RICHARD A.

ARDEN
Cell: (407) 256-4077
Orlando, Florida 32804 rarden01@yahoo.com

Finance | Accounting Manager with extensive experience in Finance, Accounting and

Operations. Driven, analytical but creative/logical thinker in pursuit to attain solutions that
benefit business and customers. Adapt at motivating others to achieve more. Recognized
leader in team building, financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting, process
improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
Financial Reporting Project Management
Budgeting & Forecasting Change Management
Results-Oriented Customer Focus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Black Hawk Management, Orlando, Florida 2016-Present
Individually owned consulting firm
Manager | Finance / Accounting / Operations
Provided leadership and project management services to a small business for 10 successful
projects in 7 states and negotiated 12 deals which contributed 25% increase in revenue year over
year through income and costs reduction activities

CHEP USA, Orlando, Florida 2010-2016

Supply Chain Solutions Company - Subsidiary of Brambles LTD
Procurement Manager 2014 - 2016
Led strategic purchases of various categories for supply chain light manufacturing operations
supporting 3 Global Business units
Managed / Negotiated acquisition pricing, lease terms, service level agreement and
inventory management for fleet purchases of 500+ forklifts in North America
Managed / Negotiated $0.4M in annual savings through Material Handling Equipment
pricing
Created and implemented $2.0M in annual savings opportunities through negotiating
improved Service Level Agreement with Material Handling provider, and Sale Tax
Exemptions
Provided Operations Management with Ad Hoc analysis on leased equipment changes
and recommended equipment conversion with $0.3M annual savings
Managed / Negotiated $0.2M in annual savings for two IT Projects for FY16
Operations Analyst 2012 - 2014
Provided analytical and financial support to the project team leading the integration / synergy
programs throughout the US network.
Prepared monthly financial savings results against budget and 30/60/90 days savings
forecast
Analyzed, tracked & reported on 30+ projects that delivered savings of $30M in 3yrs
Contributed to 7 network logistic initiatives with savings greater than $1.5M+ per year
Provided Audit team with Equipment Lease forecast and expense variance analysis
Prepared wood recycling savings initiative analysis of $0.5M+ annually
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Lead Financial Analyst 2010 - 2012
Provided leadership and financial support to the Service Center and Total Pallet Management
leadership team. Participated in Six Sigma Savings initiative Projects.
Prepared and presented monthly financial reports and variance results to Directors and
Vice Presidents of Operations
Prepared and coordinated budget and forecast of >$400M in annual Plant Operational
costs
Strategically partnered with the Plant Operations, Strategic Operations, and Logistics
teams through financial cost analysis, ad hoc reports, activity tracking, and
budget/forecast preparation resulting in a savings of $15M per year
Assisted in developing budget and forecast of $30M savings initiative of multi-year
Synergy Project
Managed and optimized month end close process resulting in 10% reduction in time
ROBERT HALF ACCOUNTEMPS, Orlando, Florida 2009-2010
Contract assignment / US Operation management
Leadership support to CEO to build US operations infrastructure and assist Brazilian team with
process improvements.
Developed 3yr business plan, budget, forecasts and investment analysis of a $5M
start-up
Executed efficient transportation of 11 International shipments on time and with a
negotiated savings of $7K
Identified and implemented three key logistic vendor relationships, negotiated term
agreements and created operational efficiency

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Orlando, Florida 2008-2009

Financial Services Professional
Drove new business development, amassing a portfolio of $8M in premium coverage.

ARDEN FINANCIAL, Orlando, Florida 2007-2008

Individually owned consulting firm
Consultant / Corporate Finance
Evaluated and consulted on client plans and presentations for investors and partners in preparation
for business launches. Coordinated the selection of CPA firm to serve as the clients business
advisor to facilitate the development of business systems and structures.

MERRILL LYNCH, Winter Park, Florida 2005-2007

Financial Advisor
Provided clients with comprehensive financial planning and advice to help them effectively
pursue their financial goals and wealth transfer.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO, Orlando, Florida 2003-2005

Finance Manager
Led a team of 3, performing monthly analysis and financial reporting for park operations leaders:
Vice President and Director with annual budget of $52M. Then led a staff of 2 who performed
similar functions for administrative executives with a combined budget of $20M.

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO, Orlando, Florida (Cont.)
Finance Manager
Prepared and presented monthly financial reports and variance results to Operation
and Administration Directors and Vice Presidents
Reduced annual budgets by $7M through analysis of operational line schedules, and
expenses
Improved monthly closing preparation by 30% by automating journal entries and
numerous reporting processes
Generated 50% reduction in material storage, greater supply chain effectiveness and
decreased inventory shrink as project lead for evaluating Satellite Warehouse SOP

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton, California
Concentration in Finance
COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
SAP PeopleSoft Oracle Financial Hyperion Essbase QuickBooks Microsoft Office
Professional Suite

Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Budgeting, Forecasting, Capital Planning, General Accounting,
Financial Analysis, Data Modeling, Financial Processes, Trend Analysis, Month End Close
Process, Financial Reporting: P&L, Cash Flow, Ad Hoc Analysis, Financial Modeling, Project
Management, Auditing, Change Management, Process Improvement, Process Automation,
Key Finance Leader, Financial Operations, Financial Controls, Strategic Thinking, Inventory
Management, ERP Systems, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Cash Management,
KPI Dashboards, System Integration, Process Flow Documentation, System Testing,
Customer Service, Verbal and Written Communication, Presentations, Microsoft Office: Excel,
Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Qlikview - Business Intelligence, Vlookup, Pivot Tables,
SQL, Visual Basic for Excel,

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