1. NICHOLAS VERREKIA, MBA, PMP
206 Oakwynne Road • Broomall, Pa 19008 • (610) 325-2364 (h) • (215) 316-1218 (c)
SUMMARY
Financial 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 Current
International 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 - 2006
International 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 - 2001
Outsourced e-mail hosting and consulting organization.
Controller
Responsible 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 - 1999
International manufacture of pari-mutual gaming, lottery and video poker machines for casinos and horse tracks.
Controller
Responsible 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.
• 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 - 1995
Controller

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INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, Philadelphia, PA 1991 - 1994
Reimbursement Analyst
BUSINESS SYSTEM EXPERIENCE
SAP (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)
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - 1994
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Certified Project Manager (PMP) – April 2005
Widener University, Chester, PA