SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with progressive managerial and business advisory experience in the computer and publishing industries. Highly adaptive and results-oriented with demonstrated excellence in the management of people and projects in dynamic business environments. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Experience in Finance, Credit, Collections, Contracts, and Project Management. Have BS and MBA.
EXPERIENCE
Publishing & Services Company
Wisconsin
1998 to Present
Director of Contracts, Records & Credit Services (2002 to Present)
Manage contracts process and provide senior management leadership to the Records & Information Management and Credit Services Departments. Lead organization with 4 direct reports and 17 indirect reports. Counsel management on contract, credit, and other risk-related issues. Interface with customers and suppliers. Manage $2.5 million expense budget. Report to Sr. Vice President-Finance/CFO. Member of Corporate Operations Committee.
Corporate Contracts & Credit Manager (1998 to 2002)
Managed contracts process and credit/collections center for publishing and services company. Led organization with 2 direct reports and 13 indirect reports. Managed $1.4 million expense budget. Reduced outside credit reporting service expense by 60%. Reduced credit card processing fees by 5%.
Worldwide Computer Company
1981 to 1998
Contracts Manager (1996 to 1998)
U.S. Area, Mundelein, IL
Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed business proposals, bids, and contracts. Counseled management on contract issues and related business and financial impacts. Interfaced with customers and Law Department on legal matters. Recipient of Excellence Award for outstanding achievement.
Business & Financial Consultant (1994 to 1995)
Professional Services Central Region, Mundelein, IL
Provided business and financial consultation and interfaced with regionally assigned teams regarding strategic business practices. Implemented accounting process for $16 million in systems integration procurement activity. Coordinated deployment of 100+ laptop computers to improve consultant productivity. Assisted in the consolidation of field regions to reduce costs.
City Coach, Business & Financial Services (1994)
Chicago City Team, Chicago, IL
Transitional position to support implementation of Customer Focused Business Model as part of company re-engineering initiative. Coached associates, implemented tactical programs, and assisted with development of goals and objectives to support Model and improve customer satisfaction. Controlled a $2.0 million annual expense budget.
Contracts Manager (1990 to 1993)
Northern Division, Mundelein, IL
Implemented new contract management function supporting a ten-state area. Supervised two Associate Contracts Managers. Managed a 108% increase in contract activity in the first year. Recipient of "Outstanding Achiever Award".
Project Manager, Field Systems Planning & Education (1989 to 1990)
U.S. Marketing Group, Dayton, OH
Supervised five systems planning analysts. Supported automated systems for field offices and provided review and input for policy and procedure development.
District Manager, Finance & Administrative Services (1986 to 1989)
Chicago District, Niles, IL
Directed a 28 person staff responsible for providing financial & administrative services to Chicago area sales and service organizations. Controlled a $1.3 million annual expense budget. Implemented a reorganization that achieved a 15% reduction in staff. Earned award as a top service organization.
District Manager, Finance & Administrative Services (1985 to 1986)
Chicago-Loop District, Chicago, IL
Supervised a six-person administrative and customer service organization. Managed start-up of a new sales office in the central business district.
Associate Manager, Finance & Administrative Services (1984 to 1985)
Chicago District, Niles, IL
Headed a six-person customer service and administrative support organization. Managed all Chicago area office and warehouse facilities.
Field Administrative Analyst (1983 to 1984)
Chicago District, Niles, IL
Financial Specialist (1981 to 1983)
Peoria District, Peoria, IL
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Finance, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 1992
B.S., Business Administration, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 1981 |
