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Spartanburg, SC, US

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

We are a global leader in the pre-owned industrial equipment industry, an innovator in the decommissioning of industrial facilities, and a groundbreaker in the power industry.

Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg, SC

Direct and lead all aspect of financial responsibilities of the corporation. Manage the global reporting, finance, cash management and forecasting, tax planning, accounting and budgeting functions for the US, Chile and Peru operations. Manage company 401k plan with assets in excess of $9 mill.Major Accomplishments:* 2016 – Worked with US and Chilean.

Spartanburg, SC

Updated and managed all accounting functions and financial reporting.

Orlando, FL

Key member of management team brought in to turn around failing operation. Used Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to improve operations and financial functions. Brought plant from worst to first in operational metrics in two years. Improved budgeting process and monthly accounting and reporting of P&L and balance sheet. Provided rolling twelve.

Brenham, TX

Relocated to the small, socially closed community of Brenham to be the Controller of the Sealy plant. Quickly assimilated with management, staff and community to build their trust and respect. Improved office efficiency and cross trained staff which allowed the reduction of two employees through attrition. Part of corporate team to write and implement SOX.

Liberty, NC

Took over financial responsibilities of a branch that was in a state of declining sales, profitability and internal controls. Developed staff and worked closely with internal auditors to re-establish controls and checks and balances. Partnered with operations to reduce and illiminate costs enabling the branch to maintain acceptable profitability ratio..

Danville, VA

Responsible for financial reporting for ten factory outlet stores and 12-14 annual warehouse sales. Part of implementation team to convert company to SAP software. Worked with IT to design and implement PC based point of sale system that updated SAP daily.

Danville, VA

Accepted challenge to turn around the Fixed Assets department which was a year behind in establishing fixed assets records. Recruited, trained and developed clerk to improve departmental efficiency allowing the reduction of one person through attrition. Posted monthly depreciation for the corporation. Supplied monthly depreciation forecast and annual.

Danville, VA

Established tracking system for forklift maintenance costs enabling a 25% reduction in the quantity of the fleet and 35% reduction in maintenance costs. Part of team to design and implement AS/400 based radio frequency inventory tracking system which led to the elimination of quarterly physical inventories. Maintained and managed system hardware..

Mba, Finance

Bs, Textile Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Psi Textile Fraternity