Financial and Operations Management

A versatile former international executive with extensive public and private sector financial accounting experience that involved IPOs, financial analysis, internal audit, foreign exchange and complex external reporting. Demonstrated operational leadership, change-management and excellence during his tenure with Dicon Safety Products Corporation and KN VIA Inc. until their successful sales. A results-driven manager that delivered organizational objectives to increase shareholder value and improve operational performance. Experienced in multi-business and multi-location turnaround and growth situations.

Areas of Expertise

·         Supply Chain Optimization & Integration

·         Strategic Planning & Execution

·         Multi-business & Multi-location integration

·          Distribution/Logistics Center Operations

·         Contract Negotiations & Administration

·          Project Management

·         Cost Reductions / Containment

·          Manufacturing Operations & Valued Added Services

·          Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

·         Employee Empowerment & Team building

·           Customer and Supplier Relationship Building

·          Building Positive Culture & Cultural Transformation

·         Best Practices & Internal Controls, Policies & Procedures

·          Reorganization/Restructure/Change/Growth Management

·          Information Systems Implementation/Enhancements

·           Financial Planning/Analysis & Reporting

Selected Accomplishments

· Preliminary work on Six Sigma Black Belt Project for division-wide Costing Standardization of multi-national manufacturer of industrial pumps

· Successful release of lien on real estate from US Attorney and county tax authority

· Prepared complex 5 year financial/capital forecast model for oil & gas drilling company for IPO

· Established 10 global VMI sites handling more than $4B annual material throughput.

· Directed development, approval and manufacture of a new combo smoke/CO alarm

· Established technology, design and development team for continuous improvement of products/ processes

· Implemented Demand Flow Technology manufacturing and automated processes reducing labor by 50%

· Reduced material lead times by 20% and established 30% flexible production schedule

· Expanded distribution into Australia & New Zealand for annual sales in excess of US$4 million

· Turnaround of a US$600K loss into a US$490K profit in 9 months for UK/International Unit

· Established financial and management reporting controls and systems

· Negotiated the settlement and financing of 4 corporate acquisitions

· Assisted in IPO of CDN$7m and debenture of CDN$8m

· Consulting assignments developed into positions with clients: Werner Dahnz, American Sensors & KN VIA

Career Progression

2002 - Present Alan K. Yee, Consulting Consultant Fort Worth , USA

2004 - 2005 Emergency Door Service Gen Manager Mississauga, Canada

2000 - 2002 KN VIA Inc. VP Operations Dallas, Texas, USA

1995 - 1999 Dicon Safety Roducts VP & GM El Paso, TX USA

1989 - 1996 Alan K Yee Consultant Toronto Canada

1986 - 1988 Werner Dahnz Company Treas & CFO North York, Canada

1985 - 1986 Alan K Yee Consultant Toronto, Canada

1982 - 1986 Lipton Wiseman Altbaum C.A. Student Don Mills, Canada

Education

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants – C.A. Finalist, 1986

University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Bachelor of Arts (Accounting), 1982

** Full Experience History Will Be Provided on Request**