Accounting Sales

Leader with a strong track record of performance in multi-plant business. Utilize keen analysis, insights, and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of world class practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (sales, human resources, legal, financial, and operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance.

Proven areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership Budgeting & Cost Management

Sales, Marketing & New Business Development Profitability & Cost Analysis

Process Design & Productivity Improvement Contract Negotiations

Strategic Alliances (M&A) Performance Improvement

Corporate & Investment Finance Growth & Expansion Strategies

Systems & Technology Utilization Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACK LINK’S BEEF JERKY

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/CONTINUOUS IMPROVMENT – 2007 to Present

Senior executive position reporting to the Executive VP of Operations, responsible for nine operational units. Oversaw domestic and international facilities operations from planning to execution.

Notable Achievements

1Over-site of Continuous Improvement Department, delivering over $20million in company savings

22011 winner of Presidential Award

3Established and managed operational plants budget along with capital budgeting.

4Implemented and maintained co-manufacturing operations and relationships.

5Developed standardized company-wide reporting processes and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) benchmarking.

6Acted as the focal leader in development and monitoring of plant MBO’s (Management by Objectives), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, ensuring $20million in cost savings.

7Lead implementation of SAP system for operations, quality, and warehouse management.

8Interim plant manager for Southern Wisconsin and Minnesota manufacturing facilities

9Over site of Corporate Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director - 10% reduction in consumer complaints and certification of 9 plants with GFSI SQF/BRC.

10Lead Special Project R&D to ensure NPD (New Product Development) concepts were aligned with Strategic Goals.

11Successful M&A of three operating facilities from inception, through due diligence, to acquisition.

12Lead implementation of MES / SCADA system for operations.

JACK LINK’S BEEF JERKY

CORPORATE CONTROLLER – 2006 to 2007

Top financial position reporting to the CFO, responsible for all twenty-one-affiliated companies and a department of over thirty individuals. Oversaw all domestic and international financial reporting, general accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, treasury management, budgeting, internal control, external auditing functions, and ensured compliance with GAAP and IFRS.

Notable Achievements

1Recognized for integrating finance function into daily operations - Member of Corporate Steering Committee.

2Took leadership role in designing budget templates then worked closely with department heads to drive process and cost improvements throughout the organization.

3Consolidated purchasing to corporate function, establishing preferred corporate vendors, cost savings of $100K annually.

4Designed and led implementation of consolidated financial reporting within our ERP (Navision) system, creating a domestic, international, and a world-wide financial reporting summary, which saved the company $35K annually in audit fees.

5Developed CAPEX policy and tools for tracking project expenditures.

6Implemented commodities hedging program, which allowed price and profit protection, annual savings of $200K.

7Implemented review of all operational facilities utility sales tax exemptions resulting in $200k refund.

8Successful M&A of $25m competitive brand into business portfolio.

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC – (BEEF GROUP) PACKERLAND PACKING CO.

CORPORATE CONTROLLER – 2003 to 2006

Top financial position reporting to the CFO, responsible for three operating units and a department of over twenty individuals. Oversaw all financial reporting, general accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, external auditing functions, and ensured compliance with GAAP.

Notable Achievements

1Initiated and directed the activities associated with Sarbanes-Oxley certification of internal control environment. Worked closely with CFO and Internal Control to perform assessment of controls, identify deficiencies and provide remediation.

2Key member of teams implementing enterprise-wide SAP system.

3Led implementation of SAP financial systems including general ledger, accounts payable, and costing to all beef enterprise divisions.

4Led initiatives consolidating various finance activities resulting in an annual savings of $300K.

5Successful M&A of operating facility from inception, through due diligence, to acquisition.

MEAT PROCESSORS, INC.

CORPORATE CONTROLLER / MIS DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

– 1998 to 2003

Top financial position reporting to the President, responsible for one operating unit and a department of five individuals. Oversaw all financial reporting, general accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, treasury management, budgeting, external auditing functions, and ensured compliance with GAAP. Additionally, oversaw human resources, information technology, purchasing, and quality control and FSIS regulatory compliance.

Notable Achievements

1Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic planning process for the business providing greater definition of targeted customers, and improved alignment of production and logistics to meet the market needs. Developed performance measures including financial, selling, distribution and customer service metrics.

2Designed and led implementation of new UNIX based financial systems including general ledger, accounts payable, inventories control, and financial reporting.

3Led effort in acquiring manufacturer, yielding an increase of annual sales by $1 million.

4Initiated and directed establishment of exclusive buy-sell relationship with regional distributor to carry product line, increased annual sales by $3 million.

5Directed all union negotiations, which led to cost savings of $35K by changing health care program.

6Led effort to restructure banking relationships and LOC fees cost savings of $25K annually.

7Successful M&A of $300k competitive brand into business portfolio.

AMERICAN FOODS GROUP - GREEN BAY DRESSED BEEF

CONTROLLER – 1991 to 1998

Senior financial position reporting to the CFO, responsible for two operating units and a department of ten individuals. Oversaw financial reporting, general accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, treasury management, budgeting, external auditing functions, and ensured compliance with GAAP.

Notable Achievements

1Coordinated effort to transition external accountants; evaluated and proposed new accounting firm which was implemented.

2Led implementation of new financial system for project Y2K including general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting and operations.

3Coordinated effort in acquiring competitive manufacturer, incorporating business into established business, yielding an increase of annual sales by $5 million.

4Championed the development and implementation of business performance reporting tools to evaluate monthly results against key performance indicators.

5Took leadership role in designing budget templates then worked closely with department heads to drive process and cost improvements throughout the organization.

EDUCATION

MBA – Lakeland College, WI

BA, Accounting – Lakeland College, WI

Associate Degree, Accounting – NWTC, WI

Lean Management Certified

Total Quality Management Certified

Project Management Certified

Supply Chain Management Certified

Six Sigma Certified (Green Belt)

HACCP Certified

HIPAA Certified

APICS Membership

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