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Columbus, OH, US

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Complete financial and administrative responsibility for this $80M+ life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech manufacturing and distribution company encompassing locations worldwide, reporting to the President & CEO, managing six functional executives, and a worldwide staff of 30+ Finance, I.T. & Administrative professionals. Utilizing Microsoft AX/D365 and.

Greenwich, CT, US

Various ad hoc consulting roles as interim CFO, V.P. of Finance, and Controller positions encompassing multi-locations within the service, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, and logistics segments.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Complete financial and administrative responsibility for this $550MM specialty supply chain & logistics service company, encompassing 70+ locations worldwide, reporting to the President & CEO, managing six functional executives, and a worldwide staff of 100+ Finance, I.T. & Administrative professionals. Utilizing Oracle, INxSQL, MDS, Longview, and.

Valley City, Ohio, US

• Responsible for worldwide strategic development, implementation and adherence to global objectives including all mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Additional duties included P&L responsibility for the Latin.
• Led one and three year strategic planning process for 14 domestic and international businesses.
• Drove new and expanded product development growth strategy.
• Identified 5 acquisition / merger targets, ranging in value from $15MM to $100MM.

Valley City, Ohio, US

• P&L responsibility for this SBU encompassing 4 manufacturing facilities and 13 sales affiliates across Europe. Reported to the President & COO of Worldwide Operations, managed 8 functional leaders and team of 2,000.
• Led company’s largest ever capital investment, consolidating manufacturing facilities into one flagship operation yielding a 41% internal rate of return (IRR).
• Improved annual working capital 11%, while maintaining an on-time delivery rate of over 98%.
• Improved efficiency of logistic operations by 43% generating savings of $14MM+ over 3 years.

Boca Raton, FL, US

• Complete financial and administrative responsibility for this $540MM manufacturing, retail and distribution division spanning 5 separate business units and 16 distinct brands. Reported to the Division CEO, managed 8.
• Achieved an aggressive three year EBITDA target within two years (CAGR of 10%).
• Delivered $150+MM over same period in operating cash flow through improved working capital.
• Led a $10+MM EBITDA turnaround initiative.

Morristown, Tennessee, US

• Complete financial and administrative responsibility for this $350MM manufacturing company. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer, managed 7 direct reports, and worldwide staff of 38. Used Oracle software.
• Restructured $225MM credit and pension agreements with Sun Capital, GE, and lenders.
• Created $50+MM in liquidity through working capital management, vendor relations, and cash controls.
• Drove $20MM in profitability through reorganization, costs controls, consolidation, and productivity enhancements.

Valley City, Ohio, US

• Financial and administrative responsibility for international SBU with major operations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and China. Reported to the President of International Operations, managed 9 direct reports, and a.
• Achieved annual growth rates of 12% exceeding consolidated budgeted operating income levels by 23% on average.
• Managed risk by implementing $220MM international transfer pricing and hedging policy.
• Redesigned management reporting, providing leadership with actionable information focused on key financial and operational measures.
• Board member for Barrus, $50MM company in England and MTD AG, $525 MM in Germany.

Valley City, Ohio, US

• P & L responsibility for consolidated European operation that included a publicly held corporation (AG) consisting of 16 companies operating across Western and Eastern Europe. Reported to the Corporate President & COO.
• Grew sales 30% and reversed operating results from (9.5)MM in losses to $10MM in profit.
• Reduced overall outside debt 50%, by decreasing annual working capital 8%.
• Improved manufacturing efficiency 25% through the implementation of lean manufacturing.
• Stabilized procurement, manufacturing standards, pricing, and cash management through the design and implementation of a $100MM European-wide hedging policy.
• Established and managed 5 new European subsidiaries in Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Italy, and Russia that represented over $50MM in revenue.

Valley City, Ohio, US

Financial and administrative responsibility for worldwide operation. Reported to the Executive Vice President of Finance, managed 12 direct reports, and a staff of 100 finance and administrative professionals.Financial and administrative responsibility for consolidated U.S. operation consisting of 9 manufacturing, corporate, and service facilities..

Doctor Of Business Administration (Dba), Business Administration - Strategy & Innovation

Bs, Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General