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Torrance, CA

• Responsible for developing, selling and managing consulting solutions delivery to manufacturing companies. Engage C-level executives to define and deliver projects that are in alignment with strategic objectives and.
• Defined and delivered customized solutions using Lean/Six Sigma, Energy and Sustainability best practices
• Managed over 40 different projects to successful completion with high levels of customer satisfaction
• Acquired 26 new client accounts in 8 different industries
• Assisted Prudential Lighting with new production layout, reducing lead times from 6 weeks to 2 weeks increasing sales by $2M/year
• Scoped energy reduction project for Response Envelope saving $113K/yr with a 9-month payback

Monrovia, CA

• Provided consulting services and contract employment services to small and medium-sized businesses. Helping companies prioritize initiatives, streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Managed CIMPRO ERP systems migration. Redesigned business processes, reduced customization, managed testing activities, data conversion, cutover, user training, and support.
• Managed implementation of project accounting system for ABB. Duties included process mapping, defining user requirements and ensuring software vendor performance.
• Served as interim Corporate Controller for Detection Logic Fire Protection. Prepared company for sale. Instituted internal controls to improve inventory accuracy and simplify the financial close
• Acted as interim controller for Artemis International. Responsible for streamlining accounting operations and migrating accounting functions to acquiring company.
• Assisted AMCOR Sunclipse Information Technology Group with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audit Assessed, tested, and remediated internal controls in complex technology multi-platform environment

Del Mar, CA

• Managed multiple project initiatives in dynamic environment during company wind-down.
• Acted as on-site Controller for sites in Finland, UK, and China manufacturing locations
• Identified $2M in cost savings opportunity by using accelerated production migration schedules
• Assisted China facility pass the Sarbanes-Oxley audit through reducing material weakness and other deficiencies
• Analyzed operations and identified performance improvements and evaluated ERP system (BAAN) usage
• Assisted with divestitures, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audit, VAT and international accounting issues

Tijuana Area, Mexico And Seattle

• Responsible for designing complex costing system and managing multiple IT initiatives
• Developed incremental product costing model to support material sourcing decisions; saved $500K per year
• Identified $1M in potential annual savings through consolidation of global operations.
• Reduced G/L cutover time by two months during ERP migration from QAD MFG/Pro to Infoflo (Epicor)
• Completed needs assessment, design and implementation of a custom-designed cost management system

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Provided consulting services to middle-market clients, focusing on manufacturing cost and performance improvement services.
• Conducted operations assessment for Case Swayne (Unilever), a $150M food processor, focusing on materials management and lot control practices and performance of their Cimpro ERP system.
• Completed operations assessment for Brown Jordan, a $70M furniture manufacturer. Recommended improvements to order entry, inventory, pricing, and manufacturing practices.
• Conducted system strategy and selection for CFP Group, a $200M food processor. Defined requirements, conducted demonstrations, selected ERP package, and created implementation plan

Bradenton, FL

• Provided cost analysis and guidance on corporate strategic initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Analyzed impact on sales, production, distribution, and product cost related to major new product packaging. Determined cost of the project exceeded benefits, eliminating $60 million investment.
• Evaluated proposals to outsource pallet repair operations. Recommendation saved $1M over three years.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Responsible for designing and implementing custom cost systems to improve company profitability for Fortune 500 companies
• Managed Cross-Functional team leader for $4 million dollar, multi-year project for Tropicana Dole Beverage. Defined requirements, designed, and implemented a custom manufacturing and distribution cost management system.
• Managed 22 site implementation of custom-designed management reporting system for National Gypsum, a Fortune 500 vertically integrated building materials manufacturing client.

Responsible for developing product standards and manufacturing budgets in addition to providing planning and analysis support to Marketing and Manufacturing.