Provide leadership to the Enterprise Application Technical Team including the BASIS Team, Database Team, Integrations and Development Team, and Application Operations team. Portfolio Management:Created Dashboard and Documentation Model so the Application Operations Team can proactively manage the portfolio of 3rd Party Business Applications.Created Project Plan model specific for Applications Upgrades as guidance for both Business Users and IT Staff to follow best practices and meet SOX IT compliance when performing an upgrade.Continuous Improvement: Project Manger for Application and Continuous Improvement projects. Earned Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Led teams to document and streamline New Product, Inventory Control, Service Parts, Manufacturing, and Sales Processes. Problem Resolution:Brought together and led cross functional teams to solve multiple business and IT related issues.SAP Implementation:Business Process Blueprinting and Data Transformation lead for OTC, CRM, SLM, and EDI.Senior Management Reporting: Development of Business Intelligence for Senior Management Team and Sales Staff. Created Dashboards and other Reports using Crystal Reports and Advanced Excel tools. (At Generac Mobile before implementation roll out of SAP and BI)SOX IT Compliance: Led team to put initial compliance system and process in place and Annual lead for SOX IT audits at the Berlin, WI plant.

Executive Team Leader for Accounting and Information Systems. Financial Executive Functions: Annual Business Plan Project Leader. Worked with Senior Team and President to develop Business Strategy. Coordinated Sales Forecast, developed P&L Budget, set Metrics and Targets, developed Financial plans, set Standard Costs, gained Senior Team buy-in and approval. Financial and Operational model development. Provided reporting of results and analysis to Owners and Managers. Financial analysis of growth opportunities. Maintained relationship with audit firm, bankers, and insurance. Strengthened internal control structure and internal audit function. Oversight of HR compensation and benefit programs and compliance. Decreased close time form 20+ days to less than 5 days. Produced GAAP compliant financials. Leadership Team for ISO Certification.Cost Savings:Improved Accounting Team performance reducing staff from 5 to 4 saving $40,000 annually. Negotiated lower administrative costs. Improved Credit Function lowering 60+ days past due balance from 20% to less than 1% of total A/R. Improved processes by leading cross-functional teams to streamline (Kaizen). Led team to improve import and export processes including Direct Import and Letter of Credit lowering overall import costs $40,000 annually. Performed and improved Price Desk function lowering quote turnover time from days to hours. Formed and led technical team taking 3 manufacturing cells running below 50% efficiency to over 85% efficiency saving $30,000 per month.Team Development: Built the Accounting Department into a productive team by setting team and individual goals, having team members support each other, holding weekly meetings to review results, and training on Covey’s 7 habits.Account Management: Maintained select customer relationships. Improved relations with problem customers by setting expectations and holding production and customers accountable to agreed to standards.

Executive Team Leader for Accounting and Information Systems. Financial Executive Function:Worked as part of the Senior Management Team to develop corporate Mission Statement, Core Values, Goals, and Objectives. Worked with an outside consultant and the Accounting Team to develop team values and principles improving overall performance. Provided analysis of growth opportunities and capital equipment acquisitions. Worked with purchasing to put in place strategies to lower overall costs by 10%. Oversight of compensation and benefit programs and compliance. Financial and Operational model development. Information Systems Function:Transformed information systems from a small office network with QuickBooks to a full featured ERP system integrating Operations and Accounting and establishing a WAN connecting four plants to home office.

Executive Team Leader for Accounting and Information Systems. Financial Executive Function: Produced GAAP compliant financials. Assisted senior management in planning activities. Monitored markets and customers identifying pending downturn in homebuilding. Put in place administrative processes to support commercial contractors so business could grow that area of the business. Provided financial analysis to owners on proposed purchase of new facilities. Improved efficiency of office staff by recruiting and training staff on construction specific skills and processes.Information Systems Function: Trained staff on additional functionality of Master Builder ERP system gaining additional value from the investment.

Internal Consultant for Accounting and Information Systems. Financial Executive Function:Mentored new Controller. Provided analysis of capital acquisitions.Information Systems Function:Project Leader for implementation of ERP manufacturing software on schedule and within budget. Developed reporting to meet management requirements. Implemented CAD/CAM/CNC software connecting and integrating engineering to manufacturing machinery. Managed outside hardware and software consultants.

Provided Controller for hire services. Mentored newly hired controllers. Provided start-up assistance to new companies. Assisted companies with finance and information systems functions. Managed the Intuit Master Builder and SAGE ERP software practices. Implemented and supported ERP systems.

Financial Executive Function:This was a start-up business. Put in place all business office functions and systems and maintained business office operations. Maintained relationships with Banks, CPA’s, Insurance, and other service providers. Organizational development and recruiting, Development and oversight of compensation and benefit plans.Business Consulting Function:Consulting work was performed as sub-contract work to Booz Allen and Boston Consulting Group. Projects involved developing Business Intelligence systems for large consumer goods manufacturers. Tools assisted Business Executives with Promotion Planning and retail chain Inventory Management saving clients as much as $15,000,000 annually. Tools were developed with Visual Basic, Oracle, SQL Anywhere, MS Access, MS Excel, Irwin, and TOAD.

Executive Team Leader for Accounting and Information Systems. Financial Executive Function:This was a start-up operation. Worked with Senior Team and Outside Consultants to develop corporate Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Business Strategy. Coordinated Sales Forecast, developed P&L Budget, set Metrics and Targets, developed Cash and other Balance Sheet plans, worked with Senior Team and Executive Director for buy-in and final approval. Developed models to support the above processes. Provided reporting of results and analysis to Board of Directors and Managers. Maintained relationship with audit firm, bankers, and insurance agents. Developed internal control structure and internal audit function. Organizational development, compensation, and HR compliance.Information Systems Function:Put in place network infrastructure and ERP system to support business operations.Event Organization:Was team member for organization of Olympic and International Speed Skating events.

Provided controller for hire services. Provided support to Audit and Tax staff. Implemented ERP systems in construction, manufacturing, distribution, service, and not-for-profit businesses.

Implemented Solomon ERP system at a Public Accounting firm and their clients while performing job search after college.

Parts Manager, Modern Motors, (Completed Toyota Management Series Training). Assistant Parts Manager, West Side Garage. Owner, M&M Cable Construction. Owner, Moore Mobile DJ’s.