Michelle Beck - Palomar College

Suketu C. Shah – Page 2
GE Capital – Commercial Distribution Finance Chicago, IL
VP & Head of Financial Planning & Analysis July ’08 – June ‘10
Partnered with business CFO to execute critical business priorities during the 2009 financial crisis including
securing alternate funding, re-pricing long-term contracts and executing effective cost management processes.
Major Accomplishments:
• Delivered on financial commitments for 2 consecutive years and maintained #1 market position in
inventory finance. Achieved income and asset growth targets despite toughest industry cycle on record.
• Executed $50 million of cost out initiatives in 2 years. Leveraged LEAN Six Sigma to identify nonvalue
adding processes and low profitability customers. Analysis led to the elimination of 200+ FTEs.
• Supported commercial efforts to re-price fixed rate contracts. Developed risk-based pricing framework
and policy actions which resulted in $150 million of incremental margin in 2009.
• Collaborated with Corporate treasury and Capital markets teams to secure alternative funding through 3
public bond issuances. Created interest rate risk models to evaluate impact on long term margins.
• Led the annual financial planning and quarterly closing processes including the preparation of monthly
reporting packages for executive management and corporate investor relations.
GE Corporate Various
Senior Manager, Corporate Audit Staff June ’04 – June ‘08
As an associate in 2004, quickly accelerated through GE’s premier leadership development program to achieve
promotion to Senior Audit Manager in 2007. Held chief audit responsibilities for GE’s Aviation and Energy
business segments and won prestigious Chairman’s Circle Award for excellence in leadership in 2007.
Major Accomplishments:
• Completed 12 different audits including balance sheet and compliance reviews across 9 different GE
business segments in 11 different countries totaling $40 billion of asset coverage.
• Instrumental in providing in-depth analysis to support GE’s contract accounting methodology during the
SEC’s 2007 revenue recognition investigation.
• Coordinated successful Level 1 SOX sign-off for GE’s Energy business after 2 consecutive years of
control deficiencies.
• Led 60+ associates over the course of 4 years. Devoted significant time to mentor, coach and develop
young talent.
GE Healthcare Milwaukee, WI & Tokyo, Japan
Financial Management & Leadership Program July ’02 – May ‘04
GE’s version of the MBA: Completed 4 rotations within specific GE finance disciplines, ranging from cost and
manufacturing accounting to commercial pricing and working capital management. Received highest honors for
completing coursework in financial analytics, controllership and strategic operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt (2002), Blackbelt (2006), LEAN (2008), ILC Bank (2010)
• Hobbies / Activities: Avid Chicago sports fan, Recreational Basketball and Softball, Travel
• Personal: Currently reside in downtown Chicago with wife and 2 daughters