Terry A. Marlink
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Folsom, CA 95630 503-***-****
Executive Leader with over 20 years of successful business management
experience creating positive change in multiple industries including
education, manufacturing, electronics and printing. Recognized as a smart
leader with a talent for running organizations, engaging diverse multi-
level employee populations while energizing culture and relentlessly
delivering actionable and financially measurable results.
Accomplishments:
. Increased profitability of every organization worked for. Proven
ability to drive operational efficiency, implement process
improvements, effectively reduce cost, and lead strategic planning
while consistently improving the quality of products.
. Proven record of creatively managing and growing organizations: 63%
and 45% increase at two educational institutions and 320% at a start
up electronics manufacturer.
. Achieved Student Satisfaction and Employee Satisfaction scores that
were among the highest in The Art Institute system; authored "BEST"
program and company mission statement to transform day-to-day
behaviors, foster cooperation and drive continuous improvement.
. Collaborated on European Strategic Plan during RR Donnelley Amsterdam/
Poland assignment to develop marketing strategies and operations
improvement plans; provided financial management for General Electric
Singapore affiliate.
Executive Competencies
Profit & Loss Management Strategic Business Analysis Cost Control &
Management
Team Building & Mentoring Accomplished Speaker/ Presenter Business
Culture & Engagement
Talent Management & Development Business Process Improvement
Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
Professional Experience
The Art Institutes International, EDMC Corp. July 2005 to May 2014
President - The Art Institute of Sacramento (November 2009 to May 2014)
Leader of an accredited 4-year college that awards B.A. and A.A. degrees.
Managed all aspects of the college including academic quality, operational
effectiveness, human resource development, and enrollment growth.
Increased total enrollment from 750 to over 1,200 students
Increased EBITDA margin from 17% to 38%: in the top 10 of 51 schools
Achieved employee and customer satisfaction scores that were among the
highest in the system while simultaneously improving cost controls and
achieving high operational efficiencies
Lead school in successful WASC regional accreditation visits and review for
eight California schools
Vice President of Finance - Western Region (November 2008 to November 2009)
- Directed financial strategy and execution for the Group VP and the twelve
schools in the Western Region.
Assisted region in achieving and exceeding EBITDA (profitability) Plan on
lower than Plan revenue
Director of Administrative and Financial Services - The Art Institute of
Portland (July 2005 to Nov. 2008) Switched fields to enter educational
field; handled Accounting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis.
Effected cost controls to offset 60% of $750m & 100% of $550m revenue
shortfalls
Established New Program Committee to create new programs and drive growth
of 45%
RR Donnelley & Sons Co. $5 billion printer of books, magazines,
merchandise media, and directories.
Controller $100 million division, Portland, OR (November 1997 to July
2005)
Drove a cost focus resulting in cost reductions of over 40% preventing
plant closure
Assisted European headquarters with Strategic Plan and Capital Structure
planning for Polish operation
Negotiated Print Agreement with external customer with total annual Sales
of $30 million
OECO Corporation $30 million manufacturer of electronics for aerospace and
defense companies.
Controller Milwaukie, OR (1996 to 1997)
Revised forecasting to improve cash management and ensure compliance with
bank provisions
Produced SEC compliant annual financial statements for distribution to
external shareholders
Officer of the company
Prior Work Experience
MTI INCORPORATED Hillsboro, OR: $25 million manufacturer of electronic
switching and custom displays
Director of Finance
Managed accounting, forecasting, banking, cash and risk management, and the
IT and HR departments
Key partner in growing company from $6 million to $25 million revenue in 5
years
Revised costing and pricing from break-even to 5% in first year and
increasing in ensuing years
Implemented total company budgeting (including variable budgets) and
monthly budget review process
Produced company employee manual internally; audited and approved by an
outside consulting firm
Prepared all financial information and due diligence in connection with the
sale of the company
STRYKER CORPORATION
Controller - Adel Medical Ltd. Clackamas, OR ($10 million wholly-owned
subsidiary); Managed the accounting department and assisted the President
in the formulation of business plans and strategies
Manager - Corporate Cost and Inventory Accounting, Kalamazoo, Michigan;
Supervised all cost accounting including applicable budgets and financial
statements for the entire corporation
Achieved cost savings of over $50,000 annually by downsizing and bringing
services in-house
Revised existing controls and installed new controls at 5 plants to ensure
inventory accuracy and reduce inventory deficits from over 5% to less than
1/2%
Lead on a successful MRP II implementation team
Served as interim Marketing Manager handling marketing communications and
assisting with strategy development for the maternity bed product line
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Various locations
Manager - Affiliate Accounting: Appliance and Hermetic Motor Department -
handled consolidations, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and
other activities for a $25 million Singapore affiliate
Specialist - Cost and Inventory Accounting: Motor Business Group: 17
plants and $750M revenue
Financial Management Program - recruited into internal Master's level
management development program
Performed all international finance duties for a $300 million group
Consolidated the costing and inventory systems, developed routines, and
conducted physical inventories (including a Mexican maquiladora) to ensure
the inventory accuracy for all 17 manufacturing plants
Analyzed and classified the start-up and capital expenditures on a $12
million expansion project
Education
M.B.A. - University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
EDMC Corporate Executive Development Program, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
General Electric Financial Management Program, Fort Wayne, Indiana
B.A. Business Administration - Hope College, Holland, Michigan