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WILLIAM A. MOELLER


13121 Ave. Santa Tecla

January 29, 2009


Dear Management Team:


Professionally I have worked over 10-years as an executive pricing consultant, project manager and a strategic database developer within sales, marketing, and finance organizations. The company positions held reflect successes in developing effective strategies in pricing, customer development, competitive intelligence, and revenue maximization. The unique experience in online analytical processing (OLAP), multidimensional databases, sales processes and innovative operational approaches I can provide will facilitate your organizational goals and objectives. The techniques utilized build strong relations with customers, management and functional teams.


The following areas of strength and the enclosed resume will further explain my qualifications:


Sales Operations: Based on proven ability, successfully analyzed segmented market price levels, negotiated customer line item pricing and incentives along with technical direction in integrating transactional operations to improve channel revenue in 91 domestic market areas for a $350 million division for a Fortune 100 manufacturer and a major retailer with 135 retail store operations.


Administration: Directed multi-functional organizations that successfully introduced metrics, new process flows, technology and variant organizational philosophies with total compliance to internal policies and governmental regulations utilizing the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma.


Business Systems: Using proven techniques and a company interactive approach developed and integrated applicable operational systems for enhanced transactional processing, accurate sales-financial data retrieval, OLAP and scenario modeling. The multidimensional database warehouse structure was within an IBM platform to provide speed-of-thought decision support for a sales and marketing organization including retail POS. Skilled in Excel, Access, Word and other business application software.


Enterprise Mgmt: Developed procedural and IT system solutions through detailed evaluations and research to best support the company’s requirements. The final system specifications on an IBM AS400 were determined by blending the best of internal systems and philosophies with technological advancements available from outside development firms.


An MBA in Finance and 15 years experience in information competency and pricing process capabilities provide the expertise for the innovative solutions and managerial skills presented. I am career-committed and have the willingness and ability to relocate and travel for long periods to meet company objectives. I would like to see if we could arrange a mutually convenient time to discuss how my background might fit your company’s needs.


Regards,

W. A. Moeller

PROFILE (1)


Test hardened skills in retail sales, store operations, and pricing practices. High-level involvement in intense retail environments, extensive company training and completion of an advanced education provide proven hit the ground running results. Expertise in:


Retail Store Pricing and Floor Sales Operational Processes and Team Training

Knowledgeable of Credit Memo’s Customer Service & Call Center Operations

Skilled in MS Software Applications Lead in Opening & Closing & Operations Mgmt.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


  • Turning a vision of operational solutions and pricing management into daily operations and sales.

  • Identifying, scoping and delivering value that impact the customer shopping experience.

  • Experienced in development and deployment of software applications.

  • Change management solutions in pricing execution, sales management, operational management and sale floor customer service.

  • Financial and business planning in demanding store and corporate environments.

  • Stream lining and improving the effectiveness of the pricing process.

  • Empowering the Sales Team with benchmarks, policy enforcement, responsibilities and ownership of store and department performance.

  • Sales and operations management in fast pace environments.

  • Development, application, and direction of essential training to achieve employee excellence.




WORK HISTORY

  • Veolia Transportation – OCTA Customer Service and Call Center 05/06 – 10/06

  • Bestbuy / Magnolia – Home Theater Solutions Seasonal

  • Bose Inc. – Audio & Home Theater Sales Seasonal

  • Goodwill of OC – Store Lead Sales 09/03 – 10/04

  • Remedy Intelligent Staffing – Corporate & Pricing Support Functions 2002 – 2003

  • Hubbell Lighting– Mgr. Pricing / Mktg. Analysis 1996-2002

  • Parts International – Retail Pricing and Financial Analyst 1995-1996

  • Thomas & Betts – Mgr Pricing Administration 1993-1995

  • Rockwell International – Finance Mgr., Mgr. Pricing/PP&C 1983-1993




EDUCATION

California State University – Fullerton

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Bachelor of Arts (BA)



PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES


BA, MBA, Pricing Workshops, Consumer Sales Training, Live Professional Webinars, On-Demand Industry Webinars, Professional Conferences



PROFILE (2)


A unique blend of proven skills in Financial Performance Analysis, Product Analysis, Functional Team Leadership, P&L Center Responsibilities and Fundamental Business Practices gained in 15 years in Retail, B2B C&I and Service Industries, with roots in a premier software development firm. Background in Financial Management and MBA strengthen ability to build effective business relationships, optimize yield management and improve information competency. Expertise in:


B2B B2C Market Pricing and Negotiations Competitive Intelligence and Databases

Analysis-Driven Metric Management Business Processes and Team Training

Skilled in MS Software Applications Strong Presentation and Workshop Abilities


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hubbell Lighting, Inc.; Director – HLI Pricing Roanoke, Virginia

In a newly created position selected to build a leading-edge sales and marketing capability utilizing technological innovations and variant pricing philosophies. Directed and designed a fully integrated Sales Information, Price and Competitive Data Warehousing System with real time decision support and analysis. Responsibilities included direction of the HLI Quotation, Pricing and Analysis Support Group.

  • Incorporated advanced pricing concepts, business controls and OLAP into the order entry, claims, quotation, marketing programs and sales processes to maximize sales and optimize revenue.

  • Developed advanced price optimization and financial models on an IBM AS/400 mini-mainframe utilizing the IBM platform.


Parts International; Memphis, TN Retail Analysis and Pricing Consultant 1995-1996

Internal consulting role responsible for developing systems, databases and competitive analysis tools to improve contribution margin for the warehouse and retail company stores in the automotive after market.


  • Defined competitive market areas through store demographics and competitor selling patterns for 135 retail stores and 3 warehouse locations.

  • Improved margins by identifying customer characteristics, product relationships and market price levels.

  • Supported acquisition efforts to successfully sell operation. Acquired by APS and Big “A” Auto Parts.


Thomas & Betts Corporation; Memphis, TN Manager of Pricing Administration 1993-1995

Corporate quotation and pricing manager for seven operating divisions with annual sales of $1.6 billion. Fortune 100 manufacturer of a broad line of electrical components and energy related products serving commercial, industrial, retail and OEM markets. In this new innovative company position managed a team of 27 quotation, pricing and customer service related personnel.


  • Developed new price control system including a major redesign in database management.


  • As Project Manager, initiated numerous enhancements to the pricing system, claims processing and incorporation of marketing program impacts resulting in database statistics to improve win ratios, improved call center productivity, product cross references and competitive data for analysis


  • Developed company-wide policies for Sale Terms and Conditions for quotations, contracts and catalog orders


Rockwell International; Anaheim, CA Finance Manager, Manager of Pricing and PP&C 1988-1993

Accountable for the coordination and development of all financial and accounting information monitored for an engineering and manufacturing profit center. Responsibilities included directing the compilation of the Annual Financial Operating Plans to forecast orders, ROS, ROA, budgets, cash flow and other financial indicators. This involved monthly monitoring, reporting and briefings to the Group President.


  • Maintained the Center’s corporate goals in ROS and ROA through aggressive budget management even though bookings of forecasted orders were down 35 %

EDUCATION

California State University – Fullerton

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Bachelor of Arts (BA)