Operations & Financial Management

Results-focused Executive eager to contribute expertise in Business Development,

Operations/Administrative Management, P&L/Fiscal Administration, and Team Leadership

toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line performance

 

 

Ø  Successfully established and presently operate Impact Business Solutions to market, contract and provide customized consultative and project management services; have successfully captured major clients including McCormick Equipment Company, including supporting their contract with Kroger Inc. by spearheading on-site racking system repair kit installation project

Ø  Co-founded and grew Compact Storage Systems to achieve solid competitive market leveraging

Ø  Negotiated strategic contract with $120M company to serve as primary manufacturer for product lines

Ø  As CFO with Basic American Financial, opened 4 of 5 new national franchises and took all 5 to profitability, 2001-2005; earned #1 Franchise of the Year Award

Ø  Facilitated 28% sales increase and 16% profit growth by strategically diversifying revenue channels to include industrial and commercial HVAC sales and service; 1999-2001

Ø  Leveraged client networking/referrals to achieve 45% increase in customer base for CPM Mechanical

Ø  Resourcefully increased sales 10% with zero additional investment by creating 2 new product lines capitalizing on existing Elgin manufacturing capabilities

Ø  Reduced annual labor and related benefit costs by $220K+ by proficiently consolidating job functions

Ø  Defined and implemented competitive pricing strategy increasing profit margin over 10%

Ø  Drove Elgin/Ohio Rod Products division 33% labor and benefit costs reduction through proactive employee cross-training as well as enhanced operational procedures and system improvements

Ø  Boosted productivity 40% while concurrently reducing overtime 80% through development and implementation of an innovative integrated shipping system

Ø  Contributed to 42% sales increase by coordinating technology-driven integration of 6 departments

Ø  Reduced staff absenteeism 21% and facilitated 34% perfect attendance through motivating leadership focused on facilitating a collaborative teamwork, supportive work environment

Ø  Key player in doubling operating profits by strategically developing enhanced cost control system and aggressive pricing structures

 

 

Impact Business Solutions C Greenwood, IN                                                                   2009-Present

Owner/Operator

Capitalized on opportunity to successfully launch and operate business specializing in providing quality consulting, project management and related services to industrial organizations

Proficiently plan, coordinate and steer broad-scope projects throughout contract lifecycle, from defining parameters and subcontracting/hiring teams to coordinating logistics and facilitating on-site installations for on-time, on-budget delivery

 

Compact Storage Systems C Greenwood, IN                                                                  2005-2009

Chief Operating Officer

Co-founded and directed pioneering company developing exclusive industrial distribution channel across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest; recently negotiated sale of interest to partners while maintaining ongoing professional relationship in an independent consulting and project management capacity

Researched, sourced and negotiated equity investment with 5 independent equity partners to secure capital vital to successful launch and growth of company

Collaboratively spearheaded primary manufacturing company contractual partnership to efficiently and cost-effectively produce quality products for timely distribution; expanded revenue streams by developing 2 new product lines to meet high-end client needs

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Basic American Financial, Inc. C Indianapolis, IN                                                             2001-2005

Chief Financial Officer

Steered development of 5 separate nationwide operating franchise divisions for private firm; entailed 2 separate legal entities including automotive sales/service and financing divisions

 

CPM Mechanical Inc. C Spartanburg, SC                                                                         1999-2001

President

Applied sharp business acumen toward successfully steering broad-scope operations spanning sales/business development, bidding/quoting and project administration as well as financial/P&L and administrative

 

FSJ Inc. C Indianapolis, IN                                                                                             1996-1998

Asset Manager

Resourcefully incorporated innovative strategies to optimize profitable stock selection and drove asset growth through thorough analysis and research of stock investments as well as decisive trading

 

Elgin National Industries, Inc. C Chicago, IL                                                                     1989-1996

Vice President/General Manager, Centrifugal Services, Inc.-Raleigh, IL; 1995-1996

Spearheaded initiatives ranging from new product line introduction and revenue channel development to job functions restructuring/streamlining and aggressive pricing to boost sales, reduce costs and drive profit growth

Division Controller, Ohio Rod Products Company-Versailles, IN; 1989-1995

Substantially improved performance across all areas of business, from human resources, sales and market expansion to production and bottom-line profitability

Contributed expertise toward providing quality analytical and advisory support to Corporate, leading to 3 new acquisitions, 1 divestiture and innovative problem resolution across multiple divisions

Coordinated acquisition and installation of MIS hardware/software integrating 6 departments to substantially boost sales production and operational efficiencies

 

Prior Background: Division Controller, Federal Mogul Corporation-Southfield, MI; progressive positions as Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Supervisor, Quality Engineer, and Division Accounting Manager

 

 

BS, Finance w/Psychology Minor, Purdue University-West Lafayette, IN

 

Participate in/conduct conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops in areas spanning manufacturing operations, administration, finance, accounting, management, quality control, team building and training

 

 

Member, American Society of Quality Control

Member, Whiteland Community School Corporation Performance Based Accreditation Advisory Council

Director of Legal Affairs, South Ripley School Corporation Accelerated Education Board of Directors

Treasurer, Ohio Rod Employee Recreation Association Board of Directors

Member, Business and Education Partnership Advisory Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Are you seeking a performance-driven Executive with a consistent track record of optimizing operations, sales and profits?  I am eager to take on a new challenge where my extensive expertise in broad areas of business leadership will translate to success for your company.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I ve excelled in diverse industries by effectively adapting my sharp business and financial acumen to meet individual company needs in facilitating competitive market leveraging, expanding revenue channels, boosting operational efficiencies, controlling costs, maximizing use of human and financial resources, and driving profit growth.  Complementing my extensive professional background, I offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. I also continually enhance my skills and knowledge by actively participating in and conducting seminars, workshops, conferences, and courses in subjects ranging from administration, finance/accounting, management, and team building/training to quality control and manufacturing operations.

 

My talent for analyzing operations and defining/executing targeted strategies and action plans to enhance outcomes coupled with my dynamic operations, administrative and fiscal management skills should prove valuable in improving your bottom-line.  Whether in the capacity of an entrepreneur, partner or team member, I have continually demonstrated a commitment to achieving success and surpassing goals. As a senior member of your staff, you will find me to be a driven team player and decisive, innovative leader prepared to deliver immediate and long-term results.  I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your objectives, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Professionally,

 

 

 

Michael L. Hull