Jason R. Schultz, MBA Evening Phone:
321-***-**** Delray Beach, FL 33445
abmouh@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Seeking opportunity with a dynamic-aggressive organization while
contributing to the financial objectives of the organization. To obtain a
position that will enable me to use my strong analytical and organizational
skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
Education:
05/2003 Master of Business Administration, 05/1998 Bachelor of Science
in Finance
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Career Experience:
Office Depot - supplier of office products and services.
Sr. Manager, Store Operations
(March 2010 - Present)
. Developed, Implemented and managed new programs, initiatives and
policies. Wrote communication and updates for store procedures,
operational bulletins and policies. Negotiated Vendor Contracts for
providing, in-store experience, store services. Monitored help desk
system log to ensure store issues are resolved. Informed and trained
corporate departments on the required usage of store operations
program implementation planner and operations activity calendar for
all store programs. Responsible for financial analysis of potential
new store openings, existing stores' renewal options, closures, and
actively involved with the lease execution process
. Responsible for selection and coaching of direct reports. Assisted in
the development of IDPs
. Responsible for overseeing analytical support for initiatives
impacting all areas of store operations
. Designed goals, metrics and objectives of analyses. Interpreted
results and made recommendations
. Responsible for designing reports that communicate actionable
information supporting strategy and objectives
. Responsible for ensuring that annual operating plans appropriately
reflect the labor cost necessary to complete assigned work, reflective
of the labor model
. Responsible to ensure all labor forecasts are reflective of work
required, based on the labor model
. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of CSI metrics, as well as Vendor
Management
. Responsible for coordination of programs to enhance customer
experience, store selling skills and culture
. Responsible for DM Review to ensure achievement of strategy and
objectives in stores
Sr. Finance Manager, NAR Finance
(March 2009 - March 2010)
. Prepare pro-forma models for new stores, relocations, renewals,
downsizes, subleases, closures, and sale-leasebacks
. Responsible for financial analysis of potential new store openings,
existing stores' renewal options, closures, and actively involved with
the lease execution process
. Provide financial analysis for all the negotiations presented at the
monthly real estate committee meetings
. Support the Real Estate, Construction, and Store Opportunities
departments with periodic reports and ad hoc requests
. Prepare and analyze the property cost plan and forecast for the North
American Retail store portfolio
. Investigate P&L variances to plan, forecast, and prior periods
Regional Finance Manager - Region 20 (West Coast), Region 17 (Pacific
Northwest) and Region 10 (Southeast)
(August 2007 - March 2009)
. Corporate lead for liquidation of 112 stores. Prepare weekly
settlement sheet reconciling all lines (Audit Sales, Payroll, credit
card fee's/chargebacks, bank service charges, cash office, all misc.
expenses, etc)
. Full ownership of the regional retail P&L ($2.0 billion) which
requires developing a deep understanding of the economics of the
retail business and acting as a trusted advisor to the Regional Vice-
President. As well as working with the Store Managers and District
Managers to enhance understanding of implications of financial
decision-making. Develop and implement processes and policies that
improve financial discipline
. Work cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, real estate and
operations
. Develop a fact base of the region that supports decision making.
Track drivers of sales and help transfer best practices across stores
in regions.
. Participate in financial planning and budgeting. Act as a "filter" of
regional expenses and investments
. Provide input for incentives plans and monitor metrics
Honeywell International Inc. - Manufacturing and technology company.
Lead Principal Finance Manager
(May 2005 - August 2007)
. Lead analyst for the Satellite Enterprise generating $36 million
revenue
. SOX Compliance/Audit: Insure SOX controls for all programs accounting
transactions, fixed assets and inventories are compliant. Audit
quarterly result sign-offs and schedule/run audits at random programs.
. Profitability analysis, business partnering with business teams,
pricing support, and fiduciary responsibilities for financial
reporting
. Generated Satellite Strategic Annual Plan, Annual Operating Plan,
monthly forecasts
. Submitted monthly revenue and margin estimates to Space consolidator
for site submittals
. Provided financial support to program team members (Marketing, Program
Managers, Contracts, ISC, Engineering, etc.) for pricing and ad hoc
requests
. Reviewed program actuals weekly; assess actuals to program EAC
forecast; acted as a funnel for multi-department problematic issues
and proposed solutions to management
. Reviewed all Satellite programs to ensure financials are reported
accurately and timely
. Provided financial support to customers as requested exceeding
customer expectations
Van Drunen Farms & Future*Ceuticals - Manufacturer & distributor of food
products and additives.
Manager/ Finance & Operations - Report directly to Vice President of
Finance and Operations.
(October 1999 - Feb 2005)
. Headed the development of the marketing plan for
Future*Ceuticals products
. Managed the collections and sales department
. Calculated cost and set pricing on all items, planned the long-
term production schedule, reconcile and maintain inventory valuation
. Instituted the current use of software programs Monarch V5 and
Crystal reports within the company
Skills:
. Six Sigma Green
Belt Certified
. Microsoft
Office (all
programs)
Intermediate
Currently used
10 years
. COGNOS
Intermediate
Currently used
3 year
. Hyperion
Essbase
Intermediate
Currently used
3 year
. MAS 200
Intermediate
Previously used
5 years
. Monarch V5
Intermediate
Previously used
5 years
. Crystal
Reports
Intermediate
Previously used
2 years -
Certificate
. Oracle
Beginner
Currently used
1 year
. SAP
Beginner
Previously used
1 year