501-454-6770 * hsnakdimen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephennakdimen MISSION To lead teams that develop breakthrough processes, meet customer demands, and de liver commercial value in the global market. PROFILE Highly accomplished, senior level consultant with deep experience in operations management, problem solving, process engineering, and change management. Achieve ments impacting superior corporate operations across multiple industries as cons ultant and corporate employee. ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Raised $3 Million in international funds and built $1 Million manufacturing fa cility for computer assembly company. * As Business and Political Consultant saved $30 Million by driving reductions i n tariffs from 50% down to 17% over 5-year period for computer assembly company by successfully negotiating and winning approval to establish a manufacturing fa cility, reduce tariff regulations, and establish international business partners hips. * Working in the role of Chief Financial Officer enhanced operational effectiven ess and reduced risk by devising marketing plan, pricing models, financial and s ales projections. * Providing Corporate Financial expertise attracted major capital investment of $14.5 Million in multi-state nursing home company by structuring of equity inves tment with the advantages of a loan to meet requirements of regulators. SPECIAL SKILLS * Global Project/Technology Management * Innovative Business Planning * Cross-Functional Operations * Budget Planning * Relationship-Building * Financial Management & Controls * Strategic Consulting * Process Reengineering * Change Management * Work effectively with foreign governments on policy issues EXPERIENCE J. D. Ray Company, Houston, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas 1996-Present Regional consulting firm providing management and business consulting services t o broad client base. CHARLES SCHWAB AND COMPANY, Phoenix, Arizona 1995-1996 National full-service provider of investment and financial management services a nd retirement products. FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Dallas, Texas 1986-1995 Leading global mutual fund company, discount broker, and provider of retirement account investments EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana Bachelor of Arts in Psychology University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas