On staff as part-time CFO for the organization

Arlene Dalida founded Inexa Solutions to bring large corporate experience to the small business arena by partnering with clients on individual projects or by providing part-time COO/CFO services. Unlike many advisors who focus on providing consulting recommendations, Inexa’s philosophy is to deliver operational results that fit within the scope of small business realities. Operational Advisory Services for profitable growth in small and middle market businesses - Strategies, Problem Solving, Project Management, Shared COO/CFO servicesManaged projects and process analyses for companies in the manufacturing, staffing, food industries, and non-profit sector:> Developed supply chain materials planning and procurement processes for new manufacturing company> Established financial reporting and cash flow management for early stage company> Developed launch plan and operational process for new service offering under a federal government program> Analyzed product lines and related pricing as strategic fit for early stage small business Recommendations:"Arlene Dalida has a systematic, analytical approach to solving problems for small businesses. Her focus on growth and scalability makes a new entrepreneur or budding business owner look forward into the future, and anticipate roadblocks and challenges ahead. Arlene is an asset for small businesses." Stacy Goldberg, MPH, RN, BSNCEO & Founder, Savorfull"Having Arlene Dalida work with our team at Savorfull brought an experienced approach to our business. As we branched out into new segments of the food world, having a new and fresh viewpoint helped to avoid issues .... The organizational skills and small business experience is an asset to any company starting out, or over."Phyllis CanvasserChief Operating OfficerSavorfull

Strategy / operations analysis and project implementation dedicated to helping clients achieve sustainable competitive advantages.Managed projects and business analyses for clients in the legal and automotive industries:> Analyzed business user needs for customized operational software platform; managed rollout of new system to affiliate companies> Project manager for custom development of new internal logistics tracking systemProvide internal business development support through proposal development, pricing analyses, and sales support activities

Launched a business for personalized service delivering pet grooming at clients’ homes and businesses. Managed and grew the business to 2 vans, 600 clients, 4 employees within 2 years. Marketed and sold the business in 2012.

Led the Detroit Lean Consortium, a unique group of companies focused on accelerating internal projects and achieving results. Using Lean Enterprise methodologies and tools, tangible improvements in quality, speed, cost, and customer service were achieved by clients in manufacturing, steel, healthcare services, entertainment, and publishing industries.The Consortium was not a networking or discussion group; it worked collectively to reach sustainable continuous improvement results through formal collaboration and sharing of resources (human resources, intellectual capital, and even equipment) as a way to accelerate the implementation cycle.

Managed business transformation activities for clients in automotive, chemical, publishing, and oil & gas industries. Projects included: > organizational and process assessment / design encompassing all aspects of supply chain; > developed strategic planning and standardized annual budget process, mentored organization through development and compilation of five year plan and one year budget; > compiled product line profitability analysis, restructured financial systems, incorporating newly developed strategic positioning for existing product lines; > directed network optimization and distribution center relocation with 3PL selection; > coordinated Lean Enterprise strategies and five-year roadmap for implementation. Directed regional marketing activities internally for Resources Global in the local marketplace, developing brand recognition and initiating new potential revenue sources. Resources Global is a project-based organization utilizing seasoned professionals with +20 years experience to help clients execute strategies.

Managed $80 million logistics organization and associated business processes to service seven manufacturing faciliites, averaging 300,000 shipments annually. Developed strategic plans and tactical actions to deliver improved supply chain performance across the manufacturing division; improved order to delivery cycle 15%

Managed $250 million line operations unit servicing automotive clients with +50 locations, 24x7 call center, 150 staff, average 10,000 transactions/week.Awarded FedEx Five Star award for developing the strategy and implementing the re-engineering of a regional business model into a single operating unit.

Managed the transition and liquidation of all operations of a subsidiary company from Comerica Bank to Air Express International (AEI)

Managed financial and strategic activities, staff operations, and human resources for $800M (revenue) customs broker with 750 employees in 20 branch offices. Recommended major corporate restructuring, established salary/grade structure and compensation plans, generated cultural shift through change management techniques. Developed long range feasibility assessment recommending company sale, directed due diligence and divestiture process.

Managed financial and strategic planning at both the corporate level and stand-alone divisions. Responsibilities included corporate wide profitability analysis, business line analysis, annual budgeting process, accounting systems development