current resume

1. CURTIS T. WATKINS
1823 Deerhaven Drive, Crystal Lake, IL60014
Ph: (224) 226-1758
curtis.watkins@federalmogul.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished and passionate business leader and partner with entrepreneurial
spirit. Adding value through strategic plan development and translation into
action through strong operational execution. Able recruiter and developer of
teams. Success in both large and small manufacturing/distribution businesses.
Skills
Strategic planning-business Acquisitions-including business
modeling integration
Operations management-including Lean tools implementation
turnarounds Internal control
Strong recruiter/developer of teams
Reporting/forecasting/budget ing
Experience
Finance Director- Sealing, Engine, and Underhood Service Oct 2010-Present
Federal-Mogul Corporation - Skokie, IL
Top finance position for $1 billion revenues global business unit of a $7
billion corporation
Manage 10 direct reports across 6 manufacturing sites
Advise and counsel the BU leadership team through many financial topics such
operational performance assessment & improvement, strategic planning,
reporting/forecasting/budgeting, and internal control
Led turnarounds in 3 sites - some from loss positions to double-digit profits
Financial lead on 2 recent acquisitions including identification, business case
development, due diligence, and business integration
Skokie Plant Controller - 10/2010 to 8/2012
Director of Finance and Administration Jun 2008-Sep 2010
Pace Industries - Grafton, WI
Led the finance and human resources teams for a $75 million business unit of a
$350 million company
Led turnaround of business from a $3 million loss to a $5 million profit
Instituted lean manufacturing - value streams with cost analyst alignment,
kaizen projects, continuous improvement, 5S

2. Vice President & CFO Dec 2005-Jun 2008
Armin Industries – South Elgin, IL
 Turnaround of the molding division, from $1 million loss to break-even
 Changed health insurance from self-insured model to fully insured, saving $500k
annually. Insurance coverage improved
 Made other recommendations to owner: $3 million cash from sale of idle land;
leadership changes in both organizations; pricing model changes to improve
capacity utilization; acquisition targets.
Director of Manufacturing Finance & Administration Apr 2005-Dec 2005
Amfinity Capital – Beloit, WI
Small private equity investment firm; offshoot of ABC Supply. All owned by Ken
Hendricks. Recruited to acquire manufacturing companies and integrate into the
portfolio/platform.
 Led the successful acquisition of Henry Technologies -due diligence, closing, and
integration
 Named interim President of Henry Technologies: turn-around from near bankruptcy
to break-even in 2 full months of operation
Director of Finance Dec 2003-Apr 2005
Warner Electric – South Beloit, IL
 $ 130 million operating unit of Genstar Capital
 Accomplished turnaround- restored Illinois operation to 9% profit from 3% loss:
cost savings from union contract negotiation, consolidations, and limited process
outsourcing
Vice President of Finance Oct 2002-Sep 2003
Lake Erie Products – Wood Dale, IL
 $ 100 million division of TRIMAS
 Turnaround- 10% cost savings and 15% working capital reduction through use of
“brownout” process
 Implementation of ERP platform
Vice President of Finance & Administration Mar 1999-Oct 2002
Uniqema – Chicago, IL
 Developed “brownout” protocol for delivering cost savings: $1.3 million cost savings
and $6 million working capital reduction
 Implementation of ERP platform
 Awarded 2001 ICI Plant of Year for collective results in commercial management

3. Chief Financial Officer Jul 1998-Mar 1999
Spiral-Helix: – $ 20 million
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Apr 1966-Jul 1998
Rockford Powertrain: – $ 75 million
The Marmon Group Aug 1991-Apr 1996
Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting
Darling Store Fixtures: - $ 95 million
Accounting Manager
Amarillo Gear: - $ 25 million
Group Financial Analyst Mar 1990-Aug 1991
J.I. Case Corp: Group Financial Analyst - $ 700 million
Woodward Governor Company - $ 600 million May 1985-Mar 1990
Cost Accounting Supervisor
Credit Manager
Financial Accountant
Cost Accountant
Education
Bachelor of Science :Business Administration-Accounting May 1985
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater,OK