Susan Byrd

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Tax Department

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Completed six- month treasury training rotation through capital markets, pension planning, foreign exchange, and special project finance. Managed daily cash requirements. Evaluated short term investing and borrowing needs. Maintained banking relationships. Utilized Chemical / Chase Bank Interplex Financial Manager System. Attended the Keenen Flagler School of Business Executive Seminar in Fundamentals of Cash Management. Project Highlights: Implemented system conversion for a new treasury workstation. Improved remittance tracking procedures increasing royalty revenue by over $250,000. Analyzed discounted cash flows and performed sensitivity analysis for a new benefit financing tool. Met with investment bankers. Prepared financial presentations. Analyzed $700 million pension plan performance. Interfaced with Chase Bank master trustee. Identified problem areas. Analyzed effects of stock repurchase on Colgate's leverage and capitalization ratios. Worked with legal department to determine filing procedures and business ramifications.

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Airport Services Budgeted financial needs for Northeast, Midwest, and Latin American airports. Forecasted monthly operating results for expenses. Performed all month end accounting activities. Provided reporting and analysis of actual performance compared to plan and forecast. Monitored intercompany accounts with subsidiary airlines. Analyzed contract activity to determine profitability for payroll and ground handling services. Reviewed aircraft service expenditures, measuring adherence to budgeted turn and departure schedules. Conducted classes in station controls and financial management. Project Highlights: Recovered $3 million in contract revenue. Reduced intercompany balances of over $3 million to under $500. Proficient in Oracle Financial Analyzer.

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Planning and Developed annual plan. Performed financial and operational analysis of monthly results. Prepared forecasts for current and prospective business. Undertook adhoc reporting, cost analysis, account analysis, database administration and special projects. Analyzed and interpreted economic and corporate information. Identified and developed functional performance measures. Assisted in reviewing proposals for major capital expenditures. Converted general ledger systems to SAP. Monitored budget / actual / target variances, cash flow reporting, and activity based costing. Proficient in Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and SAP.

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Reporting and Analytical Responsibilities: Determined budgeted to production performance. Forecasted weekly and monthly manning and overhead needs. Examined capital expenditures to comply with assembly plant hurdle rates. Performed Plant Vehicle Team analysis to track vehicle design changes. Analyzed Bulk Material expenditures as compared to budgeted economic, launch, vehicle mix, and special order objectives. Proficient in CMMS and PeopleSoft. Special Projects: SQDCM- Safety Quality Delivery Cost & Morale Assisted 6 Sigma Black Belt and Product Support teams to improve scores on plant improvement initiatives. Green Belt courses completed. Purchased Service Contracts Evaluated cost savings of present contract service agreements for paint robotics, spray applications, and equipment repairs facing production changes.

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Trim and Body Departments Supervised floor activities, training, and work standards of hourly employees. Supported and facilitated group coordinators to obtain team objectives. Implemented and maintained Lean Manufacturing principles. Monitored production lines for downtime, productivity, budget performance, and safety. Ensured compliance with UAW local bargaining agreements and maintain productive relationship with UAW representatives. Reviewed quality and maintenance indicators to develop and implement action plans with engineering, suppliers, and plant management to facilitate continuous improvement.

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Contract , Trim Department

October, 2010 - October, 2010

Full Time

Completed production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; and reporting results of the packing flow on shift production summaries. Maintained workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting variables; observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

October, 2010 - Current

Full Time

Ensure timely production of quality finished products in the quantities necessary to support sales requirements. Encourage and support process improvements, effectiveness of job performance and information reporting. Interact with production scheduling to insure production effectiveness and optimum line / labor efficiency relative to the daily production schedules. Coordinate with maintenance personnel to maintain packing and baking equipment in the proper operating condition. Manage direct labor utilization to meet or exceed budget expectations. Communicate with departmental coordinator and mechanics in troubleshooting, resolving mechanical issues, and working with SAP system. Facilitate employee development and training; provide leadership to optimize employee performance and effectiveness. Identify and implement productivity savings opportunities. Monitor and manage specification activity of baking and packing to maximize productivity.