DENNIS A. GRAHL1729 Covey Rise Trail, Concord, Tennessee, 37922, P.865.310.6643 dennisagrahl@gmail.com

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - CORPORATE FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Change Management - Turnaround - Operational Consulting – Business Leadership

Business-driven Operations and Corporate Financial Management Executive with an MBA, delivering outstanding returns streamlining operational processes resulting in bottom line profits and organizational excellence. Superb leader with sound business judgment and decision-making skills, as well as credible leadership in developing strategic vision and reducing costs, generating financial success for the operation. Accustomed to fast-paced environments in large corporate settings and small emerging growth and venture capital backed companies. Proactive manager and change agent; charismatic and persuasive; clear communicator and trusted advisor. Open to both permanent and contract opportunities.

Financial ManagementStrategic Business

PlanningPublic/Private Capital

MarketsEquity Financing

Capital Expenditure Analysis

Planning, Control & Funding

Operational Strategy Analysis

Company Merges and Acquisitions

Contract NegotiationsProject Management

Business AnalysisRevenue/Profit Analysis

Optimization & Planning Investor & Banking

Relationships Strategic Alliance

EDUCATION – SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As an independent consultant retained pivotal roles with senior executives, boards, investors and key stakeholders in small to large high-technology companies. Functioned as an internal adviser and interim CEO.

Provided financial and fiscal management for an automotive parts manufacturer; Installed on-line cost accounting/and inventory control system and established operational metrics.

Reduced COGS by 28% and lowered raw material and finished goods inventory by 40%. Brought fiscal accounting into GAAP and FASB compliance. Improved HIPPA compliance.

Managed major projects including financial planning for decontamination and decommissioning of an above and below ground coal mining operation and the planning for the decommissioning of a gaseous diffusion nuclear chemical operation. Closed unprofitable manufacturing subsidiary and organized sale of a communications subsidiary.

As CEO/CFO and Board Member executed successful a turnaround of a medical device manufacturer and surgical services company; increased and average annual growth rate of 38%; eliminated 90% of debt and acquired new private equity infusion.

Grew medical device manufacturing and surgical service business in excess of 500% during tenure and executed successful acquisition valued in excess of $25 Million.

Led corporate effort in the planning and execution for a spin-off of a $1.5 Billion business unit with over 4000 union employees. Reduced operating costs by 8.5% with electric power cascade management refinement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & CAREER HISTORY

SEAS, LLC……………………………………………………………………………………………………...2002-PresentFounder/Executive Consultant

Provided a variety of administrative, financial production and operational consulting services to manufacturing and service companies with sales ranging from $1 Million to over $200 Million in a variety of technology-based industries.

Services included: financial and accounting support, GAAP compliance, KPI development, strategic and operational guidance; capital acquisition (debt and equity), and updating business models. Restructure PPM’s and investor presentations.

Conducted SWOT analysis strategy and planning off-sites and developed priority assignments for production and administrative functions. Refined manufacturing operations and created branding/marketing strategies. Managed difficult investor, board and management relationships in an IOL company.

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DENNIS A. GRAHL1729 Covey Rise Trail, Concord, Tennessee, 37922, P.865.310.6643 dennisagrahl@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/dennis-grahl/83/a45/367/en

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - CORPORATE FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Change Management - Turnaround - Operational Consulting – Business Leadership

MPI Products, LLC……………………………………………………………………………………………....2007-2014Division Operations Controller

Directed all fiscal and cost accounting activities in accordance with GAAP and FASB. Conducted financial and operational analysis and developed KPI/Management Metrics (Excel based) and involved plant operating personnel. Guided all audits. Participated and supported ISO/TS certification process inclusive of 5S standards and focused work groups.

Reduced inventory by 40%. Reduced COGS by 28% and established pattern of consistent positive cash flow. Supported the corporate management team through Chapter 11 and sale of assets. Proficient in the installation and use of manufacturing applications software and cost accounting, inventory control systems and Excel models. Familiar with Human Resources, Payroll and Project Management systems, facilities management and PM scheduling.

Med Images, Inc.……………………………………………………………………………………………………1995-2003President and CEO/CFO

Responsible for total company operations, P&L, strategy, budget formulation and execution. Reduced debt and restructured balance sheet and assured GAAP and FASB compliance; Established financial analysis review and board reporting and guided all audits.

Assembled and led an organization of over 60 direct employees and 75+ Sales Representatives in all facets of business operations. Revised customer agreements increasing revenue by 20%. Restructured vendor contract terms for an average of $80K in annual savings. Established 24/7 customer and technical support function.

Lockheed Martin Corporation……………………………………………………………………………………1986-1995Director Technology Transfer, 1993-1995

Guided corporate efforts to spin-off various leading edge DOE technologies into regional and national economy. Represented technology based companies to the business and venture investor community and economic development organizations. Performed financial and business analyses.

Manager Strategic Planning, 1986-1993 Spearheaded Lockheed Martin corporate effort culminating in a $1.5 Billion spin-off and

initial preparation for successful NYSE offering of the United States Enrichment Corporation. Directed Cascade management team and reduced operating costs by 8.5% while maintaining FAR/DCAA compliance. Responded to all audit requirements.

MILITARY - EDUCATION – CERTIFICATIONS - SERVICE

U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. MOS of Strategic Logistical Supply Specialist and Personnel Specialist.Clearances: DOD Secret (Inactive); DOE "Q" (Inactive).

Master`s Degree in Business Administration, Almeda UniversityB.S. Degree in Finance and Economics, University of Tennessee

Brookings Institute Corp. Fellowship - Corporate Fellowship/George Mason UniversityMergers and Acquisitions, Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid

Certified Mediator through the American Arbitration Association; Private Pilot Certification with SEL and Complex Ratings.

Provided volunteer guidance services for emerging technology companies as a part of the technology 2020 Mentors Group.

Served as a volunteer member of the Technology 2020 CEO Council to address issues associated with new High Technology companies and assist new CEO’s and CFO’s in the start-up and emerging growth stages.

Participated in church outreach efforts and assisted in the formation of two new community outreach ministries.