SENIOR FINANCE & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE – Manufactured Products & ServicesWith 20 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, I deliver operational, technical and financial leadership to guide strategy into reality.SIGNATURE SKILLSOrganizational Structure/RestructureI base my ideals/focus on core business, organization, process simplification. As an Executive Business Partner and Trusted Senior Manager, I set goals and strategies to improve the company and deliver successful outcomes for shareholders. Business PlanningWhen asked my methodology to develop a forecast/budget/plan – my response is ‘one part perspiration to sweat out the details and one part inspiration – gut feel.’ I make practical use of past performance, bench marking and common sense to guide planning processes. IT/ERPAn important tool in a company’s arsenal is its data system. Not only for transactions and production, but a repository and primary source to evaluate performance, metrics, forecasts. I understand the technology landscape and offer pragmatic improvements.Financial Controls My expertise is reviewing, analyzing, strengthening controls that produce predictable results, eliminate surprises, provide transparency. With clear lines of responsibility I drive accountability, foster entrepreneurism and implement incentives to campaign for/reinforce behavior/outcomes.CheerleaderI inspire and mentor others; set attainable goals and workable strategies that foster efficiency and productivity. I build collaborative teams to achieve operational excellence – as cheerleader, cattle rustler and endurance runner.AmbassadorI represent the company at all levels; act with clear and evident values and beliefs; thoughtfully consider all parties. I’m recognized as an approachable leader, diligent negotiator, confident speaker.ExpertiseFinancial & Operational Leadership | Cost & Budget Controls | Financial Modeling & Forecasting | ERP | SAP | Profit Protection | IT | HR | SOX