NAT PULIZZI
OBJECTIVE
Seasoned Professional seeking a senior leadership position with a progressive and innovative organization where my extensive manufacturing, financial, process re-engineering and executive management experience can be applied.
EXPERIENCE
2005–present Independent Consultant
Counsel clients on ways to gain operational efficiency and improved quality. Clients include AMS Manufacturing, Eagle Tool Group L.L.C., Moonroof Industries, MRC Manufacturing Inc., VCST Powertrain Components, Inc., Shearographics L.L.C dba L-Ray and Springbrook Farm.
Conduct value stream mapping and supply chain analysis to identify and eliminate waste and expense in various manufacturing processes.
Assist in the development, reporting, and analysis of the company, business unit, and department budgets and forecasts.
Support top management with recommendations and reliable information in the process of defining strategic plans.
2002–2005 Daimler Chrysler-Engine Manufacturing Division Detroit, MI
Production Manager/Plant Manager (Contract-Service Agreement Worker)
Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of engine assembly.
Supervised 80 – 106 Area managers and production supervisors.
Assisted General Manager in achieving maximum production efficiency. Helped to improve productivity by over 50 percent.
Responsible for bottom up communications, emphasis on First Time Capable and Quality. Increased moral and production numbers to highest in plant history.
Interfaced with union representatives with highest achievement with a perfect work record.
Maintained daily operations of head sub-assembly, intake assembly, piston assembly, final engine assembly and inspection.
1997–2002 Weber Shandwick Worldwide Detroit, MI
Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations/Administration
Established, implemented and maintained all accounting principals, practices and procedures.
Conducted full financial statement preparation, budget & forecasting, insurance, tax and treasury.
Supervised and reviewed all financial reports.
Planned and directed all operational policies, objectives and initiatives.
Responsible for day-to-day operations and directed all purchases for materials, supplies and equipment
Negotiated all client contracts.
Planned and directed all aspects of staff.
1994–1997 American Steel Stair, Inc. New Haven, MI
Controller and Quality Assurance Administrator
Established and maintained all accounting principals, practices and procedures.
Conducted full financial statement preparations, budget & forecasting.
Developed policies, procedures for government regulations as needed for QS/ISO compliance.
Scheduled and performed internal quality audits, identified and made necessary corrections for government compliance.
1977-2002 The Platters Los Angeles, CA
Business Manager
Duties included management and scheduling of personal appearances
Promoted the group with entertainment agencies.
Negotiated financial terms with prospective clients
Interfaced with unions and directed behind the scene technicians.
Served as the financial advisor for all members, handling all aspects of both business and personal financial matters.
EDUCATION
University Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration , Specialty Finance and Accounting
Graduated cum laude.
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Financial Planner
INTERESTS
Boating, horseback riding and helping children.
AFFILIATIONS
Donate time and support to a variety of charitable and philanthropic organizations. Serve on the board of Governors Children’s Learning Center, Detroit, MI as Treasurer. Chairman Shrine Hospital Fund Drive. Editor Shrine Hospital Newspaper. Served on the Finance Committee of the 32nd Degree Masons for the Valley of Detroit. Past Commodore of Moslem Shrine Yacht Club. Fleet Captain to Anchor Bay Yachting Association. I.O.B.G. District #25 served as Vice President to Lake St. Clair region. Past International Order of Alhambra Public Affairs Officer.
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