Gary Blankemeyer

1. Gary C. Blankemeyer
Charlotte, NC gcblank@aol.com (704) 519-8909
SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE ● CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ● VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
Highly accomplished Financial and Administrative Executive adept at revitalization and driving
long-term growth/profitability by streamlining operations, controlling costs, increasing revenues,
formulating & implementing strategic and tactical plans, process re-engineering and identifying
opportunities. MBA.
● Organizational Restructuring ● Mergers/Acquisitions ● Change Management
● Financial Management ● P/L Responsibility ● Human Resources
● Recruiting/Hiring ● Training/Development ● International Business
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE MINT MUSEUM, Charlotte, NC 2015 – Present
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reporting to the President and CEO, responsible for all financial activities of the Museum, including
financial management and reporting, budgeting, general accounting, billing, investment
administration, financial strategic planning and grants management.
CHILD CARE RESOURCES INC., Charlotte, NC 2010 – 2015
CFO/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
Directly managing Finance, Administration, Information Technologies and Human Resources and
overseeing the annual disbursement of $50 Million in government subsidies to area child care
providers.
 Quickly returned operations to operating excess after 3 years of deficits
 Negotiated new facility lease saving 38% to operation
 Negotiated zero increase in employee benefits in 2013
BLANKEMEYER GROUP, Charlotte, NC 2006 – 2010
PRINCIPAL/OWNER
Principal / Owner of business focused on Management/ Finance / Human Resource consulting
and organizational development, including developing processes to focus companies to hire the
right people in the right positions; develop people for optimized performance.
Example engagement: Contract General Manager & CFO - Lead Operations, Finance and Human
Resources for $50 Million manufacturer and distributor.
 Managed 10 point margin turnaround in price-eroding market
 Reduced receivables and inventories by more than 25%
 Re-engineered processes to improve operations
 improved financial information flow, established budget processes
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Next 4 positions listed were with BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION or acquisitions. Bosch
Rexroth is a $1 Billion US Division of the $4 Billion German Manufacturer Bosch Rexroth AG and a
100% subsidiary of privately-held $40 billion Robert Bosch GmbH.
BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION, SERVICE AUTOMATION DIVISION, 2003 – 2006
Hoffman Estates, IL
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER
Defined, developed, and implemented the overall strategic, sales and operational plans for a $32
million multi-location Division. Restructured existing management. Introduced strategic planning,
market segment analysis, minimum pricing, and contribution margin guidelines to 8 Service divisional
product group managers. Developed full product line financial transparency allowing visibility to all
management.
 23.5% sales increase in 2004 versus 2003 and $1.7 million above 2004 quota
 Increase in sales per employee of 50% from $193,000 to $290,000
 2004 sales growth through Distribution increased 36% over 2003
 Improved margins in all service lines
BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL 2001 – 2003
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Developed and implemented the overall merger and integration of Bosch Automation Technology and
Mannesmann Rexroth Corporation in the US. Managed a diverse team through 20 multidivisional and
corporate single projects to assess, develop and implement effective and efficient integration
strategies.
 Delivered cost and growth synergies of $20 million over the next 4 years
 Additional special projects for the President included advising on the creation of US
Corporate strategy, participating in the initial Bosch Strategic Planning presentations by the
individual business units, and analyzing potential acquisition candidates
BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION– MECMAN DIVISION, Lexington, KY 1999 – 2001
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER
Led troubled Pneumatics product Division with full operational and financial responsibility for $50
million and 300 employee Division. After developing full strategic and operational analysis,
restructured the Division, including key staff positions, and developed a strong team that:
 Turned around Division from -18% return on assets to +21% over the 2 years
 Improved on-time delivery to our customers from 60% to 90%
 Improved our productivity, sales per employee, from $125,000 to $172,000
 Led through a 5 week labor stoppage, shipping at 80% of pre-strike levels;
negotiated minor changes in contract
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BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION –STAR LINEAR SYSTEMS, Charlotte, NC 1986 – 1999
CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Led Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Information Systems, Materials and Inventory
Control of this growing manufacturing company. Successes included:
 Grew revenues 750% to $45 million, with continuous profitability improvement
 Coordinated the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the building of a new
facility and procurement of machinery and equipment resulting in annual savings
of $250,000
 Led an inventory management team resulting in 30% reduction in inventories,
while sales increased 25% and customer service levels improved 20 percentage points
in 18 months
 Installed new management information system in 1994 in 10 months and zero downtime
 Coordinated the analysis, approval and effective integration of $3.4 million acquisition
 Fully developed Human Resources department including policy development, recruitment.
interviewing and selection, hiring, staff training and development, benefits, salary
administration and compliance
EDUCATION:
MBA – Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH
BBA – Accounting, University of Cincinnati, OH
International Business Management - Carnegie Bosch School of International Business,
Carnegie Mellon University