Cost Expert.

Patrick B. DeWitte

***** **** ******** *****; Harrison Township, MI 48045.

Cell Phone: 586-***-****

E-Mail: *****@***.***

Business Unit Team:

Finance and Engineering are the core elements of my skill sets. I offer my resume for your consideration to join your Team as a resource to successfully complete your objectives.

My specialty is “guiding” business teams to cost effective results providing viability and the appropriate business case to secure funding for future programs / projects. Cost avoidance and cost reform was a concurrent objective while working with concept and advanced engineering groups. I also performed as a management liaison to communicate results to the Executive Team Members in all functions with the appropriate support of my engineering and financial team members.

In Finance, I served as a subject matter expert. I advised Portfolio Management by providing viability guidance for pre-concept initiatives affecting more than $100 Billion of product. I have provided focus to the objectives of cost, design, inventory, pricing, and quality to the team(s) as it all related to program / project viability.

In Engineering, I achieved “Design and Layout Classification” and was responsible for the design and installation solutions to customer requirements. I have particular experience in light and heavy duty truck (mechanical, electrical, heating and cooling), electronics (audio, cellular, visual, diagnostics, entertainment, interior and exterior lighting and wiring), HVAC (plumbing, thermal requirements), design and manufacturing requirements, cost and quality.

Please contact me for additional discussion.

Best Regards,

Patrick B. DeWitte.

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Patrick B. DeWitte

39957 West Offshore Drive; Harrison Township, MI 48045.

Cell Phone: 586-***-****

E-Mail: *****@***.***

Objective: Provide financial guidance for project, program, and planning team members. Work with team members to assess, request, and secure funding required for designing and implementing quality product strategies. Lead the development team to execute delivery while maintaining cost objectives. Direct concurrent cost avoidance and cost reduction activities in operations, products and services.

General Motors: 1967-2002.

Product, Program, Project Concept Cost/Viability Advisor: Corporate Portfolio Management:

 Advised Product Line Executives and program executives of costs and cost drivers of product production. Solidified definition and provided cost solutions in pre-concept stages. Provided guidance for all concepts and products (over $100 Billion of product).

 Focused organizational energy to create and maintain program profitability.

 Created cross-functional teams and achieved all program objectives.

Product, Project Team Leader; Concept and Design Cost Estimator.

 Coordinated all cost development of six (6) senior estimators and presented annotated results to the product line Executive, Chief Engineer and program leadership.

 Completed this $20 Billion program segment on time, below cost target with improved quality.

Senior Staff Assistant: Cost Estimating: Concept and Design Cost Estimator.

 Managed electrical and HVAC cost exclusively (over $ 45 Billion of product).

 Created cross-functional teams to improve communication and focus on program goals.

 Conducted process and facility assessments in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Budget Analyst - Operations (Senior Staff Assistant):

 Initiated Budget and Forecast operations for new assembly plant (over $ 6 Billion Production).

 Reduced and controlled operational expense by training production team.

Supervisor – Product Cost Department (Directed 30 employees):

 Implemented an inventory control and integral accounting system.

 Reduced headcount 75% and IT costs by consolidating 11 plants with central office processing.

 Served as a Group Auditor for the audit staff on assembly operations.

Product Pricing and Equipment Analyst. Pricing Department:

 Improved market competitiveness by restructuring option pricing.

Design and Layout. Special Equipment Engineering:

 Designed and installed solutions for customer’s requirements: body, chassis, and electrical systems.

Education: Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration (Troy, Michigan)

 Bachelor Business Administration, General Business.

• Corporate Training:

 Engineering Design; Value Analysis; Manufacturing Practices; Quality; DFM / DFA; Purchasing.

 Microsoft Applications: Access, Excel, Power Point, Word.

Military: Army: E-5: (Training: Infantry – Light Weapons. Operator - Armored Personnel Carrier.)

 Administration: Adjutant Generals Staff, First Calvary Division. Awarded: Bronze Star Medal.

 Operations: Third Brigade Headquarters, First Infantry Division. Awarded: Army Commendation Medal.

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