Debra Chamra, Cpa, Cma, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

• Recruited by Talecris Biotherapeutics (which was owned by Cerberus Capital Management – the largest private equity firm in the US) to lead the development and execution of the corporate S&OP process to provide the Executive Management Committee comprehensive analysis and reporting of supply chain and global product demand of the $1.4 billion international product portfolio• Managed the month-to-month activities of the S&OP core team (Plasma Procurement, Supply, Global Demand Planning for Commercial Operations, and Finance) and prepared & presented the monthly S&OP Management Business Review to the Executive Management Team• Created & implemented benchmark corporate dashboard reporting – focusing on business analytics for commercial operations• Directed the $4.5 million sales incentive program for the US Commercial Operations sales force• Provided guidance to executive decision makers on such issues as pricing, resource allocation, sales, manufacturing, logistics, and product development• Proactively provide strategic decision support through insightful, operational recommendations• Participated in international tender evaluation

SUMMARY: Guided the company through adversity, strengthened the bottom line, drove growth, and improved profitability by developing and implementing proven financial and operational strategies to ensure optimal cash flow. - Served as a key member of the Executive Management Team, providing advice and counsel on issues of organizational importance and helping to create and maintain a values-based, high performing culture- Guided the company to survive economic downturn and ‘dot-bust’ without downsizing; maintained stability and achieved growth by implementing cost containment initiatives; initiating formal business processes and policies; and leading corporate strategy- Responsible for all financial reporting, accounting control systems, analysis, budget, and forecasting; generated agency’s profit/loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for third parties and government regulatory agencies

Masters In Accounting

Activities and Societies: Member of Alpha Theta Chi Collegiate Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Health Care Administration

Activities and Societies: Member of Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society

Mba, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, And Ecommerce

Activities and Societies: Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Master Of Health Care Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Master In Technology Systems, Manufacturing Systems And Industrial Distribution & Logistics