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Kennewick, Washington, United States

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Kennewick, Wa

Responsible for all accounting and control functions for a small publicly traded corporation.

Portland, Tn

Leadership and financial guidance in a direct to customer fulfillment center, developed management and executive performance through collaboration, innovative thinking and goal-setting. Acknowledged and rewarded with the 2010 Customers First Award for increased sales growth of 30% and improved customer satisfaction..

Portland, Tn

Improved financial performance earning the award “Facility of the Year”. Improved expense to sales ratio by 6.4%, UPH +54%, and CPU -38.1%. - Established financial controls and enhanced monthly forecasting tool.- Worked with VPs and operational directors, identifying and capitalizing on operational opportunities, exceeding annual financial plans/budgets. Contributed to project management teams and accelerated growth strategy projects. - Developed staffing and hiring plans in line… Show more Improved financial performance earning the award “Facility of the Year”. Improved expense to sales ratio by 6.4%, UPH +54%, and CPU -38.1%. - Established financial controls and enhanced monthly forecasting tool.- Worked with VPs and operational directors, identifying and capitalizing on operational opportunities, exceeding annual financial plans/budgets. Contributed to project management teams and accelerated growth strategy projects. - Developed staffing and hiring plans in line with operational needs, service and financial metrics. Show less

Goodyear, Az

Recruited to establish forecasting and financial controls for a start-up organization within Macys. Worked closely with operations and senior management, providing accurate and timely information, enhancing business decisions and seeking increased efficiency.

Greater Seattle Area

Produced three-year business plan, capital expenditure requests, divisional capital planning reports, monthly rolling operational forecasts, plus ad hoc analysis.- Provided weekly forecasts of expense components, and their impact on EBIT. Identified variances and potential impact on business. - Analyzed market and location performance, making recommendations that resulted in potential improved divisional EBIT by +$700K in the first year, and the retention and closure of stores… Show more Produced three-year business plan, capital expenditure requests, divisional capital planning reports, monthly rolling operational forecasts, plus ad hoc analysis.- Provided weekly forecasts of expense components, and their impact on EBIT. Identified variances and potential impact on business. - Analyzed market and location performance, making recommendations that resulted in potential improved divisional EBIT by +$700K in the first year, and the retention and closure of stores. - Developed expense model for new locations, expansions and remodels. Partnered with stakeholders to develop and produce plans to achieve greatest returns on investment and cash flow. Designed business plan model, identifying key variable expense items. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Promoted to leadership role, directing DMAIC projects, and providing resources for fast track teams and teaching Six Sigma principles. Communicated monthly progress reports to leadership council.- Improved inventory turnover by 25 basis points without negatively impacting sales.- Developed plans to improve associate turnover, resulting in a 284 point improvement to the prior year, and reversing a negative two-year trend in hiring and retention. - Provided guidance to fast track… Show more Promoted to leadership role, directing DMAIC projects, and providing resources for fast track teams and teaching Six Sigma principles. Communicated monthly progress reports to leadership council.- Improved inventory turnover by 25 basis points without negatively impacting sales.- Developed plans to improve associate turnover, resulting in a 284 point improvement to the prior year, and reversing a negative two-year trend in hiring and retention. - Provided guidance to fast track facilitators, resulting in excess of $75K in EBIT improvement. Facilitated Six Sigma training to executives across the organization. Promoted to Director for Business Planning. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reporting of Sales and Gross Margin components, analysis of Seasonal Merchant plans and Ad Hoc reporting. Financial Analyst for Six Sigma Fast Track Projects, savings were booked after my validation.-Orchestrated inter-departmental team of Senior Vice Presidents/General Merchandise Managers, Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Managers, and Buyers in analyzing all components of merchant financial plans and made recommendations to improve… Show more Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reporting of Sales and Gross Margin components, analysis of Seasonal Merchant plans and Ad Hoc reporting. Financial Analyst for Six Sigma Fast Track Projects, savings were booked after my validation.-Orchestrated inter-departmental team of Senior Vice Presidents/General Merchandise Managers, Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Managers, and Buyers in analyzing all components of merchant financial plans and made recommendations to improve profitability.-Provided senior management with weekly updates of aging status of inventory identifying areas with potential issues and minimize markdown exposure, improving gross margin.-Facilitated monthly forecasting of sales, markdowns, receipts and stock with Division Merchandise Managers. Focusing on the achievement of Sales and Gross Margin plans.-Partnered with Corporate Office to provide top-level weekly plans/forecasts.-Promoted to Six Sigma Black Belt Show less

Bellevue, Wa

Prepared Federal and State income tax returns for individuals as well as various forms of business entities.Worked on compliance audits of non-profit agencies.