Managed board members and participated in the vetting the firm’s future strategies, tactics and investments, while remaining true to the company vision. Leading the company to divest consumer based VOIP and the focus on solely on transport networking with core partners. Lead strategic alliances and partnerships with Verizon, GTT, Frontier, CenturyLink, XO Communications, Windstream and Zayo.Successfully completed MoDOT's Advanced Contractor Certificate program offered by MoDOT to assist Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) firms to achieve success and sustainability in the highway construction and consulting industry. This program allowed minority owned businesses the opportunity to growth by using the program as a micro-incubator for learning state and federal contracting tools, opportunities, requirements and awards program. Previously, as CEO of Xspology Communications I led the company the to becoming certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) and landing (3) sizable contracts within 12 months.

Organized and led a contract manufacturing division of Fabrication services, Tube distribution and Engineered services. Expanded capacity, capability and footprint while consolidating expenses and streamlining sales. Restructured the business operation to support faster product expansion and levered cross-divisional support.

Right now the publishers is facing an enormous number of external threats such as the decreased interest in reading paper products; competition from online resources; scarcity of advertising dollars; along with the increased cost of paper, delivery, postage, and fuel.During times like this they need an edge, some new, innovative approach that can secure your readership and advertisers, and even generate new revenue.I would like to introduce you to a product that will help your business. My company has developed a solution that will not only grow publishers circulation and ad revenue, but will also increase the loyalty of both your advertisers and subscribers.Our product is unique, cost effective and revenue enhancing. It provides a valuable opportunity that publishers will be able to extend not only to their subscribers but to thier advertisers as well.

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for developing and reporting Chrysler St. Louis Assembly Plants financial performance to the Car/Minivan Division for its South plant and to the Jeep/Truck/Activity Division for its North Plant.

People In The Know - Sharing Real Experiences, Real Knowledge, Real Life.People In The Know (PITK) creates content to help small business owners learn from other small business owners. PITK was one of the fast growing online magazine with 25,000 subscribers in three month and over 150 orginal content over the same period.

Primary Responsibilities: To report monthly forecast and actual results with explanations for forecast and budget variances. Provide in-depth analysis to Controller and Senior Operational staff, used to drive business activities toward achieving budgeted goals.Additional Responsibilities:Reclassification and Product Cost Study - Forecast, update, and develop standard costs for raw material, inbound transportation, and labor ratesModel Year Budget - Develop standards for labor, wage rates, fringes, assessments, and economicsDevelop annual and three year budgets and operational business plans Develop financial reports for gross margin and profitability analysis Develop financial reporting & analysis, budgeting, month/year--end close, and forecasting with variance explanationsReport balance scorecard (BSC) variance and trackingForecast and report weekly and quarterly cash actual with variances explanations Develop and implemented preventive maintenance (PM) budgets with tracking systemForecast pre-production and launch budget (PP&L)Develop and forecast energy hedging (electricity, natural gas)Analyze and submit Sarbanes Oxley Audit Testing & required documentationDevelop financial modeling and reportingDevelop analysis, processes, & tools for approving six sigma projects and business casesAd hoc analysis of financial and product performance analysis Responsible for launching two new products - 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan & 2009 Dodge RamSubmit accurate Expense Hour per Vehicle (Harbor) data for business centers and total plant Retrieve/ upload monthly forecast and weekly actual using SAP and Hyperion Essbase

Primary Responsibilities: To provide financial support for the controller and operating staff, which includes forecast development, project analysis and control, performance reporting & budget development. Participate in the development and implementation of operational initiatives and new corporate measurement systems. Additional Responsibilities:Project analysis and controlProvide ad-hoc financial analysisDaily performance reportingAnnual budget developmentWorking with various functional operating groupsAssist in coordinating the plant cost reduction strategies.Analyzing operational processes for efficiency with operation managers.Analyze and submit Sarbanes Oxley Audit Testing & Requirements documentation

Primary Responsibilities: To order material in a timely manner to provide JIT delivery to production lines through direct supervision of 25 high volume material handlers while reducing material, transportation and storage cost for the corporation. Additional Responsibilities:Assist in the development, promotion and enforcement on lean manufacturing Daily order $3.1 million of material into the plant while providing JIT delivery based on scheduled unitsMaterial replenishment and distribution Train, direct, and motivate hourly workforce to achieve plant and department goals and objectivesCommunicate directly with United Automotive Workers (UAW) leaders/associates and labor relation Communicate with supplier and vendors to ensure material meet corporate guidelines and specificationsReceiving, shipping, and billing material from plant facility to vendor sitesManaging 25 high volume UAW hourly material handlers in paint, trim, and body in whiteControl and implement engineer changes into product line Communicate effectively with all levels of management to meet scheduled buildControl and manage $15 million of inventory with a three day turnover ratioPromote and ensure material warehousing and production lines meet ISO 9002 standardManaging and updating KANBAN ordering system for production and material operatorsPromote and practice OSHA safety standards to hourly employeesControl the delivery, storage, and installation of all hazardous material and chemicals

Primary Responsibilities: Promote and apply business processesProvide and communicate daily statistics to plant manager, operational managers and senior engineersIndependently generate daily analytical reports for engineers

Primary Responsibility: Formulate with team to create a premier product.Additional Responsibilities:Maintained job-specific inventoryTrained new employees on all sectional positionsRecommended engineering alternatives for improved quality