PKD Consulting Inc

Services

PKD is a management consulting firm run by seasoned and experienced executives with expert knowledge, skills, and creativity. Their wide range of business and industry experiences enables Dale and Patricia Cann to offer expert advice on almost every aspect of corporate operations. This unique characteristic differentiates PKD Consulting from most alternatives and makes their service features and benefits invaluable to those companies needing support in various day-to-day operations. Following is an inconclusive list of their service offerings:

Dale Cann - Executive Outline

• Proven leadership with substantial executive experience in all major business disciplines – operations, manufacturing, distribution, administration, accounting, human resources, safety, engineering, customer support, sales, marketing, legal, public relations, communications, etc.
• Diversified multi-site management experience – manufacturing, filling operation, transportation/distribution
• Comfortable working with all levels of personnel, including President, Board Executive, Board of Directors, Senior Staff Members, Department Heads, etc.
• Responsible for all facets of manufacturing plant with over 70 employees and over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space and multiple production lines
• Instrumental in setting overall organizational policies and priorities of several companies
• Recognized ability to maximize productivity and profitability in difficult environments
• Frequent international business travel to negotiate purchasing agreements with foreign entities
• Frequent domestic travel to Washington, D.C. on behalf of company and industry to meet with Senators, Congressmen, and top administration officials, key sponsor and member of trade coalition association and consuming industries task force
• Served in key leadership roles of numerous organizations including industry trade associations, trade coalition groups, and trade lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
• Represented industry in personal testimony before a Senate Hearing Committee regarding damaging import tariffs
• Proven ability to deliver strong and sustained results through start-up, growth, and turnaround situations
• Achieved sustained quality and customer satisfaction improvements for several companies through personal directing of ISO Certification process
• Developed and implemented strategic marginal pricing initiative that successfully attracted new business previously unattainable
• Established LLC company for the sole purpose of consolidated purchasing and contract bidding with competitive companies to reduce overall cost and increase profitability – required working closely with federal anti-trust department and legal counsel to assure successful launch and continuation
• Negotiated sensitive company agreements including lines-of-credit and ongoing business financial requirements with banks; employee health insurance, workman compensation insurance, and company property insurance; and various vendor support contracts
• Authored and co-authored several op-ed articles carried in major media outlets and industry publications
• Recognized by global industry publication as an industry innovator
• Maintained full compliance with all federal and state regulatory agencies
• Provides strategic support to senior managers across a broad spectrum of businesses and industries as a Business Advisor for PKD Consulting

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Pat Cann - Executive Outline

• Proven performance with considerable experience in several major business disciplines – including administration, accounting, human resources, safety, employee training, customer support, sales, communications, distribution/transportation, logistics, supply chain management, and warehousing
• Provided overall direction and guidance to operational activities with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management of all company functions, including office systems needs, purchased equipment, supported hiring processes, timesheets, expense reimbursement, and securing insurance
• Ensured appropriate fiscal controls were in place to meet statutory compliance and integrity of business data and statements
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines
• Directed ISO certification process in several company environments
• Interacted effectively with all levels of personnel, including President, Board Executive, Board of Directors, Senior Staff Members, and Department Heads
• Managed reporting to appropriate government agencies, Staff, and Board, assuring full compliance of diversified industry groups with all state and federal regulatory agencies
• Negotiated key agreements with suppliers, vendors, and major customers
• Responsible for all facets of regional transportation company, industrial/commercial bulk-filling operation, and warehousing business
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Internet, Email, and several accounting applications including MAS90 & QuickBooks with experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Sales Order, Inventory Management, and custom applications interfacing inventory/product bar-code programs and medical insurance claims
• Experienced in personal usage and employee training on SAP, a specialized business application used in routine activities such as: bulk material ordering, production orders, overseas shipment documentation, inbound and outbound shipment scheduling and postings, inventory control, equipment scheduling requirements for truck tankers, and railroad containers
• Experienced in personal usage and employee training on PC Miler, a specialized business application used in the transportation industry for routine activities like fuel tax reports and state mileage reports
• Licensed Real Estate Realtor in 2006
• Provides strategic support to senior managers across a broad spectrum of businesses and industries as a Business Advisor for PKD Consulting

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Patricia K Cann
Business Advisor
C: 618.781.1582
E: patc@pkdil.com

Dale M. Cann
Business Advisor
C: 618.410.0475
E: dalec@pkdil.com

Office
A: PO Box 399 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920