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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Finance Consulting Projects for Robindale Energy and ECA

Plymouth, Michigan

Private equity backed banking services companyRecruited by search firm to provide oversight for Finance, Legal, and IT functions.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Directed day-to-day operations and finance functions for specialty pigments manufacturing company. • Delivered record revenues three consecutive years.• Relocated plant; introduced safety and environmental best practices• Realigned manufacturing and maintenance organizations for improved productivity.• Secured working line of credit for highly leveraged organization.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Partnered with CEO of small early stage DoD-funded research company to direct finance, IT, HR and administrative functions. • Responded to loss of DoD funding by identifying viable technology, spearheading commercialization and gaining buy-in for acquisition of competitor.• Negotiated manufacturing JV for aerospace market; led negotiations and purchase of specialty corrosion manufacturing assets, averting multi-million dollar loss.• Captured 15% annual savings by restructuring finance, IT and HR functions.

Buffalo, Ny

(Privately held technology/manufacturing company)Recruited to pre-IPO company to direct financial activities for company transitioning from technology IP to manufactured products. Centralized financial functions and optimized the financial team, leading team of almost 30 direct/indirect reports. • Transitioned focus from technology development to product commercialization.• Raised $8M+ in private capital and slashed monthly cash burn $600K.• Established manufacturing cost system; revamped financial and sourcing functions.• Led listing of company on Dubai Stock Exchange• Wound down operations and sold technology following economic downturn; named US Trustee by bankruptcy court to execute disposition of assets.

Chantilly, Va

(Venture capital backed waste management firm operating in five states.)Retained on two-year contract to direct financial activities of start-up company including budgeting, financial reporting/analysis, taxes, IT, processes/ controls, and M&A due diligence. Built financial team and established operating systems, financial reporting, capital approval processes, BOD reports and corporate governance. • Pivotal in driving growth from zero to $150M.• Freed up $4M in cash by reducing DSO by 10+ days and focusing on new revenue stream. • Integrated financial reporting of five acquisitions and partnered with VC firm to renegotiate loans and increase funding from $150M to $220M.• Implemented ERP program to manage date and improved financial analysis

Schaumburg, Il

($500M global manufacturer of network and specialty cables. Company was merged with Belden in 2004 and executive team was replaced.)Recruited to manage finance, budgeting, treasury, tax, investor relations, IT, and internal audit with six direct reports and 50 indirect across six countries. Participated in corporate strategy development, reviewed financial results of 23 subsidiaries, identified financing options and oversaw SEC reporting.• Provided financial leadership for reverse merger with Belden Inc.• Arranged $25M bridge financing for potential acquisition; led issuance of $110M convertible debt.• Implemented SOX processes and controls across 23 subsidiaries and elevated internal audit process.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

($500M, publicly traded (NYSE: CCC), manufacturer of activated carbon in US, Asia, and Europe.)Directed worldwide financial activities, SEC reporting, global information system (SAP), and US customer service. Served as general manager for $30M consumer products division and led new business development across all four business segments. Traveled to Asia 25%. Served on subsidiary boards in UK, Germany, China, and Japan. • Devised strategy and established Asian Operations producing $16M in annual sales; directed construction of manufacturing JV in China; replaced non-performing Japanese distributorship.• Introduced consumer products catalog and QVC sales that delivered $1M in revenue.• Re-branded German-based consumer product, driving revenue from $17M to $19.5M; executed buy-out of business unit.• Implemented SAP and instituted economic profit (EVA) reporting process.• Established foreign currency management program that saved $500K annually; outsourced IT saving additional $250K annually.

Durham, Nc

($1.5B chemical manufacturer and subsidiary of Dainippon Ink in Japan with manufacturing operations in North America, South America, and Europe)Chief Financial Officer (1999)Vice President / Treasurer (1996-1999)Promoted to manage treasury functions, lead corporate M&A team and institute finance process and organizational improvements, serving as “right hand” to new CEO on ex-pat assignment from Japan. Identified as financial and accounting SME for all non-US activities. Managed four direct reports with worldwide team of 15. • Executed four acquisitions including two in Europe (residing in Norway and Italy), one in Brazil and one in the US that delivered $400 M in revenue.• Formed JV that improved revenue $3M yearly; drove specific business area revenue growth from $15M to $17.25M.• Slashed interest costs $2M annually.• Reduced annual tax expense $5M by centralizing corporate financial functions in the Netherlands.Director, International Finance (1995-1996)Recruited to improve international financial reporting, manufacturing costing, and tax planning at global level and operationalize SAP across North American manufacturing sites, following $1M+ investment.• Negotiated and closed acquisitions in Italy and Brazil.• Selected as member of four-person team charged with South American strategic planning and expansion

($5B+ publicly-held (NYSE: OC) US-based manufacturing company)Financial Director, Asia Pacific, Hong Kong (1993-1995)Directed finance and administrative activities for Asia Pacific region across China, India, Korea, and Japan, relocating to Hong Kong. • Built three manufacturing facilities in China that delivered $50M+ in revenue; established and operated Asian/Pacific trading company that generated incremental revenue; established $80M JV in India.• Introduced cost reduction programs at Asahi Fiber Glass in Japan and LG Owens Corning in South Korea; reduced Japanese JV manufacturing costs $10M annually.International Finance Manager, Toledo, OH (1991-1993)International Accounting Manager, Toledo, OH (1990-1991)