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Medford, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Grants Pass, Oregon, United States

• Pilot retail operations and marketing strategy implementation – including KPIs, labor management systems, retail store loyalty systems, vendor support, and enterprise system/process consolidation for 100+ retail locations in Oregon and California.• Lead corporate real estate management for lessees and as lessor – including acquisitions• Chief operations liaison to accounting/HR teams• IS communication management via IT steering committee with CEO, COO, & third party IS provider• Steer corporate cross functional projects, cross functional initiatives, and special projects• Search for operational best practices from retail acquisitions, dovetailing them into current corporate environment, and implementing Andretti best practices into the same group

Grants Pass, Or

Medford, Oregon Area

• Built, executed, and managed Lithia Motor’s Accelerated Management Program including building a talent bench to eliminate turnover costs of between $250-500k for 2018.• Identified and implemented growth strategies for multiple Human Development learning channels, a 55% increase in user traffic over three months for Lithia’s 15k employees.• Developed, prioritized, and implemented projects related to various department and business goals for Lithia’s Human Development department – Recruiting, Learning, and Leadership and Development

Medford, Oregon Area

• Supervised audits of Lithia’s operating and financial controls, policies, and procedures – including planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the audits• Provided direct supervision and professional development training to twelve Internal Audit Staff – including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating• Performed advanced level audit work in varied and complicated areas• Participated in the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas – with solution based approaches• Prepared, maintained, and implemented a risk based “heat map” approach to Lithia’s Internal Audit annual scheduleKey Achievements• Identified and improved Lithia’s Learning Center with incorporation of third party vendor trainings, including over 500 procured titles and multiple learning channels• Implemented multiple store level SOX control roll outs for Lithia dealership acquisitions.• Overhauled Lithia Internal Audit procedures to enhance time in the field and focus on higher risk items – savings of $300K.• Developed and executed a mentor program for Lithia Motors, Inc., Internal Audit Department focusing on employee training, monitoring, and retention.

Ashland, Oregon

• Completed monthly general ledger closing process including preparation of periodic and standard monthly journal entries• Prepared monthly Financial Statements and assisted with monthly analysis and presentations• Reconciled, analyzed, and corrected balance sheet and specific income/expense accounts, ensuring data integrity and accuracy• Collaborative budget creation, independent budget review and analysis• Supported A/R, A/P, and Payroll functions providing insight into process improvements• Assisted CFO with internal control reviews and policies• Prepared Sales tax statements/returns and maintains records for multiple States• Ensured that all department processes are fully documented and current• Developed a detailed understanding of the business operations and made recommendations to mitigate risk, conduct supplementary analysis, and seek operational improvements• Participated as a lead power user of the company’s ERP system, utilizing a deep knowledge of functionality, training users, and improving information output to facilitate decision making• Main operator of enterprise Payroll system, including benefit assignment and personnel reporting for 150+ employeesKey Achievements • Audited and implemented process controls for $7M of inventory including receiving, quality inspection, warehouse management, and procurement. • Revised processes for month end reconciliations and end of month reporting for internal executive stakeholders.

Medford, Or

• Built, analyzed, and reported net income/net loss bridges for sales, account payable, accounts receivable, and other high volume General Ledger accounts• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of CDS’ financial package to CGX/RRD for shareholder and SEC reporting purposes• Oversight over all program and customer billings, including invoice aging, collections, credit terms, and allocation of those funds to the proper General Ledger accounts• Implemented procedures for auditing and improving the allocation of monthly expenses towards their proper AR/AP accounts• Provided oversight in the preparation of CDS’ domestic and international facility’s budget modeling – with a focus on break even analysis and creation of a healthy contribution margin• Developed an efficient workflow, utilizing IRR and NPV for capital expenditure requests, from CDS operating facilities back to CGX/RRD for approval• Performed ad hoc reporting and provided pricing reviews for new and existing programs

Medford, Oregon Area

• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of CDS’ financial package to CGX for shareholder and SEC reporting purposes• Built, analyzed, and reported net income/net loss bridges for sales, account payable, accounts receivable, and other high volume general ledger accounts• Implemented procedures for auditing and improving the allocation of monthly expenses towards their proper accounts• Provided oversight in the preparation of CDS’ domestic and international facility’s budget modeling – with a focus on break even analysis and creation of a healthy contribution margin • Developed an efficient workflow, utilizing IRR and NPV for capital expenditure requests, from CDS operating facilities back to CGX for approval• Performed ad hoc reporting and provided pricing reviews for new and existing programs

• Management of ten local, domestic, and international program managers for Apple's iPhoto Print business.• Responsible for the design, calculation, and implementation of manufactured products• Implemented standard operating procedures for multiple location sites • Provided oversight in producing common print products at various facilities• Developed carbon copy output for 40 presses on site and off shores• Managed a variety of digital print facilities including locations in Oregon, Minnesota, Arizona, California, North Carolina, Prague, Czech Republic, and Yokohama, Japan• Oversaw local, and regional account managers in the United States, Czech Republic, and Japan• Performed programmatic supervisory responsibilities for a team of ten domestic and international program managers• Oversaw all aspects of Consolidated Graphics obligations towards program compliance, adherence to customer’s contractual terms, and program success• Served as the main point of contact for internal and external customer communications Key Achievements➢ Directed the planning, coordination, and management of book, card, and calendar digital print programs – Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and various Fortune 100 Firms.➢ Served as lead in overall program administration among Consolidated Graphics, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and several Fortune 100 Firms.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

• Management of local print facility for EMEA iPhoto Print production• Responsible for operations including staffing, procurement, workflows and production management• Updated workflow to increase output by 20% in addition to decrease quality defects by 15%

• Managed the logistics and movement of wind towers into wind farms in Oregon, Washington, Kansas, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Wisconsin• Contract and bid negotiations with General Electric for movement of wind tower components• Provided reports for cost comparison and cost analysis quotes in real time • Oversaw all aspects of wind tower placement, from bid to delivery Key Achievements➢ Engineered and implemented a monitoring and management system for the movement of the towers resulting in a 99% on time delivery rate.➢ Instrumental in negotiating more than five contracts with key business alliances (Ex. General Electric) in excess of $1M.

Ba, Political Science, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Ski Team Captain.

Ba, Philosophy, 3.4

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Accounting