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Geraldine S

Director of Finance, Chicago, IL

Occupation:

In Between

Location:

Oak Brook, IL

Education Level:

Master

Will Relocate:

YES

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Challenge-tackling, innovative international finance management professional with expertise in designing and implementing systems and reporting packages that significantly reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and increase productivity despite volatile financial environments. Proven record in turning around companies facing problems with credit, vendor payments and productivity issues. Adept at cash management, developing solutions and negotiating in order to improve customer relations and increase sales worldwide. Skilled at researching, auditing, and evaluating procedures and developing staff.

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

MDRT Director of Finance 7/2007 - 5/2012
University of Phoenix Advanced Certiied Faculty 1/2004 - /2013
OSI Group Controller - International 9/2003 - 5/2007
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

University of Phoenix Global Fnancial Management 2000 Master Degree
Uiversity of Illinois Accounting 1979 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Created a streamlined, stronger business by securing a buyer for a underperforming unit and using sale funds to acquire needed capital equipment that made Superior Fomebords more productive and competitive. Facilitated financial restructuring and, ultimately, company sale. Reprioritized Briskin Manufacturing’s spending. Satisfied bank terms for extension of capital improvements credit. Closed failing production site, reducing losses. When it became apparent that the company would be unable to meet accelerating production demands of principal customer GM, facilitated sale of company to a similar business. Increased Million Dollar Round Table’s investment net worth from $15M to $32M by aligning with new investment advisors thereby fixing the problem of equity loss and frozen assets of legacy advisory service. Decreased interest charges 2.5% and locked in best foreign exchange rates by securing a credit facility and establishing advantageous relationships with corresponding banks in 41 countries in which OSI operated. Structured vendor payment plan and assured availability of comprehensive, accurate inventory to support bank line of credit increase, which brought effective financial control to Principal Manufacturing. Recipient of Distinguished Leadership Award for Extraordinary Services to the Accounting Profession, 1988 and recognized in Who’s Who in Professional and Executive Women, 1987 – 1990.

Companies I like:

Not For Profit, Manufacturing, Inernational

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Financials, Internal Control, IT, Building Services, Benefits, Investments, Insurance, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis, External Reporting, Board of Directors Liaison, Internal Audit
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