Working with small business owners to build value providing specialized services to clients. Full charge bookkeeping servicesMonth end close, financial statements, and cash flow planningIncome tax preparation, planning, and managementEstablishing and implementing accounting and reporting systems appropriate to the companyNew business start-up activities Budget preparation and long-term strategic planning Financial analysisBusiness management consulting

Responsible for multiple global plant sites that have included plastic compounding, sheet and roll stock, and polymer additives facilities. Total operational responsibility for $130 million in sales. Managed a multi-million capital budget to insure an efficient return on assets. Provided leadership that resulted in the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.Successfully turned around a plant site improving profitability by 480%.Another plant site turned around with an 80% improvement in profit.Assisted in corporate rationalization program by overseeing a facility shutdown and subsequent product transfers.

Senior on-site person managing all aspects of a plastic compounding plant that generated $24 million in sales. Responsible for all plant functions from incoming raw materials to finished goods logistics.Increased productivity 14.0% CAGR over a five-year period. Managed a $1.5 million capacity expansion, under budget and on time. Provided leadership that resulted in our plant and test lab becoming the first in our industry to receive ISO9002/QS9000/ISO14000 accreditation. Maintained ISO/TS16969, ISO 14000, and AL2A ISO 17025 accreditations.Directed safety program that worked 1,512 days without a lost time accident. Plant was accepted into the EPA's Performance Track Program for an exemplary environmental program and commitment to sustained environmental improvements.Awarded 2002 Plant Manager of the Year for exceptional leadership during a difficult year.Led plant transition from AS400 to Oracle based ERP systems. Experienced in customer driven JD Edwards and SAP ERP systems.Implemented lean manufacturing techniques resulting in OEE's exceeding 85% and driving scrap to PPM levels. Ran and participated in Kaizen events.

Managed both the Materials Science Department and the Research Engineering Department. Responsible for prototype development and testing as well as production validation testing. Maintained testing laboratory, which included dynamic test modules, a -30oF cold room, a 120oF hot room, and an ozone chamber. Department Head: Materials ScienceManaged a group of materials engineers and technicians responsible for corporate materials specification and development.Directed project management. Oversaw metallurgical, elastomeric, and corrosion testing laboratories. Controlled and accounted for departmental budget.SupervisorA temporary assignment to accomplish the consolidation of three separate plastic departments and to train a permanent supervisor. Completed all objectives within a one-year time frame, resulting in a promotion.Supervised twenty-person production department that included injection molding, insert molding, and extrusion processes. Scheduled personnel and equipment to meet daily production needs.Motivated/trained work force to produce quality product at the lowest cost.

Recommended the proper material and method of processing. Oversaw prototype development of new applications. Assisted manufacturing on an "as needed" basis.

Developed methods of improving productivity and quality on all new and existing products. Conducted process optimization and capability studies on injection molding process and secondary operations. Prepared and revised manufacturing specifications. Managed tooling from build until turned over to production.