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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Executed CFO function for foundation that has provided mentoring, tutoring, college application assistance and scholarships for 1,800 underrepresented students from 15 Chicagoland and Milwaukee-area high schools. Managed finances for founder and associated entities.• Developed cash flow model to ensure ongoing availability of financial support to students. Included staffing strategies, spending priorities, and funding options.• Directed treasury function, including disposition of foundation’s assets, daily banking and working capital management.• Oversaw legal, regulatory and tax filings for the foundation, founder and family trusts.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Bartlett, Illinois, Us

Improved cash flow forecasting and managed daily bank relations for this $140 million manufacturer of retail displays.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

Audited and documented customs reporting for the supply chain group of this $4 billion manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizers.• Created audit process to identify and correct export-reporting differences between government databases, export agency filings and internal systems.• Tracked and documented rail-based exports from the US to Mexico.• Checked accuracy of customs broker billings for imports from Canada.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Supported supply chain organization of $23 billion distribution company.• Led regional and local operational staff in determining warehouse and transportation expenses for distribution center relocations, expansions and consolidations. Factors included volume, labor rates, productivity and mileage.• Developed staffing model to help operational leaders anticipate hiring needs. Incorporated volume, productivity, overtime rates, vacation/leave and current headcount.• Reported weekly and monthly operational results that included performance metrics for all distribution centers.

Chicago, Il, Us

Provided expertise to Planning and Logistics unit within corporate Supply Chain Finance organization of $4 billion CPG company. Later served as liaison between marketing and brand finance teams.• Developed SKU-level distribution expenses for annual operating plan and monthly forecasts based on product weight, shipping distance and fuel prices.• Systematized, automated and documented monthly close and forecast processes for transportation and warehouse groups, improving content of reports and production time.• Maintained monthly forecasts for $20 million consumer marketing budget, translating marketing program information into general ledger accounts and appropriate periods.

Us

Re-joined company to maintain liquidity during strategic transition.• Counseled CFO on options including corporate divestiture, downsizing and bankruptcy in order to provide optimal outcomes to customers, creditors, owners and employees.• Secured multiple amendments to loan and security agreements by forecasting sales, receipts, disbursements and collateral adjustments.• Fulfilled transition services agreement responsibilities after sale of company assets.• Determined daily cash requirements and adjusted revolving line of credit balances appropriately.

Lagrange, Illinois, Us

Reengineered treasury processes for this manufacturer of diesel engines for power generation, railroad and marine propulsion applications following its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc.• Redesigned Electro-Motive’s cash flow forecasts to conform to Caterpillar’s requirements.• Instituted vendor certification program to comply with Export-Import Bank requirements.

Provided financial management for A&E Factory Services, a $220 million joint venture that supplies third-party in-home repair service on behalf of appliance and electronics manufacturers and retailers.• Supported major account managers in pricing negotiations, driving continued profitable growth.• Modeled business plan for two tiers of technician training, saving over $1 million annually.• Streamlined tools and templates for forecasting and reporting processes, offering more timely, transparent and accessible results.Managed $250 million income statement for central U.S. region of Sears Product Repair Services, with 1.9 million customer service calls annually.• Instructed district staffs on the relationship between operational initiatives and financial outcomes.• Monitored capital expenditure requests including real estate improvements and equipment purchases.• Trained incoming Region Finance Manager on business model, operational issues, and software.Supported Sears Contract Sales and Sears Commercial Sales groups.• Managed inventory planning process for specialty appliance stores.• Redeveloped reporting and budgeting processes in conjunction with IT system upgrades.

Us

Successfully executed turnaround, realignment and divestiture strategy of this venture fund-owned $600 million food manufacturer and distributor.• Projected borrowing needs to support acquisition of $75 million division, resulting in appropriate covenant limitations in new financing agreements.• Developed forecasting and analytical tools, reducing monthly forecast-to-actual variances from over 15% to less than 2%.• Managed company-wide budget preparation efforts, minimizing effort required by each division.• Restructured relationship between operating divisions and corporate headquarters. Reassigned appropriate responsibilities, people and expenses from parent company to divisions, providing visibility into profitability of operations.

Served as Manager of Financial Analysis for Chef Solutions, Orval Kent's parent company.

Served as Manager of Financial Analysis for Chef Solutions, Pennant's parent company.

Amsterdam, Nl

Lead multiple engagements for various management groups at U.S. headquarters of international bank.• Facilitated transition of business unit CFO function from Chicago to Amsterdam by training European staff and refocusing periodic reporting.• Identified $1 million in technology service savings for retail division.• Streamlined and automated recurring processes, reducing potential for errors.• Performed internal audit of accrued and prepaid expense accounts.

Consulted executive management of this international appliance and architectural metal products manufacturer on long-term strategic direction and related financial and operational initiatives.• Coordinated annual budget process. Integrated submissions from all global divisions.• Established rolling-twelve-month forecasting protocol, providing more accurate and timely information.• Developed lease-versus-buy and ROI analyses for use in capital expenditure reviews.• Served as primary finance department liaison to production managers and marketing team, aligning product offerings with the company’s abilities and customers’ requirements.• Sourced acquisitions internally and through intermediaries. Evaluated potential targets.• Prepared offering memorandum and valuations for potential sale of European product line.

Developed and implemented growth and cost savings strategies for this publicly traded national home improvement company with annualized revenues of over $240 million.• Increased revenues 80% through $42 million acquisition that expanded geographical presence, decreased seasonality, and extended product offerings.• Decreased annual expenses $2 million by acquiring vendor and integrating operations.• Performed due diligence and coordinated financing for acquisitions.• Analyzed corporate restructuring in conjunction with forbearance agreement negotiations with lenders.• Managed investor and media relations. Improved quality of press releases and shareholder reports.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Advised clients on merger, acquisition and corporate finance transactions for this investment bank serving middle-market companies.• Analyzed industry and competitive environments. Created financial analyses and valuations for clients. Marketed, negotiated and closed transactions.• Prepared valuations for physicians joining healthcare provider network and fairness opinion for national specialty retailer.• Raised $5 million in convertible preferred stock for jewelry manufacturer and retailer, and $3 million in convertible subordinated debt for media research and ratings provider.• Designed and oversaw development of relational Access database that integrated information on the firm’s transactions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Attended USMC Officers Candidates School

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed team of analysts reviewing alleged war crimes and human rights abuses for a United Nations commission.• Summarized information from government, non-profit and media sources.• Research published in "The Battle and Siege of Sarajevo".

Mba, Finance

Ba, Economics

Accounting

Accounting

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