MARK SCHAEFER 636-519-9213 (primary) * 314- 609-6844 (mobile) * ms117d97e@westpost.

net 17713 Sugarberry Court * Chesterfield, MO 63005 Strategic planner and accomplished international C level executive with a proven track record of utilizing innovative management techniques to enhance business practices, increase efficiency, and drive profitability. Areas of expertise incl ude operations management, policy implementation, financial management, new prod uct development and P&L responsibility, in both domestic and international envir onments. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE MCS CONSULTANTS LLC President (May 2008 - Present) Business strategy, product strategy, marketing and branding, and general managem ent consulting for major companies in consumer durables, commercial and industri al products markets. Projects have included: * Product innovation and design, and strategic sourcing consulting for a global leader in small household appliances on high tech consumer durables product ini tiative with low cost country sourcing investigation. * Marketing consulting for a marketing and promotions group, on new product intr oduction and launch into commercial foodservice market for innovative beer produ cts. * Consulting for a Chinese manufacturer of foodservice refrigeration products fo r possible market entry to the North American market. * Consulting for a high technology company for sales and marketing positioning a nd launch of innovative refrigerated one-way use shipping container. * Consulting for a private equity owned water appliance leader to establish a st rategic marketing and NPD functions, as well as corporate brand repositioning an d re-launch. * Assistance to a large multinational company to assist them with acquisition of a manufacturer in Brazil and on various other projects related to marketing str ategy and implementation, and business process improvements. * Project for Mexican multinational helping them with their entry into the USA m arket, including set-up of sales, service, and marketing functions as well as re search work into emerging technologies and product roadmap strategy work * Consulting for a new start-up company involved in LED lighting applications fo r commercial and domestic markets. * Strategic Marketing and Product Strategy studies for a private equity owned co mmercial refrigeration leader INGERSOLL-RAND (2000-2008) and HUSSMANN CORPORATION (1981-2000) (Acquired by IR in 2000) Director of Marketing and Business Development (2004 - May 2008) Oversaw strategic marketing and business development for Climate Control Technol ogies Retail Sector in the Americas as well as for foodservice, c-store, small p lug-in refrigeration channels and products for the Americas. Also was responsib le for global product management for these products for the Americas. * Developed and launched new products and strategic business ventures, such as t he CHILLCHAMBER a unique super chilled beer refrigerator and created a partnersh ip with Anheuser-Busch to launch this product to their retailers and wholesalers globally. * Saved the company over $3M annually by recommending and directing the implemen tation of a strategic plan to source the manufacture of RLT products in Mexico. * Cultivated a strategic partnership in China for the private label production o f small freezers and for food service products, resulting in outsourced cost sav ings of over 50%.

* Guided strategic pricing initiatives under marketing VP; team achieved over $5 0M in price realization, the highest increase in all of Ingersoll Rand during 20 04. * Developed the Global Strategic Plan for Self-Contained Products implemented in the 2007 Strategic Plan. V.P. Mexico and Latin America (1995-2004) Led a major business division and company business with multiple full P&L respon sibility of over $170M in Revenues for all of Latin America. Supervised over 2, 000 employees with multiple plants located in three countries, and numerous sale s offices. Had full responsibility for all aspects of the business including fin ance, engineering, treasury, operations, sales and marketing. Was a member of the senior management team that took Hussmann onto the NYSE in 1 997, reporting direct to the CEO, culminating in Hussmann's acquisition by IR in 2000. Led Hussmann's expansion into Latin America, guiding South America expans ion through acquisitions and distribution development; South America sales grew from 10 Million in 1996 to over $70Million in 2002, in addition to the Mexico b usiness of over $100 Million in annual revenues. EBITDA for these combined busi nesses was in excess of $30 million. * Grew South America business from $10 Million business to over $70 Million from 1996 to 2002. * Saved over $20M in annual fixed costs by directing the consolidation of five p lants into two plants in Brazil and Mexico. * Managed the relocation of products from US facilities to those in Mexico, tran sferring Hussmann's single largest volume product line and resulting in a 20-poi nt profit margin improvement on over $80 million in sales. * Launched a successful highly innovative new product for the beer industry, dr iving sales in Brazil by over $30M per year and gaining top share in the Latin A merican beer market, with sales of over 500,000 units of this product over four years. * Implemented lean manufacturing and six sigma initiatives in all facilities und er my direction in Latin America from 1998 through 2002. * Acquired the third manufacturer of supermarket cases in Brazil, restructured t he product-line, and upgraded management, to number 1 in the market in 2003. President, Hussmann Mexico SA de CV (1992-1995) Managed the second highest profit center in the company, with full P&L responsib ility. Supervised two manufacturing locations, sales, installations, and servic e, engineering, HR, and financial initiatives. * Drove sales from $34M to $98M and pre-tax income from $11M to over $23M from 1 992-1994. * Transitioned the company to compete in the newly established NAFTA environment . * Directed and guided company through the Mexican economic crisis of 1995 and 19 96. * Relocated product lines from USA factories to Mexico, with 30% cost reductions and no loss in sales or reduction in quality and customer satisfaction. * Implemented several significant new product launches for the Mexican business which helped drive sales and transition the company to NAFTA era competition. * Replaced old and antiquated data systems with ERP systems for the Mexico busin ess... General Manager, Hussmann Dumas Arkansas (1988-1992) Plant Manager at facility that produced commercial refrigeration products for th e supermarket, ice cream, ice, and beverage industries, with full P&L responsibi lity over all functions including manufacturing, engineering, customer service, HR, and accounting functions.

* Restructured business away from unprofitable beverage cooler business and towa rds ice cream end user markets and products, restoring profitability of the plan t. * Redesigned the manufacturing layout of several of the assembly areas resulting in 30% productivity improvements in labor hours. * Reduced order to ship time from 21 to 8 working days, while at the same time i mproving inventory turns by 50%. Controller, Hussmann Dumas Arkansas (1985-1988) Plant controller for a new startup manufacturing plant. Responsible for financi al reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, annual business plan development, acco unts payable, plant information systems and payroll. * Built new financial reporting systems and costing systems including BOM from t he ground up for new plant launch, and hired/trained entire new accounting depar tment. * Introduced significant new systems in the manufacturing area to create a pull type manufacturing system which increased inventory accuracy, reduced inventory quantities, and contribute d to reductions in inventory levels and decreases in order to ship times. * Led special projects for the factory to analyze and transfer products from oth er facilities. Successfully relocated two new product lines from other factories in addition to the initial product line transfers when the plant was started. Prior experience includes: Manager, Husmann Acceptance Co-1983, Finance Manager , International- 1982, Credit Manager 1981. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS M.B.A. Finance, Saint Louis University 1981. B.A. History, Saint Louis University 1979. Various Executive level programs taken at: The Kellogg School of Business, North western University, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, The Thunderbi rd School of Global Management, The London Business School. AFFILIATIONS - PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL Board Member, The Boeing Institute for International Business, 2003-June 2008 Member Advisory Board, the Latin America Company, Atlanta GA, 2008 - 2009. Co-Chair, Capital Campaign Committee, St. Joseph's Academy, Saint Louis, Missour i, 2001-2002. Board of Directors, Arkansas Vocational Technical Schools, 1991-1992 Parish Council Member and Treasurer, Holy Child Parish, Dumas Arkansas, 1987-199 2 Board Member, Lions Club, Dumas Arkansas, 1985-1992. OTHER Fully fluent in Spanish with a comprehensive knowledge of Portuguese and French.