Sales Manufacturing
Resume:
Mark D. Daniel
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
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Professional Profile A highly motivated CFO/COO who can set aggressive goals, take decisive actions
and confronts issues. Motivates others through enthusiasm, training and team
building, development and gives the corporate employee a safe haven to exceed their
goals. Manufacturing experience in automotive, electronics, distribution, aerospace,
OEM, paper and foundry industries. In businesses from $10 to $200 million in Sales.
Professional Skills
Strategic Plan Development
Systems Solution Expert
Board of Directors Communication
Multi-Plant/Location
Return on Investment Management
International
Merger/Acquisition/Divestiture Leader
ERP Implementation
Business Modeling/Forecasting
Profit and Loss
Financial Management
JIT Inventory
Banker and Investor Relations
Cost Accounting, standard, ABM
Process Improvement Specialist
ISO, QS, TS Certification
Lean Manufacturing
Strategic Partner with CEO & Board of
Directors
Professional Experience
CFO and Vice President Finance Madison-Kipp Corporation 2002-current
$100 million in Sales – aluminum die cast, machining and assembly of automotive components
Lead the process to revitalize business
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Renegotiated banking relationship with the result of cost reduction and greater financing flexibility
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Lead the process to select new external audit and financial advisory service
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Oversaw the improvement of the month-end financial reporting process from several weeks to 3 days
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Developed key management Operational and Financial Balanced Reporting Tool
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Developed Financial Reporting Package including key Operational Metrics
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Implemented Manufacturing modules including inventory control, manufacturing planning, EDI, cost accounting, scrap accounting,
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maintenance and tool room reporting on Solarsoft(CMS/400) ERP system utilizing an IBM AS/400
Developed economic tooling model to optimize die life and replacement value
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Key participant in implementing “Lean Manufacturing” processes and philosophies
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Key leader in development of Supply Chain process, JIT environment,
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Developed Standard Costs for the key resources, established standard cost philosophy and tracking results
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Developed a “flex” budget process utilizing “key” department/function drivers within Solarsoft (CMS)
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Developed manufacturing weekly pictorial scorecard measuring critical metrics
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Reengineered the internal communication network, streamlined the complexity and reduced total cost of ownership
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Instituted company wide employee training expectations for computer applications
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Principal, Pacific Systems, Inc. 2001-2002
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Business Analysis approach to the use and implementation of Solarsoft(CMS/400) ERP System
Developed business processes to utilize the Solarsoft(CMS/400) System, financial systems, manufacturing, fixed assets, maintenance and
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tooling, quality, procurement, quoting and sales modules at a variety of types of manufacturing companies.
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Corporate Controller and CIO, Connector Service Corporation 1999-2001
$200 million in Sales - vertically integrated multi-site manufacturer
Evaluated the Financial Structure of multi-location company, lead the reorganization and consolidation of the Operating Finance Staff
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reduced overall cost by $150k
Oversaw the improvement of the month-end financial reporting process from several weeks to 5 days
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Developed key management Operational and Financial Balanced Reporting Tool
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Developed Financial Reporting Package including key Operational Metrics
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Created Financial Statement Consolidation Processes, Policies and Procedures.
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Designed and implemented “near leading edge” wan system with centralized IT Service Site to support distributed locations and remote
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users with a 24x7 including e-mail, internet, data storage, VPN, intranet, providing the remote user the full functionality of the desk top
systems.
Standardized Desktop application configuration and established “hot-swap” process
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Implemented CMS/400 ERP II system utilizing an IBM AS/400
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Led the upgrading of the Finance Staff to a “world-class” level
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Instituted company wide employee training expectations for computer applications
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Assisted in the Merger and Acquisition and Integration of the new business into our company
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Worked extensively in acquisition and integration of an Irish based facility along with 2 companies in the US.
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Vice President and CFO, Peerless Chain Company, 1998-1999
$55 million Sales - multi-site distribution and manufacturing
Developed weekly key metric information tools enabling proactive changes as well as efficient corrective actions
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Continuously reviewing profit leaks for improvement and improving return on investments, reduced Risk Insurance cost $100k per year,
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real estate tax reduction of $75k.
Developed Financial Reporting Package including Key Operational Indices
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Reduced Inventory $2.3 million (19%) in 1 year.
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Senior Financial Officer, Senior Flexonics, Inc., Automotive Products Division, 1994-1998
$150 million in Sales
Successfully lead the selection and implementation of an ERP system in 71/2 months. Including full financial, Customer Order processing,
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Shipping/Billing, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Receiving/Inventory, Accounts Payable, Production Planning, MRP, and EDI
transactions “to and from” customers
Spearheaded culture change from reactionary to proactive approach
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Developed Financial Reporting Package including key Operational Metrics
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Created Standard Cost Policies, Procedures and Processes, while creating management information Developed plan to “modernize” the
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installed PC portfolio and maintain at planned replacement cycle
Implemented a “real” time data collection process to meet customer demands in a very short time
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Designed and implemented “near leading edge” wan system and remote users with a 24x7 including e-mail, internet, data storage, VPN,
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intranet, providing the remote user the full functionality of the desk top systems.
Standardized Desktop application configuration and established “hot-swap” process
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Developed and instituted company wide employee training expectations for computer applications and coordinated education through
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local junior college
Developed training and career enhancement opportunities for key staff members
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Expanded key staff’s role to work as “liaison” team members of cross platform functions
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Developed three cross-functional teams to optimize the synergistic opportunities available with an ERP class System supported a
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doubling of sales growth with nominal growth in support cost.
Developed Production Scrap Causal Analysis process to focus on reducing scrap, final outcome $15.5 million cost reduction
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Worked extensively with parent company in Great Britain and manufacturing locations in the Midlands, Wales
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Senior Financial Officer and Project Director, Danly-Komatsu L.P, 1990-1994
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Managed 10 engineering Project Managers on $160 million in Sales - manufacturer
In working with the President and key members of the Board, identified the needs of the business and assisted in the creation of a Joint
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Venture with a Japanese Company
Evaluated and Implemented Jobscope (job costing) MRPII software systems utilizing IBM AS/400 hardware platforms
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Director of Finance/Corporate Controller (2 years each), Sigma Instruments Division 1985-1990
$30 million in Sales - manufacturer with 4 successive owners in 5 years including AlliedSignal and Pacific
Scientific Co., locations in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and United States
Led the creation and deployment of Product Line Analysis, and the development of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Statements by
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Product Line which led the pruning of several product lines, Return on Investment improved 2 – 3 points
Developed “user” based metrics from financial information reduced operating costs $120k
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Taught “Finance for the Non-Financial Executive” to executives, managers and supervisors and other key members of the company
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Assisted in the Merger and Acquisition and Integration of the new business into our company.
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Developed “low-cost” offshore manufacturing site in Puerto Rico and Mexico
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Education and Professional Development
MS, Management, Lesley College, Cambridge, MA
BS, Accounting, Wright State University, Dayton, OH (significant study in Engineering and sciences)
Lean Manufacturing Systems, Team Building, Quality Engineered Systems, MRP II, ERP
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