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Name Paul
Phone 815-494-3679
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Director, Manufacturing
Idexx Laboratories
Westbrook, ME
(Veterinary diagnostics)

Director, Manufacturing
Transgenomic Inc
Omaha, NE
(Chemical specialties )

Vice President, Manufact.
Pierce Biotechnology
Rockford, IL
(Chem, diagnos specialties)

Key Accomplishments •Increased product availability to customers from 93 to 99% within 18 months by developing first internal stock availability tracking system.

•Eliminated risk of equipment-caused plant shutdowns by standardizing equipment in all three plants to create backup for all production lines for first time.

•Scaled-up key DNA monomers (drug candidate intermediates) from gm to kg, with 50% cost reduction, quality improvement (95 to 97%) and on-time delivery.

•Resolved supply chain crisis by directing improved syntheses of key intermediate, decreasing unit costs (90%) and product lead times (80%) while adding four patents
Education / Skills Putting profitable products on the shelf by elevating underachieving manufacturing processes to a winning, high quality,
PhD -Synthetic Organic Chemistry, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY
32 credits toward MBA, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY
BS – Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

Name Confidential
Phone 248-399-9007
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $101K - $125K
State Michigan
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Director of Operations
AmeriCenters, Inc.
Livonia, MI
(Business Office Ctrs.)

VP Creative Services
Big Communication, Inc.
Ferndale, MI
(Pharma Comm/Training)

VP - Client Srv/Ops
Entertainment Publications, Inc.
Troy, MI
(Advertising/Promotions)

Key Accomplishments ~ Negotiated and implemented new data and voice integrated communication service product in five locations reducing voice and data costs 34%. ~ Managed deployment of phone systems in 5 locations. ~ Streamlined processes to reduce staff 27%.

~ Collaborated with product team on Intranet strategy designed to standardize file management, increase speed of access and provide a single data source. ~ Improved production through process change and training to increase billable hours.

~ Managed implementation of Net Promoter Score to assess performance and prioritize improvements. ~ Increased rep selling time 20% by building inside service team. ~ Re-engineered creative processes to support 42 new accounts w/20% less staff.

~ Developed and implemented corporate restructure of sales support reducing overall costs $8M. ~ Oversaw hiring and training of 100+ call center agents including development of hiring profile, training curriculum, scripting and QA requirements.
Education / Skills BA, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
Strategic Planning & Implementation - Exec. Education Course Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Strategic Planning & Implementation - Exec. Education Course Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor


Name Confidential
Phone 847-508-3009
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $76K - $100K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Controller

Wooddale, IL
(Cooling Equipment)

Controller

Northbrook, IL
(Stoneware manufacturer)

Corporate Treasurer

Arlington Hts, IL
(Labels & Bar Code Equip)

Key Accomplishments Revamped cost accounting system, resulting in the uncovering of errors from previous management having a P&L impact in excess of $1 million.

Developed systems and worked closely with global retailers such as Walmart and K-mart to integrate purchase orders, shipping and invoicing information electronically, allowing the company to increase revenues by $3,000,000.

Was insrumental in locating and acquiring a new manufacturing facility, including leading negotiations with local government authorities for tax relief programs.

Took over management of 115,000 sf office building, increasing occupancy by 33%, eliminating substantial management fees and vastly improving tenant relations.
Education / Skills Accounting & Financial Turnaround Specialist, with a successful track-record of departmental quality improvement.
CPA with increasingly successful, diverse experience in well-run, profitable manufacturing companies
Team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who develops and motivates staff to achieve departmental goals.
Rock-solid accountant who knows, understands and follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Name Confidential
Phone 630-660-3290
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $175K +
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions SVP & CIO
Tuthill Corporation
Burr Ridge, Illinois
(Industrial Manufacturing)

VP IS
Stella Foods
Lincolnshire, Illinois
(Italian Cheese Manufactur)

VP IS
Marks Brothers Jewelers
Chicago, Illinois
(Fine Jewelry (Retail))

Key Accomplishments - Negotiated the purchase of the mySAP Business Suite saving the company over $1M. - Served on Business Process Improvement Committee; Sales Process Team Leader; Sales Performance Team Leader. Led deployment of Sales Process.

- Assumed management of a $30 million SAP ERP implementation and successfully restructured the project organization and deployment methodology resulting in a $300K savings. - Implemented Business Intelligence with benefits of $500,000.

Implemented Project/Portfolio Management to ensure greater alignment between IT and the Business. This included the deployment of an application development life cycle process, and a web-based project tracking system.

- Deployed Voice over IP Telephony to save $300,000 annually. - Led selection and implementation of web-based product selector / configurator with $1M annual savings.
Education / Skills Bachelor of Architecture - University of Maryland
Certified Trainer - Miller Heiman Strategic and Conceptual Sales
PDI – Management Training Program
Karass Negotiation Skills Workshop

Name Thomas
Phone 847-808-9878
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Sales Management Consult
Current Project: Glacial Energy
Chicago, Illinois
(Retail Supply-Electricity)

President
Glunz & Jensen (K & F International)
Granger, Indiana
(Manufacturing)

CEO
K & F International
Granger, Indiana
(Manufacturing)

Key Accomplishments Integrated product offerings from manufacturers based in the U.S., Denmark, and Slovakia, and streamlined distribution networks resulting in an immediate 30% annual sales increase for fiscal year ’07.

Developed a business plan and strategy to export products from the U.S. to new customers in Asia and S.E. Asia. This resulted in a 40% sales increase and record profits. Personally set-up distribution networks in Asia and S.E. Asia by hands-on interaction, industry networking and extensive travel to those regions.

Established team-building practices and cell-based assembly which helped in attaining a 60% improvement in on-time delivery.

Created a more recognizable and known organization through specific media and marketing efforts. These included direct mail, video programs, industry newsletters, press releases, re-designed literature and hands-on networking via trade shows and conferences.
Education / Skills Indiana University, B.S. Business Management
University of Notre Dame, Certification in Executive Business Management
Rochester Institute of Technology, Certificate in Graphic Arts
Barnes and Thornburg, Indianapolis, Employment & Business Law - 3 to 4 Sessions per year

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