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General Manager, CFO Resume
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| Desired Industry: Manufacturing |
SpiderID: 2874 |
| Desired Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri |
Date Posted: 6/15/2005 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 06/10/2005 |
| Desired Wage: 95,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: MBA |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Senior manufacturing executive with extensive experience in finance,
operations, quality control, and product development. Strategic,
creative thinker who can control costs, increase profits, and
minimize risks, while countering domestic and offshore competition.
Strong managerial and negotiating skills with proven results in P&L
accountability, change leadership, new product development, and
turnaround situations.
Experience:
Cohn Athletic Service, Fenton, MO
1998 to 2005
Manufacturer of custom athletic team uniforms.
General Manager
Responsible for all aspects of company's operation, including
production, sales and marketing, finance, customer service, and
purchasing. Supervised customer service, production, and accounting
staff.
Major accomplishments:
* Reduced cost of fabric (principle raw material) by 22%, using new
suppliers and renegotiated contracts.
* Increased productivity by 19% with new personnel and improved
production methods.
* Slashed average lead times from eight months to four weeks by
implementing production controls and reporting systems.
* Lowered inventory levels by $500,000 and reduced material
shortages by 95% with JIT delivery, facilitated by negotiating
supplier agreement to store fabric and bill when shipped.
* Generated new sales and countered offshore competition by
changing company focus from low-end, stocked product to high-end,
custom uniforms. Adult custom uniform sales increased by 50%; youth
uniform sales more than doubled.
* Improved operating margin by 60% and enlarged pool of skilled
labor with company relocation.
Screen Creations, Ltd., O'Fallon, MO
1992 to 1998
Manufacturer of casual apparel.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for preparation of financial statements, credit and
collections, cost accounting, and inventory control. Assumed export
documentation duties in order to eliminate delays at port of entry.
Major accomplishments:
* Reduced workers' compensation premiums by 75% with creation of 25-
member, self-insured pool.
* Achieved 10% net increase in gross margin and reduced shrinkage
by 18% by correcting bills of materials.
* Improved employee retention and lowered workers' compensation
claims with background checks on potential employees to determine
claim history.
Smith & Davis Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, MO
1988 to 1992
Manufacturer of durable medical equipment; house leasing company.
Vice President, Finance
Responsible for all accounting functions (cost, general ledger,
reporting, accounts payable and receivable). Managed all banking
relationships and customer leases; marketed established leases to
third parties.
Major accomplishments:
* Implemented new financing approach that generated 5% additional
margin while slashing A/R by 71%.
* Identified more than $2,000,000 in obsolete inventory that could
be incorporated into new products.
* Working with turnaround team, restored company to profitability
within two years, coming from an $850,000 negative cash flow.
Education:
M.B.A, Finance, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
B.S., Finance, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
MRPII, San Francisco, CA
Skills:
* Financial Management
* Turnaround Situations
* Sales & Marketing
* Negotiation
* Cost Containment
* Change Management
* Plant Management
* Supervision
* P&L Accountability
* Risk Management
* Product Development
* Strategic Planning
* Purchasing/Procurement
* Inventory Control
* Quality Control
* Workers' Comp
Additional Information:
DONALD LINSS
http://www.webprofile.info/dlinss/
17 Horizon Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376
636-970-1889
dglinss@hotmail.com
Dear:
I am interested in working with your firm to accomplish an effective
search for an Executive or Senior Management position in the
manufacturing or distribution fields. I have more than 20 years of
experience in financial administration and manufacturing management,
as well as a solid background in product development, sales and
marketing, and quality control.
Here are some of my more recent accomplishments:
* Reduced the cost of raw materials by more than 20% with new
suppliers and renegotiated contracts.
* Increased productivity by 19% by hiring new staff and improving
production methods.
* Cut production lead times from eight months to one month by
implementing reporting requirements and production controls.
* Reduced workers' compensation premiums by 75% by starting a self-
insurance pool with other manufacturers.
* Worked with turnaround team and restored company to profitability
within a two-year period.
I am confident that I can also help my next employer achieve
exceptional results. I am looking for a position as President, Vice
President, or CFO in a strong, stable company where I will be able to
make an immediate contribution. I would prefer not to relocate if at
all possible.
I would appreciate the chance to discuss my skills and
qualifications with you in a personal interview. I will call you next
week to schedule a convenient time.
Sincerely,
Donald Linss
Candidate Contact Information:
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