I have developed and lead a series of strategic and tactical multi-functional teams both in the US and Mexico. Transitioning part of manufacturing to a Mexican facility, I spearheaded the improvement of managerial and financial reporting and control of operations with over $250 Million dollars in annual net revenue. I have also consulted in the venture capital community providing pre-investment due diligence and post-investment technical support to four portfolio companies. I also led efforts to fund and build an apparel manufacturing facility for a large, publicly-traded client. Prior to my consulting career I led a manufacturing facility with an operational budget of over $37 Million and a workforce of 1,200 employees. Throughout my career I have keyed in on building sustainable, high functioning teams, and developing managerial dashboards that translate operational indicators into their financial impact. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Team Building, Process Improvement , P&L Responsibility, Cross-Functional Leadership, Forecasting/Budgeting, Performance Metrics, Program Management, Training, Mentoring, Employee Development, Strategic Analysis & Planning, Capital Planning, Financial Analysis, KPIs & Managerial Reporting, Profitability Planning, ROI Modeling, Due Diligence, Internal/External Consulting, Contract Manufacturing, Production Control, Production Planning, Cost Accounting, Pricing, Recruiting/Staffing, Cash Planning, AS400, Excel, and SAP human resources module.
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Vice President FinanceUniversity Of Valley Forge Apr 2019 - Dec 2020Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaIn this position I worked as a part of the senior management team achieving restoration of full Middle States Accreditation for the University. I also obtained approximately $4 Million in COVID-related funding for the University (2 PPP rounds fully forgiven, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and grant, as well as a significant Employee Retention Tax Credit) -
Senior Finance Manager/Assistant ControllerCardone Industries Jun 2004 - Mar 2013Philadelphia Pa/Matamoros MexicoA $1.1B leading producer of re-manufactured automotive partsRecruited, trained, and led the Mexican team responsible for the financial performance of Cardone’s Maquiladora operations, which generate over 50% of the company’s revenue. Developed standard costing for over 10,000 SKUs, as well as targeted costing for new products as introduced. Developed the annual operating budgets for these divisions and performed all monthly variance analyses, and key performance indicator presentations.Major Achievements Reduced labor costs by 75% after our transition of a major production line to Mexico and led the financial analysis that demonstrated profit potential for moving operations. Installed budgetary controls managing transition and restart of operations. Represented finance on two cross-functional teams reviewing the profitability and planning the future of two product divisions with combined annual revenues in excess of $50 Million. Performed financial analysis of over $20 Million in capital projects, evaluating their impact on company profitability targets and return on investment. -
Principal & Managing PartnerManagement Consultancy Oct 1995 - Jun 2004Greater Philadelphia AreaProvided solutions and operational improvement to manufacturers and service providers and most recently worked with venture capital firms performing pre-investment due diligence and post-investment operational solutions and management.Major Achievements Saved a $3.5 M contract for a client whose customer was unhappy with delivery history. Revised the production schedule, tightened coordination and instituted a weekly production review with the customer. Developed an ordering protocol and planned workflow reducing the delivery cycle from a 26 day cycle to 7 days. Streamlined the client’s overall supply chain initiatives. Increased net profits by over $200K by re-positioning a small computer repair company into a new line of business involving off-lease laptops. The company was dependent on corporate warranty work and this new revenue stream increased growth and margins. Performed operational and financial analysis as part of pre-investment due diligence for seven major investments by a private venture capital firm.
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Deputy Director Of ManufacturingUnited States Department Of Defense Mar 1990 - Sep 1995Philadelphia, PaDirected the Defense Apparel manufacturing operation, executing an annual plan for producing over 1.5M articles of military apparel on fixed price contracts, with a $37 Million annual operating budget and a workforce in excess of 1,200 employees. Resolved design issues, materials availability, work methods quality control, pricing and delivery for an operation with 9 production lines.Major Achievement Reduced office manpower by 80% after analyzing and implementing a real-time show floor control and payroll system. The system provided minute-by-minute production data that improved efficiencies. Achieved production rates of 1000 uniforms/day after 15 work days after ramping up production with the start of the Gulf War. This result occurred 60 days before nearest competitor and we doubled production 90 days later. Reduced unit overhead by 30% after implementing a self-directed work group that managed product work flow, work assignments, quality control and shipping. Implemented the first quick response apparel manufacturing relationship in DoD. Saved over $500K by matching an inventory of specialized materials at a closed manufacturing facility with current contracts and offered this material to contractors at cost.
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