General Business Manager
Employing innovative business skills to maximize profitability
Savvy, results-oriented, disciplined business leader with multiple years experience in directing all functions of business focusing on finance, and operations; managing budgets from $4 to $100 Million. Problem solver with a strong track record of analyzing a situation, identifying practical options and implementing appropriate solutions producing cost savings and productivity improvements in cross functional environments. Demonstrated history of driving profitable growth with limited resources by providing clear and effective communication at all levels. Utilizes leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to build teams that meet/exceed goals. Holds BSBA and MBA
Raymond Rinaldi Phone: (561)459-7484
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Email: rstlrs[at]optonline.net
General Business Manager
Employing innovative business skills to maximize profitability
Savvy, results-oriented, disciplined business leader with multiple years experience in directing all functions of business focusing on finance, and operations; managing budgets from $4 to $100 Million. Problem solver with a strong track record of analyzing a situation, identifying practical options and implementing appropriate solutions producing cost savings and productivity improvements in cross functional environments. Demonstrated history of driving profitable growth with limited resources by providing clear and effective communication at all levels. Utilizes leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to build teams that meet/exceed goals. Holds BSBA and MBA
Core Competencies
Finance / Operations / Accounting / Payroll / Purchasing / Human Resources / Budget and Planning Policy and Procedure / Financial Analysis /Cost Control / Forecasting / Labor Utilization
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Managed six locations with more than 70 exempt and non-exempt employees. Reorganized and established job responsibilities. Implemented policies and procedures where none previously existed. Defined and consistently exceeded attainable goals according to management directives, achieving over $100K savings per year. – UPS and Highway Technologies, Inc.
• Developed and managed budgets from $4M to more than $100 Million. Cross functionally established, managed and monitored budgets and strategic plans to achieve desired results. - UPS and Highway Technologies, Inc.
• Reduced turnaround time of major decisions over 20% by standardizing financial statements. Provided upper management less complex instrument to interpret detailed data enabling increased productivity, expert fiscal and policy development. Commended by upper management for excellent services rendered. – UPS.
• Developed and implemented new operating procedures consolidating 6 individual locations into 4 but operating as 1 centralized unit. Reorganized and established responsibilities for management, and defined goals. Saved over $240K in first year and more than $100K per year thereafter. – Highway Technologies, Inc.
• Executed financial and operational strategies through planning and analysis. Initiated revenue growth and cost savings policy that grew revenue by more than 15%. – Highway Technologies, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Highway Technologies, Inc., Jupiter, FL 2006 – 2009
$235 Million privately held company providing highway safety services and products throughout US.
Regional General Business & Finance Manager 2007 – 2009
Directed overall business with full P&L responsibility for SE Region, coordinating efforts of 6 location managers. Managed human resources, contract administration, payroll, sales, accounts payable/receivable, and billing in multiple locations with more than 70 reports.
• Developed policies and procedures for the southeast region creating consistency and consolidation of operations in budgeting, planning, forecasting, finance, report analysis, and business strategies.
• Redesigned region’s footprint to gain more competitive advantage, market share, and increase profitability. Saved over $240K annually by consolidating the number of locations from 6 to 4.
• Addressed areas of opportunity to reduce operating expenses and developed plans to remove excess expenses in those areas.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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• Prepared and analyzed all reports to ensure region was on target to achieve goals. Made strategic decisions based on data to ensure region maintained or improved performance.
• Established plans for growth of new and existing clients throughout region and expansion throughout U.S. East Coast
Branch Manager 2006 – 2007
Directed all activities of the Ft. Lauderdale, FL branch, including P & L, operations, and staff.
• Led team of 35 management and non management employees for largest branch in region exceeding $4M in revenue.
• Successfully implemented a turn around strategy to increase annual revenue and profit that resulted in a $1M increase in operating profit.
• Implemented continuous improvement strategies for all of the employees to ensure operation was sustained for growth.
UPS (United Parcel Service), Farmingdale, NY 1987 – 2006
Multi-Billion $ global freight shipping organization.
District Finance/Industrial Engineering Manager
Managed team of 10+ staff to initiate planning, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, reporting, and analysis.
• Led team of managers to ensure department goals were achieved and operations had the support needed to be successful.
• Employed proactive approach to improve operations through best practices, re-engineering, new technologies, and improved internal controls.
• Developed and implemented operations policies and procedures that improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepared the annual budget for each of the operations and maintained results to that budget.
• Analyzed and evaluated areas of opportunity to improve operation and worked cross functionally to support changes implemented.
Operations Manager 1987 – 1996
Directed operation activities by planning, organizing, and scheduling resources to achieve required productivity levels.
• Provided training to management to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Improved operational productivity from 80% to 95% as measured by upper management through proper planning, scheduling and coordinating job functions of employees.
• Rigorously insured all time commitments and deadlines were met throughout operations.
EDUCATION
MBA – University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
BS – Business and Management. SUNY Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY
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