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Peachtree Corners, Ga, Us

Recruited to guide the financial aspects of Skitter TV's expansion. Key objectives are securing funding to support the company's growth, and developing enhanced reporting and control processes.Skitter TV distributes a wide array of video programming including the best known cable channels as well as specialty and ethnic channels. Skitter is a technology leader providing lower cost video programming based on a combination of internally developed and open technologies. Skitter's customers include telephone and cable companies, and individuals, who enjoy the highest picture quality in the market using internet protocol TV (IPTV).

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

KSMT Enterprises, LLC is a franchisee of the SuperCuts Hair Salon brand, and owns and operates SuperCuts salons in the greater Atlanta area. Our goal is to be the preferred value-oriented hair salon in our markets. We strive to earn the loyalty and repeat business of our clientele with a friendly environment, precision haircuts and coloring services, and attention to detail.

CFO / BOD MemberManaged Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Insurance and Risk Management for Asahi Glass Company's $1B North American holding company. Major recent accomplishments: - Successfully relocated office to Atlanta and hired entire professional staff of 14. - Made major process and system improvements to remove backlog of audited financial statements, reducing audit fees by 40% and staff by 15%. - Saved and recovered over $9M taxes through aggressive refund claims, tax abatements, and finding errors in our favor. - Led successful implementation of Japan SOX. - Led successful transition from US GAAP to IFRS. - Implemented new accounting consolidation system improving reporting time and resources.

Louvain-La-Neuve, Wallonia, Be

Vice President / CFOAppointed CFO for newly formed $3B global manufacturing division with operations in 24 countries. Working from Tokyo, managed a global team of over 150 people via 5 direct management-level reports. Responsible for global IT strategy. Delivered strong and sustainable financial results through focused leadership. Below are several of the higher profile things I accomplished in this position: - Built a robust financial organization, and integrated new management reporting processes, SAP Business Objects, ABC accounting, EVA-based pricing and other forward-thinking systems/solutions. - Restructured business units and operations around the globe, closing and consolidating facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. - Led financial due diligence for 3 large greenfield plants (2 in China, 1 in Hungary). - Controlled $1.4B in capital spending over 6 years all within budget.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Vice President, FinanceAt AGC Automotive Americas, I was responsible for all finance and IT matters for this $400M Tier 1 automotive glazing manufacturer with 1,800 employees in 10 locations in 3 countries. One of the key accomplishments was working in partnership with the CEO to facilitate seamless transition from a Japanese to US management team and style. Directed a staff of 30 and $120M in capital expenditures over 4 years. Some of my key accomplishments: - Strong partner in transition of product/solution mix to grow sales by 50% and profit by over 600%. - Eliminated roadblocks and finalized implementation of corporate-wide MAPICS ERP system. - Led operations and IT for greenfield plant in Mexico and new plant in Alabama. Managed financial aspects of closure of Tennessee plant as part of company-wide portfolio balancing.

Managed finance and IT for $140M manufacturer and installer of large-scale water separation equipment. Some highlights: - Revitalized and led successful implementation of critical IT project that had been stalled for 3 years. - Structured and negotiated transaction so acquire China-based operations of US engineering firm. - Closed purchase of Chinese company at 16% below original asking price and with better payment terms.

Managed finance and IT for $40M 2-site chemical manufacturer. Partnered with President to turn around the business, shift to a more profitable customer and product mix and implement highly effective incentive system. Other accomplishments: - Reduced annual operating costs by over $1M (raw materials, environmental compliance costs, employment costs, etc.). - Implemented ERP system. - Implemented daily KPI's to drive improvements in all operations. - Managed customer service department. Implemented Sales & Operations Planning process.

One of 3 senior executives who built start-up flexible packaging manufacturing venture to $6M in just 3 years. Managed finance, IT and HR. Key accomplishments: - Established HR systems and processes for start-up company. - Recruited all employees. - Led the sale of the company to larger packaging group.

Started as Cost Accounting Supervisor: led cost accounting and analysis for $120M consumer products division.Promoted to Manager, Budgets & Financial Systems: keeping cost accounting supervisor duties, I led the budgeting and forecast process, and upgrades and maintenance of financial systems.

Lebanon, Illinois, Us

Taught undergraduate courses in Accounting.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Taught graduate-level courses in Corporate Finance and Operations Management.

Operational audits of plant and corporate functions.

Internal control audits of foreign locations.

General accounting.

Us

Financial audits of manufacturing, mining, government agencies and retail establishments and consulting projects.

Education record

Mba, Operations Management And International Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Education record