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Detroit, Michigan, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

* Managed Direct Cash Flow forecasting project that delivered more efficient and accurate global CF forecast * Engaged global teams on Engineering, Capital, Volume, and G&A and Global IT budget / forecast improvements* Special CFO award due to significant contributions to company bottom-line from transformation work

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

- Managed company overall sales and market volume reporting and various analysis, including preparation of Board /Shareholder / Bankers meetings, led annual sales budgeting and 5 year planning- Monitored business wins / losses, managed reviews and approvals of ongoing programs with OEMs- Led annual sales budgeting and 5 year planning- Special award on merger / acquisition work that led to acquisition by Bain Capital

Livonia, Michigan, Us

Responsible for financial management and new business development- Optimized finance and accounting process including implementation of a new financial system.- Conducted market analysis and expanded sales channels that resulted in over 30% increase in revenue.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Managed 2 Sr. Analysts. Led improvement on budgeting/forecasting of $300M business spending. Identified labor mischarges and improved process that resulted in $5M / year savings. - Designed business scorecards / metrics resulting in improved business performance and accountability. - Led Detroit Edison overall financial modeling and consolidation on budgeting / forecasting and 5-year planning. - Designed and implemented improved timely cash flow forecast and analysis of business drivers.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

- Led company-wide consolidated forecast of commodities costs.- Improved efficiency and data integrity in forecasting and management reporting.- Worked with trading group managing risks and exposure to major banks in the world.- Presented monthly update to Treasurer on investment and hedging portfolio (FX, Commodity and Interest Rate).- Improved risk management and reporting process resulting in 50% head count saving.

Midland, Michigan, Us

MBA Rotational Program. Provided financial and strategic support to Finance Directors and Commercial Business Directors. - Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis on Dow Pharma & Industrial BiotechDeveloped financial models and conducted value-risk analysis for Dow Pharma business, resulting in new offerings to Pharma clients and millions in increased revenue. Developed risk-adjusted financial models for Dow Industrial Biotech optimizing its portfolio and maximizing benefit of partnership with other biotech. - Evaluation of Mergers & Acquisitions Performed assessment and ranking as potential acquisition candidates of 50+ midsize chemical companies in terms of strategic and financial fit. Recommended top candidates to executive management as M&A targets.- New Business Forecasting, Budgeting & ReportingDeveloped Access database and Excel models that enhanced company-wide New Business financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting, analyzing variances and validating operating plan, significantly reducing reporting time and errors. Communicated and presented monthly new business financial and milestone reports on 90+ new business projects to corporate Controllers and Growth Board. - Financial ReportingManaged company-wide global financial reporting of Sales, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Capital Investment and Travel and Entertainment Expense, involving financial data from 60+ countries.- Project ManagementAssisted Dow’s New Business portfolio assessment across all eight Global Business Groups to prioritize growth projects. Participated in the development of Dow’s new business strategy renewal process and tools. Led a project that improved SAP security in North America. Designed and implemented a training program, which upgraded SAP Security Administration. - Business Object Universe DesignDeveloped Business Object Universe for T & E expenses, enabling company-wide global financial reporting on data from 60 countries using the SAP system.

Us

- Responsible for biopharma product research and production, process development, customer service, marketing research and project management

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

- Managed biomedical research, biopharma product process development, operation and lab management.

Mba, Finance

Ms, Biochemistry

Bs, Biochemistry