Manager Human Resources

John DeLong

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City: Auburn

State: WA

Zip: 98001

Country: USA

Phone: 206-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $100,000

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John DeLong

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Reporting Budgeting Information Systems Operational Accounting Financial Analysis Human Resources Multi-Location Consolidations Process Improvements Cost Reductions Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RockTenn LLP CP (Acquired Smurfit-Stone in 2011)

(dba Rocktenn Recycling Company) North America's leading producers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions.

Area Controller 2011 - Current

Responsible for financial reporting of four profit centers in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Work with GM`s and Plant Managers to develop strategies and tools for reducing costs. Responsible for financial statements, budgeting, AR, AP, Payroll, Human Resources and IT at the plant level.

Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.

Producer of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions.

Controller 1988 - 2011

Responsible for financial reporting and compliance with corporate policies for two profit centers totaling sales of $30 million. Integral part of six member management team responsible for setting goals, implementing plans to attain those goals and overall management of two profit centers. Manage staff of 6 accounting/office employees. Duties include monthly preparation and review of financial statements, monthly analysis of balance sheet, annual budgeting, computer troubleshooting, LAN Coordinator, HR management, Security Administration.

Started as Controller of Seattle facility and was given financial responsibility for two additional plants that were in financial disarray. Due to consolidation, these plants were closed but another facility in Anchorage was purchased. I was part of management team involved in hiring and training of employees.

Highlighted Accomplishments:

* Plant of the year 1994

* Part of management team involved in opening new plants in 1996 and 2011

* Developed tools to track and control costs

* Consistently receive above average internal audit scores

Best Western Executive Inn

Best Western International is the The World's Biggest Hotel Family(R) with more than 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide.

Controller 1986-1988

Managed accounting department. Maintained computerized A/P, A/R, and financial statements. Assisted in formulating budgets, credit policies, and collection procedures. Transformed an inefficient and inaccurate accounting department into a well-organized, efficient and accurate department within six months by revising accounting methods and procedures to better utilize personnel and computer.

Interstate United Corporation

One of the largest food service corporations in North America

Assistant General Manager 1979-1986

Responsible for supervision of six management and office employees. Assisted General Manager with all daily operations, including execution and follow-up on decisions made by General Manager. Complete responsibility for maintaining adequate inventory levels. Handled problems with clients and purveyors. Prepared all financial reports and annual budgets. Prepared analysis as necessary.

Previous positions were Accounting Manager and Bookkeeper.

EDUCATION

* Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Accounting emphasis, Washington State University

* CPA - Inactive

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, AS 400, SAP Financial Systems, JDE Financial Systems, PeopleSoft Payroll, Workbrain Time Collection, Vista Reporting Tool, Hyperion Add In tool

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