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Name Peggy
Phone 847-212-2135
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Manager Financial Project
Brightstar US, Inc
Libertyville, IL
(Cell Phone Distrib/Supply)

Consultant
Resources Global/Jackson Wabash
Chicago Metro
(Project mgmt, ERP Support)

Chicago Region Controller
IMI Cornelius
Glendale Heights, IL
(Drink & Ice service machi)

Key Accomplishments Developed retail returns recovery function. recovered $8.0 million from one major account in first year.

JD Edwards ERP implementation lead. User requirements, system set up to align with needs, develop user training documentation, train and support users as Finance SME.

Collaborate with Sales and operations leads for major new customer programs. Align customer requirements with supply chain, operations, logistics, sales and iT to provide product management, fulfillment and service billings.

Forensic audit of $80.0 million inventory loss, identify root causes, develop solutions and implement changes to process and practices. Initiate IT specifications for process changes and reporting tools to monitor key warehouse transactions.
Education / Skills MBA - De Paul University, GSB, BS.Commerce - De Paul University Chicago, CMA -Certified Managerial Accounting
*SOX-Sarbanes Oxley 5 level training program employee development-Resources Global CPE, *Lean manufacturing & Value ma
80/20 Business analysis/approach, Project management PMO, Internal Audit - Forensic audit Financial Planning/Analysis
Cost accounting, Direct costing programs, Activity based costing, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, Turn-arounds

Name Dennis
Phone 320-492-2414
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Florida
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions General Manager
Indepenent Telecom
Indiana
(Telecommunications)

VP Operations & CTO
St Cloud Wireless Holdings
ST Cloud, MN
(Wireless Svc & Products)

VP Sales
Harris Communications
Camarillo, CA
(Telcom Test Systems)

Key Accomplishments Implemented Operations re-engineering process to clearly define responsibilities, reducing overlapping efforts and lost time. Initiated cost analysis program - review all leases and contracts to ensure least cost to communications

Implemented inter-departmental ROI (Return on Investment) process for all major capital and operational expenditures for Board presentations and approvals. Directed the design, project planning, ROI justifications and build-out of start-up company

Established budget development & tracking process to control costs, cash flow and improve revenues Directed negotiations, implementation and administration of interconnection contracts. Established consistent and time-critical communications path

Transformed business unit focus from total direct sales to indirect/channel sales. Initiated business improvement processes for pre-sales support, new product/feature definition & business case development. Negotiated joint marketing & VAR agreements
Education / Skills Technical College – Design Engineering, Johnson County Community College – Management Certificate Program
Kansas University School of Business – Advanced Management Development & Leadership, Harper College – Leadership & HR
Sprint University of Excellence – Engineering Economics & Emerging Technologies
St Cloud State University Entrepreneurial Center - Mini MBA Wilson Learning – Competitive, Counselor & Strategic Sales

Name Loren
Phone 630-310-0661
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Manager of Education
Tooling & Manufacturing Association
Chicago Western Suburbs
(Non-Profit Mfg Assoc.)

Owner - General Manager
Vogel Tool & Die Corporation
Chicago Western Suburbs
(Mfg Custom Tools & Mach)

Vice President/Treasurer
Vogel Tool & Die Corporation
Chicago Western Suburbs
(Mfg Custom Tools & Mach)

Key Accomplishments - At TMA (Non-Profit Association of 1000 manufactuing Companies in Chicagoland Area) I Designed a ACCESS database that allowed me to administer a state training grant and bring $1 Million to our members and $200,000 to our association in 3 years.

- Managed a staff of up to 65 employees and sales of up to $7.5 million building Tools, Dies & Custom Machines. Direct reports: Comptroller, Chief Engineer, Human Resource Manager, Sales Manager and Production Foreman.

- Increased sales from $3 million to $7.3 million over a three year period by expanding product lines, establishing an Automation Division, developing a innovative marketing strategy with new brochures, literature and advertising program

- Secured contract from Ford for $950,000 and $2.9 Million from Haworth Furniture. Developed concept, made presentations, negotiated contracts, arranged financing, managed design & building of these custom machines & automated manufacturing systems
Education / Skills BS Industrial Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, Minor in Chemistry,
Software: MS Office 2003 & 2007, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, Project, Visio, etc.
Seminars: Lean Certificate, Basic 6 Sigma, Strategic Planning, Quality Management, Project Management, GDT, plus others.
Software: Familiar with AutoCAD, Mastercam, ACT (contact mgmt), Adobe Creative Suite (photo edit) others.

Name Bobbi
Phone 630-788-5729
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $101K - $125K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Executive Director
United Leukodystrophy Foundation
DeKalb, IL
(Brain disease research)

Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois
Oswego, IL
(Affordable housing)

Key Accomplishments Focused on funding research and providing families affected by any of the 52 leukodystrophies education and referrals to medical professionals Serve as the organization’s first Executive Director. Revenue is up 88%, and net revenue has increased by 1,100% YTD over 2016. Planned and hosted the highly-successful 2017 Scientific Symposium and Family Conference in Minneapolis in July. Increased sponsorship by 263% and attendance by 102% over 2016 figures. Initiated first-ever annual appeal campaign in 2015 and increased year-end donations in

Non-profit state support organization with 49 Habitat affiliates in Illinois, building affordable housing in partnership with diverse, low-income families to eradicate poverty living conditions Spearheaded support to expand building production, focusing on training, fundraising, national and state advocacy, board development, and materials acquisition. Key player in passing tax check-off legislation for a revenue stream. Hosted Legislative Breakfasts at the State Capitol to increase visibility of affordable housing issues. Made grants to



Education / Skills M.S. Education & Social Policy Northwestern University
B.S. Elementary Education Southern Illinois University



Name Confidential
Phone 920-602-0500
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Wisconsin
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Design Eng Manager
Miniature Precision Components, Inc.
Walworth, WI
(Injection Molded parts)

Dir - Product Development
Waukesha Engine Dresser
Waukesha, WI
(Natural Gas Engines)

Sr. Mgr. of Engineering
Giddings & Lewis
Fond du Lac, WI
(Machine Tools)

Key Accomplishments •As Change Agent, Developed strategy and implemented technology based five year growth plan involving R&D, new product development, Strategic Supplier Development and Quality Assurance. Result: Steps to meet 50% increase in revenues in three years

Introduced Design for Six Sigma. Result: Educated engineers and others in this methodology and quantified product performance parameters leading to data- based knowledge capture for excellence in design, quality and reliability.

Reduced Business and Compliance risk. Result: Resolved reliability issues with $10,000,000 of warranty costs, reduced business risk in technology export clearing 30,000 parts, and improved market share certifying all product families for CE mark.

Led project team in forming global strategic supplier alliance for engine filters with $4,000,000 annual spend. Result: Presented savings of $400,000 per year. Championed, mentored and coached more than 10 Six Sigma teams. Result: $16 m savings.
Education / Skills Education:Master of Business Administration (Honors), Univ of Wisconsin, Oshkosh;MSME, UW, Madison; BSME, Univ of Madra
Formally Trained in Dresser Global Strategic Supplier Selection Process; Instructor in Project Management, Demand Flow.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt – DMAIC & DFSS, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2006 Operational Excellence: Lean
Multi-industry Management experience with problem prevention focus; Change Agent, Leader, Mentor, Coach.

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