Instructor, Joplin, MO Resume

SUMMARY:

Managed people and technology to improve operations, financial controls and data integrity
Delivered innovations and changes, driving results through leadership, partnering and training
Hands - on partner who developed rapport to optimize work across multi-discipline, virtual teams
Technical accountant ensured Confidential, reports and controls complied wif standards and regulations
Adept wif integrated systems and able to find gaps for improving data integrity and results
Managed teh client side of audits wif regulatory, public and internal auditors for business units
Insightful auditor who developed programs to enhance financial and operational controls
Managed teh shared services, including payroll, payables, billings, cashiering and other cycles
Process and job cost expertise in food and beverage and smelting companies and machinery plants
Consulted wif regional retailer to resolve startup issues for its distribution center enterprise system
Motivated analyst who prompted decisions for profit and process improvements using analytics
Key team member to design and implement a plant expansion including a distribution center
Managed changing elements of major transitions related to program startups and site shutdowns
Wrote training manuals, analytical reports and process documentation for work place needs
Engaging instructor for business, health care, and Confidential students at undergrad and grad levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Instructor, Joplin, MO

Responsibilities:

Pioneered grad seminars in controllership and financial theory
Taught undergrad cost, advanced and managerial Confidential courses and advised students

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Beverage Manufacturer

Responsibilities:

Developed Confidential processes for selected Confidential services for production sites
Developed SOX controls procedures for production and repair materials, and coordinated teh audits
Leveraged teh ISO 9000 auditing process to make and sustain changes, like reduced stock variances
Developed operating budgets and updated forecasts for start-up distribution center and brewery
Managed finance needs of plant startup & shut down teams’ decisions in Elkton, VA and Memphis
Coordinated site audits by regulatory, external and internal audit teams

Project Manager

Confidential, Elkton, VA

Responsibilities:

Developed and implemented Confidential processes in a new production facility and distribution center
Designed performance reporting systems and controls, using SAP and Info-Cubes for multiple sites
Wrote operating manuals for Confidential and logistics processes and documented controls solutions
Partnered wif Internal Audit to review teh WIP, materials and purchases cycles in SAP system
Trained and mentored teh Confidential support service members in Confidential and materials control
Performed corporate projects, like Contract bottling, Use Tax exemption & Commodity loss resolution
Drove SAP integration for materials controls and WIP Confidential . Coordinated a multi-state team

Confidential, Memphis, TN

Plant Accountant

Responsibilities:

Managed shared services staff and provided leadership for payables, payroll, and purchases in Oracle
Developed internal controls for a $5 million inventory, raising bin accuracy from 75% to 95%
Supported teh plant shutdown work and performed MRO buying using teh Oracle enterprise system

Confidential, Memphis, TN

Operations and Systems Auditor

Responsibilities:

Investigated replenishment and shipping problems wif a new Enterprise System for a regional retailer’s central distribution center and prioritized post-startup projects

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

SAP Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Managed staff of 25 handling all teh shared services and cost Confidential for major operations.
Established an internal audit process, including self-audit programs and training for various cycles
Participated in company-wide initiative teams to improve financial reporting and consolidations
Consulted wif Non-Profit Foundations and “struggling” Small Business Administration clients
Installed playground equipment at a community elementary school in Elkton, VA
Canoed and hiked teh rivers in Tennessee and Virginia to collect trash for ecological improvements
Taught weekly classes for adults and youth in private organizations for collectively ten years
Served in various youth leadership roles in scouting and soccer for community groups
Distributed holiday food kits for teh Food Banks in Tennessee and Virginia
Served on disaster relief teams in Tennessee teh month following a horrific tornado event
Tutored and mentored co-workers and colege students for skills and career and education choices
United Way financial and campaign support and Red Cross blood donor
Recognized for service by Key Club and Kiwanis and for Perfect Attendance for Four Years