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Boston, Ma, Us

Chelmsford, Ma, Us

Valhalla, New York (Ny), Us

Stepped into role overseeing operational and financial management strategies / solutions for data storage tape and data management solutions company. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Manage and motivate seven direct reports, budget, and manufacturing plant, including engineering, IT, QA, and production as well as finance, supply chain, HR, logistics, warehouse, EHS, business processes, and operations / customer support.Serve as executive-level liaison with senior leaders on financial budget, cash, and investment management strategy. Oversee execution of production plan, continuity of supply, and assignment of human capital to maximize manufacturing advantage. Serve as Compliance Officer and Risk Manager for company. Board Member of Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc.▪️ United and established one team, improving employee morale, survey results, and KPIs by resolving disconnect between production, sales, and marketing and administrative teams. Set clear team expectations.▪️ Executed strategic plans to achieve goals around cash conversion cycle (CCC) and return on equity (ROE).▪️ Guided team through large-scale Covid-19 pandemic protocols as an essential business with little to no impact on customer, meeting all customer requirements. Implemented a workshare program and work-from-home policy; refined flexible work policy following Covid crisis while focusing on employee safety and communication.▪️ Successfully onboarded new manufacturing process in just four months, providing additional manufacturing capacity to affiliate company, mobilizing workforce, negotiating contract, and achieving quality expectations / KPIs.▪️ Oversaw natural disaster / public health risk assessment and implemented necessary policies & procedures.▪️ Created an interim free-trade zone (FTZ) within six weeks without missing any customer shipments by researching local companies already set up as a FTZ and negotiated a contract.

Valhalla, New York (Ny), Us

Chosen to lead day-to-day sales operations for two teams for a development opportunity. Evaluated and revamped customer sales incentives. Managed six sales direct reports, along with VP of Administration role, and $15M revenue target.▪️ Implemented sales rebate program based on sales out versus inventory stocking. Led distribution and inventory strategy.▪️ Initiated POS reporting, allowing sales team to identify end-users impacting revenue and contact them directly to sell product.

Valhalla, New York (Ny), Us

Promoted to VP, Finance & Administration from Director of Finance & Supply Chain. Role expanded with management of human resources, business processes / information technology, and customer service. Replaced international staff to have complete oversight of non-S&M and production sides of the business. Advised president and other senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and other policy matters. Contributed to creation of strategic goals. Directed work of finance, supply chain, business process, and human resources teams. Mentored / coached staff members.▪️ Shepherded senior leaders through implementation of quarterly team meetings, resulting in a unified management team who contributed to the long-term strategic business outlook.▪️ Oversaw implementation of comprehensive recruiting and onboarding process by researching best practices, recruiting plan, and onboarding process along with introducing a mentor program.▪️ Led investment in Solar Array, resulting in cost savings and carbon emission reduction by working with several vendors and negotiating to reduce costs, gaining support from Fujifilm Holdings in the US, and presenting case to Japanese management.

Valhalla, New York (Ny), Us

Led finance and supply chain functions, including planning, purchasing, distribution, and logistics. Supervised 10-member team. Worked with sister factory to optimize worldwide supply. Strengthened process to ensure company achieved sales and inventory targets. Drove cost savings initiatives. Oversaw reporting, tax compliance, budget, contracts, and credit management.▪️ Reduced slow-moving and obsolete inventory process (SLOB) by $3M with inventory write-offs less than 1% of inventory today. Collaborated with teams to oversee implementation of SLOB process moving forward.▪️ Led development of cycle count program, resulting in monthly cycle counts with 99.9% accuracy, minimal downtime in production related to materials, and reduced expedited fees. ▪️ Shortened planning cycle to 4-5 days from 14 days. Formed a global team to map out and review the current process; minimized unnecessary steps, identified areas for automation, and improved timeline.

Valhalla, New York (Ny), Us

Handled financial reporting, compliance, and stewardship. Coordinated and executed annual budget process. Managed shared services provided by the Holding’s company.▪️ Created and implemented all financial reporting processes enabling better financial/strategic planning.▪️ Adopted internal business PM role working with consultant and IT to complete SAP implementation and manufacturing module.▪️ Executed AR policies to establish new account setup. Created processes to close the books and manage financial reporting, closing books in 3 days and completing all financial reporting in 5 days.

Duluth, Georgia, Us

Oversaw cost accounting activities for four US Manufacturing sites for $350 million designer and manufacturer of high-technology precision motion products, lasers, and laser systems.

Duluth, Georgia, Us

Led division’s forecasting process for multiple product lines and manufacturing operations for $100M+ division of GSI Group Inc.

Duluth, Georgia, Us

Managed balance sheet for several product lines. Reduced financial statement risks.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) (Magna Cum Laude), Accountancy

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Managerial Leadership