and pro forma projections, and discussed strategic implications and synergies.

* Executed on site investigations, interviews and data room diligence for deals during the letter of intent phase.

* Authored several scenario models including pricing / margin expansion, product introduction / portfolio integration and pro forma revenue / profit forecasts.

* Developed a low cost country manufacturing strategy and cost structure analysis to identify significant manufacturing cost savings. B/E is currently executing this manufacturing strategy in the Philippines.

* Devised long-range business strategies with business unit VPs and GMs in the US and Europe. Documented strategic initiatives, potential merger targets, and new business initiatives.

SNL Financial LC, Charlottesville, VA

Manager, Financial Institutions M&A 2004 - 2006

Analyzed, researched, and wrote feature articles for over 500 merger and acquisition transactions. Interviewed CEO and CFO, as well as investment bank / legal counsel to expand on transaction details.

* Supervised all personnel in the FIG M&A group including 15 domestic Senior Analysts and Analysts and 13 Clerks in Pakistan. Covered a range of activities including budgeting, hiring, training, and performance review.

* Published a daily newsletter (over 30k readers), monthly deal book and annual directory of merger information.

* Quoted as an M&A expert in numerous online and print publications including Chicago Tribune, The Denver Post, Bank Director Magazine and several regional Business Journals.

* Developed a new revenue stream (over $250k in the first year) by preparing comparables, corporate acquisition history, valuation, and pro forma metrics for a wide range of investment banks to support merger valuations.

* Boosted capacity by 100% while containing added cost at about 15% by establishing an office in Pakistan.

* Enhanced database accuracy and reduced error rates by over 30% as a result of extensive data analysis.

* Championed the intra-company consolidation of three industry-based research groups (banking, financial services and insurance). Significant cost savings realized from the elimination of two middle manager positions.

* Expanded coverage scope to include Real Estate Investment Trust, Financial Technology and Power Utility industries, while maintaining headcount at prior levels. Maintained flat year-over-year domestic operating costs, while expanding industry coverage and revenue in excess of 20%.

SNL Financial LC, Charlottesville, VA

Senior Analyst, Bank & Thrift M&A 2002 - 2003

Analyst, Bank & Thrift M&A 2001 - 2002

News Writer, Banking and Financial Services 2000 - 2001

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 2006 - 2008

MBA with Distinction (highest honors); Concentrations in Finance and Consulting

Top Student Awards in Finance and Operations Management

Recipient of Charles H. Babcock Merit and David Dupree Finance Scholarships

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 1997 - 2001

BA in Economics; Concentration in Finance; Dean`s List

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (2008)

Microsoft Office Expert (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Prior experience with MS Project, SharePoint, Crystal Ball, SQL Query Analyzer, and SAS

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