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Chicago, Il

Oak Brook, Il

Responsible for leading all aspects of treasury: capital management, risk management, global banking, cash and liquidity management, currency and interest rate hedging and pension oversight for ~ $1 billion enterprise value public global manufacturing company.- Implemented new bank group and consolidated key commercial banking services reducing overall fees and creating an efficient cash concentration structure. Manage banking relationships for cash management, debt management, foreign exchange, and other ancillary business.- Refinanced Company's debt portfolio twice in past three years reducing the average borrowing rate from over 10% to less than 3%. Structures closed include a $215 million privately negotiated institutional loan, a $225 million secured bank credit facility and a $100 million asset-based line of credit.- Worked on team to integrate numerous merger and acquisition targets into current organization's structure, finance the operations and create synergies - Implemented and updated commercial credit card program, creating value and cost savings through appropriate card spend and improved rebate plan

Oak Brook, Il

Reporting to VP Treasurer, promoted from Director of Treasury in 2008.- Actively managed financial risk portfolio including foreign exchange and interest rates. Continue to adjust Company's risk exposure levels in line with approved risk strategies using derivative contracts. Derivative portfolios ranged from $50 to $200 million.- Implemented a formal 13-week cash flow forecast for entire Company gaining more visibility into cash receipts and disbursements and future liquidity needs.- Successfully managed the Company through a debt work-out program with lenders during 2010 and 2011.- Successfully sold portfolio of leased assets within captive finance arm of the Company with proceeds over $90 million. Managed successful run-off of unsold leases within portfolio.

Hoffman Estates, Il

- Led project for consolidation of financial forecasts of $30 billion Sears Holdings Corporation's (SHC) balance sheet. SHC was formed in March 2005 through the business combination of Kmart Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Responsible for business plan balance sheet for the consolidated entity.- Performed detailed cash flow forecast analyses and reported findings to senior management. Included cash and liquidity analysis to support future business strategies in regards to cash flow planning.- Aided Treasurer on various ad hoc projects including share repurchase program.

Lake Forest, Il

- Consolidated business unit forecasts throughout fiscal year for multi-billion dollar corporation. Consolidated annual operating plans. Performed detailed comparative analysis of actual performance vs. budgets and forecasts.- Analyzed financing options and capital structure alternatives. Assisted Treasurer with due diligence in executing transactions. Closed $850 million senior secured credit facility, $400 million senior secured notes and $55 million asset based revolving line of credit.- Maintenance of Company-wide financial business model and 5-year strategic plan model.- Teamed with HR to develop and communicate measurable targets for short-term incentive compensation programs.

Niles, Il

- Consolidated monthly general ledger accounting close for Wisconsin business units.- Maintained financial model for consolidated forecasts and budgets for Wisconsin business units and Milwaukee production facility.- Managed Company-wide accounts payable functions for Chicago and Wisconsin offices.- Performed internal audits throughout Company business locations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Mba, Finance/Accounting