Cynthia Ross Email & Phone Number

Manage Famous Footwear division Test & Learn function, $1.5B in revenues, which strives to deliver effective learnings by testing concepts, their anticipated impact and application as part of strategic planning for business decisions. Lead monthly meetings with FF Senior Management to evaluate tests results objectively, dialogue on knowledge gained and path forward. Develop presentations with financial and statistical analysis of test results.

Subcontractor on financial projects focusing on strategic planning, budgeting and compliance audits for Pennsylvania state and local agencies; assists in RFP evaluations and development.

Managed reporting and analyses for Apparel Business, $1.2B in revenue as the largest global integrated producer and marketer of premium fibers, fabric and finishes. Provided senior management financial results for decision-making, strategic planning and incentive measurements; liaison to corporate reporting. • Finance lead for Hyperion implementation G/L reporting including reporting change from full absorption to direct cost.• Implemented new Apparel reporting structure for measuring business results with marketing initiative focused on profitable differentiation through branding and innovation (+$8M income improvement).

Finance lead on restructuring team for a global business focused on breakeven/profitability during acquisition. Provided reporting and ad hoc analyses to team for global, regional and plant operations in evaluation and development of strategies to meet objective. Participated in business reviews with President on progress; prepared required Board progress reporting. • Prepared ‘hold value’ analyses for each plant site to determine potential viability towards profitability. Developed measurement tools for costs savings initiatives, evaluation of restructuring goals and potential breakeven target.• Conducted monthly financial reviews with plants/regions emphasizing their impacts to business objectives.• Team restructuring efforts resulted in $60 million (after tax) business improvement and breakeven for EBITDA.• Responsible for financial analysis related to 100% share acquisition of JV in Mexico, an annual $4.5M tax advantage

Reported to DTI Corp Rpt Mgr , a global integrated fibers, resins / intermediates business with $6B revenues. Responsible for Corp Rpt financial communications to Investor Relations. Analyzed sales price and volume for external communications and revenue outlooks / trends. Provided narrative explanations for Annual Report MD&A, SEC 10-Q filings. Performed ad hoc financial analyses; finance support to legal for filings and license agreements; team member on special projects i.e. DTI transition team for divestiture. • Significant contributor to financial statements & other requirements for DTI acquisition including: analyses for footnote disclosures, PwC audit & investor offering memorandum; Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filing; Canada regulatory merger filing. • Finance lead for DTI / CSC contract negotiations, $47M agreement for technical and systems support. • Audit team member facilitating internal control reviews & evaluated compliance in prep for Sarb-Oxley certification.