NICHOLAS VERREKIA, MBA, PMP206 Oakwynne Road • Broomall, Pa 19008 • (610) 325-2364 (h) • (215) 316-1218 (c)

SUMMARYFinancial and Operational executive with track record of contributions to cost control, revenue growth, streamlined processes, and customer satisfaction. Expertise in executive leadership, system design, project management and financial reporting for emerging growth and large established organizations within the following sectors: energy, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and high technology industries. Results-driven executive that drives $500M capital projects consistently achieving 10% year-over-year reduction in costs with zero recordable accidents for 5 years, while maintaining high quality and outstanding customer service.

Expertise: Project Management Construction

Management Heavy Haul Logistics

Financial Management

International Accounting

Financial System Implementations

Workflow Mapping Mergers and Acquisitions

Facilities and Security Management

EXPERIENCE

GAMESA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA 2008 to CurrentInternational wind turbine supplier, contractor and service organization. Vice President Program Office (2013 - Present)Oversee the delivery of all Program activities related to the planning, logistics, erection and commissioning of wind turbines farms for the North American operations.

Vice President of Construction (2008 - 2013)Oversee the construction and erection of wind turbines farms for the North American operations of a European company with growth to 20% market share for installed megawatts globally. Manage a $100M annual operating budget and project budgets up to $500M.

Achieved 10% reduction in costs over budget of $100+M for past 4 years. Managed 63 direct reports with zero turnover in 3 years. Lead Blade Repair project of $5.2M completed on time and within budget. Directed project teams that were responsible for the installation of over 4000MW. Instrumental in the implementation of key projects which reduced “time to produce energy” by

15 days. Recovered $20M of change orders from suppliers and contractors for non-conformity items. Increased other service sales in group by $3M by providing additional services not included in

contract. Created PMO office to manage client relationship during construction process, which increased

client satisfaction after sales.

Chief Information Officer (2006 to 2008)Implemented, supported and maintained all technology for North American operations. Oversaw desktop, phone (cell and desk) and infrastructure support for 1,000+ people in multiple locations including Information Systems controls and coordination of all Facilities/Security operations.

Created and managed department of 15 professionals including IT, Security and Facilities. Reduced Inventory deviations by 12% resulting in saving $4M through development and

implementation of inventory control procedures. Lead Accounts Payable Project to streamline process through development of controls and

procedures, recovering in excess of $8.2M. Directed SAP implementation and integration for N.A. operations within 8-month timeline and on

budget. Facility capital projects for a 40-acre manufacturing facility with 40,000 SQF of office space. Responsible for the design, office construction and relocation of corporate offices to new facilities

within budget and on time. Implemented and managed security systems and personnel for all sites.

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SCA, Philadelphia, PA 2001 - 2006International manufacture and distributor of paper and hygiene products for retail and away from home markets.Manager of Applications Development (2005 to 2006)Managed team of 10 SAP professionals responsible for development, maintenance and training for SAP systems in the Americas Group.

Designed and implemented bar coding of warehouse using Techlogic hardware. Automated and managed EDI reporting, improving order accuracy and reducing manual input. Lead change management for increased adoption of new technologies, optimizing user

acceptance. Designed Finance and Controlling module for new packaging division that included cost center

and profit design for improved reporting timeliness and accuracy.

SAP Project Manager-Eddystone, PA (2004 to 2005)Project Manager for the implementation of the SAP Factory and Sales packages within the three N.A. Divisions incorporating 60+ factories locations. Responsible for the management, tracking and reporting for the project with a budget value of $13M. Managed team of 10+ technical recourses and coordinated project team of 50+.

North American Controller-SCA Retail Division, Eddystone, PA (2003 to 2004)Reported directly to Division President responsible for the financial reporting and controls for North American Retail operations.

SAP Master/Financial Manager - SCA Incontinence Care, Eddystone, PA (2001 to 2003)Responsible for daily and monthly maintenance of SAP financial systems including maintenance and writing of management reports in the FI/CO modules of SAP for consolidation of domestic and international financial reporting.

UNITED MESSAGING, INC., West Chester, PA 1999 - 2001Outsourced e-mail hosting and consulting organization. ControllerResponsible for the creation and management of domestic and international financial operations for start-up organization.

Developed capital platform models for funding requirements to secure $110M venture capital funding to start and grow organization.

Secured additional capital line of credit of $5M that was used to expand R&D facilities. Created, hired and managed accounts payable, receivable, billing, collection, payroll

departments. Implemented Great Plains financial system, which automated group and increased reporting. Directed and assisted in the process for securing a state grant for the organization in

Pennsylvania that was used for the creation of new office space for Corporate Headquarters in North America.

AUTOTOTE SYSTEMS, INC., Newark, DE 1995 - 1999International manufacture of pari-mutual gaming, lottery and video poker machines for casinos and horse tracks.ControllerResponsible for financial operations of a $150M pari-mutual wagering organization with locations in the United States, Canada, South America and Ireland.

Designed and implemented beta test Solomon financial package in a sequel environment, which was their 1st implementation in a manufacturing environment.

Nicholas Verrekia – page two Implemented a new billing, purchasing, and inventory system centralizing global reporting,

which produced real time reporting across organization. Reduced month-end closing time by 10 days through cross-training of staff and implementation

of new systems.

LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE, Philadelphia, PA 1994 - 1995Controller

INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, Philadelphia, PA 1991 - 1994Reimbursement Analyst

BUSINESS SYSTEM EXPERIENCESAP (Finance, Factory and Sales Packages), Report Writer/Painter/FRX, Great Plains, Platinum, Solomon, Siebel, SAP Business Warehouse, Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM), Business Software (Excel, Power Point, Access, Word, Lotus)

EDUCATIONMaster of Business Administration - 1994Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - AccountingCertified Project Manager (PMP) – April 2005

Widener University, Chester, PA