Ellen Carson Email & Phone Number

I am a senior executive with combined insight in finance and Human Resources, allowing me to save millions for mid-sized manufacturing firms by optimizing people, processes and policies. Colleagues appreciate my ability to work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, operations, and other teams -- improving efficiency and achieving goals.Some achievements include:-- Reduced inventory 90% over just ~24 months by initiating project reviews with engineer team.-- Achieved unprecedented budget accuracy by working with IT to implement integrated MRP.-- Improved profitability by developing new costing model that raised Sales process accuracy.I have been a key contributor to several major strategic projects. These include operational turnaround of manufacturing facilities in China and co-development of new strategic direction to minimize the impact of recession on a global firm.

Listed skills include Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing, and 44 others.

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  Chief Financial Officer

  Denton Vacuum

  2008 - Present

  Denton Vacuum is a global, $20 million manufacturer of innovative coating products for high-tech sectors.Earned rapid promotion thanks to demonstrated ability to develop complex financial solutions “on the fly.” Oversaw full P&L and budget adherence for $20 million firm, including cross-functional leadership of all financial operations and reporting.-- Saved significantly against budget with leadership focused on improvement and accountability.-- Raised cash flow by evaluating and implementing positive changes to company's A/R process.-- Eliminated late payment and supplier friction with cash flow analysis and 6-month forecasting.-- Improved financials by sourcing, planning and negotiating multiple favorable global contracts.Major projects in this role include:-- Reduced expenses for China-based facility 53% by leading a complete operational turnaround.-- Helped enter Russian market and grow multiple verticals as contributor to a new strategic plan.Excellence in this role has required strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, financial analysis and reporting, process improvement, organizational development and structure, budgeting, project management, international operations, vendor management, contract negotiation, and more.