Jerry W.
Weller
Wheaton, IL 60189 H: 630-690-7184 C: 708-267-4426 [email protected]
A high-impact Executive in the fields of Finance, Accounting and General Management --- with a successful background of planning and managing major initiatives to achieve long term growth and financial strength in highly competitive environments. Especially skillful at seizing opportunities for improvement, translating into specific objectives, creating project plans, marshalling necessary resources, and managing through to completion. Proven capacity to rapidly identify, analyze and resolve complex business problems -- delivering significant and sustainable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction and profitability. Extensive professional knowledge and experience, including: Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis Improving Processes, Procedures & Productivity Hiring, Training, Organizing & Team-Building Coordinating Acquisitions & Joint Ventures Sourcing, Outsourcing & Purchasing Obtaining ISO 9001 Certification Supervising Construction Projects Controlling Costs & Boosting Profits Implementing Accounting & ERP Systems Handling Accounts Receivable & Payable Negotiating with Unions, Vendors & Suppliers Administering Effective HR & IT Functions Establishing Productive Banking Relationships Managing Internal & External Audits
Professional Background
Jimmy Diesel (industrial engines & transmissions, sales & service)
-- Vice President of Finance & Operations (1985 - 2010)
LaGrange, IL
1979 2010
Managed the accounting department. Evaluated, reviewed and directed the efforts of all office employees. Verified that work was completed in a timely and efficient manner. Led multiple facility construction projects. Completed all projects on time and under budget. Implemented a flexible hours program to improve customer and employee relations. Expanded hours of service to customers with lower payroll cost and delivering better customer service. Communicated, implemented and administered a new 401k plan. Eliminated potential future liability of the former defined benefit plan, and reduced professional fees by converting to a prototype plan. Coordinated ISO 9001 certification. Built higher customer confidence and increased bid opportunities. Reduced abuse of the sick leave benefit. Formed a team of employees to identify causes and solutions. The resulting new policy reduced absenteeism and boosted employee morale. Created a new travel policy with effective controls. Resulting in greater efficiency and consistency in travel planning, and a major reduction in costs. Identified potential new markets. Create new revenue streams with existing customers, and also cultivated relationships with new clients. Eliminated the companys hazardous waste generator status. Identified, tested and switched cleaning solvents at lower cost and less EPA regulation.
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Managed work-related injuries, returning employees to work with little or no time off. Provided accommodations when possible, saving thousands of premium dollars by keeping a lower experience modification factor. Trained and cross-trained the staff, and conducted periodic employee reviews. Reduced the total cost of the office staff by 25%. Introduced an automated quoting and order entry process. Reduced the need for management involvement in the vast majority of transactions.
-- Assistant Treasurer (1979 1985)
Coordinated the preparation of financial reports and maintained all records associated with the financial department, including A/P, A/R, payroll and purchases. Contributed to the timely preparation and filing of all federal, state and local taxes. Initiated a computerized purchasing system. Reduced data entry redundancies, increased inventory accuracy and reduced lead-time required to complete work-in-process. Solicited, purchased and managed major medical and dental insurance plans at reasonable cost. Cultivated employee loyalty and helped achieve high rates of retention. Promptly resolved accounting and warranty discrepancies with vendors and customers. Reduced customer defections and strengthened vendor relationships. Established and nurtured a solid banking relationship. Enabled the company to obtain a line of credit and commercial loans for cash flow, equipment purchases and bidding purposes. Developed joint venture partnerships. Identified capable firms that were willing and able to bid on contracts too large to handle alone. Performed liaison duties for all internal and external audits. Assembled pertinent records and provided assistance as required to complete audits timely and with minimal disruption to normal business.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science - Economics (math & psychology minor), Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Additional training in leadership skills, negotiating techniques, ERP systems, quality programs, union relations, regulatory compliance, safety/OSHA, 401(k) plans, QuickBooks, and ADP services.
