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Bellwood, Illinois, United States

Schiller Park, Il

MJ Celco is a family owned and managed precision metal stamping and assembly company serving large and small customers across the world.

Willowbrook, Il

Manufacturing | Distribution | Machinery | Plastic Injection Molding | Industrial Chemicals | Food PackagingWalsroder Packaging is an international manufacturer of plastic and fibrous casings for the food industry. For over 80 years, we have been a trusted casing supplier both the high-speed corporate user as well as the regional processor known for superior quality and service. Responsible for the profit and loss of the US operations of this $100 million company. Developed and implemented a strategic plan with new private equity owners. As a result, sales increased by 15% in three years in a market where worldwide supply exceeds worldwide demand.Drove the doubling of the product portfolio by researching/bringing to market new product line.Designed and implemented a CRM system to track customer activity and pipeline reporting for sales team.Expanded both internal (employees) and external (resellers and distributors) sales team to support the new strategic plan.Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and reporting for a start-up company.Developed ad hoc reporting for private equity owners.Negotiated service contracts with HR & payroll companies, insurance and benefit providers.

Willowbrook, Il

Manufacturing | Distribution | Machinery | Plastic Injection Molding | Industrial Chemicals | Food PackagingExpanded the Controller position to include participation in an international cross-functional carve-out team. The team’s purpose was to carve-out a $500 million subsidiary of Bayer AG, develop marketing materials and data-room to be used during the selling process, and then integrate company with new owners.After acquisition, participated in another international cross-functional carve-out team. The team’s purpose was to carve-out a $20 million division of Dow Chemical, develop marketing materials and data-room to be used during the selling process, and then integrate company with new international owners.After acquisition, participated in a third international cross-functional carve-out team. The team’s purpose was to carve-out a $100 million subsidiary of Dow Chemical, develop marketing materials and data-room to be used during the selling process, and then integrate company with new international private equity owners.

Burr Ridge, Il

Manufacturing | Distribution | Machinery | Plastic Injection Molding | Industrial Chemicals | Food PackagingInternational manufacturer/distributor of cellulose and nylon products for the industrial markets. Products included industrial chemicals and food packaging products. Responsible for all Accounting, Computers, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Office & Facility Management for a $75 million division. Managed a staff of 7 employees. Designed and implemented an ERP system (Solomon), a costing system, and a proprietary bar-coding system for inventory tracking. As a result, headcount remained constant during the period from 2002 to 2006, as sales doubled and operating income tripled. ROA grew steadily, exceeding 15%. Developed several customer and product tracking databases used to defend company against ‘anti-dumping (price)’ disputes brought on by domestic competitor. Worked with lawyers and economic consultants to successfully defend company’s market position.Lead multifunctional team to analyze facility space needs. Project included identifying new facilities compared to building out existing facility. Project concluded with the on-time and within budget, relocation into a new 150% larger facility, without business interruption.

Des Plaines, Il

Manufacturing | Distribution | Machinery | Plastic Injection Molding | Industrial Chemicals | Food PackagingManufacturer of industrial plastic components for the appliance industry. Supervised general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets and payroll functions. Managed a staff of 3 employees. Responsible for financial reporting, general ledger and operating budget for a $40 million division.

Glenview, Il

Manufacturing | Distribution | Machinery | Plastic Injection Molding | Industrial Chemicals | Food PackagingManufacturer of industrial products sold worldwide. Started as plant accountant focusing on cost accounting and inventory control. Transferred to corporate accounting to focus on international accounting and consolidation of worldwide reporting. Transferred to business development to focus on accounting for start-up operations and joint ventures.

Masters, Operations

Bachelor, Accounting