Career Summary
Sales & Marketing, Financial/Cost & Pricing Analyst with broad and diversified experience. Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Enthusiastic and highly dependable. Background includes:
*Cost Analysis *Negotiation Skills *Proposal Preparation *Pricing
*Product Program *Supervisory Skills *Global Mfg. *Sales
*Monthly Closing *Cost Estimating *Computer Operations *Marketing
SKILLS & ACOMPLISHMENTS
COST ESTIMATING / ANALYSIS
Analyzed and prepared target transfers and month end adjustments
Assess drawings in relation to customer specifications
Research drawing discrepancies with engineering
Develop manufacturing routings with appropriate labor standards
Execute reports for cost analysis and pricing
Develop estimates for various automotive components
Evaluate internal estimates versus supplier estimates for validity
Coordination with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance to ensure accurate product costs and explain variance to plan
Prepare all cost estimates and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to establish accurate BOMs, cycle times, engineering resource plans, tooling expenses and capital estimates. Present cost estimates and proposed pricing to general manager, vice president of Finance, and vice president of Sales
FINANCIAL PRODUCT PROGAM / GLOBAL MANUFACTURING ANALYSIS
Supervised the consolidation of monthly reports based on month end data from journals, accounting reports, etc.
Prepared business case strategies to support future product profit analyses
Analyzed financial data for programs ranging up to $1.5 billion
Provided liaison support in resolution and acceptance of financial modifications
Analyzed and develop necessary data to support gate reviews
Performed special studies and analyses in support of cost management
Analyzed manufacturing costs on a regional and global basis
Developed and identified benchmarking comparisons on a regional and global level
Assisted with implementation of global common reporting and analysis capabilities
Prepare all business case analyses for new products, regional localization, and capital investments. Presented business cases to general manager, vice president of Finance, and vice president of Sales.
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BUDGETING & PRICING
Analyze pricing details for competitive pricing
Monitored bi-monthly actual/budget costs for numerous tracking vehicles and prepare management reports
Prepare projected cost estimates including time frame and recommendations
Audited purchase orders, requisitions and inventory
Develop a variety of graphs, spreadsheets, charts and tables for use as management indicators in analysis and planning
Develop price estimates for customer proposals
Collaborate with sales and business development departments to create strategic pricing, considering functionality, customer value, and competitive pricing by market. Presented strategic pricing suggestions to vice president of Sales and vice president of Finance.
VALUE ANALYSIS / VALUE ENGINEERING
Conducted and administered numerous value analysis activities with suppliers for cost reduction ideas on current and future programs
Analyzed cost reduction results for management presentation activities
Prepared cost reduction indicator tools for management decision activities
Supervised the development exercise of future cost reduction activities throughout the company
Sales & Marketing
Manage highly technical and complex electronic product line
Perform sales analysis
Interface with internal/external contacts regarding product specifications, cost/price, timing, etc.
Assist Global Key Account Manager to establish, develop and execute marketing and sales strategies, plans and sales forecasts
COMPUTER OPERATIONS
Skilled in use of mainframe computer with GSC, BaaN, EDSNet, GPS, Hyperion Essbase, SAP training
Operate IBM personal computer and other compatible computers
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ACCESS and LAN system software
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Destiny School of Ministry, Pontiac, Michigan
Doctorate in Religious Education
Master’s in Theology
Baker College, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Masters of Business Administration, Finance Concentration
Spring Arbor College, Dearborn, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts degree, Management and Organizational Behavior major
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CAREER HISTORY
MAGNA ELECTRONICS,
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Manufacturer of electronic components
Key Account Manager (2015 – present)
Senior Cost Estimator (2012 - 2015)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX,
Online
Associate Facilitator, Foundations of Personal Finance (FP101)
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION,
Pontiac, Michigan
Automotive manufacturer
Senior Finance Analyst (New Business Development/Outside Sales)
General Supervisor, Global Powertrain Engineering Finance Budget & Forecast
Global Manufacturing Financial Analyst
Lead Financial Analyst
Senior Cost Estimator
NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA
Farmington Hills, Michigan
International automotive manufacturer
Cost Analyst
INERGY (formerly SOLVAY) AUTOMOTIVE,
Troy, Michigan
Manufacturer of plastic fuel systems
Cost Estimator
ALCOA FUJIKURA LIMITED (formerly Electro-Wire)
Dearborn, Michigan
Manufacturer of wire harnesses
Cost Estimator
WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL
Walled Lake, Michigan
Manufacturer of turbine engines
Contract Administrator
Associate Contract Administrator
Senior Department Clerk
Communications Clerk
Mail Clerk