Six Sigma Customer Service

Thomas E. Lesinski Jr. m.b.a.

*** ******* ***** **** ********, Missouri 63040

acs1nc@r.postjobfree.com • C 314-***-****

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE

Hands on executive with a CPA, MBA and Six Sigma Black Belt offering over 20 years of leading companies through complex restructuring, international expansion and debt refinancing. Expertise in international business, foreign currency and worldwide manufacturing with strong background with engineered products. Accomplished in Acquisitions, Disposals, Due Diligence and Post Integration and a track record in improving the competitive position and profitability by balancing investments, cost improvements, and growth initiatives.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Operational & International Expertise - Debt Refinancing - Strategic & Operational Planning - Acquisitions & Disposals - Lean Manufacturing – Financial Re-Engineering – Treasury and Cash Management - Six Sigma –Turnarounds - Forecasting – Cost Accounting – Contracts and Procurement –Risk Management – Project Management and % of Completion – IFRS – Consolidations – Sarbanes Oxley – SEC Reporting – System Implementations – Highly Engineered Products – High Volume Consumer Products – Human Resources

INDUSTRY AND MARKET SUMMARY

23 Yrs Manufacturing (Asia, Mexico, Europe, U.S) – 4 yrs Banking – 2 yrs Retail – 1 yr Service & Consulting Automotive – Medical Equipment – Food & Ingredients – Electronics –Electric Motors – Aluminum & Zinc Die Castings – Government Contracts – Fitness Equipment – Circuit Boards – Software – Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RANK GROUP – UCI- FRAM – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2014-present

Vice President of Finance $500M. International Manufacturer and Designer of Automotive Components

Corrected Inventory revaluation to better reflect cost of the product

Monitored the implementation of a major cost reduction initiative.

Developed a second major cost reduction initiative to improve competitiveness of product

Established proper EOQ to assist in Fill rate performance.

Evaluated and approved Business proposals to improve Growth platform

DIGITAL CONCEPTS INC. – ST LOUIS, MISSOURI 2010-2014

Executive Vice President $30M. International Manufacturer and Designer of Electrical Displays and Controls

Increased Revenue 26%, Profits 78% and Net Worth by $2.5million during my tenure

Managed through a Cash shortage during a rapid growth environment and lowered Inventory $1.5m

Liquidated $1.5 million in Debt then Refinanced Bank Debt.

Renegotiated Material contracts to lower Cost of Sales by $450k

Outsourced HR to a PEO for a $65k annual savings, positioning for new Government mandates

Completed the Implementation of a Centralized ERP solution in both China and Mexico plants.

FKI LOGISTEX – ST LOUIS, MISSOURI 2006-2010

Vice President of Finance Division of FKI Plc. $400M. Worldwide Manufacturer of Material Handling Equipment

Successful completion of Company Sale and obtained Asset Based financing for the acquirer in difficult market

Prepared and Proposed Sale Purchase Agreement and Closing Balance Sheet Adjustments

Assisted the acquirer in spinning off a non-core Library segment

Grew Home Depot Business by 80% including Successful Implementation

Developed a reorganization plan of our Airport, Post and Parcel division.

Implemented a Centralized Strategy for our Global Finance and IT departments

Consolidated of three high cost manufacturing facilities

Instituted a key Inter-company Pricing, Make vs Buy and Capital Approval Policies

Negotiated a key settlement with a legacy problem project and key General Contractor

Standardized key Human Resources policies with assistance of the worldwide HR staff

Maverick technologies llc – columbia, illinois 2005-2006

Chief Financial Officer - Limited Partner Privately held Limited Liability Corporation. $100M.National System integrator

Completed the integration of recently acquired GE Automated Systems, which tripled our size.

Led negotiations of GE Purchase price adjustment.

RANK GROUP-Fleischmann’s Yeast – Fenton, Missouri 2000-2005

Chief Financial Officer Subsidiary of Rank Group, New Zealand. $250M U.S. Leader of Food and Bakery Ingredients.

Consolidated two high-cost production facilities into expanded lower-cost operations.

Consolidated the distribution system and centralized customer service for efficiency.

Developed a process for pricing strategy that focuses on customer profitability.

Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley requirements related to public debt.

Led the U.S. attorneys, investment bankers and executives in company’s successful sale.

BTR-fasco motors – chesterfield, missouri 1999-2000

Director of Finance Subsidiary of Invensys Controls, London, England. $400M manufacturer of Fractional and Subfractional Motors and Blowers, Gear Motors, Actuators & Electronics with plants in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, China and Mexico.

Re-engineered the Consolidation process by improving standardization within entities.

Participated in the Lean Management transition of all facilities.

St. Clair Die Casting Company – St. Clair Missouri 1998-1999

Chief Operating Officer $30M manufacturer of Zinc and Aluminum Die-Castings with 265 employees.

Turned a -$400k into a $1M profit in a year and increased company’s market value by $8M.

Implemented Six Sigma program and QS9000 to become customer certified.

Improved on-time delivery and Quality metrics at every customer.

Led SMED and Six Sigma team that reduced set-up time by 50% and Machine Up time by 29%.

Installed a new business system to become Y2k compliant and implemented a Balanced Scorecard.

Financially restructured and liquidated $2M in short-term debt.

Successfully fended off a Union organizing campaign

BTR-Fasco Gearmotor Division – St. Clair, Missouri 1992-1998

Group Controller Subsidiary of BTR, London, England. $110M division of Fasco that manufactures Motors and Gear Motors

1 of 12 people selected from a 50,000 person company into the 2 Year International GM Training Program

Consolidated Electronics operation into the gear-motor facility lowering costs by $1m.

Turnaround from an ROS% of 5.3 to 20.3%, Liquidated $4m in Long Term Debt and became industry leader.

Developed profitability by customer and maintained controls during a period of 80% growth.

Implemented Kanban, Focused Factory and JIT system improving velocity.

Led the valuation, negotiation, due diligence and the purchase of Brevel Inc. and ECM motors.

Century Electric – St. Louis, Missouri 1988-1992

Manager of Cost and Financial Accounting Subsidiary of Magnetek. $220M producer of Electric Motors.

MERCANTILE BANK – St. Louis, Missouri 1984-1988

Management Accountant $1billion Commercial Bank.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

•FKI Executive International Development Program - 2007

Ashridge Business School – Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

•Six Sigma Black Belt – 1999 Certificate

National Graduate School of Quality Management

•BTR (Invensys) Executive Development Program - 1998

•Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire – Durham, New Hampshire

•Master of Business Administration - 1989

Saint Louis University Graduate School of Business – St. Louis, Missouri

•B.A. Business Management – 1984

Webster University – St. Louis, Missouri

•Certified Public Accountant – 1996 Missouri Certificate

Dear Director of Recruiting:

This email is in response to your advertisement for a

Controller. I will offer your organization a Senior Executive, with a successful track record. I have extensive experience in leading complex International businesses with manufacturing worldwide, profitably. My Operational background complements my Finance skills and will allow me to enhance your Strategic and Operational planning. I will also provide proven methods to improve profits, increase cash and grow shareholder value. These skills were critical in several successful restructuring/turnarounds that my teams have achieved in my career.

I have successfully bought, sold, and integrated multiple businesses during my career. Although I changed organizations after the transaction, I was recruited back and rejoined previous ownership several times. I believe that being rehired highlights some of my value.

I have hands on experience in all functional areas of accounting including A/P, A/R, GL and Payroll. My Six Sigma training will provide a framework for effective cost reductions and my Operations experience provides insight for improved Process and Job Order Costing. I began my career in banking and have significant experience in refinancing companies. I have used and implemented numerous ERP solutions from Oracle/SAP to Epicor/JD Edwards depending on the size and needs of the organization.

I currently travel every week and I would like to reduce this amount. I am confident that my experience complemented by an MBA, CPA and Six Sigma Black Belt will provide your organization with Financial expertise necessary to improve Financial Reporting and Planning, but my Operational background will help enhance your competitiveness and profitability. If you are looking for an assertive, proven individual who is dedicated and committed to making a difference, I would like to discuss with you how I could enhance your team.

Sincerely,

Thomas E. Lesinski Jr.

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