Michael J.

Crane
1515 E. Central Rd. Unit 156A
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
cranem@earthlink.net
773-541-1023

Business Experience
ISI, Inc., Buffalo Grove IL
Industry Leading Consulting Umbrella Group for Global Resource Consulting (GR), GPS Consulting, Corporate
Business Solutions Consulting (CBS), ABS Consulting Canada and related companies. A Business Consulting Firm
for businesses of $1M to $75 Million in Revenue. Advised Clients throughout North America, including Retailers,
Distributors, Manufacturers, Contractors and Professionals.
Senior Business Consultant, 12/2009 - Present
Strategic Business Planning
Work Process Evaluation and Reorganization from First Principles
Senior Managerial Organization and Training
Catalyst and Change Agent
Financial Reporting Focus for Business Performance Success
Operational Metric Development, Targets and Goals
Sales and Marketing to Company Strengths
Operations to emphasize Throughput and Efficiency
IPA, Inc., Buffalo Grove IL
Management and Financial Consulting Services to Specializing in the Manufacturing, Contracting and Retail areas.
Senior Business Consultant, 10/2006 12/2009
Granitewerks, Inc., Cicero IL
A manufacturer and installer of custom residential and commercial stone countertops and other architectural
products in a 5-state region. Grew from $1M in revenue in 1994 to 2004 revenues of $12.5M. Chicago Area
Distributor of Silestone engineered granite. Company became industry leader and one of largest in market.
Successfully sold ownership in 2004.
Co-Owner, Vice-President, and Chief Financial Officer, 1994-2004
Financial and Operational Reporting and Analysis. Marketing.
Director of Marketing, 1992-1994
Responsible for advertising, sales and showroom
Impressions in Stone, Inc., Chicago IL
Director of Marketing, 1988-92
Marketed new CAD-CAM production technology increasing revenue by 25%
Designed and Produced Chicago Cubs Walk of Fame Memorial project
Marble Supply International, Inc., Chicago IL,
Director of Marketing, 1987-88
Showroom Manager, 1986-87
Universal Office Products, Des Plaines IL,
Copy Editor, 1985-86

Education
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 2005
Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago
Coursework in Financial Accounting and Marketing Strategy, 2005