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 yield high ROIs.• 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 • Managed PolyPak America set-up reduction project, reducing machine set-up time by 40 percent and increasing capacity by 600 hours/year

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

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

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

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

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.

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 utilizing activity-based costing concepts.• 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.