Kevin J. Martin
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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Director of Finance and Administration/Controller/Consultant
Senior Executive: Extensive senior level experience and achievement in manufacturing, distribution and service companies. Excellent management, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Strong, positive, ethical and influential business partner. Results and team-oriented.
Leadership Skills: Hands-on direction of all areas in finance and administration including banking, computer network coordination, strategic planning, employee benefit administration, legal issues, customer service, project management, facility leases and relocations. Cross functional team leadership. Track record of reducing costs and streamlining operations.
Entrepreneurial Experience: Directed the sale and purchase of numerous companies. Over fifteen years of consulting experience.
Selected Achievements and Skills
Established and maintained sound relationships with banks. Negotiated asset-based lines of credit up to $1,000,000.
Directed the installation of MAS 200, Great Plains and Quickbooks. The implementation of these software packages resulted in improved financial reporting and analysis of operations. Information at all levels increased significantly.
Implemented standard cost and job cost systems.
Established inventory control procedures resulting in a 30% reduction in inventories on hand.
Established sound systems of internal controls and financial policies.
Implemented timely and accurate business plans. Developed cost reduction procedures resulting in a 20% reduction of operating expenses.
Financial reporting simplified and focused on operating objectives with detailed analysis of actual results against business plans.
Implemented billing system focused on customer service while improving the efficiency of cash application.
Developed and maintained effective cash management systems.
Developed purchase order system providing improved cost analysis and control.
Converted employee benefit programs which included medical, dental, 401K, and disability plans resulting in a 20% reduction of expenses with increased benefits.
Converted payroll to current ADP programs.
Processed payrolls of up to 300 employees.
Negotiated and maintained all general liability and worker’s compensation policies.
Experienced with foreign operations/foreign currencies.
Directed office expansion/moves including physical space and layouts.
Consistent excellent audit results.
Career Overview in Senior Management
Great Earth Chemical – Director of Finance and Administration 2006-Current
Service Resources – Finance/Administration Consultant 2006-2014
Xena International – Director of Finance and Administration 2004-2006
Finance/Administration Consultant 2000-2004
Mason Corporation - Controller 2000-2004
FBC Industries/Unicore – Controller 1995-2000
Early Experience Summary
John Fluke Manufacuring – Accounting Manager
Ekco Products – Senior Accountant
Gingiss Formalwear – Franchising Consultant
Retail Store Manager
Education
BS, Business Administration and Accounting, Elmhurst College