Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

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Expert Details

Management Consulting, System Developer, Accountant, Information Security, and Chemist

ID: 726035 New Jersey, USA

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• Designed and implemented a standard cost system for an adhesives manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Better understanding of manufacturing costs resulted in a 5% increase in gross margins.

• Conducted a downsizing review of the accounting and finance functions of a big three broadcasting network. The project resulted in significant cost savings by reducing personnel and simplifying financial systems.

• Reviewed the accounting and finance functions of a major New York City Museum, determined that the institution’s expenses were increasing at a rate of 20% per annum. Identified expense tracking and control procedures that served to contain expense increases.



• Designed and implemented a standard cost system for an adhesives manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Better understanding of manufacturing costs resulted in a 5% increase in gross margins.



Analyzed various industries and formulated entry strategies. Evaluated acquistion candidates and drafted presentations to secure Board of Director's approval.

As a consultant evaluated and identified areas of risk at Sandoz. This led to employment with Sandoz as the ISEC Officer. My responsibilities included: implementing an ISEC program at Sandoz, working as a liaison between the United States operation and the Swiss headquarters. When Sandoz and CIBA merged into Novartis, led the team that merged Sandoz’ and CIBA ISEC programs into one cohesive program. As the North America subject mater expert (SME) for ISEC, assisted local ISEC Officers with the implementation of ISEC programs at affiliated companies such as Novartis’ Consumer Health and Animal Health Divisions.

Major accomplishments included:

• Working with the Head of ISEC for Novartis, played a major role in the integration of CIBA's and Sandoz' ISEC programs. Major activities included:
o Rewriting the ISEC manual for Novartis
o Developing and implementing the New ISEC Officers workshop
o Developing a self assessment questionnaire to determine the level of ISEC awareness at affiliate companies
o Training ISEC officers for affiliate companies such as Animal Health, CIBA Vision, Novartis Corporation, Consumer Products, etc.
o Conducting ISEC Audits of Affiliate Companies

• Managing the ISEC function for Novartis Pharmaceuticals U.S. This included:
o Developing and implementing the concept of ISEC Coordinators. Training these coordinators to complete information classifications and monitored the coordinator’s progress.
o Increasing ISEC awareness by:
? Writing ISEC articles for Novartis’ company newspaper
? Making ISEC awareness presentation to Novartis’ Departments
? Implementing Computer Based Training (CBT) for ISEC
? Conducting investigations of ISEC incidents
? Acting as the ISEC liaison to Headquarter and Affiliate ISEC Organizations
o Conducting risk assessments of all Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Departments
o Working closely with IT to incorporate ISEC functions into new computer applications



• Identified over $100 million in value for the proprietary software of a major food company that was acquired by a major tobacco company. The documentation that justified this re-evaluation of software was used to reduce goodwill and increase cash-flow. The successful completion of this project resulted in a follow-on engagement to re-evaluate the proprietary software of a major meat processor.

• Reviewed the accounting and finance functions of a major New York City Museum, determined that the institution’s expenses were increasing at a rate of 20% per annum. Identified expense tracking and control procedures that served to contain expense increases.• Conducted a downsizing review of the accounting and finance functions of a big three broadcasting network. The project resulted in significant cost savings by reducing personnel and simplifying financial systems.• Completed an acquisition study for a Swiss Mobile Radio Company. Study revealed that the equity of the Target Company was overstated by $10 million. As a result of this study, the final purchase price was reduced.• Designed and implemented a standard cost system for an adhesives manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Better understanding of manufacturing costs resulted in a 5% increase in gross margins.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1977 Degree: MBA Subject: Finance and Accounting Institution: Ohio State University
Year: 1972 Degree: BS Subject: Chemistry Institution: Tulane University
Year: 1973 Degree: NJ Teaching Certificate Subject: Physical Science & Math Institution: Kean University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1992 to 2006 Employer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Title: Information Security Officer Department: Security Department
Responsibilities:
As a consultant evaluated and identified areas of risk at Sandoz. This led to employment with Sandoz as the ISEC Officer. My responsibilities included: implementing an ISEC program at Sandoz, working as a liaison between the United States operation and the Swiss headquarters. When Sandoz and CIBA merged into Novartis, led the team that merged Sandoz’ and CIBA ISEC programs into one cohesive program. As the North America subject mater expert (SME) for ISEC, assisted local ISEC Officers with the implementation of ISEC programs at affiliated companies such as Novartis’ Consumer Health and Animal Health Divisions.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1988 to 1992 Employer: American Management Systems Title: Principal for Business Analysis Department: Finance & Accounting
Responsibilities:
Worked as a management consultant for nine years specializing in accounting and finance, strategic planning and system development. Successfully completed engagements in the following major industries: Telecommunications, non-profit, and Pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities included: selling engagements and writing proposals, managing engagements, as well as meeting the client’s needs.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1983 to 1988 Employer: Coopers & Lybrand Title: Manager of Consulting Services Department: Finance & Accounting
Responsibilities:
Worked as a management consultant for nine years specializing in accounting and finance, strategic planning and system development. Successfully completed engagements in the following major industries: Telecommunications, non-profit, and Pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities included: selling engagements and writing proposals, managing engagements, as well as meeting the client’s needs.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1981 to 1983 Employer: Ogden Corporation Title: Manager of Business Planning Department: Business Planning
Responsibilities:
• Designed and implemented a standard cost system for an adhesives manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Better understanding of manufacturing costs resulted in a 5% increase in gross margins.

• Coordinated the integration of an acquired company's financial systems into the parent company's information management system. Resulting in savings of $1 million per year.

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1990 to 1991 Agency: Division of Substance Abuse Services A New York State Agency Role: Manager Description: • Developed the data model for the Division of Substance Abuse Services (DSAS), a New York State Agency with a budget of over $300 million. Used this data model to develop the Strategic System plan for DSAS. The Strategic System Plan was used to justify the expenditure of $15 million for a new computer system.

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 1997 to 1999 Country / Region: Europe Summary: • Working with the Head of ISEC for Novartis, played a major role in the integration of CIBA's and Sandoz' ISEC programs. Major activities included:
o Rewriting the ISEC manual for Novartis
o Developing and implementing the New ISEC Officers workshop
o Developing a self assessment questionnaire to determine the level of ISEC awareness at affiliate companies
o Training ISEC officers for affiliate companies such as Animal Health, CIBA Vision, Novartis Corporation, Consumer Products, etc.
o Conducting ISEC Audits of Affiliate Companies

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars

• Working with the Head of ISEC for Novartis, played a major role in the integration of CIBA's and Sandoz' ISEC programs. Major activities included:
o Rewriting the ISEC manual for Novartis
o Developing and implementing the New ISEC Officers workshop
o Developing a self assessment questionnaire to determine the level of ISEC awareness at affiliate companies
o Training ISEC officers for affiliate companies such as Animal Health, CIBA Vision, Novartis Corporation, Consumer Products, etc.
o Conducting ISEC Audits of Affiliate Companies
Vendor Selection
• Completed an acquisition study for a Swiss Mobile Radio Company. Study revealed that the equity of the Target Company was overstated by $10 million. As a result of this study, the final purchase price was reduced.
Marketing Experience
• Designed and implemented a standard cost system for an adhesives manufacturing plant in Los Angeles. Better understanding of manufacturing costs resulted in a 5% increase in gross margins.
Other Relevant Experience
• Reviewed the accounting and finance functions of a major New York City Museum, determined that the institution’s expenses were increasing at a rate of 20% per annum. Identified expense tracking and control procedures that served to contain expense increases.

• Conducted a downsizing review of the accounting and finance functions of a big three broadcasting network. The project resulted in significant cost savings by reducing personnel and simplifying financial systems.

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