• Supply chain optimization (EMBARK Project) - support the launch of new Consumer Distribution Centers (DCs)o Work with multi-function teams (SOURCE, IT, Manufacturing, etc.) in standard price setting process (develop costing Bill-of-Materials; extend and release standard prices by SKU to new DCs and Trade Customization Centers to support inventory-builds)• Annual Business Planning – Analysis, Mark & Release 2022 SKU Standard Prices • Purchasing Price Variance (PPV) Analysis/Modeling; PPV, Volume, Standard Price Data extraction and analysis from SAP for externally sourced SKU’s; internally manufactured (raw material buy), Affiliate/Subsidiary supplied, etc.• Costs not in standard (CNIS & OCNIS) analysis (i.e., costs related to manufacturing development, scrap, outside warehousing etc.)

• Provide leadership in Financial Planning & Analysis to key Business Partners across West Region (Los Angeles)• Lead & influence without direct oversite/ partner across multiple levels and functions• Lead/Support Director Regional Cost Summary Analysis/Reviews – Net Cost Change results & performance drivers• Lead Functional Budget Variance Analysis w/ Business Partners (Manufacturing, Planning, Support, etc.)• Conversion Cost Metric Reporting & Analysis – Productivity, Overtime, Headcount, etc.• Lead/Manage Accounting Close (Month, Qtr., Year-end), SOX Internal Controls (Journal Entries, Accruals, Cycle Count, Account Reconciliation, Loss-reserves, Balance Sheet), Slow-Moving/Obsolete Inventory, etc.• Special studies - Volume/ Capacity, Corporate Re-structuring Analysis - Site Decommissioning Planning & Analysis – Employee severance/relocation, Facility Idle, Losses on Assets - Accelerated Depreciation, Disposals/Impairments

Consultant to Non-Profit Organizations, Public Speaking (motivational, personal development, etc.)

Managed $50 Million Financial Operation for West Region Auto Parts Distribution Operations (San Francisco, LA, Portland, Denver, Houston, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Twin Cities)Supervised team of Finance professionals to meet Corporate reporting deliverables; SOX 404 Internal Control Attestation; Developed/ communicated well-grounded Budget/Forecast/Special Studies to Operating Management; Performed Procurement function: Supplier Negotiations (cost reductions), Managed Inventory Verification Program

Led Profit Analysis activity for Auto Parts Operations which included 5-Year Business Outlook, Budget Development, Profit Forecasting, & Tracking for Operations, & Division Fixed Cost; Analyzed Product Cycle Plan impact on standard/ special cost (Expertise: Variance Analysis, Physicals-based forecasting & budgeting)Successfully integrated/ divested financial reporting operations (Canada/ Dubai); Led U.S.-to-India workload transition to achieve efficiencies, mentored Field Controllers & Summer Interns

Coordinated activity among Analysts in monthly physicals-based forecast under tight time constraintsTailored communications to highlight opportunities/ risks to Senior Management; Championed process improvement and mentored finance staff; Led cross-functional Cost Efficiency Meetings

Budget/Forecast/Product Cost Consolidator ($10 Bils.): Led Financial Analysts in Forecast/ Variance Analysis; Integrated Cost Allocation/Forecasting responsibilities (Cost reductions); Trained Analysts in Forecasting methodology

Managed multiple new program initiatives via cross-functional Product Development Team in cost reduction efforts to deliver new program $21 per unit better than target (annualized: $4.2 Mils.)Led 6-Sigma Certification for 40 Analysts; Delivered process improvement (overhaul material cost tracking process

Developed budgets/ forecasts, Internal Control Attestation, Plant Efficiency forecast model to improve reporting integrity6-Sigma Black Belt: Achieved $1.7 Mils. annualized savings/ 44 skilled trades reduced

Began Ford Motor career as a UAW factory worker, after 15 months promoted to Quality Control Coordinator/ Trainer in efforts to achieved IS0-9001/ QS-9000 certification, Ford-UAW Sourcing Committee, Self-Directed Work Team trainer in team building and communication skills, 18 months later promoted to QC Engineer/Supervisor of UAW personnel, responsible for maintaining ISO-9001 certification for Dearborn Engine Plant (2,000+ Personnel), after18 months promoted to QC Engineering Supervisor, Engine Operations responsible for maintaining relations/ leading product problem solving efforts regarding issues with customer plant, Wayne Assembly Plant.

Analytical Research, Technical Writing, Ghost-writing and Training Technical writing – manufacturing process sheets, quality control documents, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)-based risk analysis, operator instructions, part gauge instructions, quality procedures, financial control procedures, financial analyst desk proceduresOrganization & personal development – wrote training manuals for chaplaincy program (law enforcement, sports & other); doctoral-level leadership theory analysis papers (APA); personal aptitude, dream analysis, gift analysis & other special studies regarding human development; seminar platform contentEconomic market research and trend & statistical analysis (undergrad and graduate)Trained: Analysts (financial analysis); ministry leaders, chaplains, 6-Sigma Green Belts, etc.Live Audio Engineering; Executive Leader/ CFO/Treasurer/Board Member - Non-Profit CPA Interface - Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, P&L Statement, Statement of Cash-flows), Special Events/ Conference Budget Development, Reconciliation and Close-out; Legal & Banking Interface; Co-signature all cash disbursement, payroll, etc.;NBA Chaplain (13 years: 2001 - 2014); Public Speaker – Professional Athletes (NBA, NFL, MLB), Youth, Leadership, Basic Life Skills, Motivational, Life Purpose - (17 Years: 2001 - Present); McDonald’s Assistant Restaurant Manager (6 years: 1988 - 1994); Honor Caddy (2 years:1986 - 1988)