Wes Bates Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

Columbus, Indiana

• Worked with regional controllers to perform monthly consolidation of North American financial results• Supported M&A activity by establishing processes to more efficiently create business cases• Prepared ad hoc reports based on requests from CFO and CEO leading to better understanding of the business• Collaborated with numerous subsidiaries to provide consistent reporting to upper management

Takahama, Japan

• Support communication between North American and Japanese Executives, resulting in increased understanding and cooperation between regions• Improve Plan Do Check Act process for CapEx items in order to monitor success of projects approved by the Board of Directors, specifically focusing on project KPIs so post project audits can be completed. • Advance business objectives by developing business cases that are presented to Board of Directors monthly. Some examples of projects include acquisitions, facility expansions, and manufacturing process improvements.• Enhance regional M&A activity by providing perspective from the parent company and guiding coworkers through the approval process• Coordinate travel schedules and meetings for international visitors by utilizing global resources • Monthly calls with CEO and CFO to discuss global strategies and initiatives

Alabama-based non-profit Hope for Gabe established Ride4Gabe (R4G), an annual trans-America bicycle trek, in 2014. As an original R4G endurance cyclist I have participated in all aspects of planning for this continuous effort to raise awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. As a result of our efforts, laws have been passed, and the Hope for Gabe Foundation has established key relationships with researchers, advocates, and industry partners across the country.In 2014, we participated in a nationwide canvassing that collected over 100,000 signatures, leading to a groundswell that resulted in the first FDA drug approval for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In 2015, we led an effort that resulted in a new state law in Alabama called the Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act. In 2016, we helped a bipartisan group of lawmakers push the 21st Century Cures Act into federal law and also passed a law to create a Rare Disease Advisory Council in the State of Alabama.After successful Ride4Gabe efforts in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2019, five cyclists have pedaled over 10,000 miles across thirty-three U.S. States during Ride4Gabe events and raised over $150,000 to continue the mission. We are hopeful that Gabe will become one of the first patients with a terminal condition to access life-saving gene therapy treatment. Planning is currently underway for our next cross country bicycle trek.

During my time with Wish for Wheels, I organized 2 bike giveaways where we created partnerships with various fraternities and sororities in order to give about 70 bicycles to elementary school students in Bloomington, Indiana.

Parker, Colorado

• Built interpersonal skills by communicating with clients• Actively networked by meeting new people• Increased personal earnings through strong work ethic

Bloomington, Indiana

During my time at Indiana University, I trained with the cycling team "Cutters" for the Little 500 bicycle race.

Aurora, Colorado

I volunteered for class sessions on a weekly basis, and the classes focused on basic nutrition and cooking skills. The classes were geared towards underprivileged children, but there were some classes for adults as well.

Denver, Colorado

I volunteered at the SAME Cafe, a pay-what-you-can restaurant. We focused on serving local, healthy food to people in downtown Denver.

Bachelor'S Degree, Operations Management, 3.74 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Indiana University Cycling Club - Vice President of Sponsorship and Apparel

Aurora, Colorado