Rick Schlegelmilch

An accomplished manager with 35 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing, Finance and Operations

Experience

• Successful Paladin Sourcing Projects:
  - Sourced electronic components from China with savings of 30% – 45%
  - Multi Site Building Services – 25% reduction on new contracts with incumbents
  - Hotel rate negotiations – 45% savings with no seasonal pricing
  - Chemical and compounded materials sourcing with 15-20% savings
  - Woven bulk container sourcing with 20% savings
• Consulted in Finance and Manufacturing Operations in US and international locations
• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance auditing with Ernst and Young
• Process and Investment Engineering responsibilities at GE Plastics focusing on productivity and investment opportunities
• Managed General Accounting and Manufacturing Analysis organizations within GE
• Analytical expertise in product distribution, R&D, cost control in a manufacturing environment within GE
• Corporate and Internal auditor for General Electric Company
• Participated in a startup company which developed patented new signage technology to improve safety on US highways