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Page 1 2 3 4 5 next »» (Records Found: 124)| Name | Peggy |
| Phone | 847-212-2135 |
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| 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 | Gary |
| Phone | 847-420-3468 |
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| Salary | $175K + |
| State | Illinois |
| Willing to Relocation? | Yes |
| Recent Positions |
Chief Information Officer Schawk, Inc. Chicago, IL (Brand Management Services) Partner Tatum Chicago, IL (Executive Consulting) VP & CIO Ubiquity Brands Chicago, IL (Consumer Food Mfg/Mrktg) |
| Key Accomplishments |
As CIO at Ubiquity Brands saved over $350,000 in software and implementation services fees through negotiations and $100,000 in additional fees by successfully selecting and implementing SAP ERP within the required 8 months. As Interim CIO at ADESA, Inc.aligned the $30 million expense and $20 million capital budget to the highest business value initiatives by instituting a collaborative IT - Business decision-making framework. As Interim CIO at ADESA, Inc. saved over $500,000 in capital expense on purchasing new hand-held computer equipment which was reduced annual labor and overhead expense $1 million. As CIO at Dean Foods spearheaded first multi-year IT Strategic Plan ($80 million budget). Accomplished key objective to standardize core sales, distribution, manufacturing and supply chain business processes for Dean Foods $3 billion Dairy Group. |
| Education / Skills |
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL 1983
MBA, Finance, Economics and Accounting
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, Lafayette, IN 1978 BS, Accounting and Computer Science |
| Name | Stephen |
| Phone | 224-241-5054 |
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| Salary | $101K - $125K |
| State | Illinois |
| Willing to Relocation? | Yes |
| Recent Positions |
Engineering Manager Revcor Carpentersville, Il (Air moving devices) Project Engineer Bertsche Engineering Buffalo Grove Il (Machine tools) Engineering Manager Illinois Blower Inc. Cary Il (Custom Air Moving Devices) |
| Key Accomplishments |
Guided engineering team through hybrid new product development process completing seven designs in seven months projecting $4 Million in sales. Integrated acquired tangential product line into existing engineering structure within three months returning $2.66 million in revenue within 24 months. Led a cross functional team reducing cost of production, allowing for an increase of unit sales from 70,000 to 164,000 annually and revenue from $917,000 to $5.1 million within two years. |
| Education / Skills |
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Champaign, IL
B.S. Agricultural Engineering (Power and Machinery STATE OF ILLINOIS, Professional Engineering License 062048882 Patents US20050074332 A1 & US8881396 B2 for air moving devices. Member of ANSI/AMCA 210 (Laboratory Method of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic Performance Rating) committee |
| Name | Thomas |
| Phone | 630-336-5848 |
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| Salary | Negotiable |
| State | Illinois |
| Willing to Relocation? | No |
| Recent Positions |
V P Operations AWTP LLC Elk Grove Village, IL (Custom Filtration) Sr V P Operations Chicago Faucet Company Des Plaines, IL (Faucets, Elect Fixtures) Mgr Bus Dev & Strat Sourc Elkay Mfg Co Oak Brook, IL (Sinks,Coolers, Faucets ) |
| Key Accomplishments |
• Implemented a change in culture moving business from private entrepreneurial to a professional business with strategic direction, standardized metrics and goals.Achieved $1.2M in cost savings and reduced inventory investment by $1.5M (33%). Developed and implemented a $9M cost reduction strategy applying off-shore sourcing, construction of a new manufacturing facility and relocation of manufacturing to a non-union environment in a 1 year period of time, relocating the business in 3 days Reporting to the Elkay Division President, developed a business strategy to grow Elkay’s faucet business to a profitable $70M division of the Elkay group by developing and outsourcing two new product lines, high-end residential and commercial. Cost effective management of out-sourcing materials and labor to improve profits by 200% over a three-year period and achieved an 8-year track record of increased profitability from 8% to 19%, decertified the workforce and implemented skill based pay |
| Education / Skills |
B.S. Industrial Engr. Bradley University
M.S. Industrial Engr. & Engr. Management Bradley University Toyota Lean Manufacturing Training University Kentucky. Constanza Demand Flow Training. Trained and applied TQM and employee empowerment in operations and developed a skill based pay system |
| Name | Dan |
| Phone | 224-337-9055 |
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| Salary | Negotiable |
| State | Illinois |
| Willing to Relocation? | Yes |
| Recent Positions |
Sales Director DyStar, LP Charlotte, NC (Chemical Raw Materials) Business Director Vantage Specialties Gurnee, IL (Chemical Raw Materials) Sales Director Vantage Specialties, Inc. Gurnee, IL (Chemical Raw Materials) |
| Key Accomplishments |
WHO AM I…
Business Unit Director… VP, Sales and Marketing… Bringing a successful career within the chemical industry with positive growth to the top and bottom line.
WHAT I DO… With expertise in new product development, strategy and execution, marketing, sales management, global expansion, channel management, customer relations, chemicals, coatings, and polymers, organizations that typically hire me… • Have eroding profit. • Taking too long to commercialize new products. • Are unable to execute strategic plans. • May be unable to expand the marketplace. • Have difficulty uncovering and closing new revenue opportunities HOW I ADD VALUE… With years of helping organization grow profitably, I can add value by… • Reviewing costs and pricing methodologies to increase margins. • Establishing cross functional teams to expedite commercialization of products. • Keeping the focus with a systematic approach to achieve strategic goals. • Finding the sweet spot within a marketplace to increase reach and brand awareness. • Evaluating the business process and existing customers to identify incremental revenue opportunities. |
| Education / Skills |
Key Skills new business development, product management, product development, international sales, sales management, key |
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