John Sircy
West Columbia, SC *****
******@*********.*** - 270-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant
Self-Employed - Columbia, SC - January 2017 to Present Financial modeling, M&A, HR, Operational efficiencies Vice President for Finance and Administration
COLUMBIA COLLEGE - Columbia, SC - October 2013 to January 2017
• Captured $475k+ in annual cost savings each of first 2 fiscal years
• Successfully outsourced facilities management with annual savings over $100k and improved operating results
• Negotiated several new funding agreements with a major bank
• Developed systems and dashboards to monitor financial performance and cash flow
• Reconfigured employee medical benefits to provide additional choice while saving $100k annually
• Renegotiated all major vendor contracts - annual savings of $150k
• Changed telecom/internet service provider to increase bandwidth and service with forecast savings of $25k annually
• Increased key institutional insurance coverages while achieving $100k in annual savings Adjunct Professor
Advanced Accounting - Columbia, SC - September 2014 to December 2016 2016
Corporate Finance - Spring 2016
CONSULTANT
Finance and Accounting - May 2012 to June 2014
Tax issues, profitability analysis, mergers and acquisition analysis
• Banking: Cash concentration account management, credit card programs
• Human Resources: Assessment of potential employee candidates, use of Predictive Index ® tool for HR management
Faculty
GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM - Frankfort, KY - June 2013 to July 2013 Business, Accounting and Entrepreneurship Focus Area President
HENRY A. PETTER SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC - Paducah, KY - September 1998 to May 2012
• Finance and Accounting:
Streamlined department structure - $75k annual savings
Analyzed branch profitability - $160k improvement in net revenue
Conducted breakeven analysis on new branches
• Operations:
Installed energy-efficient lighting - $50k annual savings
Installed new transformers - $12k annual savings
• Human Resources:
Installed SMART goal system - $45k annual savings
Implemented Predictive Index ® - $80k annual savings
Managed employee benefit costs - $125k annual savings
Reduced unnecessary overtime - $420k annual savings
• Information Technology:
Responsible for three (3) ERP systems and data center with seven (7) major servers
Managed data network covering the Southeastern United States
• Risk Management:
Managed corporate insurance program - $35k in annual savings
Oversaw development of business continuation/disaster recovery plan (successfully implemented in 2009 disaster)
Analyzed and quantified financial, liability, human resources, market and other exposures for Strategic Plan
• Facilities
Managed firm (Maarsen Land Management LLC) that owns Petter real estate in KY, IL, NC, AL and FL
Annual savings - $50k
Prepared cash flow projections and ROI analysis
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer CBT CORPORATION - Paducah, KY - April 1994 to July 1998
• Finance and Accounting:
Developed product profitability analysis - $150k annual net revenue increase
Rationalized staffing - $75k annual savings
• Strategic Planning:
Developed financial models to quantify impact of various scenarios
Prepared board and shareholder presentations
• Risk Management:
Managed all insurance coverage
Consulted on credit risk exposure
Involved in managing fixed income portfolio (bonds)
• Human Resources:
Developed synergy strategies for acquisitions - $225k annual savings
Used the Predictive Index ® - $80k annual savings
Responsible for payroll and benefit administration
• Operations and Information Technology:
Centralized Loan and Deposit Operations - $175k annual savings
Managed technology - $25k annual savings
Responsible for all facilities
TEACHING POSITIONS
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Strategy and Management WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY - Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science KNOX COLLEGE - Galesburg, IL
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
CPA
January 2017 to January 2018
CMA
December 2016 to December 2017
CFM
December 2016 to December 2017