Kathy Brown
Controller at United Natural Hemp Extracts- Claim this Profile
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Mary T.
I had the pleasure of working for Kathy while I was on a project for OPW Fueling Containment. Her leadership at OPW provided a great atmosphere of cooperation between the Finance group and other departments which contributed to the success of my project. Kathy also displayed attention to detail and a high degree of analytical propensity with a dedication to goals that was unmatched. Also, great managers’ teach and broaden their employees professionally and I learned a great deal from Kathy in her approach to problem solving and her strategic skills as a manager. I would whole heartedly work with Kathy again if the opportunity presented itself.
Patrick Schultz
As a corporate controller, Kathy provided the kind of controls and reporting expected however, through her soft and personal touch, she was able to motivate her team in a way that maximized the team’s performance and kept everyone motivated. Confident, determined, dedicated, caring, and inspirational sums her up!
Mary T.
I had the pleasure of working for Kathy while I was on a project for OPW Fueling Containment. Her leadership at OPW provided a great atmosphere of cooperation between the Finance group and other departments which contributed to the success of my project. Kathy also displayed attention to detail and a high degree of analytical propensity with a dedication to goals that was unmatched. Also, great managers’ teach and broaden their employees professionally and I learned a great deal from Kathy in her approach to problem solving and her strategic skills as a manager. I would whole heartedly work with Kathy again if the opportunity presented itself.
Patrick Schultz
As a corporate controller, Kathy provided the kind of controls and reporting expected however, through her soft and personal touch, she was able to motivate her team in a way that maximized the team’s performance and kept everyone motivated. Confident, determined, dedicated, caring, and inspirational sums her up!
Mary T.
I had the pleasure of working for Kathy while I was on a project for OPW Fueling Containment. Her leadership at OPW provided a great atmosphere of cooperation between the Finance group and other departments which contributed to the success of my project. Kathy also displayed attention to detail and a high degree of analytical propensity with a dedication to goals that was unmatched. Also, great managers’ teach and broaden their employees professionally and I learned a great deal from Kathy in her approach to problem solving and her strategic skills as a manager. I would whole heartedly work with Kathy again if the opportunity presented itself.
Patrick Schultz
As a corporate controller, Kathy provided the kind of controls and reporting expected however, through her soft and personal touch, she was able to motivate her team in a way that maximized the team’s performance and kept everyone motivated. Confident, determined, dedicated, caring, and inspirational sums her up!
Mary T.
I had the pleasure of working for Kathy while I was on a project for OPW Fueling Containment. Her leadership at OPW provided a great atmosphere of cooperation between the Finance group and other departments which contributed to the success of my project. Kathy also displayed attention to detail and a high degree of analytical propensity with a dedication to goals that was unmatched. Also, great managers’ teach and broaden their employees professionally and I learned a great deal from Kathy in her approach to problem solving and her strategic skills as a manager. I would whole heartedly work with Kathy again if the opportunity presented itself.
Patrick Schultz
As a corporate controller, Kathy provided the kind of controls and reporting expected however, through her soft and personal touch, she was able to motivate her team in a way that maximized the team’s performance and kept everyone motivated. Confident, determined, dedicated, caring, and inspirational sums her up!
Experience
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United Natural Hemp Extracts
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Mar 2019 - Present
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United Tobacco Company
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Wilson, NC
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Controller
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Mar 2015 - Present
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EonCoat
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2017
Oversee corporate finance, accounting, and reporting functions and establish systems for achieving strategic goals. Assist with managing purchasing, pricing, inventory control, shipping/receiving, customer service, and order fulfillment. Key Contributions: Multifaceted Leadership: Excel in wearing multiple “hats.” Helped company with a lean organizational structure evolve from early-stage startup and prepare for scalable growth. Established systems, processes, and SOPs providing a solid foundation to enable rapid scale-up. Financial Accuracy: Led cleanup of general ledger and accounting records. Implemented GAAP standards to ensure financial reporting accuracy and provide a realistic snapshot of the company’s financial health. Profit Margin Increase: Partnered with manufacturing, administration, and sales leadership to standardize product suite, shift focus to core product line, and eliminate high-cost, low-margin ancillary products. Process Improvements: Developed processes to improve production control, streamline manufacturing flow, and prepare for operational scale-up. Wrote job descriptions, manufacturing-process checklists, production-schedule instructions, and customer service policies. Inventory Control: Corrected inaccuracies that caused shipping delays and customer satisfaction issues. Worked with warehouse manager to complete physical inventory count; reorganized part-number structure; and established bill of materials, coding formula, and automated tracking solutions that resolved all issues. Cash Flow Management: Renegotiated pricing and terms with 19 suppliers, increased lines of credit, and implemented electronic-payment systems, resulting in improved cash flow and significant time and cost savings. Order Fulfillment: Replaced cumbersome paperwork with new online sales order and quote forms that closed communication gaps, accelerated processes, and boosted customer and channel-partner satisfaction.
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OPW Fueling Containment Systems (a DOVER Corporation)
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Smithfield, NC
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Controller
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Mar 2006 - Oct 2012
Corporate Controller of a publicly held, $60M+ manufacturing operation. Directed all accounting functions and employees. Prepared accurate and timely budget information and financial analysis/reports to assist management in future-focused planning and informed decision making. Key Contributions: Inventory Management: Helped develop cycle-count program that improved inventory accuracy from <90% to 98% or better. ERP Project Leader (Finance Division): Co-led enterprise implementation of new ERP system, linking disparate systems from 3 businesses into a single, cohesive system. Completed 18-month project on time and on budget. Month-End Close: Revamped month-end financial closing process, which cut the process time in half and improved accuracy. Process Automation: Transitioned A/P functions from a manual system to an electronic payment-processing solution. Launched timekeeping system linked with payroll software that eliminated the need for manual timecard input. Auditing & Compliance: Served as primary point-person during accounting and SOX compliance audits as well as ISO 9002 rating. Researched issues, produced documentation, and facilitated successful outcomes. Supplier Management: Built trusting relationships with suppliers by ensuring timely payments and following through on all promises made.
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Education
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1996 - 1999
North Carolina Wesleyan College
BS, Accounting
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