Melanie Kerns, CPA
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LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Melanie while managing the implementation of multiple large startup projects at OHL. Managing customer startups are never easy and you always want to stay on task and within budget. It is sometimes difficult to find staff members with a financial background that also understand the needs of the operational team and the issues we encounter during implementations. Melanie always displayed great attention to detail to ensure that each project was on track from a financial perspective but was able to provide flexibility when required. I can honestly say that her participation helped make our startup process flow smoothly.
Jennifer Allen
As a former Division Controller for Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for 8 years as a suboridnate and a peer at OHL. It is commonly said that no one is indepensable in any organization, but this individual somehow defies that statement. During Melanie's tenor at OHL, she built a solid accounting team with relatively no turnover building the team from 2 to 25. We worked for a dynamic company in an intense environment and worked together through 6 of OHL's 8 acquisitions. I always marveled at her ability to juggle as much as she did in any given day and still remain calm and collected. I recommend Melanie for any Senior or Executive level position and she will be a major asset to any organization lucky enough to have her as an employee.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Melanie while managing the implementation of multiple large startup projects at OHL. Managing customer startups are never easy and you always want to stay on task and within budget. It is sometimes difficult to find staff members with a financial background that also understand the needs of the operational team and the issues we encounter during implementations. Melanie always displayed great attention to detail to ensure that each project was on track from a financial perspective but was able to provide flexibility when required. I can honestly say that her participation helped make our startup process flow smoothly.
Jennifer Allen
As a former Division Controller for Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for 8 years as a suboridnate and a peer at OHL. It is commonly said that no one is indepensable in any organization, but this individual somehow defies that statement. During Melanie's tenor at OHL, she built a solid accounting team with relatively no turnover building the team from 2 to 25. We worked for a dynamic company in an intense environment and worked together through 6 of OHL's 8 acquisitions. I always marveled at her ability to juggle as much as she did in any given day and still remain calm and collected. I recommend Melanie for any Senior or Executive level position and she will be a major asset to any organization lucky enough to have her as an employee.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Melanie while managing the implementation of multiple large startup projects at OHL. Managing customer startups are never easy and you always want to stay on task and within budget. It is sometimes difficult to find staff members with a financial background that also understand the needs of the operational team and the issues we encounter during implementations. Melanie always displayed great attention to detail to ensure that each project was on track from a financial perspective but was able to provide flexibility when required. I can honestly say that her participation helped make our startup process flow smoothly.
Jennifer Allen
As a former Division Controller for Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for 8 years as a suboridnate and a peer at OHL. It is commonly said that no one is indepensable in any organization, but this individual somehow defies that statement. During Melanie's tenor at OHL, she built a solid accounting team with relatively no turnover building the team from 2 to 25. We worked for a dynamic company in an intense environment and worked together through 6 of OHL's 8 acquisitions. I always marveled at her ability to juggle as much as she did in any given day and still remain calm and collected. I recommend Melanie for any Senior or Executive level position and she will be a major asset to any organization lucky enough to have her as an employee.
LinkedIn User
I worked closely with Melanie while managing the implementation of multiple large startup projects at OHL. Managing customer startups are never easy and you always want to stay on task and within budget. It is sometimes difficult to find staff members with a financial background that also understand the needs of the operational team and the issues we encounter during implementations. Melanie always displayed great attention to detail to ensure that each project was on track from a financial perspective but was able to provide flexibility when required. I can honestly say that her participation helped make our startup process flow smoothly.
Jennifer Allen
As a former Division Controller for Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for 8 years as a suboridnate and a peer at OHL. It is commonly said that no one is indepensable in any organization, but this individual somehow defies that statement. During Melanie's tenor at OHL, she built a solid accounting team with relatively no turnover building the team from 2 to 25. We worked for a dynamic company in an intense environment and worked together through 6 of OHL's 8 acquisitions. I always marveled at her ability to juggle as much as she did in any given day and still remain calm and collected. I recommend Melanie for any Senior or Executive level position and she will be a major asset to any organization lucky enough to have her as an employee.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
NASBAJan, 1990- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MDsave, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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CIII Capital Partners
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Greater Nashville Area, TN
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Sr. Vice President
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2021
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Corporate Controller
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2010 - Mar 2016
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VP Finance & IT
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Oct 2007 - Apr 2009
As a member of the Executive Management Team, I managed the Accounting and IT functions for the company and was the financial liason to our parent company, FKI PLC. FKI was ultimately acquired by Melrose PLC. This acquisition prompted the sell of HIckory Hardware's three primary divisions to competitors and the ultimate closure of the corporate office and warehouse. I managed the final closure and liquidation of all assets. As a member of the Executive Management Team, I managed the Accounting and IT functions for the company and was the financial liason to our parent company, FKI PLC. FKI was ultimately acquired by Melrose PLC. This acquisition prompted the sell of HIckory Hardware's three primary divisions to competitors and the ultimate closure of the corporate office and warehouse. I managed the final closure and liquidation of all assets.
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VP Corporate Controller
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1996 - 2007
Part of the management team that grew OHL from $36 million in annual sales and less than 2,000 square feet of warehouse space to approximately $600 million in annual sales and over one million square feet of warehouse space. This growth was achieved through seven acquisition/mergers within six years. Part of the management team that grew OHL from $36 million in annual sales and less than 2,000 square feet of warehouse space to approximately $600 million in annual sales and over one million square feet of warehouse space. This growth was achieved through seven acquisition/mergers within six years.
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Assitant Vice President, Controller
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1994 - 1996
During my tenure with the Bank of Dickson, I attended the Tennessee School of Banking. I gained valuable experience in the banking industry. During my tenure with the Bank of Dickson, I attended the Tennessee School of Banking. I gained valuable experience in the banking industry.
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Controller
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1991 - 1994
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Senior
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1989 - 1991
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Education
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University of Tennessee at Martin
BBA, Accounting