Michael Valero has over 15 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, and business operations. He has a proven track record of improving processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency through data analysis and technology solutions. His areas of expertise include financial reporting, budgeting, expense control, pricing strategy, and systems implementation.

1. 711 Tim Tam Ave, Gahanna, OH 43230614.226.0467mike.valero@gmail.com
Michael Valero
Technical Proficiencies & Areas of Strength
MS Excel (Macros, Expert Level User), Cognos,SAP, Lawson, Reportnet, SQL, Varicent Incentive System, Crystal
Reports, MS InfoPath, MS Visio
P&L Responsibility, Productivity Improvement, Software Launches,Systems Implementation, Performance Evaluations,
Data Management, Market Analysis/Research,Strategic Business Planning, Policy/Procedure Development, Staff Training
& Development, Budgeting & Expense Reports, Summary Reports/Scorecards,Accounts Payable/Receivable,Expense
Control, Financial Statement Audits,Pricing Strategy Development, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Management
Experience
2012 to 2015 Huntington National Bank Columbus, OH
Incentive Administration Lead, Staff Officer
 For HuntingtonInvestment Company andHuntingtonWealthAdvisors,gatherallsales and financialdata to complete
monthly and quarterly production reportsandincentive worksheets,reconcile and provide resolution to production
report exceptions,reviewand approve allretail investment sales adjustments andaddedsales,and researchsales for
retail licensed bankers andHICsales representatives.
 Developed andimplemented process to centrally acquire dataused forpayment ofincentives to Private Banking and
Personal Trust Colleagues in HWA,eliminating the risk present whenthe datawas self-reportedby the colleagues.
Processesresultedin more accurate payoutand decrease in internalaudit riskstatus.
 Created and maintained toolsused to calculate,report,andaudit incentive calculations forHWA Private Banking and
PersonalTrustcolleagues.Ensured compliance with relevant incentive plan documents.Successfully trained another
colleague to performduties,with no lossoffunctionoraccuracy.
 Sales goalanalysisandmodeling costsforincentive plan changes,presenting findings andmaking recommendations to
the seniorleadership team.
2010 to 2011 Republic Services Columbus, OH
A ssistant Controller
 Performed monthly close ofHauling,Transferand Landfilldivisions,including reviewandissuance ofthe financial
statements.
 Prepared monthly reconciliations forallbalance sheet accountsofthree divisions.
 Administered allfacets ofaccounting functions with scope ofresponsibilities comprised ofgeneralledger
management,financialstatement preparation,corporate banking (3-4 bankaccounts),andmonthly forecasts.
 Worked with General Managerand Controllerto prepare detailed annualbudget.
 Prepared market analyticsandrelatedinformation for internalsales team.
2009 to 2009 Abbott Laboratories Columbus, OH
Senior Marketing A nalyst
 Supportedcommercial operations throughfinancialanalysis understandingand communicatingfinancialimpact of
price modifications throughoutmarketplace; ensuredpricing models,price exhibits,analysis fordeals and price
approvalssatisfied procedures,guidelines,andpricing strategy;developed,updated andmaintainedmatrix pricing
delivering planned division margin (by business unit).
 Facilitated $14 million increase in sales forfollowing 12 months through preparationand distribution ofpricing for
long-termcare facilities.
 Guided teamthrough developmentofprocess forlaunchingnewproducts; collaboratedwith brand teams andensured
satisfactionofkey dates (enabling successfulintroduction).
 Demonstrated fullcomprehension ofinstitutionalpricing strategy(presentedto contracting teams); alsomaintained
knowledge ofproduct development andlaunchas wellas discontinuation andreformulation throughrelationships
developedwith brand managers.
 Using VisualBasic developed andimplemented an add-in forMSExcel allowing users to performtypicaltasks
automatically,saving the users time, as well as reducing theriskof errors.

2. 614.226.0467mike.valero@gmail.com
Michael Valero
2003 to 2008 Schwan’s Home Service Marshall, MN
Sales A nalysis Manager (2005-2008)
 Spearheadedpreparation and deliveryofsales reportsto field and corporatemanagement; developed andmaintained
analyticalreports providinguppermanagement with simplified views ofbusiness activity,createdad-hocreports(for
executive,management and staffconsumption)satisfying needs ofhome service departmentand overallcompany.
 Enabled corporateand field management timelier access to more relevant information by streamlining reporting.
 Improved systemfunctionality anddelivery ofinformation throughdevelopment ofsolution enablingmanagers to run
reports at will; replaced systemrequiring input by financialanalyst.
 Instrumentalmember of teamreducing shrinkand damage expenses of$3million; participated in implementation of
tightercontrols andimproved training.
 Reduced weekly preparationofreporting package50% (without compromise in information provided)and provided
ability to contribute to additionalinnovations andspecialprojects.
Operations A nalyst (2003-2005)
 Created analysisconsistingofstoplightreports andgraphs detailing expenses versus plan related to depot labor,shrink,
damage,sales,maintenance expense,and full/part-time employees (followed up with advice providingmanagement
methods to reduce related costs).
 Developed and refined capitalrequests forprojects exceeding $500K(reviewed/populatedrequests forpresentation to
seniormanagement for approval).Ensuredfast and easy completion ofrequest forms throughredesign ofprocess for
procuring large amounts ofcapitalforindividuallocations;elevatedon-time completion (without errors)ofrequests
from approximately 70% to 100%. Carried out during largestperiod ofdevelopment in company history.
 Created depotscorecard measuring depot strengths andweaknesses andidentified opportunities forimprovement (used
by management to focus on depotsrequiring assistance).
 Facilitated development ofplan distributing 900company vehicles budgeted foracquisition andreplacement eachyear;
developedanalysisdetermining location andage ofvehicles as wellas providing viewofvehicle status in replacement
cycle (ultimately reducing time between replacement and re-sale to 121days average from174 days average).
2000 to 2003 USA Clean Pittsburgh, PA
Controller
 Administered allfacetsofaccounting functions with scopeofresponsibilities comprisinggeneralledgermanagement,
consolidatedfinancialstatementpreparation,corporate banking(5-8bankaccounts),taxreporting,accounts
receivable/payable (includingcollections),cashflowforecasts andmanagement (for multiple locations),payroll,vendor
pricing/term/credit negotiations,depositsto 401(k)accounts,andbankreporting(includingcovenantandexternalaudit
compliance).
 Trained,oversawand ensured performanceof4staffincluding A/Pmanager,2A/Pclerks,and A/Rmanager.
 Increasedcustomerpaymentsandreducedaverage day’s sales outstandingby 2.2days.
 Saved on 3rd party freightcostsand eliminated paymentissues throughconstantcommunications with vendors.
 Reduced utility costs43% and fuelcosts19% as well as negotiatedinterest ratereductions throughorchestrationoflarge-
scale costcuttinginitiative which enabled12-month freeze in interestaccrualas wellas payments by renegotiating terms
ofsellerdebt,ultimately increasingcash flowforoperations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting West Liberty University