career objective                              

results-driven operational and financial management executive eager to contribute outstanding financial administration, strategic marketing, relationship management, and team leadership skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of executive-level operational and financial management experience, with expertise in the manufacturing, agriculture, and oil and gas arenas

ø  successfully develop and implement corporate financial strategies and policies, accurately plan and administer multi-million-dollar budgets, prepare forecasts, provide financial analysis, and generate productivity reports instrumental to senior management in assessing business performance

ø  depth of knowledge in accounting principles including gaap standards, asset management, cost accounting, and farm and ranch taxation

ø  proactively monitor trends and developments, identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop highly competitive markets

ø  streamline operations, pioneer process improvements, oversee inventory control, and institute automations to reduce operating costs and increase net profitability

ø  successfully recruit, build, train, and lead top-performing cross-functional support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

agresso ~ as400 material requirements planning systems ~ bna asset management ~ ceridian tax ~

cfs ~ mas/90 ~ navision ~ ultipro

 

~ key achievements ~

• boosted labor efficiency rates by 20% across two equibrand manufacturing plants by establishing weekly benchmarking updates; selected to open and manage new mexico-based manufacturing plant responsible for reducing annual labor costs by 18%
• developed company-wide manufacturing systems module to monitor equibrand supply chain management, product costing, and plant operational management performance
• outsourced tax reporting functions at paramount citrus association to increase accounting department efficiency levels by 40% and pioneered month-end closing improvements to reduce processing time by 46%
• reduced guy chaddock & company manufacturing costs by 30% with the implementation of a comprehensive mrp inventory control process; also upgraded information systems from novell to windows nt server and added 32 workstations
• secured property, developed operational structure, and managed sales activity at new bell manufacturing distribution facility; achieved 80% increase in sales within first two years

professional experience                

operations manager, equibrand products group, lp, greenville, tx                                                      2003 c present

• successfully drive all aspects of operations for this $5m equine products manufacturing facility; additionally direct logistical operations of international plant located in acuna, mexico
• oversee 70 manufacturing, accounting, human resource, and purchasing employees in day-to-day activity in a lean manufacturing environment
• plan and administer facility budgets, coordinate production planning, manage assets, and maintain critical information systems; conduct performance analysis, prepare financial reports, and deliver regular updates to executive management

 

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accounting supervisor, paramount citrus association, delano, ca                                                       2000 c 2003

• expertly managed team with comprehensive financial responsibilities including corporate reporting, accounting, and payroll functions for $200m agricultural grower / packer / shipper of sunkist citrus products
• directed budget preparation and forecasting, divisional financial analysis, and ad-hoc and corporate treasury reporting; introduced payroll and productivity reporting to optimize farming labor and equipment utilization
• developed, implemented, and streamlined financial administration processes across multiple departments to effectively handle and analyze monthly reporting, balance sheets, income statements, cash management, and cash flows

 

controller, guy chaddock & company, inc., bakersfield, ca                                                                 1996 c 2000

• steered company-wide budgeting and financial analysis, human resources, information systems, and supply chain and purchasing operations for this $30m fine furniture manufacturer; managed full project lifecycle from initial costing through product launch and training

• produced clear and understandable financial statements and budgets, introduced bill of material (bom) tracking module to provide additional production and sales information, and reported directly to corporate owners and officers

• hired, trained, and led highly productive interdisciplinary staff; delivered ongoing guidance to continually improve performance and corporate growth

 

controller, bell manufacturing company, inc., bowie, tx                                                                        1987 c 1996

• proficiently executed gaap, tax reporting, and accounting functions for this $3m manufacturing company in the oil and gas arena
• supervised distribution center and accounting department personnel, managed internal auditing, and administered 401(k) plans
• supported subsidiaries in financial and tax accounting and reporting; additionally managed property reporting for subsidiaries and company owner

education                                           

bba in accounting; marketing & finance minor, midwestern state university, wichita falls, tx               1988

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am in the process of relocating to the fort worth area and seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title.  i am submitting my resume for your review and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience working in an operational and financial management capacity for multi-million-dollar manufacturing companies.  i excel at directing a broad range of concurrent functions, including budgeting, accounting, asset management, operations and process improvements, supply chain, and human resources.  i am adept at leading team members to continually improve performance, managing key projects, and working closely with interdepartmental personnel to achieve corporate goals.  my exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, along with my sharp technical skills, have consistently proven instrumental in my success at increasing corporate profitability, improving employee relations, and implementing highly effective cost controls.  to complement this background, i hold a bba in accounting and have additionally completed graduate-level studies in finance, accounting, and management

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting insert specific job title position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic operational management and financial administration skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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